JP2003122861A - Map guide system, map guide method and map medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To construct an information providing system of high convenience while making the most of listing property of a paper medium map. SOLUTION: In a guide map 2 of a paper medium, a circumference map is displayed in a map display part 21. Restaurants, sightseeing spots, and the like are indicated on the circumference map, and identification numbers 3 are displayed at each indicating point. A user accesses a number access site using a cellphone. The specified identification number is thereby converted into URL and jumps to a corresponding Web site. Vertical codes 211 and lateral codes 212 are displayed at the periphery of the map display part 21. The user can acquire guide information in an area by specifying the area partitioned by two codes and receive service information in the map area by mail by specifying an area number displayed in the area display part 22.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and service method for providing restaurant information and tourist information.

[0002]

[Technical background] Information maps are distributed in tourist areas and shopping malls. Places such as restaurants, famous places, and stations are clearly indicated on the guide map. In addition, there are some in which character information, photographs, etc. about each restaurant and a famous place are printed.

A user such as a tourist can search for a store near the current position, a famous place, or a favorite restaurant while looking at this map.

[0004]

However, the amount of information that can be described on the guide map is limited. In addition, since the guide map requires a certain amount of cost and time to produce, it is not suitable for frequent information updates.

On the other hand, information guidance using the WEB is convenient in that abundant information amount can be secured and the latest information can be easily updated. However, for example, in a place where tourists are visiting, the procedure of acquiring information in the vicinity using WEB is very troublesome. In particular, in order to search information using a mobile phone, etc., the operation buttons are small,
Since the display screen is also small, the procedure of arriving at the target information while displaying various WEB pages is too complicated.

If a personal computer is used,
It is convenient to use the map information system. The map information system is a system for retrieving various information from an electronic map displayed on a monitor. By using this system, it is possible to perform operations such as obtaining information about the surroundings from a certain place as the starting point. However, when a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone is used, there is a problem that the list of maps is poor because the monitor is very small.

In view of the above problems, the present invention can provide abundant information amount linked to a map while ensuring the convenience of the user, and can provide the latest guide information at low cost. The purpose is to build a unique system.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a system of information guidance using a map, wherein a) an identification number is assigned to each point on the map. Map media printed and distributed to users, b)
Guide information storage means for storing guide information of each point corresponding to the identification number, c) a number designating means for designating the identification number at the user terminal, and d) an identification number designated by the number designating means. Means for receiving, and e) an information providing means for acquiring guide information corresponding to the identification number received from the user terminal from the guide information storage means and transmitting the acquired guide information to the user terminal. It is characterized by

The invention according to claim 2 is an information guide system using a map, comprising: a) means for printing an identification number corresponding to each point on the map distributed to the user;
b) Guidance information storage means for accumulating guidance information of each point corresponding to the identification number, c) number designation means for designating the identification number at the user terminal, and d) identification designated by the number designation means A means for receiving a number, e) an information providing means for acquiring guidance information corresponding to the identification number received from the user terminal from the guidance information storage means, and transmitting the acquired guidance information to the user terminal, It is characterized by including.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the map guide system according to the first or second aspect, the map medium is assigned a region number for each divided region on the map. The number designating means includes c-1) means for designating the area number as the identification number, and the information providing means transmits e-1) guidance information in the designated area to the user terminal. Means are included.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the map guide system according to the first or second aspect, the information providing means is e-2) an electronic coupon for a store corresponding to the designated identification number. A means for transmitting as information is included.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a map-based information guidance system, comprising: a) a map medium on which a map number is printed and distributed to users; and b) the map number at a user terminal. Number specifying means for specifying, c) means for receiving the map number specified by the number specifying means, and d)
Information providing means for transmitting to the user terminal the guide information of the area corresponding to the map number received from the user terminal by e-mail.

The invention according to claim 6 is the map guide system according to claim 5, wherein the information providing means sends an electronic mail relating to the guide information from a user terminal to an electronic mail delivery request including the map number. It is characterized in that it is transmitted only for a predetermined period after receiving the.

