JP2010128678A - Map information providing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a map information providing system for enabling a user to acquire a map in a convenience store after getting to a job site, and to store the image information of a picture photographed at the job site as an album by attaching it to the map on a server. <P>SOLUTION: A map information providing system 10 is provided with: a map server 31; personal information equipment 40; and information terminal equipment 51 installed in a convenience store 50 for inputting a map identification number acquired from the personal information equipment 40, and for printing a map on the basis of map information corresponding to the map identification number. The map server 31 is provided with: a personal identification information registration means; a display information transmission means; an image information storage means; and an image synthesizing means for displaying image information overlapped at the prescribed position of the map information on the basis of coordinate information stored by the image information storage means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a map information providing system, which not only can acquire a map at a convenience store after arriving at the site, but also pastes image information such as photographs taken locally on a map on a server as an album. It can be saved.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a support system that can create an electronic album by pasting a photograph taken with a digital camera, an explanatory note, or the like at an arbitrary position on an album mount such as a tourist map (for example, paragraph in Patent Document 1). Numbers “0023” to “0025” (see FIG. 3).
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-167115 (paragraph numbers “0023” to “0025”, FIG. 3)

However, the above-described conventional electronic album has a problem in that it only selects an album mount such as a tourist map after a trip and pastes a photograph taken during the trip.
For this reason, since a photograph is pasted on a sightseeing map or the like selected after travel, it may be difficult or time-consuming to specify the position where the photograph is pasted.
In addition, since a tourist map or the like is selected after the trip, even if the tourist map is viewed after the creation of the electronic album, it may be unsatisfactory.

Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1)
The object of the present invention is as follows.
That is, the invention according to claim 1 is not only capable of acquiring a map at a convenience store after arrival at the site, but also pasting image information such as photographs taken at the site on a map on a server as an album. Can be saved as.

For this reason, according to the first aspect of the present invention, map information can be selected and acquired at the travel planning stage, so that it is possible to make a travel plan using the map information.
In addition, it is not necessary to bring a map when you go on a trip because you can easily print a map at a convenience store.
In addition, when pasting image information such as photographs taken during the trip after travel, the map was actually used during the planning stage of the trip and during the trip, so the position where image information such as photographs was pasted was easy. And can be specified in a short time.

Also, by looking at the map itself with image information such as photos, the map was actually used during the trip planning stage and during the trip, making it easy to remember the trip planning stage and during the trip. Can wake up to.
(Claim 2)
The second aspect of the invention has the following object in addition to the object of the first aspect of the invention.

In other words, the invention described in claim 2 is configured such that a memo can be left at the planning stage of a trip and a map with the memo can be acquired locally.
(Claim 3)
The invention according to claim 3 has the following object.
That is, the invention according to claim 3 acquires code information printed on a paper medium such as a travel poster or pamphlet through a personal information device such as a mobile phone with a digital camera, and the acquired code information. The map corresponding to can be printed at a convenience store.
(Claim 4)
The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

  That is, when printing a map at a convenience store, the invention according to claim 4 can quickly acquire and print map information from the data center without accessing the map server in real time through the Internet. It is what I did.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

First, the map information providing system (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Map server (31)
The map server (31) is connected to the Internet (20) and stores a plurality of pieces of map information having a unique map identification number.

(2) Personal information equipment (40)
The personal information device (40) accesses the map server (31) via the Internet (20), selects one or more map information from a plurality of map information, and selects the selected map information and the map information. The map identification number corresponding to is acquired, the acquired map information and the map identification number are stored, and among the map information and the map identification number, at least the map identification number can be displayed.

(3) Information terminal equipment (51)
The information terminal device (51) is arranged in the convenience store (50), and based on the map information corresponding to the map identification number by inputting the map identification number acquired by the personal information device (40). The map (200) can be printed.
Secondly, the map server (31) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(4) Personal identification information registration means (100)
The personal identification information registration means (100) can register the personal identification information of the user of the personal information device (40).
(5) Display information transmission means (110)
The display information transmission means (110) receives a map identification number already acquired by the personal information device (40) on condition that the personal identification information registered by the personal identification information registration means (100) is input. The display information of the map information corresponding to the input map identification number is transmitted.

(6) Image information storage means (120)
The image information storage means (120) designates a predetermined position on the map displayed by the display information transmitted by the display information transmission means (110), coordinates information on the predetermined position, and an image to be pasted on the predetermined position When the information is received, the coordinate information and the image information can be stored in association with the personal identification information.

