JP2003323430A - Map information distributing system and information terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily confirm a place corresponding to an image on a map. <P>SOLUTION: When an image pick-up button of a portable information terminal 1<SB>1</SB>is pushed by a user U<SB>1</SB>, a processing part 16 stores the still image data picked by an image pick-up part 10 with the positional data detected by a present position detecting part 11. When the still image data with the position data, picked up by the information terminal 1<SB>1</SB>is transferred to an image information distributing device 3 in a state of designating a storage address, the image information distributing device 3 stores the still image data in the designated storage address. When a user U<SB>2</SB>requests an image while designating the storage address, from the information terminal 1<SB>2</SB>to the image information distributing device 3, the picked-up image data of the designated storage address is returned with the positional data, and the processing part 16 displays the still image on a display part 12. When the map requesting operation is performed, the processing part 16 controls a communicating part 13, the map request is transmitted to a map information distributing device 4 while applying the positional data corresponding to the still image as a focused position coordinate, and the map with the focused position mark is displayed on the basis of the returned map information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a map information distribution system and an information terminal, and more particularly to a map information distribution system capable of easily confirming a position on a map when an image is related to a specific place. Regarding information terminals.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A portable PDA (Personal Digital Ass
Some portable information terminals such as istants), notebook PCs (Personal Computers), mobile phones, PHSs (Personal Handyphone Systems) are equipped with digital cameras, and still images of landscapes, buildings, people, etc. at desired locations or Capture a moving image, store it in the terminal and call it up when desired, and display it, or send it to the desired party via the network, such as by attaching an e-mail, etc., and send it to the other party's mobile information terminal or stationary, vehicle-mounted information It can be displayed on the terminal.

[0003]

By the way, when a photograph is taken at a strange place such as a trip, even if the photographer himself / herself does not know the address, the photographed place cannot be confirmed on the map later unless he / she knows the address. was difficult. Since it is difficult for the person who obtained the captured image data from another person to tell the photographer the address of the photographed location, the photographed location could not be confirmed on the map. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a map information distribution system and an information terminal capable of easily confirming a place corresponding to an image on a map.

[0004]

In a map information distribution system according to claim 1, a map information distribution device for accumulating map information and distributing the map information to the outside, and communication with the map information distribution device via a network. When receiving a map request including the position coordinates of interest from the information terminal including one or a plurality of possible information terminals, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and sends the map information back to the information terminal of the request source. In the map information distribution system configured as described above, when the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data by designating the image storage address from the external information terminal via the network,
If you store the image at the specified image storage address and specify the image storage address from an external information terminal to receive an image request,
An image information distribution device that returns the captured image data stored at the image storage address with the corresponding position data to the request source is provided, and the information terminal includes a display unit, a current position detection unit that detects the current position, and an imaging instruction. In accordance with the above, image pickup means for picking up a still image or a moving image and image pickup image data picked up by the image pickup means are stored in association with the position data detected by the current position detection means at the time of picking up or at the time of instructing position registration. A storage unit, an operation unit for performing an image capturing instruction operation, a captured image transfer operation for designating an image storage address, an operation for transmitting image storage address data to an information terminal of a desired partner, an image request operation, a map request operation, and a network. A communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device, the map information distribution device, and the information terminal via communication, and the operation for transferring the captured image data. Controls the communication unit, is transferred to the desired image storage address of the image information distributing apparatus a desired captured image data stored in the storage means with the corresponding position data,
The storage means is controlled when the communication means is controlled according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data to transmit the image storage address data to the information terminal of the desired partner, and the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal is received by the communication means. In accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. Display the captured image based on
When a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the position of interest mark is added. Or the processing means for displaying the map and the captured image.

In the map information distribution system according to claim 2, the information terminal has one or a plurality of image transmitting function-equipped information terminals, and one or a plurality of images communicable with the image transmitting function-equipped information terminal via a network. The information terminal with an image transmitting function includes an information terminal with a receiving function, and a current position detecting means for detecting a current position, an image capturing means for capturing a still image or a moving image in accordance with an image capturing instruction, and captured image data captured by the image capturing means. A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the current position detection unit in association with each other at the time of capturing an image or at the time of instructing position registration, an image capturing instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image with an image storage address specified, and an image The operation means for transmitting the stored address data to the information terminal of the desired partner, and the image information distribution device via the network, and the information terminal by communication with the information terminal. And the communication means for exchanging the captured image data, the communication means is controlled according to the transfer operation of the captured image data, and the desired captured image data stored in the storage means is transferred to the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device with the corresponding position data. And a processing unit that controls the communication unit according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data to transmit the image storage address data to the information terminal of the desired partner, and the information terminal with the image reception function is connected to the display unit and the network. Communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device, the map information distribution device, and the information terminal, an operation means for performing the image request operation and the map request operation, and the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal. When it is received by the communication means, it is stored in the storage means, and the communication means is controlled according to the image request operation to control the image storage address stored in the storage means. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device using the data, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and when a map request operation is further performed, the captured image is displayed. When a map request is issued to the map information distribution device with the attached position data as the position coordinates of interest and the map information is received, a map with the position of interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and the captured image is provided. It is characterized by including.

In the map information distribution system according to claim 7, a map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of map information distribution devices that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When receiving a map request including the position coordinates of interest from the information terminal, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the coordinates of the position of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. In the system, when the image storage address is specified from an external information terminal via the network and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, the image is stored in the specified image storage address and the image is transferred from the external information terminal. When a storage address is specified and an image request is received, the captured image data stored at the image storage address is returned to the request source with the corresponding position data. An image information distribution device is provided, and the information terminal includes a display unit, a current position detecting unit that detects the current position, an image capturing unit that captures a still image or a moving image in accordance with an image capturing instruction, and captured image data captured by the image capturing unit. A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the current position detection unit in association with each other at the time of capturing an image or when a position registration is instructed; An operation means for performing an image request operation and a map request operation specifying an address, an image information distribution device via a network, a communication means for exchanging information with the map information distribution device by communication, and a communication means according to a transfer operation of captured image data. The desired captured image data stored in the storage means, with the corresponding position data, the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device. In response to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address to issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request having position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the position of interest mark is displayed. An attached map or processing means for displaying the map and the captured image,
Is characterized by.

In the map information distribution system according to claim 8, the information terminal has one or a plurality of image transmitting function-equipped information terminals and one or a plurality of images communicable with the image transmitting function-equipped information terminal via a network. The information terminal with an image transmitting function includes an information terminal with a receiving function, and a current position detecting means for detecting a current position, an image capturing means for capturing a still image or a moving image in accordance with an image capturing instruction, and captured image data captured by the image capturing means. , A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the current position detection unit in association with each other at the time of capturing an image or at the time of instructing position registration, an image capturing instruction operation, and a captured image transfer operation specifying an image storage address The operation means, the communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device via the network, and the communication means according to the transfer operation of the captured image data. And a processing unit that transfers the desired captured image data stored in the storage unit to the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device with the corresponding position data, and the information terminal with an image receiving function includes a display unit. ,
A communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device and the map information distribution device via a network, an operation means for performing an image request operation and a map request operation specifying an image storage address, and a communication means according to the image request operation. By controlling the image storage address to issue an image request to the image information distribution device, display the captured image based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and further perform a map request operation, When a map request is issued to the map information distribution device and the position information associated with the displayed captured image is the coordinate of the target position, and the map information is received, the map with the target position mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. And processing means for displaying.

According to the twenty-fifth aspect, image data is stored for each image storage address together with corresponding position data, and when an image storage address is designated and an image request is received from an external information terminal, the image data is stored at the image storage address. An image information distribution device that returns image data with corresponding position data to the request source is provided, and the information terminal includes a display unit, an image request operation,
An operation means for performing a map request operation, a communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device, the map information distribution device, and an information terminal via a network, and image storage address data transmitted from an external information terminal are communicated. When it is received by the means, it is stored in the storage means, and according to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means,
An image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and when a map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device sends a map request in which the position data associated with the displayed image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is sent to the destination and the map information is received, the map including the position-of-interest mark or the processing means for displaying the map and the image is included.

According to the twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, image data is stored for each image storage address together with corresponding position data. When an image storage address is designated and an image request is received from an external information terminal, the image data is stored at the image storage address. An image information distribution device that returns image data with corresponding position data to a request source is provided, and the information terminal includes a display unit, an operation unit that performs an image request operation that specifies an image storage address, a map request operation, and a network. A communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device and the map information distribution device via the communication means, and according to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address and issue an image request to the image information distribution device. , The image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and when the map request operation is further performed, the image is associated with the displayed image. A map request that uses the position data as the position coordinates of interest to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, a map with the position of interest mark or a processing unit that displays the map and an image, Is characterized by.

In the information terminal of claim 37, a display means,
Current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or a moving image in accordance with an image pickup instruction, and current position detection at the time of picking up the imaged image data picked up by the image pickup means or at the time of instructing position registration Storage means for storing the position data detected by the means in association with each other, an image capturing instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image in which an image storage address is designated, a transmission operation of image storage address data to an information terminal of a desired partner, an image request Operation means for performing operation and map request operation, communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device, map information distribution device, and information terminal through communication via the network, and controlling communication means according to the transfer operation of the captured image data. , The desired captured image data stored in the storage means is transferred to the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device with the corresponding position data. The storage means is controlled when the communication means is controlled according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data to transmit the image storage address data to the information terminal of the desired partner, and the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal is received by the communication means. In accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the map image and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received. Then, a map with the position of interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and the captured image is included,
Is characterized by.