The invention according to claim 7 is a method of information guidance using a map, comprising the steps of a) printing an identification number corresponding to each point on the map medium, and b) printing the identification number. A step of distributing the map medium to the user, c) a step of accumulating guide information of each point corresponding to the identification number in the guide information accumulating means, and a step of designating the identification number at the user terminal, e) a step of receiving the identification number designated by the step d), and f) obtaining guidance information corresponding to the identification number received from the user terminal from the guidance information storage means, and obtaining the guidance information. And a step of transmitting to the user terminal.

The invention according to claim 8 is a method of information guidance using a map, comprising the steps of: a) printing a map number on the map; and b) using a map medium on which the map number is printed. The step of distributing the map number to the user terminal, the step of specifying the map number on the user terminal, the step of receiving the map number specified in step c), and the step of receiving the map number from the user terminal. And sending the guide information corresponding to the above to the user terminal by e-mail.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, which is a map medium distributed for a map guide system using a network, the location of each store on the map and the identification number assigned to each store are provided. Is displayed,
By accessing a predetermined URL from the user terminal and designating the identification number, a guidance display that the sales information of the store corresponding to the designated identification number is delivered to the user terminal is displayed. Is characterized by.

The invention according to claim 10 is the map medium according to claim 9, wherein the sales information includes preferential treatment information for use in a store.

The "identification number" and "map number" in the present invention are assigned to the keys of the user terminal such as "#" and "*" in addition to numbers, alphabets and kana characters. Including numbers, letters and symbols.

[0019]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

{1. Schematic Configuration of System} FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a map guidance system according to the present embodiment. This system is a mechanism for providing services, such as a guide map 2, a number access server 5, WEB sites 7, 7 ... established by stores and public institutions, and a mobile phone 1 for receiving services. Etc.

The number access server 5, the WEB site 7, and the mobile phone 1 are connected via the communication network 4. The communication network 4 includes a telephone line, the Internet, a dedicated line and the like.

Note that the guide map 2 may be made of a sheet material such as plastic or vinyl, and in particular, the material is free, but in the present embodiment, it is a paper medium that is convenient for the user to carry. . Further, although the terminal used by the user is a mobile phone, it is also possible to use a simple mobile phone, a mobile information terminal, or the like. However, the terminal needs to have a data communication function.

The number access server 5 is running a WWW server application (abbreviated as WWW) 51,
It has a function as a WEB server. In particular, in the present embodiment, the content (HTML data, etc.) 56 published by WWW 51 is content compatible with a web browser installed in a mobile phone.

The mobile phone 1 has a data communication function and a web browser 11. Therefore, the mobile phone 1 can be connected to the Internet, and the content 56 can be displayed on the monitor 13 of the mobile phone 1 by accessing the number access server 5.

The web sites 7, 7 ... Include a WWW server application (abbreviated as WWW) 71 and contents (HTML data, etc.) 77, and can publish the contents 77 on the Internet. Therefore, the user can refer to the content 77 of each site by using the mobile phone 1.

{2. Map} FIG. 2 is a guide map 2 distributed at tourist hotels, tourist information centers and the like. Various information is printed on the guide map 2. Map display part 2
In FIG. 1, a map of the surrounding area is displayed, and restaurants are pointed on the map. Although not shown, tourist attractions and public facilities are also displayed. In the figure, only three restaurants "J Ramen", "Montana", and "Koraku" are displayed among the restaurants. Below the display of each store, the identification number 3 of each store is displayed. 53 # 101 is "Jay Ramen", 53
# 103 corresponds to “Montana”, and 53 # 105 corresponds to “Koraku”. This identification number 3 is used to search for information on each store, famous place, etc.

Further, the area number is displayed on the area display section 22. Area number is for this map
Is a number for identifying. In this example, 53 is given as the area number to the map around Kamogawa.

The identification number 3 given to each store, etc.
Indicates the area number in the first half across the #,
The number after # is an identifier that uniquely determines the points within the area.

