JP2009037609A - Information distribution system, information distribution method, and information distribution program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently distribute the latest information specific to a train on which a user rides. <P>SOLUTION: An onboard data server (train information acquiring means) 1 is provided in the train, acquires an output from various sensors for detecting data about the train, and obtains the state in the train. An information providing data server 2 acquires various information from the onboard data server 1 and stores it in the own DB (database). Vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 comprise a proximity radio device or a nearby radio device installed in a predetermined place of each vehicle. The proximity radio device is installed in a structure provided in the train, and the nearby radio device is installed on a wall section or the like of the train. Portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 acquire the latest information about the train from the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution system, an information distribution method, and an information distribution program.

Conventionally, an information distribution system that provides information to a mobile terminal of a passenger in a train or a mobile terminal such as a PDA has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this prior art, a plurality of base stations including a Bluetooth communication device and a memory device are arranged in a train vehicle, and an out-of-vehicle base station that can access a data server via a network is arranged outside the vehicle. In such a configuration, the data is transmitted from the base station outside the vehicle to a specific base station in the vehicle, and the information in the memory device of each base station in the vehicle is rewritten to update the mobile terminal. Information is distributed.
JP 2006-54558 A

  However, in the above-described prior art (Patent Document 1), since data is updated from the base station outside the vehicle, for example, in a tunnel or a mountainous area, communication between the base station outside the vehicle and the base station inside the vehicle is obstructed. When this occurs, there is a problem that data cannot be updated smoothly.

  Moreover, since data is updated from the base station outside the vehicle, it is difficult to distribute detailed information for each train. In other words, a large number of trains stop or pass at the station where the base station outside the vehicle is installed. Specific information for each train, such as departure and arrival times at each station, delays, It is virtually impossible to deliver information that passengers of each train would desire, such as congestion.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information distribution system, an information distribution method, and an information distribution method capable of efficiently distributing the latest information unique to the train on which the user is riding. To provide an information distribution program.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention is an information distribution system that distributes information about a train to a portable terminal of a passenger who uses the train, and is provided in the train and obtained in the train. Train information acquisition means for acquiring the latest information about the train, and a vehicle terminal that is provided in the train and distributes the latest information about the train acquired by the train information acquisition means to the mobile terminal. It is an information distribution system characterized.

  According to the present invention, in the above-described invention, the vehicle terminal is a first vehicle terminal that performs communication when the passenger brings the mobile terminal close to within a communicable region, or communication transmitted from the mobile terminal It is at least any one of the 2nd vehicle terminals which communicate by receiving a request | requirement, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  In the present invention according to the present invention, the vehicle terminal is provided on a wall portion of the train or a structure installed on the train.

  In the above invention, the present invention includes a generation unit that generates passenger service information that can be displayed on the mobile terminal based on business information for running the train, and the train information acquisition unit relates to the train. The latest information is acquired as the business information, and the vehicle terminal distributes the latest information related to the train to the portable terminal as passenger service information generated by the generating means.

  According to the present invention, in the above invention, the business information includes current position information of the train, and the generation unit is specified by the current position information and destination station information transmitted from the portable terminal. The section information related to the section is extracted from the business information, and the passenger service information is generated based on the section information.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention is an information distribution method for distributing information about a train to a passenger's mobile terminal by a vehicle terminal provided in the train, which is obtained in the train. In addition, the information distribution method includes: obtaining the latest information on the train; and delivering the latest information on the acquired train to the mobile terminal by the vehicle terminal.

  Moreover, in order to solve the problem mentioned above, the present invention provides a computer that controls an information distribution apparatus that distributes information about a train to a passenger's mobile terminal by a vehicle terminal provided in the train. A train information acquisition function for acquiring the latest information on the train obtained, and a delivery function for distributing the latest information on the train acquired by the train information acquisition function to the mobile terminal by the vehicle terminal. Is an information distribution program characterized by

  According to this invention, the latest information regarding the train obtained in the train is acquired, and the latest information regarding the acquired train is distributed to the passenger's mobile terminal by the vehicle terminal provided in the train. Therefore, regardless of whether communication with the outside of the train is appropriate or not, there is an advantage that the latest information unique to the train on which the passenger is traveling can be reliably delivered to the passenger's mobile terminal.

Further, according to the present invention, the first vehicle terminal communicates with the mobile terminal when the passenger brings the mobile terminal close to the communicable area, or the communication request transmitted from the mobile terminal is input. By doing so, the second vehicle terminal and the portable terminal communicate.
Therefore, if it is a 1st vehicle terminal, the passenger | crew can carry out the latest information regarding a train quickly and easily only by performing the simple action of holding a portable terminal over the 1st vehicle terminal (touching). .
Moreover, if it is a 2nd vehicle terminal, within the communicable range of a 2nd vehicle terminal, the latest information regarding a train can be delivered quickly and easily regardless of the position of the passenger in the train.
Furthermore, if both the first vehicle terminal and the second vehicle terminal can be used, the convenience of passengers can be improved.

Moreover, according to this invention, a vehicle terminal is provided in the structure installed in the wall part of a train, or a train.
Therefore, the latest information unique to the train can be easily and reliably distributed to the mobile terminal by installing the vehicle terminal according to the situation where the passenger is standing in the vehicle on which the passenger has boarded or the situation where the passenger can move. The advantage is obtained.
The “train wall” includes all the walls that form the vehicle, such as the floor wall, side wall, and ceiling wall of the train, and only the inner surface of the wall that is arranged inside the vehicle. Not including the outer surface of the wall part arranged on the outside of the vehicle.
In addition, the “structure installed on the train” includes, for example, all structures used by passengers, such as straps, seats, and handrails (poles and handles).

Moreover, according to this invention, a production | generation means produces | generates the passenger service information which can be displayed on a portable terminal based on business information. And a train information acquisition means acquires the newest information regarding a train as business information. Furthermore, the vehicle terminal distributes the latest information regarding the train as passenger service information.
Thereby, the latest information regarding a train can be distributed efficiently.
The “business information” includes train operation information, sensor information input from sensors installed on the train, and the like.

Further, according to the present invention, the generating means extracts the section information specified by the current position information and the destination station information transmitted from the mobile terminal from the business information and generates it as passenger service information.
Thereby, the individual section information according to a passenger's destination station can be distributed, and the convenience to a passenger's use of a train can be improved.

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

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, an on-board data server (train information acquisition means) 1 is provided in a train, acquires outputs from various sensors that detect data related to the train, and grasps the situation in the train.
The on-board data server 1 is composed of, for example, TIMS (Train Information Management System).
The monitoring items of the on-board data server 1 include the following items.