In the information terminal of claim 40, display means,
Current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or a moving image in accordance with an image pickup instruction, and current position detection at the time of picking up the imaged image data picked up by the image pickup means or at the time of instructing position registration Storage means for storing the position data detected by the means in association with each other, an image capturing instruction operation, a captured image transfer operation with an image storage address specified, an image request operation with image storage address data specified,
An operation unit for performing a map request operation, an image information distribution device via a network, a communication unit for exchanging information with the map information distribution device by communication, and a communication unit controlled according to a transfer operation of captured image data and stored in a storage unit. The desired captured image data with the corresponding position data is transferred to the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device, and the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address according to the image request operation and addressed to the image information distribution device. When a map request operation is performed and a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and the map request operation is performed, the position data associated with the displayed captured image is focused on the position coordinates of interest. When a map request is issued to the map information distribution device and the map information is received, a map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. Include a means, it is characterized.

An information terminal according to claim 49 is a display means, an image information distribution device, a map information distribution device via a network, a communication means for exchanging information with the information terminal by communication, an image request operation, and a map request operation. Operating means for
When the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal is received by the communication means, it is stored in the storage means, and the communication means is controlled according to the image request operation to use the image storage address data stored in the storage means. When an image request is issued to the image information distribution device, an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and when a map request operation is further performed, the position data associated with the displayed image is focused. A map request for position coordinates is issued to a map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, a map with a position-of-interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and an image is included.

The information terminal according to claim 52, wherein the display means, the image information distribution device, the map information distribution device, the communication means for exchanging information with the information terminal through communication via the network, and the image for which the image storage address is designated An operation unit for performing a request operation and a map request operation, and according to the image request operation, the communication unit is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device by designating an image storage address, and a position corresponding to the returned image data. When an image is displayed based on the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received. Then, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the processing means for displaying the map and the image is included.

In the information terminal and the information terminal with the image receiving function described in claims 1, 2, 25, 37 and 49, the processing means comprises:
According to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and based on the position data corresponding to the returned (imaging) image data. (Captured) When an image is displayed and a map request operation is performed, it is displayed (Captured)
When a map request is issued to the map information distribution device and the position information associated with the image is used as the coordinates of the position of interest, and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the (imaging) image are displayed. However, unlike this, in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and a response is sent (imaging). A (captured) image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the image data, and a map request with the position data associated with the displayed (captured) image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, When the information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the (captured) image may be displayed, or the communication means is controlled to store the storage means in accordance with the image request operation. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device using the stored image storage address data, position data corresponding to the returned (imaging) image data is stored in the storage means, and the returned position data is used as a target position. Issue a map request for coordinates to the map information distribution device,
When the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the (captured) image may be displayed based on the returned map information and the (captured) image data (in this case, the (captured) image). Maps with the position-of-interest mark may be displayed side by side, may be switched and displayed in accordance with a switching operation, or a (captured) image may be displayed in an overlapping manner on a region outside the position of interest on the map). Further, the function of the image information distribution device and the function of the map information distribution device provided on the network may be embodied by one of the image information distribution device and the map information distribution device.

In the information terminal and the information terminal with the image receiving function described in claims 7, 8, 28, 40 and 52, the processing means is:
According to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled, the image storage address is designated, and the image request is issued to the image information distribution device.
When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned (captured) image data and the map request operation is further performed, the position data associated with the displayed (captured) image is set as the position coordinate of interest. When a map request is sent to the map information distribution device and the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the (captured) image are displayed, but unlike this, according to the image request operation, An image request is issued to the image information distribution device by controlling the communication means to specify the image storage address, and the (captured) image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned (captured) image data,
Further, when a map request is made to the map information distribution device and the position information associated with the displayed (captured) image is used as the position coordinates of interest, and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map (Captured) image may be displayed, or in accordance with an image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, When the position information corresponding to the returned (imaging) image data is stored in the storage means, a map request with the returned position data as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received. , The returned map information and (imaging)
Map with focus position mark based on image data and (imaging)
An image may be displayed (at this time, (imaging)
The image and the map with the position of interest mark are displayed side by side,
It may be switched and displayed in accordance with the switching operation, or a (captured) image may be displayed in an overlapped manner on a region outside the position of interest on the map). Further, the function of the image information distribution device and the function of the map information distribution device provided on the network may be embodied by one of the image information distribution device and the map information distribution device.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a map information distribution system according to the present invention. 1 ₁ ,
1 _2, ... are each user U _1, U _2, a portable information terminal ... possessed individually (notebook computer, PDA, mobile phone, PHS, etc.), with the image transmission and reception functions. Portable information terminal 1 _1, 1 _2, ... various information terminals outside via a network (portable information terminal, stationary information terminal such as a desktop computer, such as vehicle information terminal), various information distribution device on the network Can communicate with.
The portable information terminals 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... Capture still images or moving images, store the captured image data with position data at the time of instructing image capturing or at the time of instructing position registration, and various external information. The captured image data received from a terminal (a mobile information terminal, a stationary information terminal, an in-vehicle information terminal, etc.) or an information distribution device is stored. The stored captured image data is sent to the information terminal (mobile information terminal,
(Stationary information terminals, in-vehicle information terminals, etc.) or image information distribution devices provided on the network
In addition, the stored captured image is displayed, or the position information attached to the displayed captured image is used as a target position coordinate to make a map request to the map information distribution device, and the target position mark is displayed based on the returned map information around the target position. Display the attached map.

Reference numeral 2 is a public network, 3 is an image information distribution device (image information distribution service computer system) operated by an application service provider, and 4 is a map information distribution device (map information distribution service computer system) operated by the application service provider. Yes, various external information terminals (mobile information terminals, stationary information terminals,
(Vehicle-mounted information terminal, etc.) and various information distribution devices on the network. The image information distribution device 3 stores the captured image data with position data transferred by designating an image storage address from an external information terminal at the designated image storage address of the storage means 30, while storing the image from the external information terminal. When an image request is made by designating an address, the image data stored at the designated image storage address is returned to the request source. At this time, the image information distribution apparatus 3 can use the requested image data type (format such as PNG, JPEG, or BMP) at the requesting terminal when the model information of the information terminal requesting the image is known. If it is usable, it is returned as it is. If it is not usable, the data is converted into a usable type and then returned.

The image storage address of the image information distribution device 3 is uniquely assigned on the public network by the URL. Here, ABCa, AB
Cb, ABCc, ... (See FIG. 6). Further, the image storage address ABCi (i = a,
Direct reception of image data from b, c ,.
It can be done by accessing the URL Ci, and the home page format of the image data of the image storage address ABCi (i = a, b, c, ...) Can be received in the ABD (ABC
It can be done by accessing the URL i) ((ABCi) is ABC as a parameter in the URL.
i means included).

In the storage means 40 of the map information distribution device 4,
A unit that is divided by a given longitude width and latitude width at a given scale
Map (code MP in FIG. 7_ijMap data for each (see map table)
Vector data for display) is stored. This map information
The information distribution device 4 is connected to the external information terminal via the network.
There is a map request with the target position coordinates P (longitude X, latitude Y)
And a certain range centered on the coordinates of the position of interest (portable information terminal
1₁1₂, ... Display a map of a predetermined scale on one screen.
The map display area when (when the target position is P in FIG.
All unit maps (see the target DA in Fig. 7)
MP for P _{twenty two}, MP_{twenty three}, MP₃₂, MP₃₃) Map
Data to the requester (focus on the header of the reply map information)
It is possible to display a map with a position mark of interest)
To do. The map request to the map information distribution device 4 should be focused on
With position coordinate P = (X, Y), EFG ((X, Y))
It can be done by accessing the URL.

The portable information terminal 1 ₁ is specifically constructed as shown in FIG.
The image pickup unit 11 which is composed of a digital camera unit which picks up an image in a preset image pickup mode (still image or moving image) and outputs picked-up image data, 11 detects the current position by GPS satellite navigation, and displays the current (longitude, latitude) The current position detection unit that outputs the position data, 12 is a display unit that displays the contents (text, image, link) of the received mail data, the captured image, the map with the position of interest mark, and 13 is controlled by the processing unit described later. It is connected to the public network 2 wirelessly, and various other information terminals (mobile information terminals 1 ₂ , ...
Various information distribution devices (image information distribution device 3,
A communication unit that communicates with the map information distribution device 4 and the like and sends and receives various kinds of information. Reference numeral 14 is a storage unit, and a captured image data storage area 14a that can store a plurality of captured image data captured by the image capturing unit 10 is received. It has a mail data storage area 14b for storing mail data and outgoing mail data, a temporary storage area 14c for temporarily storing data, and the like. 15 is
An operation unit, which is an image pickup mode selection operation, an image pickup instruction operation (using an image pickup button not shown), a position registration instruction operation (use a position registration button not shown), an instruction to transfer picked-up image data to an image information distribution device (image storage). Address designation), creation / transmission operation of sent mail, desired received mail selection operation (also serves as received image selection operation), link selection operation, display end operation, etc.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a processing unit, which controls each unit in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 15 to specify image pickup, display of desired picked-up image data, and an image storage address of the picked-up image data to the image information distribution device 3. Transfer, create / send mail to desired external information terminal (captured image data can be attached), receive mail from external information terminal, display desired received mail content, image information of public network 2 accompanying link selection The distribution device 3 and the map information distribution device 4 are accessed (image request, map request) and the like. Regarding image pickup, the image pickup unit 10 is controlled according to the image pickup instruction to perform image pickup according to the image pickup mode, and the image pickup image data is stored in the image pickup image data storage area 14a of the storage unit 14 while automatically giving a file name. The position data (longitude, latitude) (= (X, Y)) detected by the current position detection unit 11 at the time of image capturing and the image data type D are stored in the header. When an instruction operation for position registration accompanied by selection of desired captured image data is performed after image capturing, the processing unit 16 initially records the desired captured image data with the position data detected by the current position detection unit 11 at that time. Position data is rewritten (in the case of a building imaged from a distance, the imaging position and the building position are different, but after imaging,
You can register the location near the building).