As the image information, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, a photograph (510, 511) is illustrated, but the image information is not limited to a still image, and may be a moving image.
(7) Image composition means (130)
The image synthesizing means (130) is for displaying the image information superimposed on a predetermined position of the map information based on the coordinate information stored by the image information storage means (120).
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

First, the map (200) includes a map display area (110) capable of displaying image information and a character display area (120) capable of displaying character information, as shown in FIGS. Have.
Second, the map server (31) has the following configuration as shown in FIG. 2, for example: (1) Personal information storage means (140)
The personal information storage means (140) can store the character information in association with the personal identification information when the character information input through the personal information device (40) is received.

(2) Personal information transmission means (150)
When the personal information transmitting means (150) receives the personal identification information input in the personal information device (40) or the information terminal device (51), the personal information transmitting means (140) is based on the personal identification information. And character information corresponding to the personal identification information is transmitted.
Thirdly, the information terminal device (51) transmits the personal identification information to the map server (31) when the personal identification information is inputted in addition to the map identification number, and the personal information transmission means (150 When the character information is received from), the character information is printed in the character display area (120).
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points.

First, the map information providing system (10) has the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, for example.
(1) Map server (31)
The map server (31) is connected to the Internet (20) and stores a plurality of pieces of map information having a unique map identification number.

(2) Paper media (eg posters (320) and pamphlets (330))
A paper medium (for example, a poster (320) or a pamphlet (330)) is obtained by printing code information (for example, a bar code 331) obtained by converting a map identification number into a bar code.
Examples of the paper medium include a poster (320) and a pamphlet (330), but are not limited thereto.

(3) Personal information equipment (eg mobile phone with digital camera (311))
A personal information device (for example, a mobile phone with a digital camera (311)) captures code information (for example, a bar code 331) of a paper medium (for example, a poster (320) or a pamphlet (330)), thereby capturing the code information ( For example, the map identification number included in the barcode 331) can be acquired.

In addition, although the mobile phone with a digital camera (311) was illustrated as said personal information apparatus, it is not limited to this.
(4) Information terminal equipment (51)
The information terminal device (51) is arranged in the convenience store (50), and the map information corresponding to the map identification number is printed by inputting the map identification number acquired in the personal information device (40). It is possible.

Secondly, the map server (31) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(5) Personal identification information registration means (100)
The personal identification information registration means (100) can register the personal identification information of the user of the personal information device (40).
(6) Display information transmission means (110)
The display information transmission means (110) receives a map identification number already acquired by the personal information device (40) on condition that the personal identification information registered by the personal identification information registration means (100) is input. The display information of the map information corresponding to the input map identification number is transmitted.

(7) Image information storage means (120)
The image information storage means (120) designates a predetermined position on the map (200) displayed by the display information transmitted by the display information transmission means (110), and stores the coordinate information of the predetermined position and the predetermined position. When image information to be pasted is received, coordinate information and image information can be stored in association with personal identification information.

(8) Image composition means (130)
The image synthesizing means (130) is for displaying the image information superimposed on a predetermined position of the map information based on the coordinate information stored by the image information storage means (120).
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3.

That is, the map information providing system (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.
(1) Map information storage server (61)
The map information storage server (61) is installed in the convenience store data center of the convenience store (50), and is connected to the information terminal device (51) arranged in the convenience store (50) through the telecommunications network. A plurality of pieces of map information having unique map identification numbers stored in the map server (31) are stored.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 1, not only can a map be acquired at a convenience store after arrival at the site, but also image information such as photographs taken at the site can be pasted on a map on a server. Can be saved as an album.

For this reason, according to the first aspect of the present invention, map information can be selected and acquired at the travel planning stage, so that it is possible to make a travel plan using the map information.
In addition, it is not necessary to bring a map when you go on a trip because you can easily print a map at a convenience store.
In addition, when pasting image information such as photographs taken during the trip after travel, the map was actually used during the planning stage of the trip and during the trip, so the position where image information such as photographs was pasted was easy. And can be specified in a short time.

Also, by looking at the map itself with image information such as photos, the map was actually used during the trip planning stage and during the trip, making it easy to remember the trip planning stage and during the trip. Can wake up to.
(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, a memo can be left at the travel planning stage, and a map with a memo can be acquired locally.
(Claim 3)
According to invention of Claim 3, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 3, code information printed on a paper medium such as a travel poster or pamphlet is obtained through a personal information device such as a mobile phone with a digital camera, and the obtained information is obtained. A map corresponding to the code information can be printed at a convenience store.
(Claim 4)
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1-3, the following effect is provided.