(1) Train number: Train ID (identification information). This is because an IC card storing various operation data is handed over to the driver before the train is operated, so that it can be read by the IC card reader of the driver's cab, so that the train ID and other The item information is read and displayed on the display panel of the driver's seat.

(2) Kilometer distance: The travel distance of the train calculated by counting the number of rotations of the wheel and calculating the result. Based on this moving distance, it is possible to determine which station is currently stopped among the following stop names. In addition, since the door opens when the vehicle stops, the stop station (or passing station) can be determined from the distance traveled when the door is opened (even if there is some error in the detection distance, it is within the error range). , Can recognize the stop (or transit station)).

(3) Boarding rate: The air pressure provided in the damper of the train is detected by a pressure sensor (the pressure applied to the damper increases in proportion to the number of passengers), and the number of passengers is calculated from this detected pressure. (For example, calculated as 55 kg per person).

(4) Stop name: The name of the station stored in the IC card where the train stops from the start to the end.
(5) Departure / departure time: Departure / departure time of each station stored in the IC card.
(6) Arrival / departure number line: Arrival / departure number lines of each station stored in the IC card.

(7) Traveling speed: Traveling speed of the train (real time) calculated from the output of the speed detection sensor.
(8) Outside air temperature: The outside air temperature (real time) calculated from the output of the temperature sensor that detects the outside air.
(9) Car room temperature: Car air temperature (real time) calculated from the output of a sensor that detects the temperature in the train.
(10) In-vehicle humidity: In-vehicle humidity calculated from the output of a sensor that detects the humidity in the train (real time).

Of the above items, (1) train number, (4) stop name, (5) departure / arrival time, (6) departure / arrival line are train operation information, (2) about kilometer, (3) boarding The sensor information includes a rate, (7) traveling speed, (8) outside air temperature, (9) room temperature in the vehicle, and (10) humidity in the vehicle.
And these operation information and sensor information become work information for making a train run. That is, the on-board data server 1 acquires and stores the latest information on trains as business information.
In addition, the on-board data server 1 is connected to the ground data server 202 such as ATOS (Autonomous decentralized Transport Operation control System), etc. It is designed to obtain information on the operation of the train and train operation plans. The ground data server 202 is a device provided in a command room that monitors each vehicle.

Next, the information provision data server (generation means) 2 acquires the latest information on the train as the above-described business information from the on-board data server 1 and stores it in its own DB (database).
In addition, the information providing data server 2 generates passenger service information that can be displayed on the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 based on the stored business information in response to requests from the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6. Generate. And the information provision data server 2 transmits the newest information regarding a train to the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 via the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 as passenger service information. . Although not directly related to the present invention, the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 are configured to receive Web information provided by the Web server 201 via the Internet 200.

  The vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 are installed from a reader / writer (first vehicle terminal) such as an RF-ID, an infrared communication device (second vehicle terminal), or the like installed at a predetermined location of each vehicle. Become. When the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 come close to each other in a communicable area, the reader / writer transmits the latest information on various trains to the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6. The reader / writer is installed at a predetermined location (vehicle wall, strap, seat, handrail (pole or handle), etc.) of the vehicle.

  In addition, the infrared communication device is provided on a vehicle wall such as a ceiling of the vehicle, for example, and communicates with the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-4 using infrared rays, and the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-1. In response to the transmission request from 4-6, the latest information regarding various trains is transmitted to the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6. The infrared communication device can communicate even with a portable terminal of a passenger who is in a position that does not reach the reader / writer. Details of the types (reader / writer, infrared communication device, etc.), shape, and installation location of the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 will be described later.

  In the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3, the information supplied by the reader / writer and the information supplied by infrared communication are basically the same. However, the information supplied by the reader / writer is collectively transmitted from the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 to the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 (one-way communication), but in the case of infrared communication. In other words, various types of information are distributed in response to a request from the user via an application activated on the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 (bidirectional communication).

  The portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 have an infrared communication function or a communication function with a reader / writer, receive the latest information on various trains transmitted from the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3, It has a function of displaying the information on the screen. In addition, the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 receive an application activation instruction from the user, activate an application that performs infrared communication, perform infrared communication with the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3, and receive the application. It has a function to display the latest information on various trains on the screen. Moreover, the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 can also access the server 201 on the web from information (link button or the like) obtained from the vehicle terminal.

  That is, the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 obtain the current position (traveling position) A, the stopping station (station name where the train stops) B, from the various information acquired from the information providing data server 2. It is possible to acquire the route C of the train, information about transfer (transfer time, train name, landing, etc.) D, the boarding rate E of each vehicle, and the like. And from these information, when the user approaches the disembarking station, the disembarking station alarm AA for notifying the alarm of the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6, route search BB to the destination (station), transfer station / departure time -It is possible to enjoy services such as a transfer guidance CC at a boarding place, a boarding rate guide DD indicating the degree of congestion of each vehicle, and the like.

  Although details will be described later, as operation information, accidents on related routes, transfer route guidance, transfer ticket issuing, suburban route operation information, stop station / on time guidance, delay time from scheduled ( Delay time: the difference between the current time and the scheduled operation time) can also be acquired.

  Further, when the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 are provided with light emitting means such as LEDs (light emitting diodes) and lamps, and when the information is actively distributed, such as when the delay time is updated, the vehicle terminal 3- The light emitting means provided in 1-3 may be blinked to prompt the user to acquire information.

  Here, the boarding rate mentioned above is demonstrated. In ordinary vehicles, as described above, the pressure sensor provided in the damper of the train detects the pressure that increases or decreases according to the number of passengers, and calculates the number of passengers from this detected pressure. On the other hand, for a vehicle that preferentially secures a seat by paying an additional fee such as a green car, the number of passengers is calculated from the purchase history of the green ticket and the seating situation.

  Green tickets are purchased before boarding or after boarding. If a green ticket is purchased before boarding, the prepaid card (Suica, etc .: registered trademark) is touched to the reader / writer (existing) on the top surface of the green car seat to notify the on-board data server 1 of the seating status. To do. This makes it possible to grasp and manage the boarding rate of green vehicles. When the lamp of the reader / writer on the upper surface of the seat changes from red to green, it can be understood that the seat has already been purchased (known technology).

  In the present embodiment, when the user touches the prepaid card on the reader / writer (existing) on the seat top surface of the green car, the seating status is notified via the reader / writer (existing) to the information providing data server 2 (or on-vehicle). The data server 1) is notified.

