JP2013083902A - Visual map book for person having difficulty in reading map - Google Patents

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JP2013083902A
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a person who is hard to read a map to securely arrive at a destination by taking steps in the order that a map book having symbols such as arrows and explanatory sentences directly specified for scene and scenery photographs shows while confirming whether an actual scene matches.SOLUTION: The map book is adaptive to electronic equipment such as a mobile phone and an electronic tablet. The person who is hard to read the map takes steps in the order that the map book having an explanatory sentence (2) and an arrow and a symbol (3) such as a landmark and a sign specified for a scene/scenery photograph (1) shows while confirming whether an actual scene matches, and then can securely arrive at the destination. Photographs (4) by routes can be taken in electronic equipment (5) such as a mobile phone and an electronic tablet. Further, data can be freely taken in and away and an original exclusively for the user can be created.

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この発明は、地図の判読が苦手な高齢者、障がい者、女性や子供などにも対応する地図帳に関するものである。The present invention relates to a map book corresponding to elderly people, persons with disabilities, women and children who are not good at interpreting maps.

本地図帳へ示される順番に従い、表示されている風景・景色写真に従って、歩を進めていくと目的地に確実に到着するものである。In accordance with the order shown in this map book, according to the displayed landscape / landscape photos, if you walk forward, you will surely arrive at your destination.

本地図帳に示される写真中に直接、矢印などの記号や説明文が記されており、視覚的・直感的に目的地に到着できる。Symbols and explanations such as arrows are written directly in the photos shown in this map book, so you can reach the destination visually and intuitively.

本地図帳はプログラミングによってシステム化しており、携帯に便利な携帯電話や電子タブレットなどの電子機器に対応している。This map book is systematized by programming, and is compatible with electronic devices such as mobile phones and electronic tablets that are convenient to carry.

本地図帳は他のアプリケーションソフトやその他のネットワーク技術などと連動している。This map book is linked with other application software and other network technologies.

本地図帳は機械操作が苦手な人間にも対応した印刷物などのアナログ版がある。This map book is available in analog versions, such as printed materials, for people who are not good at machine operation.

本地図帳は外国語にも対応しており、現地で日本語が話せないあるいは理解できない人間への支援を行うツールである。This map book also supports foreign languages, and is a tool that supports people who cannot speak or understand Japanese locally.

本地図帳はバスのりかえ、案内サービスをはじめ、停留所周辺施設へのアクセスなどの情報に対応している。This atlas supports information such as bus changes, guidance services, and access to facilities around the bus stop.

本地図帳は目の不自由な方にも対応して音声やアラーム音が鳴る。This map book also sounds and alarm sounds for people who are blind.

本地図帳はインターネットテレビをはじめ、あらゆる広告媒体により宣伝が可能である。This map book can be advertised by any advertising media including Internet TV.

従来、歩行移動の際に目的地までの乗り継ぎなどを個人で様々な手段で調査しなくてはならない頻度が高かった。またインターネットなどに詳細なデータは見受けられず、現地で戸惑っている人間を多く見かけた。Conventionally, when walking, the frequency of having to investigate the transfer to the destination by various means has been high. In addition, detailed data was not found on the Internet, and many people were confused locally.

健常であれば寄り道や取りあえず行ってみることは可能だが、歩行困難者にとって現地では確実に到着できるという確信が最大要求項である。If you are healthy, you can take a detour or go for the time being, but for those who have difficulty walking, the belief that they can arrive on the spot is the most important requirement.

自動車や自転車向けにはカーナビゲーションなどが使用されているが、これを歩行者ベースに利用できないかと考えた。Car navigation systems are used for automobiles and bicycles, but we thought that this could be used for a pedestrian base.

交通機関の乗り換えなどは現地の案内表示版に記されているが、視力の弱い人間向けには手元に情報源を置いておきたい。Information on transit and other changes is written on the local information display version, but I want to keep a source of information for people with low vision.

