JP2013195252A - Navigation device, information presentation method, information presentation program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a navigation device, an information presentation method, an information presentation program and a recording medium, which can promote use of a point card by a user.SOLUTION: The navigation device acquires information of a point card owned by a user of a vehicle, and searches a point where a facility capable of using the point card is located by using the information of the point card, and presents facility information of the facility located in the searched point or a route in the neighborhood of the facility located in the searched point to the user.

Description

  The present application belongs to a technical field such as a navigation device that searches for a point that can be set as a destination or waypoint in a route along which a moving body moves.

  In a navigation apparatus mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle, various search types (search methods) such as a peripheral facility search, a name search, and a genre search are known as methods for searching for a point set as a destination. . Patent Document 1 discloses a search method for searching for a facility name using a character string input according to any selected character type among character types such as hiragana, katakana, kanji, romaji, and number reading. .

JP 2006-138743 A

  By the way, in a facility that can be set as a destination or waypoint in the navigation device (for example, a store that sells products), for example, points that can be used for settlement (payment) at the time of product purchase or for receiving various privileges There are facilities that can use cards.

  However, in the conventional navigation device, it is difficult for the user to be aware of the facility where the point card can be used, the balance of points managed by the point card, the expiration date, and the like. Therefore, it has been difficult for the user to promote the use of the point card.

  Therefore, the present application has been made in view of the above points, and an example of the problem is a navigation device, an information presentation method, an information presentation program, and a recording that can encourage the user to use a point card. To provide a medium.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that storage means for storing point information of points that can be set as destinations or waypoints in a route on which a moving body moves, and at the time of transaction of goods or services An acquisition means for acquiring information on a point card that is a point card that can be used for settlement or receiving a predetermined privilege and is possessed by a user of the mobile object, and using the information on the point card, the point card Search means for searching for a point where an available facility is located from the point information; and presenting means for presenting the user with point information of the point searched by the search means.

  Invention of Claim 8 is the information presentation method performed by the navigation apparatus provided with the memory | storage means which memorize | stores the point information of the point which can be set as the destination in the route which a mobile body moves, or a transit point, Comprising: A point card that can be used for settlement at the time of transaction of the service, and the point card can be used by using the point card information, an acquisition step of acquiring the point card information possessed by the user of the mobile object A search step of searching for a point where a facility is located from the point information, and a presentation step of presenting the point information of the point searched in the search step to the user.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a computer included in a navigation device including storage means for storing point information of points that can be set as destinations or waypoints on a route traveled by a moving object is used for a transaction of goods or services. An acquisition means for acquiring information on a point card that can be used for the payment of the mobile object possessed by a user of the mobile object, and a facility that can use the point card is located using the information on the point card It is made to function as a search means which searches a spot from the said spot information, and a presentation means which presents the said spot information of the said spot searched by the said search means to the said user.

(A) is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the navigation device S1 according to the first embodiment of the present application, and (B) is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the navigation device S2 according to the second embodiment of the present application. is there. It is a figure which shows the example of a schematic structure of navigation apparatus S3 which concerns on a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the navigation process of navigation apparatus S3 which concerns on a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the navigation process of navigation apparatus S3 which concerns on a present Example. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the search result display screen which displays the list of the restaurant name in the order according to the magnitude relationship of the balance of points, and (B) is a perspective relationship of the expiration date of points. It is a figure which shows an example of the search result display screen which displays the list | wrist so that the name of a restaurant can be selected in order according to. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the search result display screen which displays a facility mark on a map, (B) is a route display by the display mode according to the magnitude relation of the total of the point balance corresponding to each route. It is a figure which shows an example of the route display screen to do.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(First embodiment)
First, the configuration and function of the navigation device S1 according to the first embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1A is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the navigation device S1 according to the first embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 1A, the navigation device S1 according to the first embodiment includes a storage unit 1, an acquisition unit 2, a search unit 3, and a presentation unit 4.

