JP2001227969A - Informing device for arrival information - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an informing device for arrival information capable of informing a distant location of the information concerning arrival time of a moving body even during traveling of the moving body. SOLUTION: This informing device has a destination setting means 22 setting the destination a route setting means 23 setting or calculating a route the set destination; a present location detection means 24 detecting a position of a present location; a present time acquisition means 25 acquiring present time; an arrival time estimation means 26 estimating the arrival time to the destination through the set of calculated route on the basis of the detected position of the present location and the acquired present time; an information setting means 27 setting the information concerning the arrival time; and information informing means 33, 34 informing the distant location of the set information concerning the arrival time by a mobile communication such as a portable telephone or a PHS, or an E-mail.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to arrival information having a function of calculating a route to a destination or setting a route to a destination, such as a car navigation device or a portable navigation device, and a function of predicting an arrival time of the route. It relates to a notification device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a car navigation apparatus has become widespread, and an arrival time prediction function of the car navigation apparatus calculates a route to a destination or sets a route. It is possible to predict the time of arrival at the place or the time to reach the destination, and to provide the information to the user by screen display or voice guidance.

[0003]

However, in the conventional arrival information notifying apparatus, information on the estimated time of arrival at the destination is provided to a person in the room of the moving body where the apparatus is installed. There was a problem that it was not provided to people outside the room. For example, when a person coming from a vehicle equipped with the above device and a certain person are meeting, in the room of the vehicle equipped with the above device, information on the expected time of arrival at the destination is to be viewed. To see if it's time to meet. However, the information cannot be notified to the waiting person. If you want to notify the people you are waiting for, you must temporarily stop driving and notify them by calling or sending e-mail.

This arrival information notifying device is required to be able to notify information related to the arrival time, such as the expected arrival time of a moving body, to a remote place even when the moving body such as an automobile is running.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide an arrival information notifying apparatus which can notify information related to the arrival time of a moving body to a remote place even while the moving body is running.

[0006]

In order to solve the above problems, an arrival information notifying apparatus according to the present invention comprises a destination setting means for setting a destination, and a route setting for setting or calculating a route to the set destination. Means, current position detecting means for detecting the position of the current position, current time obtaining means for obtaining the current time, position of the current position detecting the arrival time to the destination by the set or calculated route, and the obtained current time. Arrival time estimating means for estimating based on the information, notification information setting means for setting information about the arrival time, and information for notifying the set arrival time information to a remote place by a mobile phone such as a mobile phone or PHS or by e-mail. And a notifying means.

[0007] Thus, even when the moving body is running,
An arrival information notifying apparatus capable of notifying information related to the arrival time of a moving object to a remote place is obtained.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An arrival information notifying apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises: destination setting means for setting a destination; route setting means for setting or calculating a route to the set destination; A current position detecting means for detecting the position of the current position, a current time obtaining means for obtaining the current time, and a current position detecting the arrival time to the destination by the set or calculated route based on the current position and the obtained current time. Arrival time estimating means for estimating, notification information setting means for setting information on the arrival time, and information notifying means for notifying the set information on the arrival time to a remote place by a mobile phone such as a mobile phone or PHS or by e-mail. Is to be provided.

With this configuration, even when a moving body such as a car is running, information on the arrival time of the moving body is notified to a remote place by a mobile phone or e-mail. It has the effect that the person waiting for is also notified.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an arrival information notifying apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a central processing unit (CPU) for controlling the operation of a navigation device; 2, an input device for a user to input an operation command or the like to the CPU 1; 4 is a display controller for controlling the display operation of the display device 3, 4a is a graphic controller for processing the screen display of the display device 3 based on the input image information and the like, and 4b is an input from the graphic controller 4a. A display memory 5 for temporarily storing image data to be displayed on the display device 3 is a GPS receiver, a self-contained navigation device having a moving distance detecting function and a moving declination detecting function, and a PHS position information system. A position detecting device for detecting a position, 5a is a position detecting device for converting an input from the position detecting device 5 into data that can be input to and output from the CPU 1. Interface unit (position detecting device I /
F), 6 is a CD-ROM on which map information and the like are recorded
(Read-only compact disk memory) and DVD-RO
M (a read-only digital video disk), a hard disk, or a map data storage unit for recording map data such as a semiconductor such as a FLASH memory or a ROM.
A data reading device for reading and outputting map data from the map data storage unit 7, such as a D-ROM drive or a DVD drive, or an interface circuit for downloading by communication when the map data storage unit 6 is located at a remote place. , 8 denotes an audio output control device for controlling audio output based on a command from the CPU 1, 9 denotes a speaker which outputs audio by an audio signal input from the audio output control device 8, and 10 denotes a mobile phone device or a PHS device. Communication interface unit having an interface function with a device capable of transmitting information to a remote place, 11 is a current time acquisition device for acquiring the current time, and 12 is a CPU.
A ROM for storing a program for controlling the CPU 1; a RAM 13 for storing data temporarily generated when the CPU 1 operates; a setting storage memory 14 for storing setting contents set by a user; Denotes a CPU 1, an input device 2, a display control device 4, a position detection device interface unit 5,
a, data reading device 7, voice output control device 8, communication interface unit 10, current time acquisition device 11, ROM
12, a RAM 13, and a bus line commonly connected to the setting storage memory 14.