  That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, when a map is printed at a convenience store, map information can be quickly acquired from a data center and printed without accessing the map server in real time via the Internet. Can do.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 6 each show an example of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the map information providing system, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the map server, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a map, FIG. 4 is character information, etc. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a map identification number acquisition method, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of an image information acquisition method. 7 is an explanatory view showing an example of an electronic album.
(Map information provision system 10)
In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a map information providing system.

As shown in FIG. 1, the map information providing system 10 is configured around the Internet 20, and roughly has the following configuration. In addition, the structure of following (1)-(5) is mentioned later.
(1) Map data center 30
(2) Personal information equipment 40
(3) Convenience store 50
(4) Convenience store data center 60
(5) Tourist Center 70
The configuration of the map information providing system 10 is not limited to the above (1) to (5).
(Map Data Center 30)
The map data center 30 means an operating organization that is the center of the map information providing system 10 and the location of the organization.

A map server 31 to be described later is installed in the building of the map data center 30.
The map server 31 is installed in the building of the map data center 30. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the map server 31 is set outside the building of the map data center 30, the operating entity may be the map data center 30. .
(Personal information device 40)
The personal information device 40 accesses the map server 31 via the Internet 20, selects one or more map information from a plurality of map information, and selects the selected map information and the map identification corresponding to the map information. The number is acquired, the acquired map information and the map identification number are stored, and at least the map identification number can be displayed among the map information and the map identification number.

Although the said map identification number is comprised from the alphanumeric character of multiple digits, for example, it is not limited to this.
The personal information device 40 can acquire the map identification number included in the code information by photographing the code information of the paper medium.
Examples of the paper medium include a poster 320 and a pamphlet 330 as shown in FIG.

In addition, although the poster 320 and the pamphlet 330 were illustrated as a paper medium, it is not limited to this, A newspaper, a magazine, etc. may be sufficient.
As the code information, as shown in FIG. 5, a barcode 331 is printed on a poster 320 or a pamphlet 330 which is a paper medium.
Although not shown, the bar code 331 uses a two-dimensional code, but is not limited to this, and a one-dimensional code may be used.

On the other hand, as the personal information device 40, there are a personal computer 300 (PC), a mobile phone 310, etc. as shown in FIG.
The mobile phone 310 includes a mobile phone 311 with a digital camera that can photograph code information that is a barcode 331.
In addition, although personal computer 300 (PC), the mobile phone 310, and the mobile phone 311 with a digital camera were illustrated as the personal information device 40, it is not limited to these.
(Convenience store 50)
Convenience store 50 means a retail store that mainly handles a large number of varieties such as food and daily goods, and is abbreviated as “convenience store”.

In the building of the convenience store 50, as shown in FIG. 1, an information terminal device 51 is installed.
The information terminal device 51 can print the map 200 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) based on the map information corresponding to the map identification number by inputting the map identification number acquired by the personal information device 40. Is something.

In addition to the map identification number, the information terminal device 51 transmits the personal identification information to the map server 31 and receives character information from the personal information transmission means 150 when personal identification information described later is input. In this case, the character information is printed in the character display area 120 (see FIG. 4).
Specifically, a network compatible copy machine is used as the information terminal device 51. The copier is preferably capable of color printing, and in addition to that, can be used to print digital photographs.

In addition, although the copying machine was illustrated as the information terminal device 51, it is not limited to this, A printer etc. may be sufficient.
As a method for inputting the map identification number and the personal identification information, a method of inputting using a numeric keypad (not shown) of the information terminal device 51 is adopted.
In addition, although the numeric keypad input was illustrated as an input method of the map identification number and the personal identification information, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is input by wireless communication from the mobile phone 310 or a bar code reader or the like is provided on the information terminal device 51. A bar code displayed on a display (not shown) of the mobile phone 310 may be read.
(Convenience store data center 60)
Convenience store data center 60 means the operating organization of convenience store 50 and the location of the organization.

As shown in FIG. 1, a map information storage server 61 is installed in the building of the convenience store data center 60.
The map information storage server 61 is connected to an information terminal device 51 arranged in the convenience store 50 through a telecommunications network, and stores a plurality of map information having a unique map identification number stored in the map server 31. It is a thing.