  Moreover, when purchasing a green ticket after boarding, the empty state of a green vehicle is confirmed with the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6, and it may be purchased when an attendant patrols. In this case, the fact that the attendant has issued a green ticket with a portable device (not shown) for use in ticket sales, the information providing data server 2 (or on-board data) is transmitted via the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3. The server 1) may be notified, or as described above, it may be notified from the reader / writer (existing) when the purchased user is seated.

  The information providing data server 2 (or the on-board data server 1) grasps and manages the congestion status of the green car, that is, the boarding rate according to the green ticket sales information and the seating situation of the notified green car. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, in response to requests from the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6, the congestion status of the green car, which is grasped and managed by the information providing data server 2 (or the on-board data server 1), That is, it is possible to notify the boarding rate.

  As described above, the passengers use the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 to see the boarding status of a normal car or a green car, move to a vacant vehicle, or purchase a green ticket and move to a green car. Or you can choose the vehicle to get on.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the information providing data server 2 and the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, the information providing data server 2 includes an in-vehicle information acquisition unit 2-1, a current time counting unit 2-2, a database 2-3, a transmission / reception unit 2-4, and a control unit 2-5. The in-vehicle information acquisition unit 2-1 acquires the latest information about the train as business information from the on-board data server 1 described above. The current time counting unit 2-2 measures the current time. The current time is used when calculating the delay time of the train.

  The database 2-3 stores business information acquired by the in-vehicle information acquisition unit 2-1. In addition, the information updated in real time is received at predetermined time intervals or information transmitted from the on-board data server 1 as needed. In addition, the control unit 2-5 generates passenger service information that can be displayed on the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 as service information for passengers based on the business information stored in the database 2-3. To do. The transmission / reception unit 2-4 receives requests from the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 via the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3, and is generated by the control unit 2-5 in response to the requests. The passenger service information thus transmitted is transmitted to the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3.

Next, the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 are shown in FIG. 2 as two types of vehicle terminals 3-A (first vehicle terminal) and 3-B (second vehicle terminal).
The vehicle terminal 3-A corresponds to the reader / writer described above, and the vehicle terminal 3-B corresponds to the infrared communication device described above.
The vehicle terminal 3-A receives the latest information on the train transmitted from the information providing server 2 only when the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 are arranged close to each other, and the mobile terminal 4-1 to Send to 4-6.
That is, when the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 are arranged in an area where the vehicle terminal 3-A can communicate, the vehicle terminals 3-A to the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 Direction communication is possible. This communication is called proximity wireless communication.
The vehicle terminal 3-A includes a control unit 30-1 and a wireless transmission / reception unit 30-2. The control unit 30-1 performs data communication with the information providing data server 2, drive control of the wireless transmission / reception unit 31-2, and the like. When the proximity of the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 is detected, the control unit 30-1 wirelessly transmits information on the train from the information providing data server 2 to the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4- 6 to send. The control unit 30-1 and the wireless transmission / reception unit 30-2 function as close proximity wireless communication means.

The vehicle terminal 3-B has a longer communicable distance than the vehicle terminal 3-A. That is, even if the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 are arranged apart from each other, the vehicle terminal 3-B receives the latest information on the train transmitted from the information providing server 2 and receives the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-1. 4-6 can be transmitted.
That is, when the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 are arranged in an area where the vehicle terminal 3-B can communicate, and the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6 transmit a transmission request to the vehicle terminal 3-B. Bidirectional communication is possible between the portable terminals 4-1 to 4-6 and the vehicle terminal 3-B. This communication is called near field communication.
The vehicle terminal 3-B includes a control unit 31-1, an infrared light emitting unit 31-2, and an infrared light receiving unit 31-3. The control unit 31-1 performs data communication with the information providing data server 2, drive control of the infrared light emitting unit 31-2 and the infrared light receiving unit 31-3, and the like. The infrared light emitting unit 31-2 emits data as infrared rays. The infrared light receiving unit 31-3 receives infrared data from the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6. Note that the control unit 31-1, the infrared light emitting unit 31-2, and the infrared light receiving unit 31-3 function as short-range wireless communication means.

  Next, FIG.3 and FIG.4 is a schematic diagram which shows the example of arrangement | positioning with respect to the vehicle of the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 (or 3-A, 3-B) by this embodiment. In FIG. 3, in the center, a top view of a train vehicle is shown in which the detailed configuration is omitted for the sake of simplicity. The vehicle 100-1 is provided with entrances 101, 102, and 103, and a seat 110 is disposed at a predetermined position. Poles (structures installed on the train) 111 and 112 that reach from the ceiling to the floor are installed in the center of the vicinity of the passenger exits 101 and 102 of the vehicle.

  The vehicle terminal 3-A (reader / writer) is disposed in the vicinity of the door pockets (train walls) of the entrances 101 and 102, the poles 111 and 112, and the like. The vehicle terminal 3-B (infrared communication device) is disposed on the vehicle ceiling (train wall). Further, in FIG. 3, infrared transmission / reception ranges C <b> 1 and C <b> 2 by the vehicle terminal 3 -B are indicated by a one-dot broken line and a two-dot broken line.

  In addition, an in-vehicle display 120 is disposed above the entrance 103 of the vehicle. The in-vehicle display 120 displays the next stop station at present, displays transfer guidance, arrival time, news, advertisements, and the like. In this embodiment, the latest information regarding the train acquired from the information provision data server 2 and the various types of information displayed on the in-vehicle display 120 are synchronized via the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the display screen of the mobile terminals 4-1 to 4-6. The passenger of the home (a) gets on the vehicle 100-1 from the entrance 101 (b, c). A passenger standing in the vicinity of the entrance / exit 101 touches (closes) the mobile terminal 4-i (i = 1 to 6) to the vehicle terminal 3-A (reader / writer) arranged in the door pocket. It is possible to receive the latest information about the train from the provided data server 2. In addition, when the passenger moves near the center (d) of the vehicle, by touching (proximity) the vehicle terminal 3-A (reader / writer) disposed on the pole 111, the information providing data server 2 It is possible to receive the latest information about trains.

  Furthermore, when the passenger is seated on the seat 110 (e), a predetermined application of the mobile terminal 4-i (i = 1 to 6) is activated, and the vehicle terminal 3-B (infrared communication device) is activated by infrared rays. It is possible to communicate and receive the latest information about the train from the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminal 3-B (infrared communication device). Even when standing in a place other than the above, if it is within the infrared transmission / reception possible range C1, C2 of the vehicle terminal 3-B (infrared communication device), it is related to the train from the information providing data server 2 by infrared communication. It is possible to receive the latest information. In this way, the latest information on the train can be received from the information providing data server 2 almost wirelessly or by infrared rays within the entire vehicle.

