JP2011237357A - Navigation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a navigation device performing a guidance which corresponds more precisely to user's occasional situations.SOLUTION: The navigation device sets a station premise mode when a current position of a portable device 3 is in a station premise, sets an intra-train mode when the current position is in a train, and sets a normal walking mode for other occasions. The device guides (a) on a map of the station premise for the station premise mode, guides (b) on a railroad map for the intra-train mode, and guides the current position on a street map for the other occasions. And the device displays menus for each mode which correspond to situations that the user may deal with.

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for switching a guidance mode in a portable navigation device.

  As a technique for switching the guidance mode in the portable navigation device, when the navigation device is connected to the in-vehicle device, the guidance mode is set to the in-vehicle mode for performing guidance suitable for movement by the automobile and is connected to the in-vehicle device. There is known a technique of setting a walking mode in which guidance suitable for movement by walking is provided (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, in such a navigation device that switches between the in-vehicle mode and the walking mode, a technique for determining that the transportation facility is being used and stopping the guidance output during a period in which the moving speed is a predetermined speed during the setting of the walking mode. (For example, Patent Document 2) is also known.

JP 2001-317947 A JP 2008-232647

  According to the technology for switching the guidance mode in the navigation device as described above, when the navigation device is not connected to the vehicle-mounted device, that is, when the user is outside his / her car, guidance in the pedestrian mode is performed uniformly. The content of guidance suitable for the user outside his / her own car is varied depending on the situation of the user at that time.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide guidance in a navigation apparatus in a more detailed manner according to the situation of the user at that time.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention determines, on a portable navigation device, guidance means for displaying a guidance screen showing a current position on a map, whether or not the current position is within the station premises, A mode setting means for setting a station premises mode when in the premises, determining whether the current position is in the train, and setting the train mode when in the train; When the station premises mode is set, a guidance screen showing the current position is displayed on the station premises map, and when the train inside mode is set, a guidance screen showing the current position is displayed on the railway map. It is intended to be displayed.

  According to such a navigation device, when the user is in the station premises, a guidance screen showing the current position is displayed on the station premises map, and when the user is on the train, on the railway map A guide screen showing the current position is displayed on the screen. In other cases, the current position is displayed on the map. Therefore, according to the situation of the user at that time, it is possible to guide the current position to the user in a form suitable for the user.

  Here, such a navigation apparatus includes a menu processing unit that displays a menu including one or a plurality of menu items on the navigation apparatus, and performs processing according to the menu item selected by the user. In the means, when the station premises mode is set, the menu includes a menu item prepared in advance for a user in the station premises, and a menu displayed when neither the station premises mode nor the train inside mode is set. When the first menu is displayed in which some or all of the items are different and the in-train mode is set, the station premise mode and the in-train mode are set, which are menu items prepared in advance for users on the train. A menu to be displayed when not, and the first menu. Menu items may be configured to display the second menu different part or all.

  Here, in this case, for example, the menu displayed when neither the station premises mode nor the train mode is set includes a destination menu item, and the first menu includes a timetable menu. In response to the selection of the destination menu item, the menu processing means includes an item and a transfer guidance menu item, receives designation of the destination from the user, and reaches the designated destination from the current position. Search the route, present the searched route to the user, present the timetable of the station where the current position is on the premises according to the selection of the timetable menu item, and respond to the selection of the transfer guidance menu item The user may receive designation of the arrival station from the user, and the train to be used from the station where the current position is on the premises to the designated arrival station may be presented to the user.

  By doing in this way, depending on the user's situation whether the user is in the station yard, on the train, or neither, the menu is a menu that is highly useful or inevitable to use in that situation By including an item, the user can easily use the menu item.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the navigation device can provide guidance in a more detailed manner according to the situation of the user at that time.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the navigation system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation starting process which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a guidance mode setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the portable apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the portable apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a navigation system according to the present embodiment.
As illustrated, the navigation system includes a mobile device 3 such as a smartphone, an in-vehicle device 4 connected to the mobile device 3 via a PAN such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or near field communication, and the mobile device 3 moves. The information center 1 is accessible via the telephone network 2.