The map information storage server 61 is connected to the Internet 20 and is connected to the map server 31 of the map data center 30 via the Internet 20 to update map information and the like.
Note that the information terminal device 51 of the convenience store 50 is connected to the map information storage server 61 of the convenience data center 60 via the telecommunications network, but may be directly connected to the Internet 20.
(Tourist Center 70)
The tourist center 70 mainly means an organization that operates tourism guides and the location of the organization.

As shown in FIG. 1, an information terminal device 71 of the same type as the information terminal device 51 of the convenience store 50 is installed in the building of the tourist center 70.
The information terminal device 71 is connected to the Internet 20 and is connected to the map server 31 of the map data center 30 via the Internet 20.
(Map server 31)
Next, the map server 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

The map server 31 is connected to the Internet 20 and stores a plurality of pieces of map information having a unique map identification number.
Specifically, the map server 31 is configured around a CPU, and functions as the following means by reading a program recorded in the hard disk.
The means of the map server 31 is not limited to the following (1) to (6).

(1) Personal identification information registration means 100
The personal identification information registration means 100 can register the personal identification information of the user of the personal information device 40.
The personal identification information is composed of, for example, a plurality of digits of alphanumeric characters, but is not limited to this.

(2) Display information transmission means 110
The display information transmission means 110 receives the map identification number when the map identification number already acquired by the personal information device 40 is input on condition that the personal identification information registered by the personal identification information registration means 100 is input. This is for transmitting display information of map information corresponding to the identification number.
(3) Image information storage means 120
The image information storage unit 120 receives a predetermined position on the map 200 displayed by the display information transmitted by the display information transmission unit 110, and receives coordinate information of the predetermined position and image information to be pasted on the predetermined position. In this case, the coordinate information and the image information can be stored in association with the personal identification information.

In addition, as image information, as shown in FIG. 7 to be described later, photographs 510 and 511 are exemplified, but the image information is not limited to still images, and may be moving images. In addition, although the photographs 510 and 511 are illustrated as still images, the present invention is not limited thereto, and characters, pictures, illustrations, manga, and the like may be used.
(4) Image composition means 130
The image synthesizing unit 130 is for displaying the image information superimposed on a predetermined position of the map information based on the coordinate information stored in the image information storage unit 120.

(5) Personal information storage means 140
The personal information storage means 140 is capable of storing personal information input through the personal information device 40, for example, character information, in association with the personal identification information when the personal information is received.
(6) Personal information transmission means 150
When the personal information transmitting means 150 receives the personal identification information input in the personal information device 40 or the information terminal device 51, the personal information transmitting means 150 searches the personal information storage means 140 based on the personal identification information, and uses the personal identification information as the personal identification information. It is for transmitting corresponding personal information, for example character information.

In addition, although character information was illustrated as personal information, it is not limited to this.
(Map 200)
Next, the map 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the map 200 has the following areas: (1) Map display area 210
The map display area 210 can display image information.

In the map display area 210, as shown in FIG. 4, symbols 230 and 231 such as arrows and numerals can be input through the personal information device 40 at predetermined positions on the map 200. The input symbols 230 and 231 are transmitted from the personal information device 40 to the map server 31 via the Internet 20 using the symbol information and the coordinate information of a predetermined position as personal information.
The personal information composed of the symbol information and the coordinate information of the predetermined position is stored in the personal information storage means 140 of the map server 31 and reflected on the map 200 printed from the information terminal device 51 of the convenience store 50.

In addition, although symbol information and its coordinate information were illustrated as personal information, it is not limited to this, You may add a handwritten character, a picture, a diagram, etc.
(2) Character display area 220
The character display area 220 can display character information.
In the character display area 220, as shown in FIG. 4, character information such as a travel plan and a memo can be input through the personal information device 40. The input character information is transmitted from the personal information device 40 to the map server 31 via the Internet 20.

The character information is stored as personal information in the personal information storage means 140 of the map server 31 and is reflected in the map 200 printed from the information terminal device 51 of the convenience store 50.
(How to get a map identification number)
Next, a method for acquiring the map identification number will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the map identification number acquisition method is roughly classified into the following acquisition methods. In addition, the acquisition method of the map identification number is not limited to the following (1) to (3).
(1) Acquisition Method Using Personal Computer 300 (PC) The acquisition method using the personal computer 300 (PC) is a method of connecting to the map server 31 via the Internet 20 and acquiring a map identification number. The obtained map identification number is printed or written down, brought to the convenience store 50, and input using the numeric keypad (not shown) of the information terminal device 51.