  FIG. 5 shows a vehicle terminal 3-A (reader / writer) installed on the pole in front of the door shown in FIG. In this case, by tilting the wireless transmission / reception unit 30-2 upward and downward, even a child to an adult or a person using a wheelchair can easily hold the portable terminal 4-i. Moreover, in order to notify that various information has been updated, a light emitting unit 30-3 is provided as an additional function.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
First, an information providing service via the vehicle terminal 3-A (reader / writer) will be described.
6 to 15 are flowcharts for explaining the operation (RF-ID) of the train information distribution system according to this embodiment. FIGS. 16 to 19 are schematic views showing display screen examples of the portable terminal during operation of the train information providing system according to the present embodiment.

  The information providing data server 2 receives the business information (train number, kilometer distance, boarding rate, stop name, arrival / departure time, arrival / departure number line) from the onboard data server 1 by the in-vehicle information acquisition unit 2-1 at a predetermined timing. , Travel speed, outside air temperature, in-vehicle room temperature, in-vehicle humidity) are acquired and stored in the database 2-3. Information that changes in real time (for example, traveling speed, vehicle interior temperature, vehicle interior humidity, etc.) is acquired each time. In addition, the information providing data server 2 calculates the delay time of the train in real time from the kilometer, stop name, arrival / departure time, travel speed, current time, and the like, and stores it in the database 2-3.

  It is also possible for the on-board data server 1 to access the ground data server 202 and acquire on-line information on the route of the train, delay time, operation stop information on other routes, an operation plan, and the like.

  The vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-4 (hereinafter referred to as vehicle terminal 3-A) arranged in each vehicle are for detecting whether or not the portable terminal 4-i is in close proximity at a predetermined time interval. Then, a request (command) signal is transmitted (polling: step Sa1). Then, in response to the request signal, it is determined whether or not a response signal from the mobile terminal 4-i has been received (step Sa2), and when the response signal is received from the mobile terminal 4-i that is in close proximity (touch), the mobile terminal Communication with 4-i is started (step Sa3). First, the information providing data server 2 is requested to transmit various information (step Sa4).

  When various information is received from the information providing data server 2 (step Sa5), the received various information is transmitted wirelessly (step Sa6). Then, it is determined whether or not transmission of all information is completed (step Sa7). When transmission of all information is completed, the process returns to step Sa1 to repeat the above-described operation.

  On the other hand, in the portable terminal 4-i, it is determined whether or not the request signal from the vehicle terminal 3-A has been received (step Sb1), and the user who gets on the vehicle uses the portable terminal 4-i. When approaching (touching) one of the vehicle terminals 3-A installed in the vehicle, a request signal from the vehicle terminal 3-A is received, and communication with any of the vehicle terminals 3-A is started (step Sb2). ).

  Then, various information transmitted from the vehicle terminal 3-A is wirelessly received (step Sb3), and when the reception is completed (step Sb4), the received various information is stored in a built-in (or removable) storage medium. (Step Sb5).

  In the portable terminal 4-i, when a predetermined operation (or automatic) is performed after receiving various types of information from the vehicle terminal 3-A, the flow proceeds to the flow illustrated in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 16, the received various information is displayed in a predetermined format for browsing (step Sc1). At this time, the received various information is displayed on one page so that even a person unfamiliar with the operation of the portable terminal 4-i can easily see and understand. At the top of the page, some in-page links for jumping to specific information within the page ([1] operation information, [2] boarding rate guidance, [3] stop / on-time guidance, [α] application download) Is set.

  In the mobile terminal 4-i, in the state where the received information is displayed, “[1] operation information” which is the link in the page is selected (step Sc2), or “[2] boarding rate guidance” is selected. Taka (step Sc3), “[3] Stop station / on-time guidance” is selected (step Sc4), “[α] application download” is selected (step Sc5), and is inserted at a predetermined location. It is determined whether “to top” is selected (step Sc6).

  First, when the in-page link “[1] operation information” is selected, as shown in FIG. 8, the process jumps to “[1] operation information” in the page (step Sc7). Thereby, the operation information ([1] operation information) regarding the current train route is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal 4-i. In this “[1] operation information”, “to detailed information” is set as a link so that more detailed operation information can be browsed. In the portable terminal 4-i, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned link “to detailed information” has been selected (step Sc8), and “to top” in the same page has been selected (step Sc9). "Is selected, the process returns to step Sc1 described above to jump to the top page.

  On the other hand, if “to detailed information” is selected, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 17, a more detailed operation information guidance page regarding the current train route is displayed (step Sc10). Also on the detailed operation information guide page, at the top of the page, some in-page links ([1] Guidance of transfer routes, [2] Issuance of transfer boarding tickets, [3] Suburban route operation information) is set.

  In the mobile terminal 4-i, in the display state shown in FIG. 17, “Back (predetermined key operation)”, which is the above-mentioned link, is instructed (step Sc11), or “[1] Guidance on transfer route” Is selected (step Sc12), “[2] Issuance of transfer boarding ticket” is selected (step Sc13), “[3] Suburban route operation information” is selected (step Sc14), delay certificate It is determined whether a button has been selected (step Sc15), a transfer boarding ticket button has been selected (step Sc16), and “to top” inserted at a predetermined location has been selected (step Sc17).

  First, when “return (predetermined key operation)” is instructed, the process returns to step Sc1. Next, when “[1] Guidance on transfer route” is selected, the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 10 and jumps to “[1] Guidance on transfer route” in the page (step Sc22). Thereby, the information regarding the transfer route is displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal 4-i. Next, it is determined whether or not “to top” in the same page is selected (step Sc23). If “to top” is selected, the process returns to step Sc10 described above and jumps to the top page.

  When “[2] Issuance of transfer boarding ticket” is selected in the display state shown in FIG. 17, the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 11, and “[2] Issuance of transfer boarding ticket” in the page is entered. Jump (step Sc24). Thereby, information related to the issuance of the transfer boarding slip is displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal 4-i. In addition, a link “transfer ticket button” is set on the page. In the portable terminal 4-i, it is determined whether or not the above link “transfer ticket button” has been selected (step Sc25), and “to top” in the same page has been selected (step Sc26). If “to” is selected, the process returns to step Sc10 described above to jump to the top page.

  Further, when the link “transfer ticket card button” is selected on the above screen, a screen of the transfer ticket 40 as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed (step Sc20), and “return (predetermined key operation)” is displayed. Is instructed (step Sc21), the process returns to step Sc10 described above and jumps to the top page. A list of routes that can be transferred is written on the screen of the transfer boarding ticket 40. These pieces of information are included in the information acquired from the information providing data server 2.

