JP2003256621A - Cyclic route search type scheduler system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To develop and provide a scheduler for creating a most temporally efficient schedule from schedule data input by a user, providing navigation or the like according to the schedule and information effective for a business person and managing the same. <P>SOLUTION: In this cyclic route search type scheduler system, on the basis of schedule data input by a user through a computer, a schedule table for optimizing the efficiency is created, and navigation is performed according to the schedule. The system is characterized by being provided with (1) a means in which a scheduler system server receiving the schedule data from the user terminal calculates the optimum cyclic route on the basis of the data from the user, and saves the same in the server, and (2) a means for transmitting the schedule table to the user terminal according to a user's request and supporting navigation according to the schedule table. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a stationary personal computer.
With a display for mobile phones, PHS, etc.
Information tube connected to portable information terminals and the Internet
And the server of the
Based on the schedule data, the route-based route search is the main axis
Route search and schedule table by the server
Tours to create, manage and provide additional information
The present invention relates to a route search type scheduler system. 2. Description of the Related Art Navigation systems are used on automobile roads.
It is used daily in railways and railways. Generally navigation
The gating system optimizes the route from the starting point to the destination.
It is a system that searches the road and provides it to the user. Departure
The time required from the destination to the destination, transportation expenses, etc. are called costs.
And the route that minimizes this cost is called the optimal route.
You. Naturally, the route changes depending on what cost is set.
Generally, the required time is used as the cost. However
The traffic situation changes every moment
For the latest route search, the shortest time
Shows the route that you can reach your destination
I have. For example, in the case of a car navigation system,
Cost (time required) based on vehicle location information and road information
Calculate, calculate the best route, and provide it to users
It has become. GPS is used for positioning, route
Guidance uses map information. Recently, mobile phones and
With PHS, positioning by GPS and base station can be done.
Mobile phones and other portable devices
Pedestrian navigation is also becoming common. [0003] A business person schedules daily business activities.
Run along the joules. Sales are especially scheduled
Activities along the lines are important. Until now, it was
The schedule is written and the customer is looking at the notebook
I was going around. Recently, laptops, PDAs, etc.
And write the schedule in the
Many business people use it. Especially recently
Is equipped with notepad and scheduler etc. in PC software
Some of these programs have been
Joules are being written and used
You. [0004] Some published patents include schedule setting and management.
Processing or navigation systems
There are many things. For example, “Schedule setting processing system
Stem ”(International Publication No. WO96 / 17315)
Is an automatic travel planning system using a portable terminal device.
The system is described. This is a vague position
Just enter the time conditions and you will see specific destinations and stops
And create a schedule.
Provide the created schedule to the navigation system.
Pay-as-you-go, schedule navigation
The system is also capable of [0005] "Operation schedules for portable information terminals"
Carrying method and device ”(Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-63728)
Estimate the scheduled time of the row schedule, including travel time
At the time of scheduling in real time with traffic information
Schedule linking method and its device
About it. "Guidance guidance method and device"
(Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 10-111893)
While checking the current location based on the table,
Passengers receive guidance information from their location according to the timetable
Describes a method and apparatus for alerting portable mobile communication devices
Have been. [Set time in position information search system]
Search method, set time search system, and search method
Computer readable recording law program
Recording media ”(JP-A-2000-121763)
When the time of the plan is reached, the PHS on the search side changes to the search target
When I call the PHS and get location information and record it
In both cases, the time and location are displayed on the electronic map on the PC screen.
The system to be installed is mentioned. this is,
History of planned actions (plans) and actual action positions
By recording as, pre-learning and post-learning
It is intended to be a useful system. "Schedule management service system"
(Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-93421) describes personal information management means and users.