In the mail creation / transmission, desired captured image data stored in the captured image data storage area can be attached to a mail and transmitted to the information terminal of the desired recipient. When the captured image data is attached, the captured image is displayed using the captured image data in addition to the sender information, the title, the reception date and time, the mail text, and the position data is included in the header of the captured image data. If the URL of the map request link is not included in the body of the email, the URL for map request with the position data (X, Y) as a parameter as the position coordinate of interest =
A map request link using EFG ((X, Y)) as link information (see map request button "MAP" in FIG. 8B) is automatically created and displayed. When the map request link is selected, the processing unit 16 controls the communication unit 13 to access the URL indicated by the link information and cause the external map information distribution device 4 to issue a map request (at this time, the mobile information terminal Send the terminal ID that knows the model together), the map information distribution device 4
The map information returned from the temporary storage area 1 of the storage unit 14
4c is temporarily stored, and a map with a target position mark is drawn and displayed using the map information (see FIG. 9).

Further, after the desired picked-up image data is transferred to the image information distribution device 3, if the image request URL including the image storage address as a parameter is transmitted to the information terminal of the desired partner by mail, the partner will receive the URL. You can access to view images. URL in the email received from the other party
, Is displayed, the processing unit 16 converts the URL into a link having link information and displays the content, so that the user can easily access the URL. The portable information terminals 1 ₂ , ... Are also constructed in exactly the same manner as 1 ₁ .

2 and 3 show the portable information terminal 1 _i (i = 1,
2, ...) Control processing of the processing unit 16; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing image information distribution processing of the image information distribution apparatus 3; FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing map information distribution processing of the map information distribution apparatus 4; 6 is an explanatory diagram of the captured image data stored in the storage means 30 of the image information distribution device 3 for each address, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the area of the unit map data, and FIGS. 8 to 13 are the portable information terminals 1 _i . It is an explanatory view of a screen display example, and the operation of the above-described embodiment will be described below with reference to these drawings. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that only one image can be attached to the outgoing mail from the mobile information terminal 1 _i .

(1) Imaging User U₁Is user U₂A store you want to meet with
When you are in front of the₂To the image
If you want to send an image and tell where you are, first of all, personal digital assistant
1₁Use the operation unit 15 to select the shooting mode for still images or moving images.
When the selection operation is performed, the processing unit 16 registers in the storage unit 14.
(Steps S10 and S11 in FIG. 2). Next, click the imaging button
When the push imaging is instructed, the processing unit 16 controls the imaging unit 10.
In still image mode, capture a still image and
Mode, you can capture a moving image only while pressing the image capture button.
Image and capture image data (PD_aNew)
Automatically attaches the file name (here, "Image01")
It is recorded in the captured image data storage area 14a of the storage unit 14.
Remember, the captured image data PD_aImage data type in the header of
Formula D_aAnd the current position detection unit 11 detected at the time of image capturing.
Position data (X_a, Y _a) (= (Longitude, latitude))
(Steps S12, S13, S14).

In the case of capturing another landscape or the like, in the same manner as described above, new captured image data (including the position data and the image data format in the header) and a new file name are given to the storage unit 14. It is additionally stored in the image data storage area 14a. When you image a building from a distance,
When it is desired to record the position of the building from the imaged position, the operation unit 15 selects a desired imaged image in the imaged image data storage area 14a at the imaged building, and further presses the position registration button to instruct the position registration. When the operation is performed, the processing unit 16 rewrites the position data in the header of the desired captured image data with the position data detected by the current position detection unit 11 at that time (steps S15 and S16).

(2) The user U ₂ as the transmission destination performs a mail creation operation on the captured image transmission operation unit 15.
, The email address of the sender user U ₁ , the title (subject), and the text, and the file name of the desired captured image data (here, "Image01") was input to specify the attached file. Later (Fig. 8
(See (1)) When the mail transmission operation is performed, the processing unit 16 controls the communication unit 13 to transmit the mail with the attached image file to the user U ₂ via the public network 2 (steps S19 and S20). .

[0028] (3) received the transmitted mail data of a captured image is received in the portable information terminal 1 ₂ user U ₂ through the public network 2, the storage section 14
Is additionally stored in the mail data storage area 14b (steps S30 and S31 in FIG. 3). When the user operates the operation unit 15 to select the currently received mail to view the content of the currently received mail, the processing unit 16 determines, based on the desired received mail data stored in the mail data storage area 14 b of the storage unit 14, When there is attached image data together with the sender information, the title, the date and time of reception, and the text, the attached image (see reference numeral TI in FIG. 8B) is displayed on the display unit 1.
2 is displayed on the screen 12 ₂ (steps S32, S3
3). If the text contains a URL, U
A link having RL as link information is created and displayed. If there is a large amount of information and one screen cannot fit in one screen, scroll display is performed according to the scroll operation.

Next, it is checked whether the position data is included in the header of the image data attached to the desired received mail (step S34). Since it is attached, it is then checked whether the map request link has been displayed. Since it is not displayed here, the link information includes the position data as a parameter as the position coordinate of interest (link information = EFG). ((X _a , Y _a )) is automatically created and displayed (steps S35 and S36. See the map request button MB in FIG. 8 (2)).

(4) Map request When the user U ₂ wants to confirm the place displayed in the attached image TI on the map, he selects the map request button MB on the operation unit 15 to perform a map request operation, and the processing unit 16 Communication unit 13
URL indicated by the link information to control the URL = EFG ((X _a ,
Y _a )) to access the map information distribution device 4 on the public network 2 to make a map request with the coordinates of the position of interest (steps S37 and S38). Upon receipt of the request, the map information distribution device 4 receives the request based on the coordinates of the position of interest and stores the portable information terminal 1 _i at a predetermined scale centered on the position of interest from the storage unit 40.
The map data of all unit maps in which even one part of the map display area in FIG. 1 is read is collectively returned to the request source as map information (steps S60 and S6 in FIG. 5).
1. When the position of interest is P in FIG. 7, unit maps MP ₂₂ , MP
₂₃ , MP ₃₂ , and MP ₃₃ map data are returned. In addition,
The header of the reply map information includes the coordinates of the position of interest).

[0031] (5) the map display the returned map information is received at the portable information terminal 1 _second communication unit 13, the processing section 16 a temporary storage unit 14 storage area 14
It is stored in c (step S39 in FIG. 3). Then, using the received map information to draw a map centered on the interested position coordinates at a given scale, instead of the contents of a desired received mail that has been displayed previously on the screen 12 _2, focus position mark (in Fig. 9 A map is displayed together with reference numeral MM) (step S4)
0. (See MI in FIG. 9). As a result, the user U ₂ can confirm on the map where the captured image received from the user U ₁ is, and can easily arrive at the meeting. The map is displayed at the beginning of the content of the desired received mail (including sender information, title, reception date, text, image, map request link) or at the end of the content of the desired received mail. The content of the desired received mail and the map may be scroll-displayed by continuously performing the scroll operation. Alternatively, a reduced image of the captured image may be displayed in an overlapping manner on the corner of the map (see FIG. 1).
0 (1)), and the central portion of the captured image may be displayed so as to overlap the corner on the map (see FIG. 10 (2)). When the confirmation of the map is finished and the display is desired to be erased, the processing unit 16 erases the screen display by performing an end operation on the operation unit 15 (step S4).
1, S42).

(6) Creation of Map Request Link on the Sending Side User U ₁ uses the portable information terminal 1 ₁ to obtain Image01
The URL of the map request link (= EFG) including the position data (X _a , Y _a ) as a parameter in the text when composing a mail addressed to the user U ₂ attached with the captured image data of
((X _a, Y _a))) see when you enter (FIG. 11 (1)), when to display the contents on the receiving side of the portable information terminal 1 ₂ select the received mail, the processing unit 16 Step S
Since a map request link (here, a character link) having the URL as the link information is created in 33 (see FIG. 11 (2)), the creation process in step S36 is not performed (YES in step S35), but the character link is created. By selecting, a map can be displayed in the same manner as described above. Incidentally, when using the portable information terminal 1 ₁ instructs the accompanying captured image data came with the position data when creating the mail, position data processing unit 16 automatically during mail text (X, Y) in the parameters URL of map request link including
= EFG ((X, Y)) may be created (see FIG. 11 (1)).

(7) Transfer of Captured Image to Image Information Distribution Device The user U ₁ stores, for example, the captured image data PD _a in the address ABCa of the image information distribution device 3 (unique address on the public network), When another user wants to access the image information distribution device 3 to browse a desired image, he / she selects a desired captured image in the captured image data storage area 14a with the operation unit 15 and designates an image storage address. The transfer operation to the image information distribution device.
Then, the processing unit 16 causes sending of the transfer request and controls the communication unit 13 to the addressed image data distribution device (portable information terminal 1 ₁ of the terminal ID is included), the request is accepted the captured image data PD _a picture The storage address ABCa is designated and transferred to the image information distribution device (step S1 in FIG. 2).
7, S18). The image information distribution device 3 stores the transferred captured image data PD _a in the designated image storage address ABCa of the storage unit 30 (step S5 in FIG. 4).
0, S51. (See FIG. 6). Similarly, the other captured image data PD _b and PD _c are also stored in the image storage address ABCb,
When ABCc is designated and transferred, the image information distribution device 3
Means to transfer the transferred picked-up image data PD _b and PD _c to the designated image storage addresses ABCb and A of the storage means 30, respectively.
It is stored in the BCc (steps S50 and S51 in FIG. 4).
(See FIG. 6).

(8) Notification of Image Storage Address When the user U ₁ transfers to the image information distribution device 3 and wants the user U ₂ to view the captured image data PD _a , a mail addressed to the user U ₂ is created. , URL of the image storage address for directly requesting only the captured image data in the mail body = ABCa, or URL for requesting the captured image data in the home page format = ABD (AB
Ca) is input and transmitted (steps S19 and S in FIG. 2).
20. See FIG. 12 (1).