  Also, in the display state shown in FIG. 17, when “[3] Suburban route operation information” is selected, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 12, and “[3] Suburban route operation information” in the page is displayed. Jump (step Sc27). Thereby, the information regarding the operation of the suburb route is displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal 4-i. Next, it is determined whether or not “to top” in the page is selected (step Sc28). If “to top” is selected, the process returns to step Sc10 and jumps to the top page.

When the delay certificate button is selected in the display state shown in FIG. 17, a screen of the delay certificate 41 as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed (step Sc18), and “return (predetermined key operation) is displayed. ) ”(Step Sc19), the process returns to step Sc10 described above to jump to the top page. On the screen of the delay certificate 41, an expiration date, an issue route, a delay time, an issue station, and a train number are recorded. These pieces of information are included in the information acquired from the information providing data server 2.
The delay information is obtained from the difference based on the on-time information of each station set in the IC card and the current time information of the current time counting unit 2-2. Further, the control unit 2-5 determines whether or not the difference exceeds a preset threshold value. If the control unit 2-5 determines that the difference exceeds the threshold value, the control unit 2-5 generates link information of the delay certificate. On the other hand, when the difference does not exceed the threshold, it goes without saying that the control unit 2-5 does not generate link information of the delay certificate.

When the transfer board button is selected in the display state shown in FIG. 17, as described above, the screen of the transfer board 40 as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed (step Sc20), and “Return” is displayed. When “predetermined key operation” is instructed (step Sc21), the process returns to step Sc10 and jumps to the top page.
Note that the link information of the transfer boarding slip is the case where the own line has forgotten driving and the information on the transfer board transmitted from the ground data server 202 is input, the control unit 2-5 Generate link information for transfers. Here, the control unit 2-5 may distribute only the transfer route related to the own route, or if the destination station information is input, the control unit 2-5 distributes the transfer route guidance information corresponding to the destination station. Also good.
The link destination information may be transmitted for each instruction from the portable terminal 4-i or may be transmitted together with the information before the link.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7, when “[2] boarding rate guidance” at the top of the page shown in FIG. 16 is selected in step Sc3, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 13, and the same page shown in FIG. Jump to “[2] Boarding rate guidance” (step Sc29). Thereby, the information regarding the boarding rate of each vehicle of the currently boarding train is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal 4-i. In the boarding rate guidance, the boarding rate (crowdness) of each vehicle is represented by the number of characters (penguins), and the current vehicle, green vehicle, and the like are also displayed. Next, it is determined whether or not “to top” in the page is selected (step Sc30). If “to top” is selected, the process returns to step Sc1 and jumps to the top page.

  In addition, if “[3] Stop station / on-time guidance” at the top of the page shown in FIG. 16 is selected in step Sc4, the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 14, and “[3] in the same page shown in FIG. Jump to “Stop Station / On-Time Information” (step Sc31). Thereby, the information regarding the stop station / on-time of the currently boarding train is displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal 4-i. Next, it is determined whether or not “to top” in the page is selected (step Sc32). If “to top” is selected, the process returns to step Sc1 and jumps to the top page.

  If “[α] application download” at the top of the page shown in FIG. 16 is selected in step Sc5, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 15, and “[α] application download” in the same page shown in FIG. (Step Sc33). A link “download” is set on the page. In the portable terminal 4-i, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned link “application download button” has been selected (step Sc34), and “to top” in the page has been selected (step Sc36). "Is selected, the process proceeds to a process of downloading a predetermined application (step Sc35). On the other hand, when “to top” is selected, the process returns to the above-described step Sc1 and jumps to the top page.

Next, information provision using infrared rays will be described.
First, an information providing service via the vehicle terminal 3-B (infrared device) will be described.
20 to 28 are flowcharts for explaining the operation (infrared rays) of the train information providing system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 to FIG. 35 are schematic views showing examples of display screens of the mobile terminal according to the present embodiment.

  The vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-4 (hereinafter referred to as the vehicle terminal 3-B) determine whether or not the information request signal from the portable terminal 4-i has been received (step Sd1), and the information request signal is transmitted. When received, infrared communication is started (step Sd2). Next, the information provision data server 2 is requested to transmit various information (step Sd3), and the various information received from the information provision data server 2 is transmitted to the portable terminal 4-i by infrared rays (steps Sd4 and Sd5). When the transmission is completed, it is determined whether or not the communication with the portable terminal 4-i has ended (step Sd6). If the communication has not ended, an instruction from the portable terminal 4-i is further issued. The information is received (step Sd7), information corresponding to the instruction is requested from the information providing data server 2, and the received information is transmitted to the portable terminal 4-i. Then, when the communication is finished, the process is finished.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined application for acquiring in-vehicle information by infrared communication is activated by a user operation, the mobile terminal 4-i displays an initial screen shown in FIG. 29 (a). . Here, when the user selects the “start” button, the portable terminal 4-i starts communication by infrared rays as shown in FIG. 29B (step Se2). Then, information is received from the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminal 3-B (step Se3), and the received information is stored and displayed (step Se4). And by selecting the link etc. which were set from the display screen (step Se6), a corresponding instruction | indication is transmitted to the vehicle terminal 3-B by infrared (step Se7), corresponding information is received, and storage / display is carried out. Repeat until communication is completed. When the communication is completed, the application is ended to end the processing.

Hereinafter, the operation of the mobile terminal 4-i will be described in detail.
In the mobile terminal 4-i, when the application is activated, the service start screen shown in FIG. 29A is displayed (step Sf1). When the “start” button is selected (step Sf2), FIG. 29B is displayed. ), Infrared communication is started (step Sf3). And it is determined whether the information from the information provision data server 2 was received via the vehicle terminal 3-B (step Sf4), and when the information is received, the information is saved and FIG. 29 (c). Is displayed on the display unit (step Sf5). At this stage, links such as “operation information”, “boarding rate guidance”, “stop station / on-time guidance”, “get off alarm”, “convenience function”, “comfort / fun function” are set on the screen. (Some are displayed by scrolling. Details will be described later).

  Therefore, the mobile terminal 4-i determines whether any of the links is selected (steps Sf6, Sf7, Sf8, Sf9, Sf10, Sf12). Then, when “operation information” is selected, the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 22, requesting / receiving operation information from the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminal 3-B, and FIG. 29 (d) Is displayed (step Sf15). On the screen, the operation information on the route of the train, the issuance button of delay certificate, “[1] Guidance of transfer route”, “[2] Issuance of transfer boarding ticket”, “[3] Operation of suburban route Links such as "Information" are set.