(2) Acquisition Method Using Mobile Phone 310 The acquisition method using the mobile phone 310 is a method of connecting to the map server 31 via the Internet 20 and acquiring a map identification number. Bring the mobile phone 310 that acquired the map identification number to the convenience store 50, and display the map identification number displayed on the display (not shown) of the mobile phone 310 with the numeric keypad (not shown) of the information terminal device 51. Use to enter.

(3) Acquisition method using the digital camera function of the mobile phone 311 with a digital camera The acquisition method using the digital function of the mobile phone 311 with a digital camera uses the barcode 331 of the poster 320 or pamphlet 330 which is a paper medium as a mobile phone. This is a method of obtaining a map identification number included in a barcode 331 by photographing with a 311 digital camera. Bring the mobile phone 311 that acquired the map identification number to the convenience store 50, and display the map identification number displayed on the display (not shown) of the mobile phone 311 with the numeric keypad (not shown) of the information terminal device 51. Use to enter.
(Image information acquisition method)
Next, a method for acquiring image information will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, image information acquisition methods are roughly classified into the following acquisition methods. In addition, the acquisition method of image information is not limited to following (1)-(2).
(1) Acquisition method using the digital camera function of the mobile phone 311 with a digital camera The acquisition method using the digital camera function of the mobile phone 311 with a digital camera is to shoot tourist spots at a travel destination with the digital camera of the mobile phone 311. This is a method for acquiring image information.

Note that the image information acquired by the mobile phone 311 is not limited to still images such as photographs 510 and 511 as shown in FIG.
After the acquisition, the telephone function of the mobile phone 311 is used to connect to the map server 31 via the Internet 20, and the image information is transmitted directly from the mobile phone 311 to the map server 31.
(2) Acquisition method using the digital camera 400 The acquisition method using the digital camera 400 is a method of acquiring image information by photographing a tourist spot at a travel destination with the digital camera 400.

Note that the acquired image information is not limited to still images such as photographs 510 and 511 as shown in FIG. 7, but may be a moving image taken with a video camera or the like.
After the acquisition, the image information of the digital camera 400 is input to the personal computer 300 (PC), connected to the map server 31 via the Internet 20, and the image information is transmitted to the map server 31 via the personal computer 300 (PC). The image information of the digital camera 400 is input to the personal computer 300 (PC). However, the image information may be input to the mobile phones 310 and 311 and transmitted to the map server 31 through the mobile phones 310 and 311.
(How to create an electronic album 500)
Next, a method for creating the electronic album 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the creation method of the electronic album 500 is roughly divided into the following creation methods. Note that the method of creating the electronic album 500 is not limited to the following (1) to (2).
(1) Creation Method Using the Mobile Phone 311 The creation method using the mobile phone 311 is a method in which the mobile phone 311 is connected to the map server 31 via the Internet 20.

After the connection, the personal identification information and the map identification number are transmitted from the mobile phone 311 and the map information is acquired from the map server 31. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, on the display (not shown) of the mobile phone 311 To display the map 200.
After the display, by dragging the image information to a predetermined position in the map display area 210 of the map 200, the photographs 510 and 511 can be pasted at the predetermined position as shown in FIG. At this time, the image information and the coordinate information of the predetermined position are transmitted from the mobile phone 311 to the map server 31.

Note that the image information transmitted from the mobile phone 311 is not limited to still images such as photographs 510 and 511 as shown in FIG.
Upon receiving the image information and the coordinate information of the predetermined position, the map server 31 stores the image information in the image information storage unit 120.
Therefore, when the personal identification information and the map identification number are transmitted from the mobile phone 311 to the map server 31 thereafter, the image composition unit 130 combines the image information at a predetermined position of the map information. The image is transmitted to the mobile phone 311.

(2) Creation Method Using Personal Computer 300 (PC) The creation method using personal computer 300 (PC) is a method performed by connecting personal computer 300 (PC) to map server 31 via Internet 20.
When transmitting image information, the image information is input to a personal computer 300 (PC) and then connected to the map server 31 via the Internet 20.

Note that the image information input to the personal computer 300 (PC) is not limited to still images such as photographs 510 and 511 as shown in FIG.
After connection, personal identification information and a map identification number are transmitted from the personal computer 300 (PC), map information is acquired from the map server 31, and on a display (not shown) as shown in FIGS. The map 200 is displayed.

