JP2011033606A - Target position indicating device by gps - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a target position indicating device by a GPS, achieving excellent usability and low cost, which has a simple composition indicating the direction, distance and altitude difference from the present position to a target position using the position information obtained by receiving the signal from the GPS. <P>SOLUTION: The target position indicating device is composed to receive a signal from the GPS, to calculate the received date to obtain positioning data, to input the received data together with the positioning data to a control part, to calculate the stored current position data and the target position data, and to display the direction, distance and altitude difference from the current position to the target position in a display part. Thereby, the target position indicating device is achieved which is compact, simple and low cost, and has excellent usability. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for displaying a direction, distance, and altitude difference of a target position from a current position using GPS (Global Positioning System).

  Currently, GPS-based devices, such as automobile and handy navigation devices, receive GPS signals, record location information acquired, and display them as traces on a map service system on the Internet. It is widely used in various devices and systems by obtaining position information such as devices. In particular, many portable display devices that guide the hole position of a golf course using GPS have been proposed.

  For example, the “Guidance / Playback System for Golf Course” disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 8-27196 (Patent Document 1) displays the course layout of the golf course, the distance to the main target, and the like to guide the athlete. According to this, a golf player possesses a portable terminal, and a course map (that is, a planar course layout of a hole) by means of display means of the terminal main body. And a cross-sectional view showing the difference in level and inclination of the course by cutting with a fairway), the current position measured by the GPS receiver is synthesized and displayed, and from that current position, green, pin The distance to the main target such as bunker and cup is displayed in the plan view, so that the competitor corrects the distance to the main target while playing the competition. And it is possible to measure quickly. In addition, data recorded on an IC card provided in the portable terminal main body can be played back by a home playback device after play. Further, by operating the operation key of the portable terminal main body at the time of shot and put, score calculation can be performed by the processing circuit at the point where the shot and put are performed. Furthermore, the portable terminal itself is equipped with an FM transmitter / receiver and can communicate with the clubhouse, eliminating the need for a caddy to guide each hall and reducing labor costs. is there.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-113415 (Patent Document 2) “Golfer support device” is a device that displays and outputs to a golfer the distance between the ball being played and the hole pin, receives an information signal from a GPS satellite, Obtains positioning information indicating the position of the own station. The memory stores course layout information for each hole of the golf course as map information and pin position information indicating the position of the hole pin for each hole. The course layout information, the pin position information, Based on the positioning information, the distance between the current position and the pin position is calculated, and displayed on the display screen 8 together with the course layout image of the corresponding hole, and presented to the player.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-189350 (Patent Document 3) “Portable device, method of using portable device, and program thereof” realizes an excellent navigation function by itself without using a server or the like. Position measurement means for measuring the position of the body, storage means for storing the position measured by the position measurement means as position information data, and position information data stored in the storage means from the current position measured by the position measurement means Display means for displaying the distance to the position indicated by the distance and the direction. Further, it is further provided with an orientation measuring means for measuring the orientation of the housing, and the orientation display is also possible.

  Japanese Patent Publication No. 8-27196   JP-A-10-113415   JP 2003-189350 A

  Patent Document 1 “Golf Course Guidance / Playback System” is based on the above description, and is not of a personality that the golfer owns and uses easily regardless of the golf course, but the golf course itself. However, it has a strong character of lending a portable terminal to a golfer by constructing it as a dedicated guidance system for the course. In addition, since the portable terminal is configured to provide the golfer with various information that does not require caddy tying, the display unit requires a certain area and the internal configuration is extremely complicated, so that the processing capacity and storage capacity are also appropriate. Required, and there is a problem that the cost and the operation method are complicated and complicated. Furthermore, the creation of geographic data such as course layout and hall location requires software development, and the cost for development and maintenance is enormous.

  Since Patent Document 2 “Golfer Support Device” is configured to hold the course layout and pin position information for each hole in the golf course as map information and display it on the screen in the same manner as Patent Document 1, The unit requires a certain amount of area and requires an arithmetic processing capacity and a storage capacity as it is, and there is a problem that the cost and the operation method become complicated and complicated. Furthermore, the creation of geographic data such as course layout and hall location requires software development, and the cost for development and maintenance is enormous.