Consisting of location information management means, you can always contact the user
To be able to act on schedule
Schedule management service that allows real-time communication
The system is described. [0008] I have seen in the prior art
The schedule management system creates schedules
And support for navigation based on that schedule
In For example, "Schedule management service system
(Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-93421)
So that you can take appropriate actions
A means to communicate between the user and the center in real time
Has been advocated. In a strange place, "Location search
Setting time search method in system and set time search
Search system and a method program
Computer-readable recording medium ”(JP-A-2000-12176)
3) There is a schedule time set in advance
Once the user's location has been searched, the location information is saved and
Pre-learning and post-learning to clarify the difference between drawing and actual behavior
The purpose is to create a system that is useful for "Schedule setting processing system" (International
Publication number WO96 / 17315) is a vague position and time condition
Just enter a specific destination or stopover
At the same time as creating a schedule,
Navigation is possible. Most
The traffic system uses the conventional system,
And rescheduling due to schedule change. Subordinate
So, go into the specific contents of the navigation
Not in. The series of published patents mentioned above is
Schedule, and users can act according to schedule
Support services to help
Not a navigation. In that sense, a business person
Schedules actions according to the daily schedule
Not enough to navigate and navigate. Especially schedule
Scheduling of user input that is the basis for
No specific input method is described for the data.
For example, the name of the station is “Kayabacho Tozai Line”
The customer name, which is personal information, is not
Since the location cannot be specified, it is necessary to enter the address etc.
That is, the input processing is burdensome for the user. Listed first
Published patents provide details on input in such cases.
Not been. Also, when creating the schedule
The route search method is not strictly specified. The problem to be solved by the present invention is as follows.
Provides an input format that is easy to enter, and
The most efficient time schedule from Joule data
Creation, navigation on a schedule, and later
For business people, such as support for paperwork
A scheduler that provides and manages effective and useful information
Develop and deliver. Means for Solving the Problems [0012] To solve the above problems,
The invention described in claim 1 uses a computer.
Efficiency based on schedule data entered by the user
Create a schedule to optimize your schedule
Route search type scheduler that navigates along the route
In the system, (1) predetermined from the user terminal
Receives schedule data entered in the format
Scheduler system server
Calculates the optimal route based on schedule data
Map information and transportation expenses, etc., and store them on the server.
(2) upon the request of the user to the server
Send the created schedule to the user terminal
And user navigation along the schedule
Circuit, characterized by comprising means for supporting
It is a search type scheduler system. The schedule data input by the user is
Create a schedule that optimizes efficiency based on data
Route search type navigation that navigates according to schedule
In the scheduler system, (1) from the user terminal
Schedule entered in a predetermined format
The scheduler system server that received the data
Optimal tour route based on the user's schedule data
Is calculated, and information such as route map information and transportation expenses is added,
Means for storing on the server, (2) upon user request
The schedule table created by the server
User terminal and send it to the user
Means to support navigation, (3) ahead of the patrol destination
Of the scheduler system server
By registering the destination, you can enter the destination by abbreviation or patrol destination name.
Search the location from the destination database and find the optimal route.
Tour route search type schedule with means for searching
It can also be an error system. The schedule data input by the user is
Create a schedule that optimizes efficiency based on
Route search type schedule that navigates along the schedule
(1) The user terminal determines in advance
Schedule data entered in the specified format
The scheduler system server receiving the
Calculate the optimal patrol route based on the user's schedule data
Information such as route map information and transportation expenses.
(2) storing the information in the bar according to the user's request;
Schedule table created by the
Send at the end and navigate the user according to the schedule
(3) Past schedule table
Route search with history means for storing
A cable type scheduler system can also be used. The schedule data input by the user is
Create a schedule that optimizes efficiency based on
Route search type schedule that navigates along the schedule
(1) The user terminal determines in advance
Schedule data entered in the specified format
The scheduler system server receiving the
Calculate the optimal patrol route based on the user's schedule data
Information such as route map information and transportation expenses.
(2) storing the information in the bar according to the user's request;
Schedule table created by the
Send at the end and navigate the user according to the schedule
(3) Past schedule table
History means to save data in months, (4) Schedule table
Is displayed in the schedule centered on the current time.
Means for displaying the contents on a display
A cable type scheduler system can also be used. The schedule data input by the user is
Create a schedule that optimizes efficiency based on
Route search type schedule that navigates along the schedule
(1) The user terminal determines in advance
Schedule data entered in the specified format
The scheduler system server receiving the
Calculate the optimal patrol route based on the user's schedule data
Information such as route map information and transportation expenses.
(2) storing the information in the bar according to the user's request;
Schedule table created by the
Send at the end and navigate the user according to the schedule
(3) Past schedule table
History means to save data in months, (4) Schedule table
Is displayed in the schedule centered on the current time.