交通機関の乗り換えの道順や言語別による必要な情報を現地係員に尋ねることは可能であるが、個人が所有する情報により係員の労働を軽減する。Although it is possible to ask local staff for necessary information on the route and language of transportation, it is possible to reduce the labor of staff by the information owned by individuals.

本地図に含まれるシステムなど、たとえばホームページ上に掲載される道案内など、あらゆるジャンルや目的に利用でき、社会に貢献できるものをと考えた。We thought that the system included in this map can be used for all genres and purposes, such as directions on the homepage, and can contribute to society.

本地図帳はバスのりかえ、案内サービスのみならず、停留所周辺施設へのアクセスなど、他にも情報利用が可能となる。This map book can be used not only for bus replacement and guidance services, but also for other information such as access to facilities around the bus stop.

目に障がいを抱える方にも本地図の利用を可能にすべく音声やアラーム音が鳴る。Voices and alarm sounds will sound to enable people with disabilities to use this map.

本地図帳はインターネットテレビをはじめ、あらゆる広告媒体により宣伝が可能である。This map book can be advertised by any advertising media including Internet TV.

本地図帳は地図の判読が苦手な高齢者、障がい者、女性や子供などにも対応させる。This map book is also suitable for elderly people, people with disabilities, women and children who are not good at reading maps.

本地図帳は必ずしも最短距離を示すものではないが、歩行移動の際に目的地までの乗り継ぎなど現地で惑うことなく、確実に目的地へ到着させる。Although this map book does not necessarily indicate the shortest distance, it will surely arrive at the destination without being confused at the site such as connecting to the destination when walking.

本地図帳は歩行困難者にとって現地で確実に到着できるという安心感や確信感を与える。This map book gives a sense of security and conviction that people who have difficulty walking can reliably arrive at the site.

本地図帳に示される写真中には直接、矢印などの記号や説明文が記されており、視覚的・直感的に目的地へ到着でき、より多くの人間を目的地へ誘導させる。The photographs shown in this map book are directly marked with symbols such as arrows and explanatory texts, so that they can reach the destination visually and intuitively, and lead more people to the destination.

本地図帳は、機械操作が苦手な方にも対応した印刷物などのアナログ版があり、利用者に選択を可能にさせる。This map book has an analog version such as printed matter that is suitable for those who are not good at machine operation, and allows the user to select.

本地図帳は外国語にも対応しており、現地で日本語が話せないあるいは理解できない人間への支援のツールとする。This map book also supports foreign languages, and will be a tool to support people who cannot speak or understand Japanese locally.

本地図に含まれるシステムなど、たとえばホームページ上に掲載される道案内など、あらゆるジャンルや目的に利用でき、社会に貢献できるものとさせる。It can be used for all genres and purposes such as the system included in this map, for example, directions on the homepage, and contribute to society.

本地図帳はバスのりかえ、案内サービスのみならず、停留所周辺施設へのアクセスなど、他にも情報利用を可能とさせる。This map book not only allows you to change buses, provides guidance services, but also allows you to use other information such as access to facilities around the bus stop.

目に障がいを抱える方にも本地図の利用を可能にすべく音声やアラーム音が鳴るようにする。To make it possible for people with disabilities to use this map, sound and alarm sounds will be played.

本地図帳はインターネットテレビをはじめ、あらゆる広告媒体により宣伝が可能である。This map book can be advertised by any advertising media including Internet TV.

これまで歩行移動の際、目的地までの乗り継ぎなど個人で調べなくてはならない頻度が非常に高かった。またインターネットなど詳細なデータは見受けられず、現地で戸惑っている人間を多く見かけた。世間にこれを解決するものが見あたらず、新規に作成し人々に貢献させる。In the past, when walking, the frequency of having to investigate by individuals, such as connecting to a destination, was very high. Also, detailed data such as the Internet was not found, and many people were confused locally. I don't see anything that solves this problem, so I create a new one and contribute to people.

健常であれば寄り道や取りあえず行ってみることは可能であるが、あらかじめ歩行困難者にも現地の確認などが可能となる。If you are healthy, you can go on a detour or go for the time being, but people who have difficulty walking can also check the site in advance.