  Patent Document 3 “Mobile Device, Usage Method of Mobile Device, and Program thereof” simply has a simple configuration that displays the distance from the current position to the target position by distance and direction. Further, it further comprises an azimuth measuring means for displaying the azimuth. However, since the altitude information is not used, the difference in altitude to the target position is not known, and it is not possible to know whether the direction is ascending or descending or how much the altitude difference is when moving from the current position to the target position. Further, since the azimuth measuring means further provided for measuring the azimuth direction of the east, west, south, and north uses a magnetic sensor, there are cases where the accurate azimuth cannot be measured due to the influence of magnetism.

As explained above, the conventional device has abundant functions and built-in maps, course layouts, etc., so the device itself is expensive, and it is difficult for general golfers to easily own it. The interface becomes complicated and difficult to use.
Also, creating data such as maps and course layouts requires labor and cost, and there are many cases where golf courses are closed recently. Considering the labor and costs for updating to the latest data, map It is difficult to incorporate a course layout.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention uses position information acquired by receiving a signal from GPS, and in particular, indicates the direction, distance, and altitude difference from the current position to the target position on the golf course. An object of the present invention is to provide a GPS-based target position indicating device that has a simple configuration and is easy to use and low in cost.

  According to claim 1 of the present invention, in the target position indicating device that receives a GPS signal and displays the direction and distance from the current position to the target position, the target position indicating device includes a GPS antenna, a GPS receiving unit, The control unit and the display unit are configured to receive a signal from the GPS by the GPS antenna and the GPS receiving unit, calculate the received data to obtain positioning data, and combine the positioning data with the control unit. This is solved by calculating the current position data and the target position data which are input and stored in and displaying the direction, distance and altitude difference from the current position to the target position on the display unit.

  According to claim 2, the time data included in the data received from the GPS is calculated by the control unit and is displayed by the display unit.

  According to claim 3, the moving speed to the target position is calculated by the control unit based on the positioning data when the target position indicating device is carried and moved, and the current position to the target position is calculated. This is solved by displaying the scheduled arrival time on the display unit in real time.

  According to claim 4, the altitude difference to the target position is calculated by the control unit based on the positioning data when the target position indicating device is carried and moved, and the target position is climbed from the current position. This can be solved by configuring the display unit to display in real time whether it is moving or moving down.

  According to claim 5, based on the positioning data, the east, west, south, and north directions are calculated by the control unit, and the direction of the direction to the target position is displayed on the display unit in real time. Solved.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the target position indicating device further includes a warning unit, and is configured to issue a warning when a shift occurs when moving in the direction of the target position displayed on the display unit. Is done.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the target position indicating device is further provided with an external interface terminal to input target position data, or to output target position data registered by the target position indicating device itself. Solved.

  According to claim 1 of the present invention, in the target position indicating device that receives a GPS signal and displays the direction and distance from the current position to the target position, the target position indicating device includes a GPS antenna, a GPS receiving unit, The control unit and the display unit are configured to receive a signal from the GPS by the GPS antenna and the GPS receiving unit, calculate the received data to obtain positioning data, and combine the positioning data with the control unit. The current position data and target position data that are input and stored in are calculated, and the display unit displays the direction, distance, and altitude difference from the current position to the target position. We have realized to provide a target position pointing device that improves portability and operability of cost and is easy to use. For example, if the hole position is a target position on a golf course, the direction, distance, and altitude difference from the current position to the hole position can be easily known in advance, so the direction of the shot and the degree of force adjustment can be adjusted in advance, so a good result I can expect. Also, when the shot position is a valley and there is a green hole on an invisible hill, the difference in direction and altitude is clear, so the shot direction and force adjustment can be optimized, so it is a good result Can be expected.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the time data included in the data received from the GPS is calculated by the control unit and displayed on the display unit. Therefore, a time correction button is provided on the target position indicating device. Even if it is not provided, it can be used as a clock that displays time with extremely high accuracy.

  According to claim 3, the moving speed to the target position is calculated by the control unit based on the positioning data when the target position indicating device is carried and moved, and the current position to the target position is calculated. Since the scheduled arrival time is displayed on the display unit in real time, it is possible to know a rough estimated arrival time at the target position. For example, if you are trekking in Yamano etc., you can easily know the estimated arrival time corresponding to the distance from the current position to the target position, so it is suitable for planning pace distribution including breaks and meals, making it easy to move It becomes possible.