The additional information display section 23 displays the telephone number and the identification number 3 of each store or the like pointed to on the map. Besides, the additional information display section 23 may display simple guide information of each store. Further, the related information display section 24 displays convenient information that can be used for sightseeing and the like. In the figure, the identification number 3 is displayed for each of "last train information", "bus information", "transportation", and "weather forecast". That is, the identification number 3 is given to the related information in addition to the restaurant and the famous place.

{3. Linking Map and Web Content} Guidance information is prepared for the objects to which these identification numbers 3 are assigned. In this embodiment, this guidance information is provided as WEB contents. This WEB content is the content 56 stored in the number access server 5, or each WEB site 7, 7 ...
Are included in the contents 77, 77, ...

The database for linking the identification number 3 and the WEB contents is the number database (abbreviated as number DB) 5 in the number access server 5.
Accumulated as 7.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the number DB 57. The URL "http://www.aaa.aaa" corresponds to the store "J-Ramen" with the identification number 53 # 101. The store with identification number 53 # 103 "Montana"
Corresponds to the URL “http: //www.bbb.bbb”.
The URL for the store "Koraku" with the identification number 53 # 105 is
"Http: //www.ccc.ccc" is supported.

The WEB designated by these URLs
The content is included in the content 77, 77 ... Of each WEB site 7, 7.

When the number conversion unit 52 provided in the number access server 5 receives a search request specifying the identification number 3 from the web browser 11 of the mobile phone 1, the number DB 57 is received.
Web browser 1
The connection destination of No. 1 is switched to the corresponding URL.

In the present embodiment, the guide information (WEB contents) of each store is stored in the WEB site 7 owned by each store, but these guide information are collectively stored in one WEB site. You may manage.

The guide information of each store may be collectively managed by the number access server 5. in this case,
The URL associated with the number DB 57 may be any URL that specifies the content 56 included in the number access server 5. Further, the number access server 5 may hold the WEB contents for some store information.

{4. Usage Procedure} Next, the usage procedure of the present system will be described with reference to FIGS.
As a premise, the user has received a guide map 2 as shown in FIG. 2 at a tourist hotel, a tourist information center, a station, or the like. The user can directly visit the tourist spots and restaurants such as restaurants by referring to the guide map 2, but it is possible to obtain information in advance by using this system before directly visiting. Is.

First, as shown in FIG. 4A, the mobile phone 1 is operated to access the number access server 5. This operation varies depending on the terminal used, but in general,
After the operation of connecting to the Internet, the web browser 11 connects to the WWW 51 of the number access server 5 by designating the URL (here, http://bango.jp) of the number access server 5. It should be noted that if the URL of the number access server 5 is registered in "favorite" or the like, it can be easily accessed.

When connected to the number access server 5, FIG.
As shown in (B), the opening screen 81 as the number access site is displayed on the monitor 13. The opening screen 81 is generated from HTML data or the like included in the content 56.

An identification number input form 811 and a search instruction button 812 are arranged on the opening screen 81. Here, the user inputs the identification number 3 of the destination whose information is desired to be browsed, referring to the guide map 2 shown in FIG. Here, as an example, the identification number 53 # 101 corresponding to "J-Ramen" is assigned to the identification number input form 81.
Enter 1. After inputting the identification number, the user selects and operates the search instruction button 812, and the web browser 11 sets the input identification number (53 # 101) to W.
Send to WW51.

When the WWW 51 receives the identification number (53 # 101), the number conversion section 52 searches the number DB 57 to obtain the corresponding URL. Number converter 5
2 is a script embedded in HTML data or H
It is a functional unit implemented by a program called from TML data.

The number conversion unit 52 uses the corresponding URL (htt
p: //www.aaa.aaa), the web browser 11
The connection destination of is switched to the corresponding URL. As a result, the web browser 11 is connected to the web site 7 of "Jay Ramen", and the monitor 13 of the mobile phone 1 displays the web browser 11 as shown in FIG.
As shown in (C), the opening screen 91 of the "J-Ramen" site is displayed. The opening screen 91 is a screen generated by HTML data or the like included in the content 77 stored in the WEB site 7.