The mail data sent is received by the portable information terminal 1 ₂ user U ₂ through the public network 2, it is stored in addition to the mail data storage area 14b of the storage unit 14 (step S30 in FIG. 3 , S31). When the user operates the operation unit 15 to select the currently received mail to view the content of the currently received mail, the processing unit 16 determines, based on the desired received mail data stored in the mail data storage area 14 b of the storage unit 14, When the URL is included in the text together with the sender information, the title, the reception date and time, and the text, a link having the URL as the link information is created and displayed (steps S32 and S33. FIG. 12 (2)).
reference). The image request links PL1 and PL2 are displayed.
If there is a large amount of information and one screen cannot fit in one screen, scroll display is performed according to the scroll operation.

(9) Image viewing When the user U ₂ selects the image requesting link PL1 and performs an image requesting operation, the processing section 16 controls the communication section 13 to access the URL = ABCa indicated by the link information and make it public. the image information distribution apparatus 3 over the network 2 to transmit the image request (the portable information terminal 1 ₂ terminal ID is included) (step S37, S38). Upon receiving the request, the image information distribution device 3 reads the picked-up image data PD _a stored in the designated image storage address ABCa, and outputs the terminal ID.
From the information, the model is specified to determine whether the image data format D _a can be used in the requesting information terminal (steps S52 and S5 in FIG. 4).
3), if usable, designated captured image data PD _a
Is returned to the request source in the same data format (step S
54), if not usable, the designated captured image data P
Converts D _a into a usable data format portable information terminal 1 ₂ returns to the requestor (step S55). Due to this, when sent directly by e-mail, depending on the model, the image may not be displayed correctly on the receiving side information terminal,
By converting the data type on the image information distribution device 3 side, the image can be displayed correctly. Note that step S
If it cannot be determined in 53, the process proceeds to step S54 and the designated captured image data PD _a is returned to the request source in the same data format.

The returned captured image data PD _a is received by the communication unit 13, and the processing unit 16 stores it in the temporary storage area 14c of the storage unit 14 (step S39). Then, the processing unit 16 displays the reply image on the screen 12 ₂ of the display unit 12 based on the returned captured image data PD _a (step S40; see the reference symbol RI in FIG. 13 (1)). Next, it is checked whether or not the position data is included in the header of the captured image data PD _a returned this time (step S34). Since it is attached, it is then checked whether the map request link has been displayed.Since it is not displayed here, the link information includes the position data as a parameter as the position coordinates of interest. Link information =
EFG ((X _a , Y _a )) is automatically created and displayed (steps S35 and S36. See reference symbol MB in FIG. 13 (1)). In addition, when it is desired to browse the captured image data PD _b and PDc, URL = ABCb and ABCc may be accessed respectively.

(10) When the user browses the image in the home page format and the user U ₂ selects the image request link PL2 and performs an image request operation, the processing section 16 controls the communication section 13 to display the URL indicated by the link information. = ABD (ABCA) to is accessed for the image information distribution apparatus 3 over the public network 2 to transmit the image request (the portable information terminal 1 ₂ terminal ID is included) (step S37, S38). Upon receiving the request, the image information distribution device 3 reads the picked-up image data PD _a stored at the specified image storage address ABCa, identifies the model from the terminal ID, and the image data format D _a at the requesting information terminal. It is determined whether or not it can be used (steps S56 and S57 in FIG. 4), and if it is usable, the designated captured image data PD _a is included in the same model as it is, and a map request link (map request button, link information = EFG).
Predetermined home page data including ((X _a , Y _a ))) is returned to the request source (step S58), and if it is unusable, the designated captured image data PD _{a is transferred} to the portable information terminal 1 ₂
Image data PD converted into a data format that can be used in
Predetermined home page data including _a and a map request link is returned to the request source (step S59).

The returned homepage data is the communication unit 1
3, and the processing unit 16 stores it in the temporary storage area 14c of the storage unit 14 (step S39). Then, based on the returned data, the processing unit 16 displays the reply image RI and the map request button on the screen 12 ₂ of the display unit 12 (FIG. 13 (2)).
The reply home page including the reference numeral MB ') is displayed (step S40; refer to HP in FIG. 13B). Next, it is checked whether the position data is included in the header of the captured image data PD _a returned this time (step S3).
4). Since it is attached, it is checked whether the map request link has been displayed. Since it is displayed here, no link is created (YES in step S35). By using the home page type, other request links, images, and sentences can be arbitrarily added on the image information distribution device side. If the user wishes to browse the captured image data PD _b and PDc in a homepage format, URL = ABD (ABCb) and ABD, respectively.
You can access (ABCc).

(11) Map request and display When the user U ₂ wants to confirm the place displayed by the reply image RI on the map, the map request button (see FIG. 13) on the operation unit 15 is displayed.
When MB of (1) or MB 'of FIG. 13 (2) is selected and a map request operation is performed, the processing unit 16 controls the communication unit 13 to show URL = EFG ((X _a ,
Y _a )) to access the map information distribution device 4 on the public network 2 to make a map request with the coordinates of the position of interest (steps S37 and S38). Upon receipt of the request, the map information distribution device 4 receives the request based on the coordinates of the position of interest and stores the portable information terminal 1 ₁ at a predetermined scale including the position of interest from the storage unit 40.
The map data of all unit maps in which even one part of the map display area in FIG. 1 is read is collectively returned to the request source as map information (steps S60 and S6 in FIG. 5).
1. Note that the header of the reply map information includes the coordinates of the position of interest).

The map information returned portable information received by the communication unit 13 of the terminal 1 _2, the processing unit 16 is stored in the temporary storage area 14c of the storage unit 14 (step S39 in FIG. 3),
A map centered on the position coordinates of interest is drawn at a predetermined scale using the received map information, and the reply image (in the case of FIG. 13 (1)) previously displayed on the screen 12 ₂ or the reply homepage (FIG. 13 ( Instead of (in the case of 2)), the map is displayed together with the target position mark (step S40; see FIG. 9). Thus, the user U ₂ can confirm on the map where the reply image RI is. The map display is shown in FIG.
In the case of (1), the reply image RI is interrupted at the beginning or after the reply image RI (here, the map request button MB
It is also possible to scroll the reply image RI and the map by a scrolling operation after (after).
In the case of FIG. 13 (2), the reply homepage HP may be interrupted at the beginning or may be continuously performed after the reply homepage HP, and the reply homepage HP and the map may be scroll-displayed by a scroll operation. When the confirmation of the map is finished and the display is desired to be erased, the processing unit 16 erases the screen display by performing an ending operation on the operation unit 15 (steps S41 and S42).

(12) Confirmation of image and position photographed by the user When the user U ₁ wants to confirm the image photographed by himself or the position of the image is confirmed on the map, the operation unit 15 stores the image data. When the operation of calling a desired image in the area 14a is performed, the processing unit 16 displays the captured image on the screen based on the desired captured image data (step S43 in FIG. 3,
S44). As a result, the image captured by itself can be confirmed on the screen. After that, the processing unit 16 proceeds to step S34 and creates a map request link using the position data attached to the captured image data and displays it under the captured image (steps S34 to S36). Therefore, the position of the captured image can be confirmed on the map by selecting the map request link.

In the above description, the portable information terminal 1
The captured image captured by ₁ is displayed in the portable information terminal 1 _2, and has been described for the case of map check in portable information terminal 1 _2, generally captured image captured by the portable information terminal 1 _i of the other portable information terminal Displayed at 1 _j and personal digital assistant 1
_{The same} can be done when checking the map with _j .

According to this embodiment, the portable information terminal 1
_The captured image data of the still image or the moving image captured in _i can be stored with the position data of the image capturing position or the desired position, and the captured image data with the position data can be transmitted to the portable information terminal 1 _j of the desired partner. On the receiving side, the captured image can be displayed based on the received captured image data and the image can be confirmed, and a map request with the position data attached to the display image as the position coordinate of interest is issued to the map information distribution device 4 and returned. It is also possible to display a map with a position-of-interest mark based on the map information and confirm the location associated with the captured image on the map.

Further, when the picked-up image data with position data is transferred from the portable information terminal 1 _i to the image information distribution device 3 provided on the network by specifying the image storage address and stored therein, the image information distribution device 3 is stored. Is another mobile information terminal 1 _j
When there is an image request that specifies the image storage address from, the captured image data with position data of the specified image storage address is returned to the request source, so the receiving side displays the captured image based on the returned captured image data. While confirming the image, a map request is made to the map information distribution device 4 with the position data attached to the display image as the position coordinates of interest, and the map with the position of interest is displayed based on the returned map information, and the image is captured. The location associated with the image can also be confirmed on the map. At this time, the image information distribution device 3 returns the captured image data in a data type that matches the model of the portable information terminal 1 _{j that} is the image request source, so that the captured image can be reliably displayed on the receiving side.

In the above embodiment, the user selects the desired received mail so that the user can see the contents of the desired received mail including the desired captured image. When the mail is changed and the mail is received by the communication unit 13, the processing unit 16 determines YES in step S30 ′ and stores the received mail data in the mail data storage area 14b.
After that, the content (text, image (if attached), link) of the latest received mail data is automatically displayed (step S33 ′), the process proceeds to step S34, and the position data is added to the received mail. When the attached captured image is attached, the captured image and the map request link may be automatically displayed.

Further, the map information around the position associated with the desired picked-up image can be obtained by the user performing the map request operation. However, FIG. 3 is changed as shown in FIG. By selecting, when the content of the desired received mail including the desired captured image is displayed (steps S32 and S33), and when the displayed captured image is accompanied by position data, the position is automatically detected. A map request with data as the coordinates of the position of interest is issued to the map information distribution device (steps S70 and S71), and the map with the position of interest mark is interrupted at the beginning of the contents of the received mail based on the returned map information. Alternatively, it may be displayed continuously at the end so as to save the trouble of the map request operation (steps S72 and S73). The contents of the received mail and the map may be switched and displayed according to the switching operation. In the case of FIG. 15, when the operation unit calls the desired image in the imaged image data storage unit of the storage unit, the desired imaged image is first displayed (steps S43 and S44), and then the desired imaged image data is position data. In the case of attaching, the map information is automatically obtained by using the position data to obtain the map information, and the desired captured image and the map with the position-of-interest mark are displayed (step S).
70-S73. In this case as well, the map may be displayed after the desired captured image, the desired captured image may be displayed after the map, or the desired captured image and the map may be switched and displayed according to the switching operation. Is also good).