  In the portable terminal 4-i, it is determined whether any of the links is selected (steps Sf16, Sf17, Sf18, Sf19). If “[1] Guidance on transfer route” is selected, the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 23, and request / receive the transfer route information to the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminal 3-B. Then, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 30A (step Sf23). A list of transfer routes is displayed on the screen. Next, it is determined whether the link “operation information top” has been selected (step Sf24) or whether the link “top menu” has been selected (step Sf25). If the link “operation information top” is selected, the process returns to step Sf15. If the link “top menu” is selected, the process returns to step Sf5.

  If “[2] Issuance of transfer boarding ticket” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 29 (d), the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 24, and information provision data is transmitted via the vehicle terminal 3-B. The server 2 requests and receives the transfer board issue information and displays it as shown in FIG. 30B (step Sf23). Information on the issuance of a transfer boarding ticket is displayed on the screen. Next, it is determined whether the link “transfer ticket button” has been selected (step Sf28), the link “operation information top” has been selected (step Sf31), or the link “top menu” has been selected (step Sf32). ). When the link “transfer ticket button” is selected, the transfer ticket is requested / received from the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminal 3-B and displayed as shown in FIG. (Step Sf29). When “return (predetermined key operation)” is instructed (step Sf31), the process returns to step Sf27 described above. On the other hand, when the link “operation information top” is selected, the process returns to step Sf15, and when the link “top menu” is selected, the process returns to step Sf5.

  In addition, when “[3] suburban route operation information” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 29 (d), the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 25 and information provision data is transmitted via the vehicle terminal 3 -B. The server 2 requests / receives suburban route operation information and displays it as shown in FIG. 30 (c) (step Sf33). Next, it is determined whether the link “operation information top” has been selected (step Sf34) or whether the link “top menu” has been selected (step Sf35). If the link “operation information top” is selected, the process returns to step Sf15. If the link “top menu” is selected, the process returns to step Sf5.

  When the “delay certificate” button is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 29 (d), request / receive delay certificate information to the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminal 3-B. The display is performed as shown in FIG. 19 (step Sf21). When “return (predetermined key operation)” is instructed (step Sf22), the process returns to step Sf15 described above.

  If the link “top menu” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 29D, the process returns to step Sf16.

  Next, returning to step Sf7 in FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 31 (a) on the top page, when “boarding rate guidance” is selected, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. Boarding rate information is requested / received from the information providing data server 2 via the, and displayed as shown in FIG. 31B (step Sf36). Thereby, the information regarding the boarding rate of each vehicle of the currently boarding train is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal 4-i. In the boarding rate guidance, the boarding rate (crowdness) of each vehicle is represented by the number of characters (penguins), and the current vehicle, green vehicle, and the like are also displayed. Then, it is determined whether or not the link “top menu” is selected (step Sf37). If the link “top menu” is selected, the process returns to step Sf5.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 32A on the top page, when “stop station / on-time guidance” is selected, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 27 and information providing data is transmitted via the vehicle terminal 3-B. The server 2 requests / receives the stop / on-time information and displays it as shown in FIG. 32B (step Sf38). At this time, the control unit 2-5 can display the delay information on the display unit of the mobile phone 4-i by calculating and distributing the delay time from the difference between the scheduled time and the current time.
Next, it is determined whether or not any station name has been selected on the stop / on-time guidance screen shown in FIG. 32 (b) (step Sf39). If no station name is selected, the link “top menu” is selected. It is determined whether or not the link has been made (step Sf40). If the link “top menu” is selected, the process returns to step Sf5.

  On the other hand, when one of the station names is selected, the information providing data server 2 is requested / received for the transfer route information and the getting-off platform information of the selected station via the vehicle terminal 3-B. Is displayed (step Sf41). In the illustrated example, “Yokohama” is selected as the station name.

  In the present embodiment, the transfer route can be searched for in consideration of the operation status of the train on which the rider is riding (such as being delayed). For example, when there is a delay of 5 minutes, the transfer search in that case can be performed by adding 5 minutes to the normal time of the diamond. Moreover, when performing this search, since the information regarding the train on which the user is aboard is obtained from the information providing data server 2 via the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-4, the user inputs only the destination. do it. In this case, a database (ground data server 202) that stores the current operation status of other trains may be accessed to perform a search in consideration of the operation status (delay time, etc.).

  Next, it is determined whether the link “stop station / on-time guidance top” has been selected (step Sf42) or whether the link “top menu” has been selected (step Sf43). Then, when the link “stop station / on-time guidance top” is selected, the process returns to step Sf42, that is, the top shown in FIG. 33, and when the link “top menu” is selected, the process returns to step Sf5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (a) on the top page, when “get off alarm” is selected, the flow proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 28, and the information providing data server 2 is requested / received the getting off alarm setting information. The display is as shown in FIG. 35A (step Sf44). In the example shown in the figure, a list of stop stations of currently used trains is displayed, and a “set” button for sounding a drop-off alarm is displayed immediately before each stop station.

In the portable terminal 4-i, it is determined whether or not any “setting” button is selected on the screen of FIG. 35A (step Sf45). An alarm is set before arrival at the next station (step Sf46). In FIG. 35A, in order to make it easy to intuitively understand that an alarm is set immediately before each station, the “set” button is extended from the position immediately before each station on the track. It is arranged at the end of the straight line (horizontal line) through a “bell” symbol. In addition, how long before each station the alarm is activated can be appropriately changed. For example, it is set to 2 minutes ago.
When the alarm is set, a setting completion screen as shown in FIG. 35 (b) is displayed. In the example shown in the figure, a state in which an alarm is set at Yokohama Station is shown. On this screen, it is determined whether or not the link “disembarkation alarm top” has been selected (step Sf47) or the link “top menu” has been selected (step Sf48). If the link “get off alarm top” is selected, the process returns to step Sf44, that is, the top shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 35C, a “release” button is displayed at the location where the alarm is set. If the link “top menu” is selected, the process returns to step Sf5.

  In the alarm function, the portable terminal 4-i issues an alarm at the arrival time when the vehicle is operating normally according to the diagram. If there is a delay, it is also possible to give an alarm by taking the delay time into account (a time obtained by adding the delay time) (in this case, an alarm is issued on a time basis. Stations are determined). Not a thing).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (b) on the top page, when “convenient function” is selected, the process proceeds to processing such as in-train equipment guidance, conductor call-in call, access to in-car announcement database (step). Sf11). In addition, as shown in FIG. 34 (c) on the top page, when “comfort / fun function” is selected, processing such as railway terminology dictionary, weather forecast, fortune-telling, daily quiz, railway information, sweepstakes, etc. (Step Sf13).