  The storage unit 1 stores point information of points that can be set as a destination or a transit point (stop-by place) on a route (route) along which the moving body moves. Examples of the mobile body include vehicles, ships, and mobile terminals such as smartphones and mobile phones. The point information may be included in the map data stored in the storage unit 1. The location information includes, for example, location information (latitude and longitude) of the location and facility information of the facility located at the location. The point information may include the address of the point. Examples of facilities include stores, hotels, inns, amusement parks, zoos, movie theaters, and the like. Examples of stores include stores that sell products, stores that lend products, stores that provide services, and the like. The facility information of the facility includes, for example, information such as the name of the facility and the name (card name) of a point card that can be used at the facility. The facility information of the facility may include an image representing the facility, information on products and services provided by the facility, and the like.

  The point card is used by a user for settlement at the time of transaction of goods or services, or for receiving predetermined benefits. For example, the user uses points managed with a point card together with money, for example, for payment at the time of purchase of goods at a store. The point managed by the point card is, for example, the point stamped on the point card, the point recorded on the information recording means (for example, IC chip or magnetic stripe) possessed by the point card, or the information on the point card The points recorded in the management server database. Such points are given at arbitrary timings when the user of the point card purchases a product or uses a service, for example. There are various types of point cards, such as those that can be used at only one facility and those that can be used at a plurality of facilities such as chain stores (affiliated stores) and member stores. The point card is a card-type (for example, rectangular) medium that is made of paper, plastic, or the like and can be carried (carried) by the user. As the point card, an IC card or a magnetic card that can communicate with or without contact with an external electronic device can be applied. The point card may be electronic data stored in a memory of a mobile terminal possessed by the user, for example. In this case, the point card can be displayed on the display of the portable terminal.

  The acquisition means 2 acquires information on the point card possessed by the user of the moving body. For example, the acquisition unit 2 acquires the point card information by reading it from the information recording unit of the point card in a contact or non-contact manner, or the point card information is input by the user from the operation unit of the navigation device S1. Get in. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 2 may request the management server that manages the point card information via the network and acquire the point card information by receiving the information. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 2 may acquire point card information from a USB memory, an SD card, or the like that is electrically connected to the navigation device S1. In this case, for example, the information of the point card acquired from the management server via the network by the personal computer is stored in the USB memory, the SD card, or the like. In addition, when there are a plurality of point cards possessed by the user of the moving body, information on each point card is acquired.

  The point card information includes, for example, a point card name (card name), a point card genre (type), a point balance, a point expiration date, and the like. Examples of the point card name include “A store point card”, “ABC card”, and the like. For example, “Point card at store A” is a point card that can be used at store A, and “ABC card” is a point card that can be used at member stores of ABC cards. The genre of the point card is classified into, for example, “Store”, “Hotel / Ryokan”, “Amusement Park”, “Zoo”, “Movie Theater”, etc. (that is, corresponding to the genre of the facility). Further, the genre of the “store” point card is classified into “supermarket”, “convenience store”, “drug store”, “DVD / BD rental shop”, “home center”, “family restaurant”, and the like. The balance of points indicates the number of remaining points that can be used by the user (for example, 1000 points). The expiration date of the point indicates a time limit (for example, date) in which the user can use the point. The point card information does not necessarily include the point card genre and the point expiration date.

  The point card information may include point campaign information. The point campaign information is information indicating implementation of a campaign useful for the user of the point card, for example, during a certain period. Examples of campaigns include a campaign that gives (returns) 5 times more points than usual to users who purchase products, a campaign that gives goods to users who use services on their birthdays, and 1000 points for users who have performed vehicle inspections. Examples include campaigns to be granted. The point card information may include an identification number assigned to each point card. In this case, the “facility information of the facility” described above is configured to include an identification number of a point card that can be used at the facility.