  The mobile device 3 includes a mobile telephone network interface 31 that is connected to the mobile telephone network 2 via wireless communication, a host interface 32 that is selectively connected to the in-vehicle device 4 via PAN and short-range wireless communication, a mobile telephone network 2 is a mobile phone function unit 33 that provides a telephone function using 2; a navigation client 34 that provides a navigation function that uses various services of the information center 1; a control unit 35; an operation unit 36; a display unit 37; A GPS receiver 38 for calculating the value and various sensors 39 such as a vibration sensor.

  Here, the information center 1 includes a map database 11 storing various maps including road maps and city maps, which are more detailed maps of a larger scale than road maps, and various information related to road traffic and facilities, railway maps, A route database 12 storing various information relating to railway lines, a station premises database 13 storing various information relating to each station, and a navigation server 14 are provided.

  The navigation server 14 responds to a request from the navigation client 34 of the portable device 3 and reads out necessary information from the map database 11, the route database 12, and the station premises database 13, and a road map, a city map, a route map, and a station. A map providing service that provides a local map to the navigation client 34 of the mobile device 3, a route search service that searches for a route from a specified current position to a destination, and various information relating to road traffic, facilities, railway lines, and stations For providing the navigation client 34 of the mobile device 3 with the information providing service or the like.

  Then, when the mobile device 3 is connected, the in-vehicle device 4 uses the mobile phone function unit 33 of the mobile device 3 to realize a hands-free call of the user of the in-vehicle device 4 or the mobile device 3 This is a device that substitutes the user interface for the navigation function of the navigation client 34 using an input device or a display device included in the in-vehicle device 4.

Hereinafter, the operation of the navigation client 34 of the mobile device 3 will be described.
First, the navigation client 34 of the portable device 3 compares the position of the portable device 3 measured by the GPS receiver 38 with the road map, the city map, and the station premises map acquired using the map providing service of the navigation server 14. The current position of the mobile device 3 is calculated by map matching.

  However, the function of calculating the current position of the portable device 3 may be provided on the navigation server 14 side. That is, in this case, the position of the mobile device 3 measured by the GPS receiver 38 is transmitted from the navigation client 34 of the mobile device 3 to the navigation server 14, and the received position and the road map, city map, The current position of the mobile device 3 is calculated by map matching with the station premises map, and the navigation client 34 of the mobile device 3 is notified.

Next, a navigation activation process performed by the navigation client 34 when the navigation client 34 is activated or activated from the sleep state will be described.
In this navigation activation process, as shown in FIG. 2a, first, a guidance mode setting process for setting a guidance mode is activated (step 202). Then, it waits for the guidance mode to be set by the guidance mode setting process (step 204), starts the navigation process (step 206), and ends the process.

Next, the guidance mode setting process activated in step 202 of the navigation activation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2b, in the guidance mode setting process, when the mobile device 3 is currently connected to the in-vehicle device 4 (step 252), the in-vehicle mode is set as the guidance mode (step 262).
On the other hand, when the portable device 3 is not currently connected to the in-vehicle device 4 (step 252), the guidance mode is set as follows.
That is, it is determined whether the current position is in the station yard, on the train, or in another position (step 254). If the current position is in the station premises (step 256), the guidance mode is set to the station premises. The mode is set (step 264), and if the current position is in the train (step 258), the in-train mode is set as the guidance mode (step 266). A normal walking mode is set (step 260).

In the guidance mode setting process, the operation of setting the guidance mode according to the presence / absence of connection of the in-vehicle device 4 and the current position is repeated as described above.
In the above guidance mode setting process, whether or not the current position is in the train is determined based on whether the current position of the portable device 3 is on the railway line and the moving speed of the portable device 3 determined by the GPS receiver 38 is predetermined. If it is over speed (for example, 10 km / h), and if the current position is on the railway line and the current position is in the train, the current position is in the train This is done according to the determination rule.

In addition, whether the current position is in the station premises is determined when the current position of the mobile device 3 is in the station premises and it is not determined that the current position of the mobile device 3 is in the train. This is performed according to a determination rule.
However, these determination rules are based on the determination rule that the current position is not in the train when vibration estimated by the user's walking is detected for a long time by vibration sensors provided as various sensors 39. It is good also as a rule which further combined other judgment rules.