In the case of FIG. 15, a link for image request is selected, and a URL (= ABCa, ABCb, ... Or ABD) with the image storage address of the desired image as a parameter.
When (ABCa), ABD (ABCb), ...) is accessed to request an image (steps S37 and S38), the captured image is displayed based on the returned captured image data (steps S39 and S40), and then a reply is sent. If the captured image data is with position data, the map information is automatically obtained using the position data to obtain the map information, and the desired captured image and the map with the position of interest mark are displayed. This saves time and effort (steps S70 to S73. In this case as well, the map may be displayed after the desired captured image, the desired captured image may be displayed after the map, or the desired captured image may be displayed according to the switching operation. The map may be switched and displayed according to the switching operation). Further, in FIG. 15, when the image request operation is performed by designating the image storage address for the image information distribution device 3 and the desired captured image data is returned with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the temporary storage area of the storage unit. First, after displaying the desired captured image, a map request is made, but after storing the returned captured image data with the corresponding position data in the temporary storage area of the storage unit, first,
Based on the position data, a map request may be made using the position data to obtain map information, and then the desired captured image and the map with the position of interest mark may be displayed (following the desired captured image. The map may be displayed, the desired captured image may be displayed subsequently to the map, or the desired captured image and the map may be switched and displayed in accordance with the switching operation).

In the case of FIG. 14 as well, the user can obtain the map information around the position associated with the desired captured image by performing the map request operation. When the contents are displayed, and further, when the captured image being displayed is accompanied by position data, a map request is automatically sent to the map information distribution device with the position data as the position coordinates of interest, and the returned map information is returned. Based on the above, the map with the position-of-interest mark may be interrupted at the beginning of the displayed contents of the received mail, displayed continuously at the end, or the contents of the received mail and the map may be switched according to the switching operation. . Alternatively, when a mail is received, before displaying the content of the latest received mail, first, if the latest received mail includes a captured image with position data, make a map request using the position data and map. After obtaining the information, the contents of the desired received mail and the map with the position of interest mark may be displayed afterwards (the map may be displayed after the contents of the received mail, or after the map). You may display the content of the received mail, or
The contents of the received mail and the map may be switched and displayed according to the switching operation).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, all of the portable information terminals 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... Are capable of imaging, detecting the current position, and displaying an image and a map. The mobile information terminal enables image pickup, current position detection, mail transmission, or image transfer to an image information distribution device, and the remaining one or more mobile information terminals are mobile, stationary, or vehicle-mounted information terminals, and mail. Reception, access to the image information distribution device and the map information distribution device, and display of images and maps may be possible. Further, the image information distribution device is configured to store the captured image data for each image storage address together with the corresponding position data. However, even if the captured image data is other than the captured image data, the image data associated with the position data is stored. If the image storage address is designated from the information terminal and an image request is made, the present invention can be similarly applied to the case of returning the requested image data together with the corresponding position data. In addition, a user who wants to view an image can directly input an image request URL including a desired image storage address on the operation unit of the information terminal of his / her own, thereby performing an image request operation to the image information distribution device that specifies the image storage address. You may allow it. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image information distribution device is provided separately from the map information distribution device, but either one is configured to embody both the function of the map information distribution device and the function of the image information distribution device. May be.

[0051]

According to the present invention, image data of a still image or a moving image captured by an information terminal capable of capturing and detecting the current position is stored with the position data of the image capturing position or the desired position, and the position data is added. The image data can be transferred to the image information distribution device (or the map information distribution device or the information distribution device) on the network. An image request is issued from another information terminal to the image information distribution device (or the map information distribution device or the information distribution device) to display the desired image, or a map request in which position data attached to the desired image is used as the position coordinates of interest. It is also possible to display a map with a focus position mark on the basis of the map information sent back to the map information distribution device (or the information distribution device) and confirm the location associated with the image on the map. According to another invention, the information terminal issues an image request to the image information distribution device (or the map information distribution device or the information distribution device) to display the desired image, or position data attached to the desired image is used as the position of interest. Issue a map request with coordinates to the map information distribution device (or information distribution device),
It is possible to display the map with the position-of-interest mark based on the returned map information and confirm the location associated with the image on the map.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a map information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing control processing by a processing unit of a mobile information terminal.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing control processing by a processing unit of the mobile information terminal.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an image information distribution process of the image information distribution device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a map information distribution process of the map information distribution device.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of contents stored in a storage unit of the image information distribution device.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing areas of a unit map.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example of a mobile information terminal.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example of a mobile information terminal.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example of a mobile information terminal.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example of a mobile information terminal.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example of a mobile information terminal.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example of a mobile information terminal.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a modified example of FIG.

15 is a flowchart showing another modified example of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ₁ 1 ₂ ... Information terminal 2 Public network 3 Image information distribution device 4 Map information distribution device 10 Imaging unit 11 Current position detection unit 12 Display unit 13 Communication unit 14 Storage unit 15 Operation unit 16 Processing unit 30, 40 Storage means