As described above, by using the map guidance system of the present embodiment, the user can easily obtain the information around the visited place. Moreover, since the information is searched while confirming the location on the map, more useful information can be obtained. In addition, since a physical map such as a paper medium is used instead of the electronic map displayed on the monitor, the list of maps is good and the convenience is good. Another advantage is that it can be integrated with tourist information pamphlets.

In FIG. 4, the WEB page of a restaurant has been described as an example, but when the identification number of a tourist attraction is designated, the WEB page of the tourist attraction is displayed. The customer is
By the time you look at the map and reach your destination, you can get some background information on tourist attractions. In addition, when the identification number of the related information shown in FIG.
Since the page B and the weather forecast page are displayed, it is possible to easily obtain useful information by carrying the guide map 2 and the mobile phone 1.

<Coupon Information> On the WEB page of “J-Ramen” shown in FIG. 4C, there is a menu displayed as “Coupon”. Then, by selecting the “coupon” menu, the coupon information is downloaded to the mobile phone 1. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the downloaded coupon information 92 is displayed on the monitor 13. The coupon information 92 displays, for example, information on discount services and free services. The method of downloading may be used, or the method of delivering coupon information by mail may be used. However, when the mail delivery method is adopted, a step of inputting the mail address is required in the middle menu.

The user who has downloaded the coupon information visits the store while looking at the map. Then, the cellular phone 1 is shown to the clerk while the coupon information is displayed on the monitor 13. As a result, since the acquisition of the coupon can be confirmed, the user can receive the service at the store.

As described above, by adding the mechanism for downloading the preferential information such as the coupon information, the store side can further expand the service and the effect of attracting customers can be obtained. In addition to coupon information, the special offers are
Priority reservation information and the like may be included. For example, at a popular restaurant, if priority reservation information is downloaded in advance, it is possible to arrive at a table when arriving without waiting for the turn.

In this way, the user can efficiently obtain the preferential treatment information. Conventionally, for example,
At the front desk of the hotel, we provided services such as handing out coupons as well as providing guidance on nearby stores, but by using this system, it is not necessary to stock coupons. In addition, there is a problem that it takes time and effort to issue a physical coupon ticket, and it is not possible to update the contents quickly. By using this system, it is cheap and the latest information can be quickly updated. It is possible to provide the coupon information taken in.

Further, in FIG. 2, as an example, only the stores are displayed on the map, but other theaters, museums, etc. may be displayed together with the identification numbers. In this case, enter the identification number and refer to the theater's WEB page,
It would be convenient to be able to make theater seat reservations from a mobile phone.

<Area Designated Search> Next, a search procedure in which a specific area is designated will be described. Also in this case, FIG.
As shown in (A), first, the user operates the mobile phone 1 to connect to the number access server 5 (http://bango.jp). As a result, as shown in FIG.
At 3, an opening screen 81 is displayed.

Next, the user refers to the vertical code 211 and the horizontal code 212 displayed around the map display portion 21,
Specify a specific area. Here, it is assumed that the area specified by "A3" as the vertical code 211 and "B1" as the horizontal code 212 is searched. Therefore, the user is
As shown in (B), "53
The user inputs "# A3B1" and selects the search instruction button 812. In the present embodiment, the format is such that # is input after the area number 53, and then the vertical code and the horizontal code are sequentially input, but this format is not particularly limited. For easy understanding, "-(hyphen)" is placed between the vertical code and the horizontal code.
Alternatively, the format may be such that ", (comma)" is input.

In this way, when the search request specifying the area number is received, the number conversion section 52 searches the number DB 57 and extracts the data such as shops and tourist attractions existing in the corresponding area. That is, the area information 210 is registered in the number DB 57 as shown in FIG.
By searching for 10, it is possible to search for shops and tourist attractions by area.

When the number conversion unit 52 extracts the data existing in the designated area, the content generation unit 53 generates contents such as a list of the extracted data and the generated contents for the web browser 11. To send. As a result, as shown in FIG.
The search result content 82 is displayed on the monitor 13 of FIG.

Although not shown, the number DB 57 shown in FIG. 3 stores simple guide information about each store and tourist attraction. Content generator 53
Generates the search result contents as shown in FIG. 6 (C) by utilizing these guide information and the like.