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, other contents include: alongside event information, alongside store coupon coupon, alongside weather forecast, in-train facility guidance, in-car advertisement data, in-car bulletin board, (your memo in the car And share information with others), music, games, fortune telling, quizzes, sweepstakes, questionnaires, news, etc.

Next, the information providing data server 2 generates passenger service information that can be displayed on the portable terminal 4-i based on the business information acquired by the on-board data server 1, and the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B. An operation of transmitting to the mobile terminal 4-i will be described.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which the information providing data server 2 generates and outputs passenger service information.
First, when the destination station information has been input in advance by the user, the portable terminal 4-i sends the passenger service information request signal and the destination station information to the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B after the start of communication. Send.
On the other hand, the portable terminal 4-i transmits only a request signal for passenger service information to the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B when the destination station information is not input in advance.
When the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B receive the request signal of the passenger service information and the destination station information, the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B transmit them to the information providing data server 2.

  When the control unit 2-5 of the information providing data server 2 receives the request signal for the passenger service information from the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B, the control unit 2-5 determines whether the destination station information is input together with the request signal. (Step S1).

And if the control part 2-5 determines with the destination station information being input (step S1; YES), it will set a destination station (step S2). That is, the control unit 2-5 stores the destination station information in a memory (not shown).
On the other hand, if the control unit 2-5 determines that the destination station information has not been input (step S1; NO), the final station of the travel route is determined from the stop name (business information) stored in the database 2-3. Is set as the destination station (step S3).
For example, when the vehicle terminal 3-A performs communication, it is one-way communication by proximity wireless communication, and it is common that the destination station is not input in advance to the mobile terminal 4-i by the user. The process of step S3 is performed. On the other hand, when the vehicle terminal 3-B performs communication, it is bidirectional communication by short-range wireless communication, and an application is started in the mobile terminal 4-i, and a destination station may be input in advance by the user. Therefore, the process of step S2 and step S3 is selectively performed.
However, if the application is started in the portable terminal 4-i and the user inputs the destination station for the proximity wireless communication in advance, even if the communication is performed by the vehicle terminal 3-A, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are performed. Needless to say, this is performed selectively.

Furthermore, the control unit 2-5 determines whether or not operation information related to the route from the current position to the destination station is stored in the database 2-3 (step S4). As described above, the current position (current position information) is calculated by calculating the travel distance of the train from the number of rotations of the wheel, and the travel distance and distance information for each stop station from the starting station (stored in the IC card). It is calculated by comparing with).
And if the control part 2-5 determines with operation information being memorize | stored in the database 2-3 (step S4; YES), the said operation information will be set as one item to the page displayed on the portable terminal 4-i. (Step S5).
On the other hand, if it determines with the operation information not being memorize | stored in the database 2-3 (step S5; NO), the control part 2-5 will not set operation information as one item to a page (step S6).

Further, the control unit 2-5 determines whether or not information on the boarding rate guidance is stored in the database 2-3 (step S7).
When determining that the boarding rate guide information is stored in the database 2-3 (step S7; YES), the control unit 2-5 sets the boarding rate guide information as one item on the page displayed on the mobile terminal 4-i. Set (step S8).
On the other hand, if it determines with the boarding rate guidance information not being memorize | stored in the database 2-3 (step S7; NO), the control part 2-5 will not set operation information as one item to a page (step S9).

And the control part 2-5 determines whether the information about the delay of a train is memorize | stored in the database 2-3 (step S10).
When the control unit 2-5 determines that the delay information is stored in the database 2-3 (step S10; YES), the control unit 2-5 sets the delay information as one item on the page displayed on the mobile terminal 4-i (step S10). S11).
On the other hand, if the control unit 2-5 determines that the delay information is not stored in the database 2-3 (step S10; NO), the control unit 2-5 does not set the delay information as one item on the page (step S12).

Further, the control unit 2-5 sets other fixed items to a page to be displayed on the mobile terminal 4-i (step S13).
And the control part 2-5 sets arrangement | positioning about each item (step S14). That is, the control unit 2-5 reads the display target item set in steps S5, S8, S11, and S13, and the item information is stored in a predetermined position at a predetermined position on the display unit of the portable terminal 4-i. Display information in which the item information and the position / order information are written is generated so as to be displayed in order.
Further, the control unit 2-5 reads detailed information corresponding to each item information from the database 2-3, and writes the position information in the display information so that the detailed information is displayed at a predetermined position (step S15). ).
Then, the control unit 2-5 writes the position of each detailed information corresponding to each item information in the display information as link information (step S16). Further, the control unit 2-5 writes the link information for jumping from the detailed information to the top page and other information into the display information to generate the final display information. The final display information at this time becomes passenger service information. That is, the passenger service information includes business information and incidental information such as position, order, color, and size for displaying the business information on the display unit of the mobile terminal 4-i.

  And the control part 2-5 transmits final display information to vehicle terminal 3-A, 3-B (step S17), and complete | finishes a process. Note that the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B transmit final display information to the mobile terminal 4-i, and the mobile terminal 4-i receives the final display information. And the portable terminal 4-i starts the application for a display, and displays the service information for a passenger as shown, for example in FIG. 17 based on the last display information.

As mentioned above, according to the train information distribution system 100 in this embodiment, since the information obtained in the train can be distributed to the passengers, the passengers get on regardless of the suitability of the communication status with the outside of the train. The latest information unique to the train can be delivered reliably.
In addition, since the vehicle terminal 3-A that performs close proximity wireless communication is installed, the latest information on the train can be quickly obtained only by performing a simple action in which the passenger holds the mobile terminal 4-i over the vehicle terminal 3-A. And can be distributed easily.
In addition, since the vehicle terminal 3-B that performs short-range wireless communication is installed, the latest information about the train can be obtained regardless of the position of the passenger in the train within the communicable range of the vehicle terminal 3-B. It can be delivered quickly and easily.

