JP2011145801A - Multilingual support information device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the following problems: there is no information device heretofore which can individually cope with a foreigner for sightseeing or a business, allows a user to conveniently use it, provides various pieces of information in addition, makes an appeal, mentally gives a relief to the user, and covers a variety of corresponding languages. <P>SOLUTION: A multilingual support information device includes at least: a touch panel for selection noticed in language of each of a plurality of countries and regions enumerated on the front face; an image display part; and a speaker for reporting a voice guide in the language. When a user selects one of the touch panels, a plurality of content in the selected language is displayed, and when the user selects one of the content, his or her requested information of the periphery of a current location is displayed on a map. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a multilingual information device, and is mainly intended for foreigners visiting abroad for sightseeing or business, and multilingual information that can provide guidance by selecting items for frequently asked questions. Relates to the device.

  Taking Japan as an example, when foreign tourists and foreigners for business purposes visit Japan, they are in the public facilities such as airports, stations, hotels, etc. The situation is often overwhelmed.

  For this reason, there are information desks at airports, etc., but the number is small and it is not compatible with various foreign languages. For foreigners who make inquiries, things do not proceed smoothly and emotionally. It is hard to say that it is good.

  Although the applicant investigated the prior art documents related to the present invention, the applicant was not able to find any documents that seem to be related to the present invention and are similar to each other.

  Conventionally, foreigners for tourism and business can respond personally and use it easily, and in addition to providing various information and appealing, it is also emotionally safe In addition, there is no information device with a wide range of corresponding languages.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the multilingual information device according to the present invention includes a selection touch panel written in a language for each of a plurality of countries and regions listed on the front surface, an image display unit, and the above-described information device. And at least a speaker that reports a voice guide in a language. When one is selected from the touch panel described above, a plurality of contents in the selected language are displayed, and when one is selected from the contents The information about the current location is displayed on a map.

  The multilingual information device according to the present invention includes an emergency guide, a culture introduction including basic social rules and simple conversations in the country or region where the device is installed. The above image display unit displays a greeting in a selected language along with pictures and videos of the scenery, hotels, etc. in the country or region where the device is installed. It is characterized by that.

  Furthermore, the multilingual information device according to the present invention includes a printer that can print out various information.

  The multilingual information device according to the present invention is configured as described above. For this reason, foreigners who need guidance can easily obtain the information they want by selecting the language they want to use, including voice guidance and images. The information content can be grasped more specifically, and if necessary, the information content can be printed out and held, so that the device is very effective.

  The information device according to the present invention is compact in size, does not take up installation space, and does not hinder the facility landscape. In addition, by including relatively minor languages, there is no need for a guide who has acquired a special language, which brings great benefits in terms of cost.

1 is an overall view showing a multilingual information device according to the present invention. It is a front view which shows an initial state. It is a front view which shows the content group displayed when a specific language is selected. It is a figure which shows the map around the present location where the information is displayed when specific content is selected.

  This was realized by configuring as illustrated in the drawings and described in the examples.

  Next, an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as an information device for foreigners installed in Japan. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a multilingual information device embodying the present invention, which has a configuration in which a substantially rectangular flat plate-like casing 3 is integrally provided on a stationary table 2.

  A display unit 4 is provided in the center of the front surface of the casing 3, and a display indicating that the device is information is displayed on the top of the display unit 4. Below the display is a touch panel 5, and individual touch panels 6, 6... For selection displayed in a plurality of languages for each country and region are listed on the touch panel 5.

  Below the touch panel 5, an image display unit 7 is provided so that scenery of sightseeing spots in various parts of Japan, pictures of hotels, or videos are displayed.

  Further, a printer 8 is provided below the display unit 4, that is, at the bottom of the casing 3, so that various information can be printed out and taken home. That is, a speaker 9 capable of notifying information as a voice is provided at the top of the casing 3, and the speaker 9 can also be used for operation methods according to each language and pronunciation of simple Japanese greetings. ing.

  The individual touch panels 6, 6... Selected in the touch panel 5 are English, Chinese, French, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, as well as a Japanese version in this embodiment. It can be selected. This Japanese version allows foreigners who are fluent in Japanese and Japanese who are unfamiliar with the location.

  When an arbitrary one is selected from the various touch panels 6, 6... And touched, all texts are displayed in the selected language from the next time. For example, when English is selected, a plurality of, in the embodiment, 12 types of contents 10, 10,... Are displayed on the touch panel 5 as selection touch panels, and the current location is displayed on the image display unit 7 on a map. Yes.

  The above-mentioned contents 10, 10... Specifically include a map search, which displays the current location and destination. In the traffic guide, how to buy a ticket, basic taxi fare (by region), national airlines, railways. , Bus, ship timetable, airport limousine guidance, etc. are displayed. At cultural facilities, information on museums, museums, science museums, memorials, theaters, etc. is displayed.

  In the hotel search, information on various domestic hotels and accommodation plans are introduced, and regional information shows how to use local facilities and embassies, consulates, and religious information in each country. The hospital search shows information on hospitals and dental clinics throughout Japan, and the restaurant search introduces ethnic restaurants and menus from each country.

  The bank search shows various bank information and exchange information, and the emergency guide (SOS) shows an emergency response manual and an evacuation site in the event of a disaster. In shopping, prices of daily necessities and prices in Japan (displayed at the rates of each country) are shown, and in tourism guides, information on domestic travel and tourism is shown. In addition, Japanese culture shows simple social rules in Japan, simple Japanese conversation, how to use public telephones, etc.

  When one of the contents 10, 10... Is selected and touched, target information around the current location is displayed on the map. For example, FIG. 4 shows a display state when “hotel” is selected. First, a marker 11 indicating the current location is displayed on the map, and then buttons 12 and 12 for selecting a hotel style are displayed. When selected, the name of the hotel and icons 13 and 13 near the current location are displayed.

  The multilingual information device according to the present embodiment is configured as described above. In this embodiment, it is assumed that it is installed in a public facility in Japan, but this can be handled in various parts of the world, and the languages that can be selected are not limited to those shown in the embodiment. However, it is possible to increase the number, for example, Russian, Greek and Southeast Asian languages can be considered.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information device corresponding to multiple languages 2 Stand 3 Casing 4 Display unit 5 Touch panel 6 Touch panel for individual selection 7 Image display unit 8 Printer 9 Speaker 10 Content 11 Marker 12 Button 13 Icon

Claims (5)

  A multilingual system comprising at least a touch panel for selection written in a language for each country and region listed on the front, an image display unit, and a speaker for reporting voice guidance in the language described above Corresponding information device.   When one is selected from the touch panel described above, a plurality of contents in the selected language are displayed, and when one is selected from the contents, the information required around the current location is displayed on the map. Item 2. The multilingual information device according to item 1.   The content described above includes items for introducing culture, including emergency guidance, basic social rules and simple conversations in the country or region where the device is installed. 2. The multilingual information device described in 2.   4. The above-mentioned image display unit displays a greeting in a selected language together with a picture or a video of scenery, hotels, etc. in the country or region where the apparatus is installed. The multilingual information device according to any one of the above items.   The multilingual information device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a printer capable of printing out various information.

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