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[Claims] 1. An information terminal, comprising: a map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside; and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from the map information distribution system, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the information terminal and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address, and the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal to request the image. When receiving, the image information distribution device that returns the captured image data stored in the image storage address with the corresponding position data to the request source is provided. Display means, current position detecting means for detecting the current position, image capturing means for capturing a still image or a moving image according to the image capturing instruction, time point at which the imaged image data captured by the image capturing means is imaged, or time point for registering the position Storage means for storing the position data detected by the current position detection means in association with each other, an image capturing instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image in which an image storage address is designated, and transmission of image storage address data to an information terminal of a desired partner Operation means for performing operation, image request operation, and map request operation, communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device, map information distribution device, and information terminal via a network, and communication according to the transfer operation of captured image data The desired captured image data stored in the storage means with the corresponding position data and the desired image storage device of the image information distribution device. Transmission, the communication means is controlled according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data, the image storage address data is transmitted to the information terminal of the desired partner, and the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal is received by the communication means. Then, in response to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device by using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and the returned captured image data is sent. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request is issued to the map information distribution device with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest. A map having a position of interest mark when the map information is received, or a processing means for displaying the map and the captured image. Information distribution system. 2. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from the map information distribution system, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the information terminal and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address, and the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal to request the image. Upon receipt, the image information distribution device that returns the captured image data stored at the image storage address with the corresponding position data to the request source is provided. The terminal includes one or more information terminals with image transmission function and one or more information terminals with image reception function capable of communicating with the information terminal with image transmission function via a network. , Current position detecting means for detecting the current position, image capturing means for capturing a still image or a moving image according to the image capturing instruction, and current position at the time when the image data captured by the image capturing means is imaged or when position registration is instructed. A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the detection unit in association with each other, and performs an imaging instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image with an image storage address specified, and a transmission operation of the image storage address data to an information terminal of a desired partner. The operation means, the communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device and the information terminal through the network, and the transfer operation of the captured image data. The desired captured image data stored in the storage means is transferred to the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device with the corresponding position data, and the communication means is controlled according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data. The information terminal with the image receiving function includes a display means and an image information distribution device, a map information distribution device, an information terminal via a network. Communication means for exchanging information by communication, operation means for performing image request operation, map request operation, and image storage address data transmitted from an external information terminal, when the communication means receives it, and stores it in the storage means, According to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to make an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means. Then, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and when the map request operation is further performed, the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. To a map information distribution device and, when the map information is received, a map with a position of interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and the captured image. 3. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the image request. When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data and the map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device transmits the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and stored in the storage means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and further displayed. A map request having position data associated with the captured image as coordinates of the position of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. The map information distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that. 4. The processing means of the information terminal with image receiving function,
In accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and the captured image is generated based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request having position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, Instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address data stored in the storage means is used in accordance with the image request operation to the image information distribution device. To display the captured image based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and to display the position data associated with the displayed captured image. A map request with the position of interest as coordinates is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. The map information distribution system according to item 2. 5. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the image request. When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data and the map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device transmits the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and stored in the storage means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data, the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and the image data is returned. When a map request is issued to the map information distribution device with position data as the position coordinates of interest and the map information is received, a map with the position of interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The map information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the map information distribution system is provided. 6. The processing means of the information terminal with image receiving function,
In accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and the captured image is generated based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request having position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, Instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address data stored in the storage means is used in accordance with the image request operation to the image information distribution device. An image request is made to the storage device, position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and the returned position data is used as the position coordinate of interest. A request is sent to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The map information distribution system according to claim 2. 7. A map information distribution device for accumulating map information and distributing the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals capable of communicating with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from the map information distribution system, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the information terminal and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address, and the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal to request the image. When receiving, the image information distribution device that returns the captured image data stored in the image storage address with the corresponding position data to the request source is provided. Display means, current position detecting means for detecting the current position, image capturing means for capturing a still image or a moving image according to the image capturing instruction, time point at which the imaged image data captured by the image capturing means is imaged, or time point for position registration is instructed Storage means for storing the position data detected by the current position detection means in association with each other, an imaging instruction operation, a captured image transfer operation with an image storage address specified, an image request operation with an image storage address specified,
An operation means for making a map request operation, an image information distribution device via a network, a communication means for exchanging information with the map information distribution device by communication, and a communication means controlled according to a transfer operation of captured image data, and stored in a storage means. The selected desired captured image data is transferred to the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device with the corresponding position data, and the communication means is controlled according to the image request operation to specify the image storage address to the image information distribution device. When a map request operation is performed, the position data associated with the displayed captured image is displayed as the focus position coordinate. When a map request is sent to the map information distribution device and the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. Map information distribution system for include a management unit, and the features. 8. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from the map information distribution system, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the information terminal and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address, and the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal to request the image. Upon receipt, the image information distribution device that returns the captured image data stored at the image storage address with the corresponding position data to the request source is provided. The terminal includes one or more information terminals with image transmission function and one or more information terminals with image reception function capable of communicating with the information terminal with image transmission function via a network. , Current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or moving image according to the image pickup instruction, and current position at the time of picking up the imaged image data picked up by the image pickup means or at the time of instructing position registration A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the detection unit in association with each other, an operation unit that performs an image capturing instruction operation and a transfer operation of a captured image with an image storage address specified, and by communication with an image information distribution device via a network. The communication means for exchanging information and the communication means are controlled in accordance with the transfer operation of the captured image data, and the desired captured image data stored in the storage means is paired. The information terminal with image reception function includes a display unit, an image information distribution device, and a map information distribution device via a network. A communication means for exchanging information by communication, an operation means for performing an image request operation and a map request operation with an image storage address specified, and an image information delivery by controlling the communication means according to the image request operation to specify an image storage address Issue an image request to the device,
When a captured image is displayed based on the returned captured image data and corresponding position data, and a map request operation is further performed,
A map request is issued to the map information distribution device, in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinates of interest,
A map information distribution system comprising: a map with a position of interest mark or a processing unit for displaying the map and a captured image when the map information is received. 9. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and correspond to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is sent. Is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address is designated to the image information distribution device in accordance with the image request operation. Image request is made to, and the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and the position data associated with the displayed captured image is used as the position of interest. 8. A map request as a mark is issued to a map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, a map with a position-of-interest mark or the map and a captured image are displayed. Map information distribution system. 10. A processing unit of an information terminal with an image receiving function controls a communication unit according to an image request operation to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to an image information distribution device, and send back a captured image. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinate of interest is sent to the map information distribution device. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address is designated to display the image according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the information distribution device, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and the position data associated with the displayed captured image is displayed. A map request with the target position coordinates as the coordinate of the target position, and when the map information is received, the map with the target position mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. The map information distribution system according to claim 8. 11. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means to specify an image storage address to issue an image request to the image information distribution device in accordance with the image request operation, and corresponds to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is sent. Is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address is designated to the image information distribution device in accordance with the image request operation. The image request is issued to the storage device, the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and the map request including the returned position data as the position coordinate of interest is added to the map information. When the map information is sent to the information delivery device and the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The map information distribution system described in 7. 12. A processing unit of an information terminal with an image receiving function controls a communication unit according to an image request operation to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to an image information distribution device, and send back a captured image. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request having the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is sent to the map information distribution device. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address is designated and the image is displayed in accordance with the image request operation. An image request is sent to the information distribution device, position data corresponding to the captured image data returned is stored in the storage means, and the returned position data is used as the position coordinate of interest. A map request is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The map information distribution system according to claim 8. 13. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal via the network and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address and the image storage address is set from the external information terminal. When a specified image request is received, the captured image data stored at the image storage address is returned to the request source with the corresponding position data. At the end, the display means, the current position detection means for detecting the current position, the image pickup means for picking up a still image or a moving image according to the image pickup instruction, and the time point or position registration for picking up the imaged image data picked up by the image pickup means Storage means for storing the position data detected by the current position detection means in association with each other at the time of the operation, an image capturing instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image specifying an image storage address, and an information terminal of a desired partner of the image storage address data To the map information distribution device and the information terminal via the network, and the communication means to transfer the captured image data. The desired captured image data stored in the storage means is controlled and transferred with the corresponding position data to the desired image storage address of the map information distribution device. Then, the communication means is controlled according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data, the image storage address data is transmitted to the information terminal of the desired partner, and the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal is received by the communication means. An image request is issued to the map information distribution device by using the image storage address data stored in the storage unit and controlling the communication unit according to the image request operation and stored in the storage unit, and corresponds to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is sent. Is received, the map with the position of interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and the captured image is included. Stem. 14. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal via the network and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address and the image storage address is set from the external information terminal. When a specified image request is received, the captured image data stored at the image storage address is returned to the request source with the corresponding position data. The end includes one or more information terminals with image transmission function and one or more information terminals with image reception function capable of communicating with the information terminal with image transmission function via a network. , Current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or moving image according to the image pickup instruction, and current position at the time of picking up the imaged image data picked up by the image pickup means or at the time of instructing position registration A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the detection unit in association with each other, and performs an imaging instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image with an image storage address specified, and a transmission operation of the image storage address data to an information terminal of a desired partner. The operation means, the communication means for exchanging information with the map information distribution device and the information terminal via the network, and the operation for transferring the captured image data. The communication means is controlled, the desired captured image data stored in the storage means is transferred to the desired image storage address of the map information distribution device with the corresponding position data, and the communication means is controlled according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data. And a processing means for transmitting the image storage address data to an information terminal of a desired partner, the information terminal with an image receiving function transmits and receives information by communication with the display means and the map information distribution device and the information terminal via the network. Communication means, an operation means for performing an image request operation and a map request operation, and an image storage address data transmitted from an external information terminal, which is stored in the storage means when received by the communication means, and communication is performed according to the image request operation. Control unit to issue an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage unit, and return the captured image When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the image data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is addressed to the map information distribution device. And a processing unit for displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image when the map information is received. 15. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the image request. When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data and the map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device transmits the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and stored in the storage means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and further displayed. When a map request is sent to the map information distribution device and the position information associated with the captured image is the coordinate of the position of interest, and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. The map information distribution system according to claim 13, characterized in that 16. The processing means of the information terminal with an image receiving function controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation and issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means. , Display the captured image based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data,
When a map request operation is further performed, a map request with position data associated with the displayed captured image as target position coordinates is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, a target position mark is added. Instead of displaying the map or the map and the captured image, according to the image request operation,
An image request is issued to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage unit by controlling the communication unit, and the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a map request is made to the map information distribution device and the position information associated with the displayed captured image is the coordinate of the position of interest, and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. 15. The map information distribution system according to claim 14, wherein the map information is displayed. 17. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the image request. When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data and the map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device transmits the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and stored in the storage means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data, position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and a response is sent back. When a map request is made to the map information distribution device with the position data set as the target position coordinates and the map information is received, the map with the target position mark and the captured image are generated based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The map information distribution system according to claim 13, wherein the map information distribution system is displayed. 18. The processing means of the information terminal with image receiving function controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation and issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means. , Display the captured image based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data,