  According to claim 4, the altitude difference to the target position is calculated by the control unit based on the positioning data when the target position indicating device is carried and moved, and the target position is climbed from the current position. Since it is configured to display in real time on the display whether it is moving or moving down, for example, if trekking in Yamano etc., even if there is a mountain slope on the route from the current position to the target position, On the other hand, since it can be clearly determined whether the target position moves in the direction of ascending or descending, it is suitable for a plan of pace distribution including breaks and meals, and can be moved without difficulty.

  According to claim 5, based on the positioning data, the direction of east, west, south, and north is calculated by the control unit, and the direction of the direction to the target position is displayed on the display unit in real time. When moving from the current position to the target position, you can check the direction of east, west, south, and north, and you can know whether it is a sea breeze or a mountain breeze even if you do not know the land by knowing the wind direction. It is possible to move to the destination.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the target position indicating device is further provided with a warning unit, and is configured to issue a warning when a shift occurs when moving in the direction of the target position displayed on the display unit. When moving from a position to a target position and neglecting the confirmation of the display section, if it moves in an unexpected direction, the warning section notifies the direction immediately and corrects the direction to the destination by an efficient route. It becomes possible to reach.

  According to claim 7, since the target position indicating device further includes an external interface terminal, the target position data is input, or the target position data registered by the target position indicating device itself is output. For example, if you connect to a personal computer equipped with a golf course and an external interface terminal and input the position data of all the holes on the golf course, you can get the latest hole position data and go around the golf course. Become. On the other hand, if you connect to your home PC, you can display the location data on the map service provided on the Internet, so you can check the point of picking wild plants and mushrooms on the map and print It is also possible.

It is a block diagram of a target position indicating device main body. It is an external view of a main body.

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  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a target position indicating device main body (1) (hereinafter referred to as the main body (1)) using GPS, and FIG. 2 is an external view of the main body (1), showing a display unit in detail.

  The main body (1) includes a GPS antenna (2b), a GPS receiving unit (2a), a control unit (3), and a display unit (4).

  The GPS receiver (2a) is a module that receives signals transmitted from a plurality of GPSs via the GPS antenna (2b). Its size is 12.5mm square and 2.5mm thick, and it is extremely compact and has low consumption. Electric power was used. Further, the power source for operating the main body (1) uses the button-type lithium battery CR2032, and contributes to the compactness of the main body (1).

  The control unit (3) calculates the received data received by the GPS receiving unit (2a) to obtain positioning data, and inputs and stores the current position data and target stored together with the positioning data to the control unit. Calculate position data. Also, a switch group (3a) is provided, and operations such as positioning and registration of the current position and target position are performed. Further, although not shown, the control unit (3) includes a storage unit for storing and holding the current position data and the target position data. The stored data can be held as a channel (CH) and later recalled as a target position.

  The display unit (4) used an LCD display. A color liquid crystal such as an organic EL display may be used, but it is most preferable to use an LCD display in consideration of visibility, power consumption, and cost in outdoor clear weather. As shown in FIG. 2, the data calculated by the control unit (3) is displayed on the display unit (4) with the arrow (4a) indicating the direction from the current position to the target position, and from the current position to the target position. The distance (4b) to is displayed as an altitude difference (4c) between the current position and the target position. The arrow (4a) indicating the direction is displayed with an arrow so that the target position can be easily confirmed at a glance. Distance (4b) and altitude difference (4c) were displayed as digital numbers. Also, since the GPS receiver (2a) is provided with an indicator (4d) indicating whether or not a GPS signal is received, if the indicator (4d) is not displayed, it is moved to the displayed position. Thus, the main body (1) can be used. In FIG. 2, the distance (4b) and the altitude difference (4c) are displayed in meters. However, since the yard display is natural when used on a golf course, the two are converted and switched. In the case of yard display (with a switch not shown), the black letter m at the bottom of the distance (4b) and altitude difference (4c) is white, and the white part of yd is black, indicating yard display. Indicates.

  Since the main body (1) configured as described above omits map data and display such as a layout diagram of a golf course, the internal circuit configuration of the main body can be designed simply, and is compact, power-saving, and easy to use. Improved. Further, since the map data development cost is unnecessary, the development cost is not required, and the cost can be remarkably reduced, so that it can be easily purchased and used.