In addition, since the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B are provided on the ceiling or the walls of the train such as the poles 111 and 112 or structures installed in the train, the passenger stands on the boarded vehicle. Even in a situation where the passenger is traveling or a situation where the passenger can move, the latest information unique to the train on which the passenger is riding can be delivered easily and reliably.
In addition, by distributing the boarding rate information, it is possible to guide the passengers to head for vacant vehicles, and to improve the deviation of the number of passengers between the vehicles. Therefore, not only can the train run stably, passengers can get on and off smoothly in each vehicle, and the occurrence of delay time can be suppressed.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, the vehicle terminal 3 is recorded by recording a program for realizing the function in the information providing data server 2 on a computer-readable recording medium, causing the computer system to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium. Each information may be distributed to the mobile terminal 4-i via -A and 3-B. The “computer system” here includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices.

  The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. Furthermore, the “computer-readable recording medium” dynamically holds a program for a short time like a communication line when transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. In this case, a volatile memory in a computer system serving as a server or a client in that case, and a program that holds a program for a certain period of time are also included. The program may be a program for realizing a part of the functions described above, and may be a program capable of realizing the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system.

In addition, although infrared communication is shown as an example of short-range wireless communication, it is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. For example, Bluetooth, Zig-Bee, Wi-Fi, visible light communication, one seg, and the like may be used.
Further, as the operation information, only information related to the own route may be extracted and distributed based on the delay information and the transfer transportation information. Moreover, if the destination station information is input, the information regarding the route used by each passenger can be distributed.
In addition, regarding the route search, when the destination is input, the control unit 2-5 can extract and distribute only the route with the own route as a base point.

Moreover, about the position where vehicle terminal 3-A, 3-B is provided, although the structure installed in the train was demonstrated as the poles 111 and 112, and the wall part of the train was demonstrated as the door pocket vicinity and the ceiling, it is restricted to this It can be changed as appropriate. For example, the structure installed on the train may be a strap, a seat (front / rear / left / right / upper / lower), a handrail (shelf or handle), and the like. Moreover, a floor surface and an outer surface may be sufficient as a wall part of a train. If the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B are installed on the outer surface of the train, passenger service information can be obtained for the mobile terminal 4-i possessed by the passengers at the home. For example, when a passenger gets in, the passenger can recognize whether or not the train is to be taken by holding the portable terminal 4-i over the vehicle terminal 3-A. At this time, if the passenger inputs the destination station information, the control unit 2-5 can determine whether or not the train is to be taken, and can make a different type of notification according to the determination result. By this, it is possible to make the passenger immediately recognize whether or not the train is to be taken by himself / herself.
Moreover, regarding the installation location of the vehicle terminals 3-A and 3-B, the specification can be retrofitted to a joint portion of a pipe constituting the interior space of the vehicle, and can be installed at a position that does not affect the existing equipment. You may do it.

In addition, although the level of the boarding rate is displayed by the number of characters, the present invention is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. For example, you may display by a mark, a symbol, a color change, a number, a graph, etc.
Moreover, although the boarding rate of each vehicle was displayed absolutely, it is not restricted to this, You may make it display relatively on the basis of the own vehicle.
Moreover, the installation location and installation number of the on-board data server 1 and the information providing data server 2 can be changed as appropriate. That is, the on-board data server 1 and the information providing data server 2 may be installed in different vehicles, or a plurality of them may be installed. Furthermore, the function of the on-board data server 1 and the function of the information providing data server 2 may be realized by a single device.
Moreover, the installation location and the number of installation of vehicle terminal 3-A, 3-B can also be changed suitably, and should just be installed in at least 1 vehicle.
Moreover, although the information provision data server 2 shall function as a production | generation means, it is not restricted to this, You may make it vehicle terminal 3-A, 3-B function as a production | generation means.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information provision system by embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the information provision data server 2 by this embodiment, and the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of arrangement | positioning with respect to the vehicle of the vehicle terminals 3-1 to 3-3 (or 3-A, 3-B) by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the installation place in the vehicle of vehicle terminal 3-B (reader / writer). It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a shape and usage example of vehicle terminal 3-B (reader / writer). It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (proximity wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal at the time of operation | movement of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal at the time of operation | movement of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal at the time of operation | movement of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal at the time of operation | movement of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement (short-distance wireless communication) of the train information provision system by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a display screen of the portable terminal by this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement which an information provision data server produces | generates and outputs passenger service information.

Explanation of symbols

1 Onboard data server (train information acquisition means)
2 Information provision data server (generation means)
3-1 to 3-4 Vehicle terminal 4-1 to 4-6 Mobile terminal 100 Train 201 Web server 202 Ground data server 2-1 In-vehicle information acquisition unit 2-2 Current time counting unit 2-3 Database 2-4 Transmission / reception Section 2-5 Control section 3-A Near-field wireless (RF-ID) vehicle terminal 3-B Near-field (infrared) vehicle terminal 30-1 Control section (near-field wireless communication means)
30-2 Wireless transceiver (proximity wireless communication means)
31-1 Control unit (Near field communication means)
31-2 Infrared light emitting unit (short-range wireless communication means)
31-3 Infrared light receiver (short-range wireless communication means)

Claims (7)

An information distribution system that distributes information about a train to a mobile terminal of a passenger using the train,
Train information acquisition means provided in the train for acquiring the latest information on the train obtained in the train;
An information distribution system comprising: a vehicle terminal that is provided in the train and distributes the latest information on the train acquired by the train information acquisition means to the mobile terminal.   The vehicle terminal communicates by inputting a communication request transmitted from the first vehicle terminal that communicates when the passenger brings the portable terminal close to each other within a communicable region or the portable terminal. The information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the information distribution system is at least one of the second vehicle terminals to be performed.   The information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle terminal is provided on a wall portion of the train or a structure installed on the train. Based on business information for running the train, comprising generating means for generating passenger service information that can be displayed on the mobile terminal,
The train information acquisition means acquires the latest information about the train as the business information,
The said vehicle terminal distributes the newest information regarding the said train with respect to the said portable terminal as the passenger service information produced | generated by the said production | generation means, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Information distribution system. The business information includes current position information of the train,
The generation means extracts section information related to a section specified by the current position information and destination station information transmitted from the portable terminal from the business information, and based on the section information, the passenger service information is extracted. The information distribution system according to claim 4, wherein the information distribution system is generated. An information distribution method for distributing information about a train to a passenger's mobile terminal by means of a vehicle terminal provided on the train,
Obtaining the latest information about the train obtained in the train;
Delivering the latest information on the acquired train to the mobile terminal by the vehicle terminal. To the computer that controls the information distribution device that distributes information about the train to the passenger's mobile terminal by the vehicle terminal provided in the train,
Train information acquisition function for acquiring the latest information on the train obtained in the train,
An information distribution program, wherein the vehicle terminal causes the mobile terminal to execute a distribution function for distributing the latest information on the train acquired by the train information acquisition function.

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