Next, the navigation process activated in step 206 of the navigation activation process shown in FIG. 2a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in this navigation processing, different processing is performed according to the guidance mode (steps 302-308).

  That is, when the in-vehicle mode is set as the guidance mode (step 302), the map providing service of the navigation server 14 is used to obtain a road map around the current position of the portable device 3 from the information center 1, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the guide screen 40 showing the current position 402 on the road map 401 is displayed on the display unit 37 (step 310).

  In addition, a menu 41 including menu items that provide functions according to the needs of a user traveling in an automobile is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen 40 (step 312). Thereafter, processing corresponding to the operated menu is performed in response to the menu operation using the operation unit 36 of the user.

  That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 a, a menu 41 including menu items of “Destination”, “Nearby Facility”, and “Other” is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen 40. When the “destination” menu item is operated, the destination setting is received from the user, and the route search service of the navigation server 14 is used to search for a route suitable for driving to the destination by car. Then, the searched route is displayed on the map 401 of the guidance screen 40. Further, when the “neighboring facility” menu item is operated, processing for searching for and displaying information on facilities around the current position is performed while using the information providing service of the navigation server 14.

  On the other hand, when the normal walking mode is set as the guidance mode (step 304), the map providing service of the navigation server 14 is used to obtain a city map around the current position of the mobile device 3, as shown in FIG. 4b. Then, the guidance screen 50 showing the current position 502 is displayed on the display unit 37 on the city map 501 (step 314).

  Further, the menu 51 including menu items that provide functions according to the needs of the user who moves on foot is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen 50 (step 316). Thereafter, processing corresponding to the operated menu is performed in response to the menu operation using the operation unit 36 of the user.

  That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 b, a menu 51 including menu items of “Destination”, “Nearby Facility”, and “Other” is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen 50. When the “destination” menu item is operated, the destination setting is accepted from the user, and the route search service of the navigation server 14 is used to search for a route suitable for walking to the destination. The searched route is displayed on the map 501 of the guidance screen 50. Further, when the “neighboring facility” menu item is operated, processing for searching for and displaying information on facilities around the current position is performed while using the information providing service of the navigation server 14.

  Next, when the station premises mode is set as the guidance mode (step 306), the map providing service of the navigation server 14 is used to obtain a station premises map where the current position of the mobile device 3 is on the premises. As shown in FIG. 5a, a guidance screen 60 showing the current position 602 is displayed on the station premises map 601 on the display unit 37 (step 318).

  In addition, the menu 61 including menu items that provide functions according to the needs of the users in the station is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen (step 320). Thereafter, processing corresponding to the operated menu is performed in response to the menu operation using the operation unit 36 of the user.

  That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 a, a menu 61 of “timetable”, “transfer guidance”, “home search”, “shop”, “souvenir”, “others” is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen 60. indicate. When the “timetable” menu item is operated, the information providing service of the navigation server 14 is used to acquire the timetable of the station where the current position is located on the premises and display it on the display unit 37. When the “transfer guide” menu item is operated, a railway from the station where the current position is located on the premises to the destination station designated by the user is used while using the information providing service of the navigation server 14. The route used and the train to be used are searched and displayed on the display unit 37. In addition, when the “home search” menu item is operated, the route designated by the user is the home of the line number of the station where the current position is located on the premises while using the information providing service of the navigation server 14. And the route to the home is guided on the station premises map 601 on the guidance screen 60. Further, when the “shop” menu item is operated, information on the location of the store in the station where the current location is located is obtained using the information providing service of the navigation server 14, and the store Is displayed to the user using the display unit 37. In addition, when the “souvenir” menu item is operated, while using the information providing service of the navigation server 14, the local specialties and specialties sold at the station where the current position is located on the premises, Information on the location of the store selling the special product and specialty is acquired, and the location of the special product, special product and store is presented to the user using the display unit 37.