  For example, the usage mode of the main body (1) in a golf course will be described. The position data of the latitude, longitude, and altitude of the hall position is registered in advance in channels (CH) 1 to 18 of the storage unit of the control unit (3) of the main body (1). If channels (CH) 1 to 18 are registered corresponding to the 1st to 18th holes, the golfer calls the channel (CH) of the corresponding hole position for each hole, and the main body (1) The direction from the current position to the hole position (target position) is indicated by an arrow (4a), a distance (4b), and an altitude difference (4c). The golfer adjusts the shot direction and force accordingly. This is particularly effective when the shot position is a valley and the green position cannot be confirmed. As a result, the difference between the direction and the altitude becomes clear, so that a good result can be expected by optimizing the direction and force of the shot.

  In addition, a usage mode of the main body (1) in a vast parking lot such as a suburban shopping center will be described. Vehicles are the main means of transportation to suburban shopping centers, so the parking area is vast. Especially on weekends and holidays, it is crowded with the shopper's vehicle, and parking at a position far away from the shopping center is forced. It is easy to get to the shopping center from the parking position, but it is necessary to remember the position to return to the position where the vehicle was placed after shopping. For this purpose, the parking lot has a pole with a number and a picture as a landmark. However, many shoppers are looking for their vehicles because they have forgotten everything after shopping, even if they remember the trip. In such a case, the position is registered in the main body (1) at the parking position. Thereby, the position data of the parked position of the main body (1) is registered, the direction from the current position to the parking position (target position) is indicated by the arrow (4a), the distance (4b) on the display section (4) of the main body (1). ) Is displayed. If it moves in the direction indicated by the arrow (4a), it is possible to reach the parking position smoothly and easily in a short time. Since the displayed distance (4b) decreases as it approaches the parking position (target position), it is possible to know how far away the distance is, so that the user can move with confidence.

  In the second embodiment, the time data included in the data received from the GPS is calculated by the control unit (3) and displayed as the current time (4e) on the display unit (4). Since the time data is obtained from an atomic clock mounted on a GPS satellite, it can be displayed with high accuracy like a radio clock, and it is not necessary to provide a time correction button on the main body (1).

  In the third embodiment, the control unit (3) calculates the moving speed to the target position based on the positioning data when the main body (1) is carried and moved, and the display unit (4 ) Is displayed in real time as the estimated arrival time (4f) from the current position to the target position. As a result, the estimated arrival time at the target position can be known roughly. For example, if it is used for trekking in Yamano etc., it is easy to know the estimated arrival time (4f) corresponding to the distance from the current position to the target position, so it is suitable for planning pace distribution including breaks and meals. Depending on the situation, it will be possible to move safely and comfortably.

  In the fourth embodiment, the control unit (3) calculates an altitude difference to the target position based on the positioning data when the main body (1) is carried and moved, and the target position is calculated from the current position. On the display unit (4), either DOWN (4g) or UP (4h) is displayed in black to indicate whether the movement is climbing up or down. DOWN (4g) is a movement to get down, and UP (4h) is a movement to climb. Thus, for example, if you are trekking in Yamano, even if there is a mountain slope on the way from the current position to the target position, whether the target position moves in the direction of climbing or moving down to the current position Since it can be clearly determined, it is suitable for a pace allocation plan including breaks and meals, and safe and reasonable movement is possible depending on the situation.

  In the fifth embodiment, on the basis of the positioning data, the control unit (3) calculates the direction of east, west, south, and north, and the direction (4i) of the direction (4a) to the target position is displayed in real time on the display unit. In (4), display as orientation (4i). Since there is no deviation due to the influence of magnetism unlike a conventional general orientation sensor using magnetism, accurate orientation (4i) can be displayed. The azimuth (4i) is displayed in conjunction with the direction of the arrow (4a) indicating the direction. In FIG. 2, the direction of the arrow (4a) indicates NNE (north-northeast). With this, for example, when moving from the current position to the target position, it is possible to check the direction of east, west, south, and north, and it is also possible to know whether it is a sea breeze or a mountain breeze even if it is an unknown land by knowing the wind direction Therefore, it is possible to move in consideration of weather conditions. Also, by setting the control unit (3) and the switch group (3a), unnecessary portions such as an arrow (4a), a distance (4b), and an altitude difference (4c) are not displayed, and only the direction (4i) is displayed. It can be easily displayed and used simply as a compass indicating the azimuth of the current position.