FIG. 2 is a functional lock diagram showing the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the arrival information notification device in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a screen diagram showing a display screen during destination setting in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a notification message setting in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a screen diagram illustrating a display screen, FIG. 6 is a screen diagram illustrating a display screen of a notification destination setting in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a screen diagram illustrating a display screen for setting a notification time, and FIG. 8 is a screen diagram illustrating a display screen for setting an estimated arrival time in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, an input device 2, a display device 3,
Since the audio output control device 8, the speaker 9, and the communication interface unit 10 are the same as those in FIG. 1, the same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted. Reference numeral 21 denotes a map display means for displaying information such as a map on the display device 3, and reference numeral 22 denotes a destination setting means for setting a destination by a user. A destination is set by selecting a point using the input device 2 from the map information displayed in (1). 23 is a route setting means for setting or calculating a route to a point set by the user by the destination setting means 22. 24 is a current position detecting means for detecting the position of the current position by the position detecting device 5, 25 is a current time obtaining means for obtaining the current time from the current time obtaining device 11, 26 is information relating to the route set by the route setting means 23, Arrival time estimating means for estimating the arrival time from information such as the current position information obtained by the current position detecting means 24 and the current time obtained from the current time obtaining means 25; and 27, notification information for managing settings relating to the notification information. Setting means. In the notification information setting means 27, 2
Reference numeral 8 denotes a notification message setting means for allowing the user to set the content displayed on the display device 3 as shown in FIG. 5 by the input device 2, and 29 refers to the content displayed on the display device 3 as shown in FIG. Notification destination setting means for setting a notification destination by a user designating a telephone number or an e-mail address using the input device 2. The notification destination setting means 30 indicates when to notify the message set by the notification message setting means 28 in FIG. Notification time setting means 31 for the user to set with the input device 2 in accordance with the content displayed on the display device 3 as shown in FIG. 8, and the user operates the input device 2 in accordance with the content displayed on the display device 3 as shown in FIG. Is an arrival time setting means 31 for setting an estimated arrival time such as a waiting time set by the user. These settings are stored in the setting storage memory 14 (FIG. 1). Reference numeral 32 denotes a message notifying unit for notifying a message set by the notification message setting unit 28 in accordance with the contents set by the notification information setting unit 27;
Voice notification means as information notification means for notifying by voice a message set by the notification message setting means 28 when performing notification by voice such as when the notification destination set by the notification destination setting means 29 is a telephone; Numeral 34 denotes a character as an information notifying means for notifying the message set by the notifying message setting means 28 by a character code when the notification destination set by the notification destination setting means 29 is to be notified by a character such as an e-mail. Notification means.

The above-mentioned map display means 21, destination setting means 22, route setting means 23, current position detecting means 24, current time obtaining means 25, arrival time estimating means 26, notification information setting means 27, notification message setting means 28, Notification destination setting means 29, notification time setting means 30, arrival time setting means 3
1. The message notification means 32, the voice notification means 33, and the character notification means 34 are composed of programs stored in the ROM 12, and their operations are executed by the CPU 1 performing processing according to the programs. That is, RO
The function is realized by the CPU 1 operating according to the program stored in the M12. In the present embodiment, the operation is performed by the program processing using the general-purpose CPU 1; however, the operation may be performed by a dedicated logic circuit.