Means to display the contents on the display, (5) within the schedule
Map information and transportation expenses
Means for transmitting additional information each time
It can also be a type scheduler system. Further, the user terminal may be a portable pedestrian.
It can also be a type information terminal. The present invention provides input support, optimal scheduling
Rule creation, navigation support, and history support
It is a system that provides a service and the like. With input support
Prepare an input table in a predetermined format and fill in the holes
Enter data by using an expression. Even mobile terminals such as mobile phones are short
Simple input format for time and easy input
Use a mat and input format. Basically, the input item is time (wait
Meeting time), location (meeting place), required time
(Meeting time, need not be entered). In creating an optimal schedule, the user
Schedule based on the schedule data sent from
Error system server connects locations from time to time.
Also efficient routes and means of transport, the time required between them, transportation costs
Calculate and add timetable and map information to schedule table
To complete. In the navigation support, the schedule
To provide real-time information based on files. History support
In the event, the schedule is saved and the schedule
To save later on transportation expenses and daily report creation
Save and manage data. Saved data is basically a server
The schedule is managed by the
Exist. However, between the terminal and server,
The content may vary, but it is up to the user
You will decide. Specifically, the following functions
System. For example, schedule data for one day is scheduled.
Schedule to optimize time efficiency by entering
Create a schedule and schedule daily activities according to the schedule
Navigating route search type scheduler system
Supports scheduling and navigation
From the scheduler system server and the user terminal
Be composed. User terminal connected to the Internet
Per day entered in a predetermined format
Upon receiving the schedule data, the server
-Prioritized time efficiency based on schedule data
Calculates the optimal patrol route and calculates route map information and transportation expenses.
How to add information and store it on the server,
By the server via the Internet upon request
Send the created schedule to the user terminal,
Supports user navigation along the schedule table
To save past schedules in chronological order
It is composed of history means. In the present invention, the name "circular type" is used.
However, this basically departs from the starting point,
Return route to the starting point again.
You. For example, on a day trip from Nagoya to Tokyo
Means a round trip route between Tokyo and Nagoya. Also in the same place
In the area (for example, in and around Tokyo)
If you are going around, it ’s the route to the customer and ultimately
The route to return to the company is searched. However, the patrol pattern
It is also possible to change the search route by specifying. According to the method of use of the present invention,
Is the schedule of a traveling route search type scheduler system.
Server system (hereinafter simply referred to as “server”)
Description), but the usage is
There is a real-time type. The former is a schedule created by the server.
Download the table to the terminal and print it out.
Or download it to the mobile terminal itself.
To use downloaded schedules offline
It is. The latter connects to the server and the Internet, and
This is a usage method that enables information provision in real time. Concrete
The contents are as follows. In a traveling route search type scheduler system
In this case, users can use mobile phones, PHS, etc. as terminals.
A place using a portable information terminal for pedestrians having a display device
If the schedule table is registered and optimized in advance,
-Send to the terminal all at once, save to the terminal,
When displaying Joules, the schedule based on the current time
Means for displaying the schedule contents on the display, schedule
Map information, transportation expenses, etc.
Circuit consisting of means for transmitting additional information each time
It is a route search type scheduler system. To perform a route search, the server
You need to know the land clearly. But enter the destination correctly
Then, input becomes troublesome. PC-like input
It is good if the power device is reliable, but in a place like a mobile phone
If the key input part is small, the input is troublesome
You. Regardless of young people, when middle-aged people use it
Must be as easy as possible.
The utility value is diminished. I also write the schedule in my notebook
Such as "2:00 pm, Marumaru Bussan, a meeting"
Write as follows. However, Marumaru Bussan alone has a server
Cannot identify the destination. In the present invention, the traveling type
Taking advantage of the feature, the form to register the patrol destination in advance,
You should be able to enter in the same way as a notebook. Sandals
The destination is registered in the destination database of the server in advance.
In addition, the server traverses the destination by abbreviation or patrol destination name
From the destination database to determine the exact location,
A means used for searching for an optimal route is prepared. Dive center
In many cases, business people stand
Most destinations are decided, so most patrol destinations are
The data registered in the patrol destination database is sufficient
You. Here, there is a cyclic feature of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
explain. FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram of a traveling route search type of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of the error system. Circuit search type
The scheduler system is software installed on the server
Ware, and the main one is a traveling route search engine,
A cyclic route search type scheduler (hereinafter simply referred to as “scheduled
And customer management software)
You. The itinerary search engine is designed for transport
Content database, timetable database, map database
To schedule data entered by the user
To search for a route. Transportation Content Database
Is a network for transportation such as railways and buses.