When a map request operation is further performed, a map request with position data associated with the displayed captured image as target position coordinates is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, a target position mark is added. Instead of displaying the map or the map and the captured image, according to the image request operation,
An image request is issued to the map information distribution device by using the image storage address data stored in the storage unit by controlling the communication unit, and the position data corresponding to the captured image data returned is stored in the storage unit and returned. When a map request is issued to the map information distribution device and the received position data is used as the coordinates of the position of interest, and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark and the captured image are based on the returned map information and the captured image data. 15. The map information distribution system according to claim 14, wherein the map information is displayed. 19. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal via the network and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address and the image storage address is set from the external information terminal. When a specified image request is received, the captured image data stored at the image storage address is returned to the request source with the corresponding position data. At the end, the display means, the current position detection means for detecting the current position, the image pickup means for picking up a still image or a moving image according to the image pickup instruction, and the time or position registration at which the picked up image data picked up by the image pickup means A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the current position detection unit in association with each other at the time, an image capturing instruction operation, a captured image transfer operation that specifies an image storage address, an image request operation that specifies an image storage address,
An operation means for performing a map request operation, a communication means for exchanging information with the map information distribution device via a network, and a communication means for controlling the communication means in accordance with the operation for transferring the captured image data to obtain a desired image stored in the storage means. The image data is transferred to the desired image storage address of the map information distribution device with the corresponding position data, and in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address and issue an image request to the map information distribution device. , A captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and when a map request operation is further performed, a map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest is issued. And a processing unit for displaying a map with a position-of-interest mark or the map and a captured image when the map information is transmitted to the map information distribution device and the map information is received. Map information distribution system and if the feature. 20. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the information terminal of the request source. When the image storage address is specified from the external information terminal via the network and the captured image data is transferred with the corresponding position data, it is stored in the specified image storage address and the image storage address is set from the external information terminal. When a specified image request is received, the captured image data stored at the image storage address is returned to the request source with the corresponding position data. The end includes one or more information terminals with image transmission function and one or more information terminals with image reception function capable of communicating with the information terminal with image transmission function via a network. , Current position detecting means for detecting the current position, image capturing means for capturing a still image or a moving image according to the image capturing instruction, and current position at the time when the image data captured by the image capturing means is imaged or when position registration is instructed. A storage unit that stores the position data detected by the detection unit in association with each other, an operation unit that performs an image capturing instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image with an image storage address specified, and a communication with a map information distribution device via a network. Corresponding the desired captured image data stored in the storage means with the communication means for exchanging information and controlling the communication means in accordance with the transfer operation of the captured image data The information terminal with image reception function transmits and receives information by communication with the map information distribution device via the display means and the network, and the processing means for transferring to the desired image storage address of the map information distribution device with position data. Communication means, an image requesting operation for specifying an image storage address and a map requesting operation, and an image requesting operation to the map information distribution apparatus by controlling the communication means according to the image requesting operation to control the image storing address. Emits
When a captured image is displayed based on the returned captured image data and corresponding position data, and a map request operation is further performed,
A map request is issued to the map information distribution device, in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinates of interest,
A map information distribution system comprising: a map with a position of interest mark or a processing unit for displaying the map and a captured image when the map information is received. 21. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to the map information distribution device, and correspond to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is transmitted. Is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address is designated to the image information distribution device according to the image request operation. Image request is made to, and the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position of interest. 20. A map request for coordinates is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. Map information distribution system. 22. The processing means of the information terminal with image receiving function controls the communication means according to the image request operation to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the map information distribution device, and send back the captured image. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request having the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is sent to the map information distribution device. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address and the map is specified according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the information distribution device, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and the position data associated with the displayed captured image is displayed. A map request with the target position coordinates as the coordinate of the target position, and when the map information is received, the map with the target position mark or the map and the captured image is displayed. The map information distribution system according to claim 20. 23. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the map information distribution device, and correspond to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is transmitted. Is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address is designated to the map information distribution device in accordance with the image request operation. An image request is sent to the storage device, position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and a map request in which the returned position data is used as the position coordinate of interest is stored in the map information. When the map information is sent to the information distribution device and the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The map information distribution system described in 19. 24. The processing means of the information terminal with image receiving function controls the communication means according to the image request operation to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the map information distribution device, and send back the captured image. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request having the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is sent to the map information distribution device. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address and the map is specified according to the image request operation. An image request is sent to the information distribution device, position data corresponding to the captured image data returned is stored in the storage means, and the returned position data is used as the position coordinate of interest. A map request is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The map information distribution system according to claim 20. 25. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives the map request with the position coordinates of interest from the map information distribution system, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and sends the image information to the requesting information terminal. The image is stored with the corresponding position data, and when an image storage address is specified and an image request is received from an external information terminal, the image data stored at the image storage address is returned to the request source with the corresponding position data. An information distribution device is provided, and the information terminal has a display means, an operation means for performing an image request operation and a map request operation, and an image information distribution device via a network. , A map information distribution device, a communication means for exchanging information with the information terminal by communication, and an image storage address data transmitted from an external information terminal, which is stored in the storage means when received by the communication means, in accordance with an image request operation, The communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, the image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and the map request is made. When the operation is performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map A map information distribution system, comprising: a processing means for displaying a map and an image. 26. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and is returned. When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data and the map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device transmits the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and stored in the storage means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and further displayed. When a map request is sent to the map information distribution device and the position information associated with the captured image is the coordinate of the position of interest, and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. The map information distribution system according to claim 25, characterized in that 27. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the image request. When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data and the map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device transmits the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is received and the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and stored in the storage means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data, the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and the image data is sent back. When a map request is made to the map information distribution device with the position data set as the target position coordinates and the map information is received, the map with the target position mark and the captured image are generated based on the returned map information and the captured image data. 26. The map information distribution system according to claim 25, characterized in that it is displayed. 28. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives the map request with the position coordinates of interest from the map information distribution system, the map information distribution device reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and sends the image information to the requesting information terminal. The image is stored with the corresponding position data, and when an image storage address is specified and an image request is received from an external information terminal, the image data stored at the image storage address is returned to the request source with the corresponding position data. An information distribution device is provided, and the information terminal has a display means, an operation means for performing an image request operation and a map request operation specifying an image storage address, and a network. And a communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device and the map information distribution device via the network, and controlling the communication means according to the image request operation to specify the image storage address and make an image request to the image information distribution device. Emits
An image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and a map request is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received, where the position data associated with the displayed image is the position coordinates of interest. Then, a map with a position of interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and an image is included. 29. The processing means of the information terminal issues an image request to the image information distribution device by designating an image storage address in accordance with an image request operation, and picks up an imaged image based on position data corresponding to the returned imaged image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, Instead of displaying the map with the position mark or the map and the image, in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled, the image storage address is specified, the image request is issued to the image information distribution device, and the image information is sent back. The image information is displayed on the basis of the position data corresponding to the image data, and the map information distribution device transmits a map request in which the position data associated with the displayed image is the position coordinate of interest. When the map information is received,
29. The map information distribution system according to claim 28, wherein the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the image are displayed. 30. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and send the image data to the position corresponding to the returned image data. When an image is displayed based on the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received. Then, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image, in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and reply. The storage unit stores the position data corresponding to the received image data, and sends a map request with the returned position data as the position coordinates of interest to the map information distribution device. 29. The map information distribution system according to claim 28, wherein when received, a map and an image with a focus position mark are displayed based on the returned map information and image data. 31. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from, the map information distribution system reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the requesting information terminal. Image data is stored for each image storage address with the corresponding position data, and when an image request is received from an external information terminal by specifying the image storage address, the image data stored at the image storage address is stored with the corresponding position data. The information terminal sends back to the request source, the display means, the operation means for performing the image request operation and the map request operation, and the map information via the network. A communication means for exchanging information with the communication device and the information terminal by communication, and an image storage address data transmitted from an external information terminal is stored in the storage means when the communication means receives the communication means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the map information distribution device by using the image storage address data stored in the control means, the image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and the map request operation is further performed. Then, a map request with position data associated with the displayed image as coordinates of the position of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the image. A map information distribution system characterized by including a processing means for displaying. 32. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the image request. When an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the image data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device. ,
When the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the image, the image storing address data stored in the storing unit is controlled by controlling the communication unit according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the map information distribution device using the map information distribution device, an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and the map request using the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinate of interest. 32. The map information distribution system according to claim 31, characterized in that when the map information is received and the map information is received, the map with the target position mark or the map and the image are displayed. 33. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and is returned. When an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the image data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device. ,
When the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image,
According to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means. A map request is sent to the map information distribution device which stores the returned position data as the coordinates of the position of interest, and when the map information is received, the position of interest mark is added based on the returned map information and the captured image data. 32. The map information distribution system according to claim 31, characterized in that the map and the image are displayed. 34. A map information distribution device that accumulates map information and distributes the map information to the outside, and one or a plurality of information terminals that can communicate with the map information distribution device via a network. When the map information distribution device receives a map request with the position coordinates of interest from, the map information distribution system reads the map information around the position coordinates of interest and returns the map information to the requesting information terminal. Image data is stored for each image storage address with the corresponding position data, and when an image request is received from an external information terminal by specifying the image storage address, the image data stored at the image storage address is stored with the corresponding position data. The information terminal returns to the request source, and the information terminal has a display means and an operation means for performing an image request operation and a map request operation with an image storage address specified, Communication means for exchanging information through communication with the map information distribution apparatus via a network, in accordance with an image request operation, issues an image request addressed to the map information distribution device by controlling the communication means to specify an image storage address,
An image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and a map request is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received, where the position data associated with the displayed image is the position coordinates of interest. Then, a map with a position of interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and an image is included. 35. The processing means of the information terminal issues an image request to the map information distribution device by designating an image storage address in accordance with an image request operation, and displays an image based on position data corresponding to the returned image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request having position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the position of interest mark is displayed. Instead of displaying the attached map or the map and the image, an image request is issued to the map information distribution device by designating the image storage address by controlling the communication means according to the image request operation, and the returned image An image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the data, and a map request having position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, The map information distribution system according to claim 34, wherein when the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the image is displayed. 36. The processing means of the information terminal controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to the map information distribution device, and send the image data to the position corresponding to the returned image data. When an image is displayed based on the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received. Then, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image, the image request is sent to the map information distribution device by controlling the communication means and designating the image storage address according to the image request operation. The position information corresponding to the image data returned and stored is stored in the storage means, and a map request with the returned position data as the position coordinate of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, 35. The map information distribution system according to claim 34, wherein when the map information is received, the map and the image with the focus position mark are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. 37. Display means, current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or moving image according to an image pickup instruction, and time point or position registration of picked up image data taken by the image pickup means. Storage means for storing the position data detected by the current position detection means in association with each other at the time of being instructed, an image capturing instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image in which an image storage address is designated, and a desired partner of the image storage address data. Operation means for performing transmission operation to information terminal, image request operation, map request operation, image information distribution device, map information distribution device via network, communication means for exchanging information with information terminal, captured image data Of the image information distribution device by controlling the communication means in accordance with the transfer operation of the desired image data with the position data corresponding to the desired captured image data stored in the storage means. Transfer the image storage address data to the desired image storage address, control the communication means according to the transmission operation of the image storage address data, transmit the image storage address data to the information terminal of the desired partner, and communicate the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal. When it is received by the means, it is stored in the storage means, and in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and it is returned. When the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data and the map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device transmits the map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. And a processing unit for displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image when the map information is received. Information terminals that feature. 38. According to an image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means, issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request is issued to the map information distribution device with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest. When the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled to store the image storage address stored in the storage means in accordance with the image request operation. An image request is issued to the map information distribution device using the data, and the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data,