  In the sixth embodiment, the main body (1) is further provided with a warning part (5), and a warning is issued when a deviation occurs when moving in the direction (4a) of the target position displayed on the display part (4). . If the display unit (4) has been neglected and it has moved in an unexpected direction during use, the warning unit (6) immediately corrects the direction and notifies the user with an efficient route. It is possible to reach the destination. Note that the warning means of the warning section (6) may be any one of a warning caused by light from a light emitter such as an LED, a warning caused by sound from a piezoelectric speaker, a warning caused by vibration of a vibration motor, or a combination thereof.

  In the seventh embodiment, the main body (1) is further provided with an external interface terminal (6) for inputting target position data or outputting target position data registered in the main body (1). As the external interface terminal (6), it is easy to use a USB terminal that is generally used at present because it can be easily connected to a personal computer widely used in the home. For example, in golf courses, the position of the green hole is often changed. When the golf course manager changes the hole position, he / she operates the main body (1) to register each position from 1st to 18th hole. The registered hole position data is uploaded to the golf course manager's personal computer connected to the external interface terminal (6). The golfer who visited the site downloaded the registered hole position data by connecting the main body (1) owned by the golf course or the golf course manager's personal computer to the external interface terminal (6). Can be used. In addition, if the main body (1) is connected to a personal computer at home, the registered position data can be displayed by a map service provided on the Internet. For example, it is possible to collect wild plants or mushrooms. For example, the collected points can be confirmed on a map or printed and saved. Furthermore, it is possible to set the target position in advance by checking the latitude and longitude of the target position with the map service provided on the Internet and inputting the data into the main body (1). It has improved usability in usage.

  Since the main body (1) uses a GPS capable of positioning the whole earth, it can be used all over the earth as long as a GPS signal can be received. In addition, it can be used in various fields such as sports such as sea fishing and cycling, leisure, and academic research, in addition to the use in golf courses and trekking as described above.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Target position instruction | indication apparatus main body 2a GPS receiving part 2a Screw part 2b GPS antenna 3 Control part 3a Switch group 4 Display part 4a Arrow 4b Distance 4c Altitude difference 4d Indicator 4e Current time 4f Expected arrival time 4g UP
4h DOWN
4i Direction 5 Warning section 6 External interface terminal

Claims (7)

  In the target position indicating device that receives a GPS signal and displays the direction and distance from the current position to the target position, the target position indicating device includes a GPS antenna, a GPS receiving unit, a control unit, and a display unit, The GPS antenna and the GPS receiving unit receive signals from the GPS, calculate the received data to obtain positioning data, and input the current position data stored in the control unit together with the positioning data; A target position indicating device using GPS, which is configured to calculate target position data and display a direction, distance, and altitude difference from the current position to the target position on the display unit.   2. The target position indicating device by GPS according to claim 1, wherein time data included in data received from GPS is calculated by the control unit and displayed on the display unit.   Based on the positioning data when the target position indicating device is carried, the controller calculates the moving speed to the target position, and the estimated arrival time from the current position to the target position is calculated in real time. 3. The target position indicating device by GPS according to claim 1, wherein the target position indicating device is configured to display on a display unit.   Based on the positioning data when the target position indicating device is moved, the control unit calculates an altitude difference to the target position and determines whether the movement is to move up or down from the current position to the target position. 4. The target position indicating device by GPS according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays the information in real time.   The east, west, south, and north directions are calculated by the control unit based on the positioning data, and the direction direction to the target position is displayed on the display unit in real time. The target position instruction | indication apparatus by GPS in any one of Claim 4.   The target position indicating device is further provided with a warning unit, and configured to issue a warning when a shift occurs when moving in the direction of the target position displayed on the display unit. Item 6. The target position indicating device using GPS according to any one of Items 5 to 6.   2. The target position indicating device further comprising an external interface terminal, configured to input target position data or to output target position data registered by the target position indicating device itself. The target position instruction | indication apparatus by GPS in any one of Claim 6.

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