This is a recorded file. Stations and bus stops are used as nodes, and
The connection route between nodes and the required time between nodes are registered.
ing. The timetable database is the transportation contents day
Linked to the database, and the timetable is
It can be put out. The map database contains map information
Information is registered and map information is available upon user request
I will provide a. The customer management software stores the customer, that is, the tour route
Member information using the search-type scheduler system
It is software to manage. The customer database contains customer names,
Customer number, password, company name, company address, e-mai
l, telephone number, etc. are registered. Travel destination database
The schedule table database and the customer database
Linked, each data is retrieved for each customer
It is a mechanism to make it. Figure 2 shows the link structure and each
3 shows a file structure of a database. Each item of the tour destination database is stored in advance by the user.
-(Same as customers and members)
The user entered data easily when entering the destination
This is provided for the purpose of reducing input errors. Mochi
Of course, even if you do not register
System is available but not registered
-To know exactly where to go, not only the company name,
Many users have to enter an address
Data must be input,
Would. For example, the company name is Marumaru Bussan Co., Ltd.
Abbreviations such as "round" or "MBC"
If registered, the user will be able to enter
Just enter "C" and the scheduler will
The official name and location are accurately grasped, and a route search is performed.
You. If it is not registered in the destination database,
Because the scheduler does not know the location of Marumaru Bussan
To require the user to enter a more detailed address
It takes time and effort to input. In addition,
There is a risk that the wrong route search will be performed. these
The solution to this problem is the visiting database. As a contrivance when inputting the traveling destination, an input sentence
Search the candidate destination from the destination database for each character
And there is a way to display. This is a word processor or browser
It is a method that is used, but the patrol destination is registered
This is the only way you can do it. For example, type "ma"
At the point where the candidate tour starting from "ma"
(Small window), Maizuru KK Marumaru Co., Ltd. Marumaru Bussan Manabe Real Estate Mamiya Kaikan:: Display. Furthermore, when "maru" is input, Marumaru Co., Ltd. is narrowed down as a candidate tour destination. There are multiple candidate tour destinations
In such cases, it is recommended to display the most frequently used patrol destinations in order.
To This way you do n’t have to enter your full name
Will be able to enter the destination. The schedule table database is a user
Created by schedule data and scheduler
This is the file that stores the scheduled schedule. Holding
The shelf life is at least one month, and at most about six months.
Settlement of transportation expenses and creation of daily report
Make it available as a supplementary material during the period. Customer database, patrol destination database,
Schedule table database is managed by customer management software
Place. The scheduler creates the schedule table.
U. When creating a schedule table, first enter
Program is connected to the Internet
Send the input format to the user terminal. User terminal
When the input program is installed in the
You can also enter a schedule at the inn. Figure 3 shows
It is an example of a force format. Time is patrol destination
Time), the patrol destination is standing
It is a destination. The patrol destination may be an abbreviated name (abbreviation), but it must be
Must be registered in the server's database
Must. Abbreviated in real time when online
Is registered through the customer management software.
However, when offline, the database
If you do not download the destination data of the
There is no check on the strength and no display of candidate tour destinations. Abbreviation (positive
Is registered in the patrol destination database
If the location cannot be specified because there is no
Can not be determined. Enter your address! Error sent to device
Users need to enter additional locations
is there. For example, even if the name of the company is
The location of the company cannot be determined by Jurer
Prompts the user for a location. Required items that must be entered by the user
The eyes are time and patrol destination, but the business, stay time, patrol area
Minutes and remarks can be entered as options. Business meeting
For the purpose of patrol (visiting) such as meetings, tours, business talks, etc.
Input is easy if you select items (menu selection)
become. Enter terms and remarks for your convenience
Item, and the scheduler can refer to
do not do. How long will you stay at the patrol destination?