自動車や自転車向けにはカーナビゲーションが使用されているが、これを歩行者ベースに利用し視覚的・直感的に簡易認識を可能とする。Car navigation is used for automobiles and bicycles, but it can be used for a pedestrian base to enable simple recognition visually and intuitively.

交通機関の乗り換えなどは現地の案内表示版に記されているが視力の弱い人間向けには手元に情報源を置き安心感を与える。また移動前や移動中でも前もって確認ができ、ルート検索や道中での確認がスムーズに行える。交通機関の乗り換えの道順などを現地係員に尋ねることは可能であるが、個人が所有する情報により係員の労働を軽減させることが可能である。The information about the transfer of transportation is described in the local information display version, but for people with low vision, an information source is placed at hand to give a sense of security. In addition, it is possible to check in advance before and during travel, and route search and confirmation on the way can be performed smoothly. While it is possible to ask local staff for directions on how to change transportation, it is possible to reduce the labor of staff by using information owned by individuals.

本地図帳は、機械操作が不得手の方にも対応した印刷物などのアナログ版を用意し、操作する個人の技量別によらない本地図帳を作製し、より多くの利用者獲得を可能にする。This map book prepares an analog version such as printed matter that is suitable for those who are not good at machine operation, create this map book regardless of the skill of the individual who operates, and enable more users acquisition .

本地図帳は外国語にも対応しており、現地で日本語が話せないあるいは理解できない人間にも利用でき、より多くの利用者獲得を可能にする。This map book also supports foreign languages, and can be used by people who can't speak or understand Japanese in the local area.

本地図帳はバスのりかえや案内サービスだけにとどまらず、停留所周辺施設へのアクセスなどの情報も掲示させ、より多くの情報を提供して利便性を付加する。This map book is not limited to bus transfers and guidance services, but also displays information such as access to facilities around the bus stop, providing more information and adding convenience.

本地図帳は音声やアラーム音が鳴るようにして、目の不自由な方にも対応させる。This map book can be used for people with visual disabilities by sounding sounds and alarms.

本地図帳はインターネットテレビをはじめ、あらゆる広告媒体により宣伝が可能として、より多くのユーザーを獲得する。This map book can be advertised through various advertising media such as Internet TV, and gains more users.

本地図帳は地図の判読が困難であると思われる高齢者、障がい者、女性や子供などにも対応し、より多くの人間を目的地へ誘導する。This map book also supports elderly people, people with disabilities, women and children who are difficult to interpret the map, and guides more people to their destinations.

本地図帳は必ずしも最短距離を示すものではないが、歩行移動の際に目的地までの乗り継ぎなど現地で惑うことなく、確実に目的地へ到着できる。Although this map book does not necessarily indicate the shortest distance, it can reliably arrive at the destination without being confused on site such as connecting to the destination when walking.

本地図帳は歩行困難者にとって目的地に確実に到着できるという安心感や確信感を与える。This map book gives a sense of security and confidence that people who have difficulty walking can reliably reach their destination.

本地図帳に示される写真中に直接、矢印などの記号や説明文が記されており、機械操作が不得手の人間でも、視覚的・直感的に目的地へ到着できる。Symbols and explanations such as arrows are written directly in the photos shown in this map book, so even people who are not good at machine operation can arrive at the destination visually and intuitively.

本地図帳は、機械操作が可能の方にはストリートビューなどに対応した携帯電話や電子タブレットなどに対応する電子版を機械操作が苦手な方には印刷物などのアナログ版を用意し、利用者の各個人の能力別によらない選択権を与える。For those who can operate the machine, this map book is available in an electronic version compatible with mobile phones and electronic tablets compatible with street view, etc. The right of choice is given regardless of the ability of each individual.

本地図帳は外国語にも対応しており、現地で日本語が話せないあるいは理解できない人間への支援を行う。This map book also supports foreign languages and provides support to people who cannot speak or understand Japanese locally.