  Next, when the in-train mode is set as the guidance mode (step 308), the map around the current position of the mobile device 3 is received from the information center 1 by the GPS receiver 38 using the map providing service of the navigation server 14. A route map is acquired, a position on the railway map corresponding to the current position is calculated, and a position 702 on the railway map corresponding to the current iron position is displayed on the railway map 701 as shown in FIG. 5b. The guide screen 70 thus displayed is displayed on the display unit 37 (step 322).

  Further, the menu 71 including menu items that provide functions according to the needs of the users on the train is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen (step 324). Thereafter, processing corresponding to the operated menu is performed in response to the menu operation using the operation unit 36 of the user.

  That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 b, a menu 71 including menu items of “transfer guidance”, “operation information”, and “others” is displayed on the display unit 37 together with the guidance screen 70. When the “transfer guide” menu item is operated, the railway from the departure station specified by the user to the destination station specified by the user is used while using the information providing service of the navigation server 14. A route and a train to be used are searched and displayed on the display unit 37. Further, when the “operation information” menu item is operated, the information providing service of the navigation server 14 is used to obtain the railway operation information in the surrounding area of the current position, and the information is presented to the user using the display unit 37. To do.

The navigation process has been described above.
Note that the “other” menu item in FIGS. 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B is for reading out other menus other than the menu displayed at the same time as the “other” menu item shown in each figure. It is.
The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
In the above description, the navigation function of the mobile device 3 is described as being realized by using the service of the information center 1. However, the navigation function of the mobile device 3 is the function of the mobile device 3 among the functions of the information center 1. This may be realized by the mobile device 3 alone, for example, by incorporating a part necessary for realizing the navigation function in the mobile device 3.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the user is in the station, a guide screen showing the current position is displayed on the station map, and when the user is on the train, A guidance screen showing the current position is displayed on the route map, and in other cases, the current position is shown on the map. Therefore, according to the situation of the user at that time, the current position can be guided to the user in a form suitable for the user's use.

  In addition, depending on the user's situation whether the user is in the car of the own car, in the station, in the train, or moving on the station or outside the train on foot, a menu to be presented to the user along with the guidance screen, The use of the menu item by the user can be facilitated by including a menu item that is highly useful or necessary to use in this situation.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Information center, 2 ... Mobile telephone network, 3 ... Portable apparatus, 4 ... In-vehicle apparatus, 11 ... Map database, 12 ... Route database, 13 ... Station premise database, 14 ... Navigation server, 31 ... Mobile telephone network interface, 32 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Host interface, 33 ... Mobile telephone function part, 34 ... Navigation client, 35 ... Control part, 36 ... Operation part, 37 ... Display part, 38 ... GPS receiver, 39 ... Various sensors.

Claims (3)

A portable navigation device,
Guidance means for displaying a guidance screen showing the current position on a map;
Judge whether the current position is in the station yard, set the station yard mode if it is in the station yard, determine whether the current position is in the train, and if in the train mode Mode setting means for setting
When the station premises mode is set, the guidance means displays a guidance screen showing the current position on the station premises map, and when the train inside mode is set, the guide means displays the current position on the railway map. A navigation device characterized by displaying a displayed guide screen. The navigation device according to claim 1,
A menu processing unit that displays a menu including one or more menu items and performs processing according to the menu item selected by the user;
The menu processing means includes a menu item that is made up of menu items prepared in advance for users in the station when the station premise mode is set, and a menu that is displayed when neither the station premise mode nor the train internal mode is set. When the first menu in which the menu items included are partly or completely different is displayed and the in-train mode is set, the station premise mode also includes menu items prepared in advance for users on the train. A navigation device that displays a menu that is displayed when no mode is set, and a second menu that is partially or entirely different from the menu items included in the first menu. The navigation device according to claim 2,
The menu displayed when neither the station premises mode nor the train mode is set includes a destination menu item,
The first menu includes a timetable menu item and a transfer guidance menu item,
The menu processing means accepts designation of a destination from the user in response to the selection of the destination menu item, searches for a route from the current position to the designated destination, and sends the searched route to the user. Present the timetable of the station where the current position is on the premises according to the selection of the timetable menu item, and accept the designation of the arrival station from the user according to the selection of the transfer guidance menu item A navigation apparatus that presents a user with a train to be used from the station where the current position is on the premises to the designated arrival station.