It is time. Can be used even if blank (if not entered)
is there. If blank, the scheduler will
Required transportation (including walking) to the next patrol destination
Calculate the staying time at the traveling destination from the time. Calculated stay
If the time is less than 10 minutes
Check it out! Warning message and time
In the case of Inas, "I cannot arrive to the next patrol destination in time!"
Display an error message. For example, when the user types
Format: Time Travel destination: Stay time: Travel category: === ======= === == ==== ==== 12:00 Tsuchida Works Meeting __ Tour 13:00 BB Company briefing session ___ Patrol ···· If you enter (“__” indicates a blank time),
The scheduler is from Tsuchida to BB Company
Search for the shortest route in terms of time, 12:00 Tsuchida Works __ Patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ ↓ 2 minutes on foot 12:05 xx station ↓ xx line (time required 45 minutes) 12:50 xx station ↓ 10 minutes on foot 13:00 BB company briefing ___ patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ Create a schedule table. BB mosquito from Dota Plant
It takes 57 minutes to get to the company and at Tsuchida Manufacturing
3 minutes (= (13: 00-12: 00) -2 minutes-45 minutes-10 minutes)
In order to become a scheduler,
Check it out! "To the user
I do. The route search takes the form of calculating backward from the next destination,
Basically, make sure that the next patrol destination has at least 10 minutes.
(In other words, reach the next destination 10 minutes before
Calculate as if). In the above example, the remaining 10 minutes
You can't afford it. Such an affordable schedule
Schedules or schedules that are impossible in time,
The juler can send warning and error messages.
Request to re-enter the schedule. What kind of behavior pattern does the traveling section take
Return to work (return to the company once from the patrol),
Patrol (turns from one patrol to the next), returns home
From home directly). Do not specify the tour classification
In other words, the default value is “tour”. FIG.
Shows the pattern of the route search based on the tour segment.
If (1) is specified as "coming home" (shown as "company" in the figure),
If (2) is specified as “tour” (in the figure, written as “tour”),
(3) is for the case of specifying “home” (shown as “home” in the figure)
This is a route search. When returning home, start point (here, company)
From the route to the patrol destination and return to the starting point.
Is Even if “Go home” is specified, the route search
As a result, if you return home, you will not be in time for the next patrol destination
At the same time, send a warning message and
Search for a route. A specific example will be described. Now, the schedule input by the user
, Time Travel destination Stay time Travel classification ・ ・ ・ ・ ＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝ ＝＝ ＝＝＝＝ 13:00 Tsuchida Works Meeting 1 hour Return to work ・ ・ ・・ 15:00 BB Company briefing session 30 minutes patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ In case of, search the route to return from Tsuchida Works once
You. As a result of the route search, the required time is as follows
You. 13:00 Tsuchida Manufacturing 1 hour Return to work ・ ・ ・ ・ ↓ (1 hour and 10 minutes to return to the company) 15:10 In-house ↓ (1 hour and 10 minutes to go to the BB Company) 16:00 BB Company briefing session 30 minutes patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ Here, the required time in parentheses is the scheduler
This is the shortest time for which the result was determined. The company at 15:10
Even if it appears, the time required from the company to the BB Company
Is 1 hour and 10 minutes, so I won't be able to arrive at 16:00
Will be. So the scheduler then makes a "tour"
13:00 Tsuchida Works Meeting 1 hour patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ (Warning: The patrol section has been changed to “patrol” because scheduling is not possible for “return to work!”) ↓ 2 minutes walk 14: 12 xx station ↓ xx line (time required: 1 hour and 28 minutes) 15:40 yy station ↓ 10 minutes on foot 16:00 BB company briefing session 30 minutes patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ Create a schedule like this. Path after this correction
In search, can you reach the BB company 10 minutes before
This means that there was enough scheduling.
You. It is to be noted that the tour classification is "tour" at the last tour destination.
If specified, return to the starting point (normal company)
This is a road search. Also, if there is a "return home" section in the tour section
Is a route search that returns directly from the patrol destination. The scheduler is created by the scheduler
Schedule creation program, but route search
The round path search engine performs. The search engine searched for
Schedule data with user input of route and required time
Check whether there is any inconsistency when applied to
The schedule is created by a schedule creation program. Note that the search
The database used by engines when searching for routes is transportation
Content database, timetable database, map data
Database. Schedule table created by the scheduler
Is a schedule database through customer management software
Registered through the communication control program.