本地図帳はバスのりかえや案内サービスだけにとどまらず、停留所周辺施設へのアクセスなどの情報も掲示させ、より多くの情報をユーザーに提供して利便性を図る。This map book is not limited to bus change and guidance services, but also displays information such as access to facilities around the bus stop, providing more information to the user for convenience.

本地図帳は音声やアラーム音が鳴るようにして、目の不自由な方にも対応させる。This map book can be used for people with visual disabilities by sounding sounds and alarms.

本地図帳はインターネットテレビをはじめ、あらゆる広告媒体により宣伝が可能として、より多くのユーザーを獲得する。This map book can be advertised through various advertising media such as Internet TV, and gains more users.

以下、本発明を実施するための最良の形態について説明する。
本地図帳は携帯電話や電子タブレットなどの電子機器に対応している。外出時に検索に便利であり、地図の判読が苦手な方に風景・景色写真(1)に直接に説明文(2)やランドマークや目印などを矢印などの記号(3)を明記した地図帳の順番どおりに、実際の景色が合致しているかを確かめながら歩を進めると、確実に目的地へ到着できることを特徴とする。
本発明は以上のような構造である。
Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described.
This map book supports electronic devices such as mobile phones and electronic tablets. A map book that is convenient for searching when you are out and is not good at interpreting the map. It includes a description (2), a landmark, a landmark, and a symbol (3) directly on the landscape / landscape photo (1). It is characterized by being able to reach the destination with certainty by proceeding while confirming whether the actual scenery matches in the order of.
The present invention has the above structure.

現物との縮尺とは異なるが、本地図帳に含まれる写真の概略図である。Although it is different from the scale with the actual thing, it is the schematic of the photograph contained in this map book. 現物との縮尺とは異なるが、本地図帳の概略図である。Although it is different from the actual scale, it is a schematic diagram of this map book.

1 風景・景色写真
2 説明文
3 記号
4 ルート別ごとの写真
5 携帯電話や電子タブレットなどの電子機器
1 Landscape / Scenery Photo 2 Description 3 Symbol 4 Photo by Route 5 Electronic devices such as mobile phones and electronic tablets

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本地図帳は掲載している風景写真の順番とおりに、実際の景色が合致しているかを確かめながら歩を進めると確実に目的地へ到着でき、地図判読が不得手な人間や高齢者にも対応する写真地図帳である。This map book follows the order of the landscape photos on the map and confirms whether the actual scenery matches, so if you proceed, you can surely arrive at the destination, even for people who are not good at interpreting the map and elderly people It is a corresponding photo map book. 本地図帳はプログラミングによってシステム化しており、携帯に便利な携帯電話や電子タブレットなどの電子機器に対応している。This map book is systematized by programming, and is compatible with electronic devices such as mobile phones and electronic tablets that are convenient to carry. 本地図帳では掲載している風景・景色写真へ直接、ランドマークや目印などを矢印などの記号や説明文で誘導する。In this map book, landmarks and landmarks are guided directly to the landscape / landscape photos posted with symbols such as arrows and explanations. 本地図帳は他のアプリケーションソフトやその他のネットワーク技術などと連動している。This map book is linked with other application software and other network technologies. 本地図帳は機械操作が不得手な人間には印刷物対応のアナログ版がある。There is an analog version of this map book for people who are not good at machine operation. 本地図帳は日本語が話せないあるいは理解ができない人間向けに、説明文や記号などを表記し外国人にも対応させている。This map book is for people who do not speak Japanese or who do not understand, and have written explanations and symbols for foreigners. 本地図帳はバスのりかえ、案内サービスおよび周辺施設へのアクセスなどの情報に対応している。This map book supports information such as bus changes, guidance services and access to surrounding facilities. 本地図帳は音声やアラーム音に対応している。This map book supports voice and alarm sounds. 本地図帳はインターネットテレビをはじめ、あらゆる広告媒体により宣伝が可能である。This map book can be advertised by any advertising media including Internet TV.
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