The user selects and operates his or her favorite store or tourist attraction from the information thus displayed in a list. As a result, you can jump to the WEB site of each store and tourist attraction,
The content as shown in FIG. 4C is displayed.

By thus designating the area on the map, the search results in the area are displayed. Therefore, when you want to search the area around your current location or around the destination you are visiting from, This is effective when searching. Moreover, the search method is the same as for normal (paper) maps,
Since it is a method of specifying the vertical code and the horizontal code, it is easy to be familiar and convenient.

<Mail Distribution Function> Next, the mail distribution function will be described. Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 7A, first, the user operates the mobile phone 1 to connect to the number access server 5 (http://bango.jp). As a result, as shown in FIG. 7B, the opening screen 81 is displayed on the monitor 13.

Here, the user is required to enter the number input form 81.
In 1, the area number printed on the area display portion 22 of the guide map 2 is input. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, since the area number is 53 as an example, 53 # is input in the number input form 811, and then the search instruction button 812 is selected.

When the data specifying the area number is transmitted from the web browser 11 to the WWW 51, the WWW 51
Next, the web browser 1 for the content for the confirmation screen
Send to 1. FIG. 7C shows the monitor 13 of the mobile phone 1.
It is a figure which shows the confirmation screen content 83 displayed on.

On the confirmation screen, when the user selects the instruction button 831 displayed as "desired", the mail delivery request data is transmitted to the WWW 51. WWW
When 51 receives the data indicating that it wants to deliver mail,
Next, the input screen content 84 for the mail address is transmitted to the web browser 11. FIG. 7D shows an input screen content 84 displayed on the monitor 13 of the mobile phone 1.
FIG.

Here, when the user inputs the mail address in the input form 841 and selects the OK button 842, the mail delivery request operation is completed.
When the WWW 51 receives the mail delivery request data, the user registration unit 54 is executed. The user registration unit 54 registers the mail address of the user who desires mail distribution in the distribution list 58.

When the mail address of the user is registered in the distribution list 58 in this way, the mail distribution unit 55.
Delivers mail such as gourmet information and tourist information to registered users. Since the gourmet information and the tourist information are the information within the area of the guide map 2, only useful information is transmitted to the user.

Further, this mail is distributed only for a certain period after the mail distribution request including the map number is received from the user terminal. Here, as shown in FIG. 7C, the mail is delivered only for 3 hours after the request for the mail delivery. In this way, since the period for delivering the mail is limited, the user does not have the inconvenience of receiving an unnecessary mail forever. Also, it is not necessary to perform the procedure for stopping the mail delivery.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mail delivery section 55 of the number access server 5 collectively provides the mail delivery service. In other words, the number access server 5 side creates an email about the service information of each store and delivers the email to the users registered in the delivery list 58. However, each store may individually perform this mail delivery. In this case, the number access server 5 may transfer the distribution list data to the site of each store. The site of each store can deliver the service information of its own store to users only for a designated period.

[0065]

As described above, the first, second, and seventh aspects are provided.
The described invention prints the identification number at each point on the map distributed to the user, accumulates the guide information corresponding to the identification number, and responds to the request from the user who specifies the identification number. Since the guide information is provided, the user can acquire the guide information by an easy operation of designating the identification number while referring to the map medium having a good list.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the area number is given to each of the divided areas of the map, the guidance information in the area is provided for the operation in which the area number is designated.
It is possible to efficiently obtain useful information that limits the place.

In the invention according to claim 4, since the coupon information of the store is transmitted, it is useful for the user and it is possible for the store side to attract more customers. In addition, it is economical because the user need only distribute the guide map and does not need to distribute the actual coupon ticket.

In the inventions according to claims 5 and 8, since the guide mail of the area corresponding to the map number is transmitted in response to the operation in which the map number is designated, the user is more actively provided with information. It is possible to improve the number of customers.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since the electronic mail is transmitted only for a predetermined period, there is no inconvenience that the user receives an unnecessary mail forever. Therefore, the user does not need to perform the procedure for stopping the transmission of the email.