After the display, by dragging the image information to a predetermined position in the map display area 210 of the map 200, the photographs 510 and 511 can be pasted at the predetermined position as shown in FIG. At this time, image information and coordinate information of the predetermined position are transmitted from the personal computer 300 (PC) to the map server 31.
Upon receiving the image information and the coordinate information of the predetermined position, the map server 31 stores the image information in the image information storage unit 120.

  Therefore, when personal identification information and a map identification number are transmitted from the personal computer 300 (PC) to the map server 31 thereafter, the image composition unit 130 superimposes the image information on a predetermined position of the map information. The combined composite image is transmitted to the personal computer 300 (PC).

It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of a map information provision system. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of a map server. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a map. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the map which input character information etc. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the acquisition method of the identification number for maps. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the acquisition method of image information. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an electronic album.

Explanation of symbols

10 Map information system 20 Internet
30 Map data center 31 Map server
40 Personal information devices
50 Convenience stores 51 Information terminal equipment
60 Convenience store data center 61 Map information storage server
70 Tourist Center 71 Information Terminal Equipment
100 Personal identification information registration means 110 Display information transmission means
120 Image information storage means 130 Image composition means
140 Personal information storage means 150 Personal information transmission means
200 Map 210 Map display area
220 Character display area 230,231 Symbol
300 Personal computer (PC)
310 Mobile phone 311 Digital camera mobile phone
320 Poster (paper medium) 321 Barcode
330 Brochure (paper media) 331 Barcode (code information)
400 digital camera
500 Electronic Album 510,511 Photos

Claims (4)

A map server connected to the Internet and storing a plurality of map information having a unique map identification number;
Accessing the map server via the Internet, selecting one or more pieces of map information from the plurality of map information, obtaining the selected map information and the map identification number corresponding to the map information; Storing the acquired map information and the map identification number, and among the map information and the map identification number, a personal information device capable of displaying at least the map identification number;
An information terminal device arranged in a convenience store and capable of printing a map based on map information corresponding to the map identification number by inputting the map identification number acquired by the personal information device ,
The map server includes
Personal identification information registration means capable of registering personal identification information of a user of the personal information device;
When the map identification number already acquired by the personal information device is input on condition that the personal identification information registered by the personal identification information registration means is input, the input map identification number Display information transmitting means for transmitting display information of the corresponding map information;
When the predetermined position on the map displayed by the display information transmitted by the display information transmitting means is specified and the coordinate information of the predetermined position and the image information to be pasted at the predetermined position are received, the coordinate information And image information storage means capable of storing the image information in association with the personal identification information;
Map information providing, comprising: image combining means for displaying the image information superimposed on the predetermined position of the map information based on the coordinate information stored by the image information storage means system. The map information providing system according to claim 1,
The map contains
A map display area capable of displaying image information;
A character display area capable of displaying character information;
The map server includes
Personal information storage means capable of storing the character information in association with the personal identification information when the character information input through the personal information device is received;
When the personal identification information input in the personal information device or the information terminal device is received, the personal information storage means is searched based on the personal identification information, and the character information corresponding to the personal identification information Personal information transmission means for transmitting
The information terminal device
When the personal identification information is input in addition to the map identification number, the personal identification information is transmitted to the map server, and the character information is received from the personal information transmitting means. Is printed in the character display area. A map server connected to the Internet and storing a plurality of map information having a unique map identification number;
A paper medium on which code information obtained by barcode-coding the map identification number is printed;
By photographing the code information of the paper medium, a personal information device capable of acquiring the map identification number included in the code information;
An information terminal device arranged in a convenience store and capable of printing map information corresponding to the map identification number by inputting the map identification number acquired in the personal information device,
The map server includes
Personal identification information registration means capable of registering personal identification information of a user of the personal information device;
Corresponds to the input map identification number when the map identification number already acquired by the personal information device is input on condition that the personal identification information registered by the personal identification information registration means is input. Display information transmission means for transmitting display information of map information;
When the predetermined position on the map displayed by the display information transmitted by the display information transmitting means is specified and the coordinate information of the predetermined position and the image information to be pasted at the predetermined position are received, the coordinate information and Image information storage means capable of storing the image information in association with the personal identification information;
Map information providing, comprising: image combining means for displaying the image information superimposed on the predetermined position of the map information based on the coordinate information stored by the image information storage means system. The map information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The map information providing system includes:
Installed in the convenience store data center of the convenience store,
A map information storage server that is connected to the information terminal device arranged in the convenience store by a telecommunications network and stores a plurality of map information having unique map identification numbers stored in the map server. Map information providing system characterized by

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