It is also sent to the user terminal. Download on user terminal
You can also use the downloaded schedule offline
Yes, and if you connect to the server with the Internet,
Based on map information centered on the current location or the current time
It is also possible to order a table etc. in real time
You. Offline or online
However, when displaying the schedule, the current time (hour
Time), the schedule of the schedule table closest to the current time
The subsequent data from the Joule data is displayed first. When the scheduler searches for a route
Is searched according to the following rules. ○ If you do not specify the stay time, the minimum stay time is 1
0 minutes or more (see the above description). ○ When going to the next patrol destination, 10 minutes from the expected arrival time
In principle, you can arrive with the above margin. example
For example, Time Travel destination Stay time Travel classification ・ ・ ・ ・ ＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝＝＝ ＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝ ＝＝ ＝＝＝＝ 13:00 Tsuchida Works Meeting 1 hour Travel ・ ・ ・・ ↓ (Time required to go to the BB Company 45 minutes) ↓ 15:00 BB Company briefing session 30 minutes patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ Nara 15 minutes (= 15:00-(13:00 +1 hour)-45 minutes) Can afford
Therefore, scheduling is possible. However, 13:00 Tsuchida Works 1 hour patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ ↓ (Time required to go to BB Company 55 minutes) ↓ 15:00 BB Company briefing 30 minutes patrol ・ ・ ・ ・Remaining minutes (= 15:00-(13:00 + 1 hour)-55 minutes)
The warning message "Grace time is 5 minutes!"
Display a message. Also, 13:00 Tsuchida Works 1 hour patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ ↓ (1 hour 5 minutes to go to BB Company) ↓ 15:00 BB Company briefing 30 minutes patrol ・ ・ ・ ・-5 minutes (= 15:00-(13:00 +1 hour)-1 hour 5 minutes)
"Because scheduling is not possible,
Schedule! Is displayed. Was
However, there is a way to force registration of the schedule. What
Use a helicopter that the scheduler does not expect
There are ways to do that. In that case, user input
13:00 Tsuchida Works Meeting 1 hour patrol ・ ・ ・ ・ ↓ (Use helicopter, required time 20 minutes) ← −− User input ↓ 15:00 BB company briefing 30 minutes patrol ・ ・ ・ ・I do. ○ Even if the tour category is “tour”, if it is the last tour destination,
It is assumed that the traveling section is “return to home”. For example, if the user's input is a time, a destination, a stay, a staying time, a traveling classification, ... ======================== 13:00 Tsuchida Works 1 hour Tour ・ ・ ・ ・ 15:00 BB Company Briefing 30 minutes Tour ・ ・ ・ ・ (Hereafter, schedule data is blank) In case of 13:00 Tsuchida Works 1 hour Tour ・ ・ ・ ・ ↓ (Up to BB Company) Route) ↓ 15:00 BB Company briefing session 30 minutes Return home ・ ・ ・ ・ ↓ (Route to the company) ↓ 16:00 Scheduled to be in-house. ○ Default of schedule input is the previous day (automatic table
Date shown <see “Year / Month / Day” in FIG. 3). For example, Suke
If the date of the joule data input is June 6, the schedule
The file for June 7 is displayed. In the present invention, after 3 days
And you can also enter the schedule 4 days later,
Means that the user also enters the date. Even in the next few days,
Schedule to server (schedule table database)
If you enter (upload) in
Saved as is. Figure 2 shows the schedule created by the scheduler.
Only the schedule table is shown.
User input schedule data and scheduler
Two data of the created schedule table are saved as a pair
It is. The schedule table database is currently
FIG. 5 shows the schedule data and schedule table of the past.
It will be saved in such a form. The default value is automatically set when the system is installed.
Is set as described above, but depending on user settings
Can be changed even if the
A scheduler can be used as a system. Finally, the relation between the user terminal and the server is described.
These are summarized in FIG. The schedule is created on the user terminal.
Is registered in the top menu
Displays the key and schedule input format. Top
The menu includes server connection, obtaining schedules, location
Menus such as acquisition of diagram information and acquisition of timetable are described.
ing. The schedule input format is user-defined.