Further, when a map request is made to the map information distribution device and the position information associated with the displayed captured image is the coordinate of the position of interest, and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image. 38. The information terminal according to claim 37, wherein the information terminal is displayed. 39. The processing means controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the map information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request is issued to the map information distribution device with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest. When the map information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled to store the image storage address stored in the storage means in accordance with the image request operation. An image request is issued to the map information distribution device using the data, position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and the returned position data is stored. When a map request is made to the map information distribution device and the map information is received and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The information terminal according to claim 37, characterized in that. 40. Display means, current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or moving image in accordance with an image pickup instruction, and time point or position registration for picked up image data picked up by the image pickup means. Storage means that associates and stores the position data detected by the current position detection means when is instructed, an imaging instruction operation, a captured image transfer operation that specifies an image storage address, and an image request that specifies an image storage address operation,
An operation means for making a map request operation, an image information distribution device via a network, a communication means for exchanging information with the map information distribution device by communication, and a communication means controlled according to a transfer operation of captured image data, and stored in a storage means. The selected desired captured image data is transferred to the desired image storage address of the image information distribution device with the corresponding position data, and the communication means is controlled according to the image request operation to specify the image storage address to the image information distribution device. When a map request operation is performed, the position data associated with the displayed captured image is displayed as the focus position coordinate. When a map request is sent to the map information distribution device and the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. Include a physical means, the information terminal according to claim. 41. The processing means issues an image request to the image information distribution device by designating an image storage address in accordance with an image request operation, and displays a captured image based on position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request having position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the position of interest mark is displayed. Instead of displaying the attached map or the map and the captured image, the image request is issued to the image information distribution device by controlling the communication means and designating the image storage address in accordance with the image request operation, and is returned. Display a captured image based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data, and map information with a map request in which the position data associated with the displayed captured image is the position coordinate of interest. The information terminal according to claim 40, wherein when the map information is received by the distribution device and the map information is received, the map with the target position mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. 42. According to an image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and set position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. Display the captured image based on
When a map request operation is further performed, a map request with position data associated with the displayed captured image as target position coordinates is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, a target position mark is added. Instead of displaying the map or the map and the captured image, according to the image request operation,
The communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, store the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data in the storage means, and pay attention to the returned position data. A map request for position coordinates is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The information terminal according to claim 40, wherein: 43. Display means, current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or moving image according to an image pickup instruction, and time point or position registration for picked up imaged image data picked up by the image pickup means. Storage means for storing the position data detected by the current position detection means in association with each other at the time of being instructed, an image capturing instruction operation, a transfer operation of a captured image in which an image storage address is designated, and a desired partner of the image storage address data. Operation means for performing a transmission operation to an information terminal, an image request operation, and a map request operation, an information distribution device via a network, a communication means for exchanging information with the information terminal by communication, and a communication means according to a captured image data transfer operation. And transfers the desired captured image data stored in the storage means to the desired image storage address of the information distribution device with the corresponding position data. Then, the communication means is controlled in accordance with the transmission operation of the image storage address data, the image storage address data is transmitted to the information terminal of the desired partner, and the image storage address data transmitted from the external information terminal is received by the communication means. A position corresponding to the picked-up image data that is stored in the storage unit, controls the communication unit according to the image request operation, issues an image request to the information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage unit, and returns the captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map information is received. Then, a map with the position-of-interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and the captured image is included. 44. According to the image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to issue an image request to the information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and to send back the captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the corresponding position data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map is displayed. When the information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled and the image storage address data stored in the storage means is displayed in accordance with the image request operation. An image request is issued to the information distribution device using the image delivery device, the captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and the captured image is associated with the displayed captured image. A map request that uses the obtained position data as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image are displayed. The information terminal according to claim 43. 45. According to the image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to issue an image request to the information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and to send back the captured image data. When a captured image is displayed based on the corresponding position data, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map is displayed. When the information is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the captured image, the communication means is controlled to display the image storage address data stored in the storage means according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the information distribution device by using the position information corresponding to the returned captured image data in the storage unit, and the returned position data is used as the position of interest. A map request for coordinates is issued to the information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. The information terminal according to claim 43, wherein: 46. Display means, current position detection means for detecting the current position, image pickup means for picking up a still image or moving image in accordance with an image pickup instruction, and time point or position registration for picked up imaged image data picked up by the image pickup means. Storage means for storing the position data detected by the current position detection means at the time of the instruction, the image capturing instruction operation, the transfer operation of the captured image with the image storage address specified, and the image request with the image storage address specified. operation,
An operation means for performing a map request operation, a communication means for exchanging information by communicating with an information distribution device via a network, and a communication means for controlling the communication means in accordance with a transfer operation of captured image data, and a desired captured image stored in the storage means. The data is transferred to the desired image storage address of the information distribution device with the corresponding position data, and in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the information distribution device, and reply. When a captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the captured image data, and a map request operation is further performed, the map request having the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinate of interest is transmitted to the information distribution device. To the
An information terminal, comprising: a map with a position-of-interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and a captured image when the map information is received. 47. The processing means controls the communication means in accordance with an image request operation to specify an image storage address to issue an image request to the information distribution device, and based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map information is received. , Instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address, and the image request is issued to the information distribution device. The captured image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data, and a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinate of interest is displayed. 47. The information terminal according to claim 46, wherein when the map information is received by the information distribution device and the map information is received, the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image is displayed. 48. According to the image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to specify the image storage address to issue an image request to the information distribution device, and based on the position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When a captured image is displayed and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed captured image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map information is received. , Instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the captured image, in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address, and the image request is issued to the information distribution device. The position data corresponding to the returned captured image data is stored in the storage means, and a map request with the returned position data as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map information is sent. The information terminal according to claim 46, characterized in that, when the information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark and the captured image are displayed based on the returned map information and the captured image data. 49. Display means, communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device, map information distribution device, and information terminal via a network, operation means for performing image request operation, map request operation, and external When the image storing address data transmitted from the information terminal is received by the communication means, the image storing address data is stored in the storing means, and the image storing address data stored in the storing means is controlled by controlling the communicating means according to the image request operation. When an image request is issued to the information distribution device, an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and a map request operation is further performed, the position data associated with the displayed image is focused on the position of interest. When a map request for coordinates is issued to a map information distribution device and the map information is received, a map with a position of interest mark or a processing means for displaying the map and an image. An information terminal characterized by including ,. 50. According to the image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to issue an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and to send back the returned image data. When an image is displayed based on the corresponding position data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is sent. When the message is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image, the image storing address data stored in the storing unit is controlled by controlling the communication unit according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device, an image is displayed based on position data corresponding to the returned image data, and position data associated with the displayed image is further displayed. When a map request is made to the map information distribution device and the map information is received,
50. The information terminal according to claim 49, wherein the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image are displayed. 51. The processing means controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the image information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and returns the returned image data. When an image is displayed based on the corresponding position data and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is sent. When the message is received, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image, the image storing address data stored in the storing unit is controlled by controlling the communication unit according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the image information distribution device, position data corresponding to the returned image data is stored in the storage means, and the returned position data is set as the position coordinate of interest. A map request to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map and image with the position-of-interest mark are displayed based on the returned map information and image data. The information terminal according to claim 49. 52. Display means, communication means for exchanging information with the image information distribution device, map information distribution device, and information terminal via a network, and image request operation and map request operation specifying an image storage address. According to the operation means to be performed and the image request operation, the communication means is controlled, the image storage address is designated, and the image request is issued to the image information distribution device.
When an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data and a map request operation is further performed, the map information distribution device sends a map request in which the position data associated with the displayed image is the position coordinate of interest. An information terminal, comprising: a map having a position of interest mark or a processing unit for displaying the map and an image when the map information is received and the map information is received. 53. In accordance with the image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and set position data corresponding to the returned captured image data. When an image is displayed on the basis of a map request operation and a map request operation is performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received. , Instead of displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the image, according to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled, the image storage address is designated, and the image request is issued to the image information distribution device. An image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is sent to the map information distribution device. 53. The information terminal according to claim 52, wherein when the map information is sent to an address and the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image is displayed. 54. According to the image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to specify the image storage address to issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data. When an image is displayed and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinate of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and the map information is received, Instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image, in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and reply. The storage unit stores the position data corresponding to the received image data, and sends a map request with the returned position data as the position coordinates of interest to the map information distribution device. 53. The information terminal according to claim 52, wherein when received, a map and an image with a position-of-interest mark are displayed based on the returned map information and image data. 55. Display means, communication means for exchanging information with the information distribution device and information terminal via a network, operation means for performing image request operation and map request operation, and information transmitted from an external information terminal. When the image storage address data is received by the communication means, the image storage address data is stored in the storage means, the communication means is controlled according to the image request operation, and the image storage address data stored in the storage means is used to make an image request to the information distribution device. Is issued, an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and when a map request operation is further performed, the map request information in which the position data associated with the displayed image is the position coordinate of interest is displayed. And a processing unit for displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image when the map information is received and transmitted to the distribution device. Terminal. 56. The processing means controls the communication means in accordance with the image request operation, issues an image request to the information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and corresponds to the returned image data. When an image is displayed based on the position data, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map information is received. Then, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image, information is distributed using the image storage address data stored in the storage unit by controlling the communication unit according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the device, an image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and the position data associated with the displayed image is used as the position of interest. 56. The information according to claim 55, characterized in that a map request as a mark is issued to the information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image are displayed. Terminal. 57. In accordance with the image request operation, the processing means controls the communication means to issue an image request to the information distribution device using the image storage address data stored in the storage means, and corresponds to the returned image data. When an image is displayed based on the position data, and a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map information is received. Then, instead of displaying the map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and the image, information is distributed using the image storage address data stored in the storage unit by controlling the communication unit according to the image request operation. An image request is issued to the device, position data corresponding to the returned image data is stored in the storage means, and a map request is made in which the returned position data is the position coordinate of interest. 56. When the map information is received by the information distribution device and the map information is received, the map and the image with the position-of-interest mark are displayed based on the returned map information and image data. Information terminal. 58. Display means, communication means for exchanging information by communication with an information distribution device via a network, operation means for performing an image request operation and map request operation specifying an image storage address, and according to the image request operation. , Controlling the communication means, designating an image storage address, issuing an image request to the information distribution device, displaying an image based on position data corresponding to the returned image data, and further performing a map request operation, A process of issuing a map request to the information distribution device with position data associated with the displayed image as coordinates of the position of interest, and displaying the map with the position of interest mark or the map and the image when the map information is received. An information terminal characterized by including means and. 59. The processing means controls the communication means according to the image request operation to specify an image storage address, issue an image request to the information distribution device, and generate an image based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and when the map information is received, the position of interest is displayed. Instead of displaying the marked map or the map and the image, according to the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address and issue the image request to the information distribution device,
An image is displayed based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data, and a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the information distribution device, and the map information is received. 59. The information terminal according to claim 58, wherein a map with the position-of-interest mark or the map and an image are displayed. 60. The processing means issues an image request to the information distribution device by controlling the communication means to specify the image storage address in accordance with the image request operation, and the image is generated based on the position data corresponding to the returned image data. When a map request operation is further performed, a map request with the position data associated with the displayed image as the position coordinates of interest is issued to the map information distribution device, and when the map information is received, Instead of displaying the map with the position mark or the image and the captured image, in accordance with the image request operation, the communication means is controlled to specify the image storage address, issue an image request to the image information distribution device, and reply. The storage unit stores the position data corresponding to the received image data, and sends a map request with the returned position data as the position coordinates of interest to the map information distribution device. 59. The information terminal according to claim 58, wherein when received, a map and an image with a position of interest mark are displayed based on the returned map information and image data.