The operation of the arrival information notifying apparatus configured as above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the destination setting means 22 inputs and holds and sets the destination set by the input device 2 while viewing the map display as shown in FIG. The means 23 sets or calculates a route to the destination set by the destination setting means 22 (S
1). Next, with respect to the set or calculated route, information related to the estimation of the arrival time, such as whether each section is a general road or a toll road, is acquired (S2). Next, the arrival time estimating means 26 acquires the current location information from the current location detecting means 24 and acquires the current time from the current time acquiring means 25 (S3), which is related to the estimation of the arrival time of the route acquired in step S2. The arrival time is estimated based on the information to be obtained and the current time and the position information of the current location acquired in step S3 (S4). The message notifying means 32 calculates the estimated arrival time estimated in step S4 and the arrival time setting means 31.
It is necessary to compare the estimated arrival time set in the step (5) to determine whether or not it is in time for the estimated arrival time (S5). It is determined whether or not there is (S6). If there is no need to notify the message, the process returns to step S3. When it is necessary to notify the message, the message is notified by the message notifying unit 32 via the voice notifying unit 33 and the voice output control unit 8 in accordance with the contents set by the notification information setting unit 27, or the character notifying is performed. The message is notified by a character code via the means 34 (S7).

Steps S1 to S2 are processes to be prepared before starting route guidance, and steps S3 to S7 are processes to be continued until arrival at the destination and completion of route guidance.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, destination setting means 22 for setting a destination, route setting means 23 for setting or calculating a route to the set destination, and detecting the position of the current location Current position detecting means 24, current time obtaining means 25 for obtaining the current time, and arrival time estimating the arrival time to the destination by the set or calculated route based on the detected current position and the obtained current time. A time estimating means 26, a notification information setting means 27 for setting information about an arrival time, an information notifying means 33 for notifying the information about the set arrival time to a remote place by a mobile phone such as a mobile phone or a PHS or by e-mail; 34, the information about the arrival time of the moving object is notified to the remote place by the mobile phone or e-mail even when the moving object such as a car is running. Since it is Rukoto, it can be notified also to those who are and expected arrival time waiting for the arrival of the automobile, for example.

[0020]

As described above, according to the arrival information notifying apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, a destination setting means for setting a destination and a route to the set destination are set or calculated. Route setting means, current position detecting means for detecting the position of the current position, current time obtaining means for obtaining the current time, and the current position obtained when the arrival time to the destination by the set or calculated route is detected. Arrival time estimating means for estimating based on time, notification information setting means for setting information on arrival time, and notifying the set arrival time information to a remote place by a mobile phone such as a mobile phone or PHS or by e-mail. Information notification means to communicate information about the arrival time of the mobile unit to a remote location by mobile phone or e-mail even when the mobile unit such as a car is running. It is possible to, the advantageous effect is obtained that it is possible to also notify the person you are and the expected arrival time waiting for the arrival of the automobile, for example.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an arrival information notification device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing flow in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a screen diagram showing a display screen during destination setting in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a screen diagram showing a display screen of a notification message setting in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a screen diagram showing a display screen of a notification destination setting in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a screen diagram showing a display screen of a notification time setting in the arrival information notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a screen diagram showing a display screen for setting an estimated arrival time in the arrival information notifying apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 1 CPU (central processing unit) 2 input device 3 display device 4 display control device 4a graphic controller 4b display memory 5 position detection device 5a position detection device interface unit (position detection device I
/ F unit) 6 map data storage unit 7 data reading device 8 audio output control device 9 speaker 10 communication interface unit 11 current time acquisition device 12 ROM 13 RAM 14 setting storage memory 15 bus line 21 map display means 22 destination setting means 23 Route setting means 24 Current location detecting means 25 Current time obtaining means 26 Arrival time estimating means 27 Notification information setting means 28 Notification message setting means 29 Notification destination setting means 30 Notification time setting means 31 Arrival time setting means 32 Message notification means 33 Voice notification means (Information notification means) 34 Character notification means (information notification means)

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A destination setting means for setting a destination, a route setting means for setting or calculating a route to the set destination, a current location detecting means for detecting a position of the current location,
Current time obtaining means for obtaining a current time; arrival time estimating means for estimating an arrival time to a destination by the set or calculated route based on the detected current position and the obtained current time; Notification information setting means for setting information about the arrival time; and transmitting the information about the set arrival time to a mobile phone,
An arrival information notifying device, comprising: an information notifying means for notifying a remote place by e-mail.