The invention according to claim 9 is an invention of a map medium, which enables information acquisition by referring to a map having an excellent listability and information acquisition using a terminal. In particular, an identification number is attached to the location of each store on the map, and information can be acquired by designating this identification number from the terminal, so the operation is easy.

According to the tenth aspect of the invention, since the information to be acquired includes the preferential treatment information, it is useful for the user, and the store side also has the effect of attracting customers.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic configuration diagram of a map guidance system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a guide map.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of a number database.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a processing procedure for acquiring store information using a map.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of coupon information displayed on a monitor of a mobile phone.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a processing procedure when an area search is performed from a vertical code and a horizontal code displayed on a map.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a registration procedure of a mail delivery service.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 mobile phone 2 Information map 5 number access server 7 Website 11 (Mobile phone) Web browser 13 (Mobile phone) monitor 51 WWW server application 52 number converter 53 Content Generator 54 User Registration Department 55 Mail Delivery Department 57 number database

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A map-based information guidance system, comprising: a) an identification number printed on each point on the map;
A map medium distributed to users, b) guide information storage means for storing guide information of each point corresponding to the identification number, c) number designating means for designating the identification number at the user terminal, and d ) Means for receiving the identification number designated by the number designating means, and e) obtaining guidance information corresponding to the identification number received from the user terminal from the guidance information storage means, and using the obtained guidance information for the utilization. An information providing unit for transmitting the information to a person's terminal, and a map guidance system. 2. A map-based information guidance system, comprising: a) a means for printing an identification number corresponding to each point on the map distributed to the user; and b) each corresponding to the identification number. Guidance information storage means for accumulating guidance information of points, c) number designation means for designating the identification number on the user terminal, d) means for receiving the identification number designated by the number designation means, and e) An information providing unit that acquires the guide information corresponding to the identification number received from the user terminal from the guide information storage unit and transmits the acquired guide information to the user terminal. system. 3. The map guide system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the map medium is provided with a region number for each of the divided regions on the map, and the number specifying means is c -1) includes means for designating the area number as the identification number, and the information providing means includes e-1) means for transmitting guidance information in the designated area to the user terminal. Characteristic map guide system. 4. The map guide system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information providing means e-2) means for transmitting a coupon ticket of a store corresponding to a designated identification number as electronic information. A map guidance system including: 5. A map-based information guidance system, comprising: a) a map medium on which a map number is printed and distributed to users; and b) a number specifying means for specifying the map number on a user terminal. And c) means for receiving the map number designated by the number designating means, and d) information for sending the guide information of the area corresponding to the map number received from the user terminal to the user terminal by e-mail. A map guidance system comprising: providing means. 6. The map guide system according to claim 5, wherein the information providing unit has a predetermined period after receiving an electronic mail relating to the guide information and an electronic mail delivery request including the map number from a user terminal. A map guidance system characterized by sending only. 7. A method of information guidance using a map, comprising the steps of: a) printing an identification number corresponding to each point on the map medium; and b) giving the user the map medium on which the identification number is printed. A step of distributing, c) a step of accumulating guide information of each point corresponding to the identification number in the guide information accumulating means, d) a step of designating the identification number at a user terminal, and e) the step d). The step of receiving the identification number specified by, f) acquiring the guidance information corresponding to the identification number received from the user terminal from the guidance information storage means, and transmitting the acquired guidance information to the user terminal. A map guidance method comprising: a step. 8. A method of information guidance using a map, comprising the steps of: a) printing a map number on the map; and b) distributing the map medium with the printed map number to users. c) the step of designating the map number on the user terminal, d) the step of receiving the map number designated in step c), and e) the guide information corresponding to the map number received from the user terminal. Sending to the user terminal by email,
A map guidance method comprising: 9. A map medium distributed for a map guide system using a network, wherein the location of each store on the map and the identification number assigned to each store are displayed. By accessing a predetermined URL from the user terminal and designating the identification number, a guidance display that the sales information of the store corresponding to the designated identification number is delivered to the user terminal is displayed. Is a map medium. 10. The map medium according to claim 9, wherein the sales information includes preferential treatment information for use in a store.