Format when entering schedule data (example
Figure 3) and enter the schedule offline
it can. However, schedules already registered on the server
When modifying, changing, or adding
Get registered schedule data from the bar
You need to keep it. If you do not do this, you are already registered
The correct schedule data for your schedule
May not be updated (however,
When additional data is entered, the scheduler
Since it is coordinated with schedule data,
If not, it is merged with existing data and registered
Is). The user terminal basically has today's schedule
Whether only data and schedules are saved
Update and add schedule data from the next day
Will automatically connect to the server and
Schedule data already registered in the
It is sent and displayed. After that, schedule offline
It is also possible to update the schedule data (default
After obtaining the server schedule data,
Automatic line cutting). After inputting the schedule data, the data is
To the scheduler, the scheduler
A rule table is created. In the schedule table,
Additional information such as routes and expenses, map information, timetables, etc.
And sent to the user terminal. However, the transmitted data
Data is only a schedule table, and map information and timetables are optional.
Each request is checked by the scheduler and checked by the scheduler.
And sent to the user. The present invention is a cyclic scheduler.
You. Conventional schedule creation and management systems are vague
A purpose and destination, and create a rough schedule
There were many forms to form. For sightseeing, etc.
This would be enough. However, the purpose of the present invention is to
Destinations and time, especially in the business sector, are clearly defined
This is to schedule daily actions.
For this reason, the destination (tour destination) is accurately determined by the scheduler.
You have to be able to figure it out. When you enter an accurate destination
If you are not quite used to typing,
To give up using the scheduler at the stage of power
Become. In this regard, in the present invention, the tour destination database is
Registering a destination makes it easier to enter
Not only take the display range of the terminal
Can be displayed. Business person actually organizes notebook
Even when handwriting on a customer, the customer's name is
Enter. This simple name (abbreviation) input and display
System can be created and displayed.
It has become. In this way, the same feeling as a handwritten notebook
The daily business can also use the scheduler system.
System for mobile activities (the traveling schedule system)
). In the present invention, the schedule input by the user is
From the Joule data, to execute the schedule
Search for necessary routes at the site and attach transportation expenses, maps, timetables, etc.
Additional information can be added. As a result of the route search
Whether the schedule entered by the user is executable
Schedule that is difficult to perform
Rules and unreasonable schedules
You. In addition, when performing the schedule, the schedule table
You can order maps and timetables along the route,
It can also be used as navigation. Especially mobile phones
Recent mobile terminals, such as PHS, can accurately detect location information.
Map information linking the current location to the patrol destination
It is also possible to download it. Use the present invention
The following summarizes the effects obtained by
Points. A route with a simple schedule for the day
Can be scheduled.・ By creating a schedule in advance,
Efficiency can be achieved (routes are searched so that the required time is minimized)
To be).・ Schedule unreasonable or impossible schedules
Can be used to encourage rescheduling.
Can be.・ Download map information and timetable in real time
Can be used for navigation.
You. Also, if you only act on the schedule table,
Download the schedule and you will be offline
Can be used (reduction in communication cost).・ Past schedules are stored on the server
To create daily reports and reconfirm past actions.
You.・ Transportation costs have been added as additional information,
It can be used for payment of expenses. -Register the patrol destination in the patrol destination database in advance
Thereby, schedule data can be easily input.
In addition, since abbreviations can be used, schedule by handwriting in the notebook
Data entry is possible with the same feeling as writing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a cyclic route search type scheduler system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a database structure used in a traveling route search type scheduler system of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an example of a schedule input format according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a search path diagram for explaining a search pattern (a difference in search depending on a cyclic section) when a scheduler searches for a path in the present invention. FIG. 5 is a data configuration diagram for explaining a data structure of a schedule table database of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a system configuration diagram for explaining the relationship between a user terminal and a server in the cyclic route search type scheduler system of the present invention.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A traveling route search-type scheduler system that uses a computer to create a schedule table that optimizes efficiency based on schedule data input by a user and navigates along a schedule. ,
(1) The scheduler system server that receives the schedule data input in a predetermined format from the user terminal calculates the optimal tour route based on the schedule data of the user, and calculates map information of the route, transportation costs, etc. Means for adding information and storing it on the server, (2)
Means for transmitting a schedule table created by the server to the user terminal in response to a user request, and supporting the user navigation according to the schedule table.