  The search means 3 uses the point card information to search the point information for a point where a facility that can use the point card is located. The point search using the point card information is referred to as “point card search”. For example, the search means 3 uses the “point card name” (which may be the identification number of the point card) acquired by the acquisition means 2 as the “point card can be used”. Search as “location where the facility is located”. In the point card search, for example, at least one of the point card genre, the point balance, and the point expiration date can be used as a search condition for narrowing down the point cards that the user wants to use. .

  Further, when the genre of the point card is used as a search condition, the search unit 3 searches for a point where a facility that can use the point card of the “point card genre” acquired by the acquisition unit 2 is located. More specifically, the search unit 3 first searches and extracts “point card information” including “point card genre” from the point card information acquired by the acquisition unit 2. Then, the search means 3 searches for a point where the “point card name” included in the extracted “point card information” is included in the facility information in the point information. Thereby, a search object can be narrowed down to the point where the facility which can use the point card of the genre which a user desires is located.

  Further, when the search means 3 uses the balance of points as a search condition, a facility that can use a point card whose “point balance” acquired by the acquisition means 2 is a predetermined value (for example, 500 points) or more is located. Search for a point. More specifically, the search means 3 first searches and extracts information on point cards whose “point balance” is equal to or greater than a predetermined value from the information on the point cards acquired by the acquisition means 2. Then, the search means 3 searches for a point where the “point card name” included in the extracted “point card information” is included in the facility information in the point information. Thereby, the search object can be narrowed down to a point where a facility where a point card having a relatively high balance of points can be used is located.

  Further, when the expiry date of points is used as a search condition, the retrieval means 3 can use a point card whose “expiration date of points” obtained by the obtaining means 2 is within a predetermined period (for example, two weeks) from the present time. To search for a location where a special facility is located. More specifically, the search means 3 firstly, among the information on the point card acquired by the acquisition means 2, the point card whose “point expiration date” is within a predetermined period (for example, 2 weeks) from the present time Search and extract information. Then, the search means 3 searches for a point where the “point card name” included in the extracted “point card information” is included in the facility information in the point information. Thereby, the search object can be narrowed down to a point where a facility that can use a point card with a relatively short point expiration date (short expiration date) is located. Further, the balance of the points may be used as a search condition together with the expiration date of the points. In this case, the search means 3 is a point where the “point balance” acquired by the acquisition means 2 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value and the “expiration date of points” acquired by the acquisition means 2 is within a predetermined period from the present time. The point where the facility where the card can be used is located is searched.

  The presenting means 4 presents the spot information of the spot searched by the searching means 3 to the user of the moving body. For example, the presenting means 4 presents the spot information to the user by displaying the spot information on the spot on the display. As an example of the display method of the point information, the facility information of the facility located at the searched point (for example, the name of the facility) is displayed so as to be selectable. In this case, when the user selects facility information of a facility that the user wants to set as the destination or waypoint, the facility is set as the destination or waypoint, and a route search from the current location to the destination is executed by the navigation device S1. It will be. If there are a plurality of searched points, the facility information of each facility located at each searched point is displayed in a selectable list. In addition, you may comprise so that the presentation means 4 may present point information to a user by outputting the point information of a point from a speaker.

  By the way, when information on a plurality of point cards having different available facilities is acquired by the acquisition unit 2, the search unit 3 determines whether each facility that can use each point card is located based on the information on each point card. You will search for each point you want. In this case, the presentation unit 4 displays a list of facility information of facilities located at each point searched by the search unit 3 so that the facility information can be selected in an order according to the balance of points included in the information of each point card. It is good to comprise so that it may. For example, the presentation unit 4 displays the facility information of the facilities in descending order of the point balance. This makes it easy for the user to select (priorityly select) a facility that can use a point card with a high balance of points as a destination or a waypoint. Alternatively, the presenting means 4 displays a list of facility information of the facilities located at each point searched by the searching means 3 so as to be selectable in an order according to the perspective relationship of the expiration dates of the points included in the information of each point card. You may comprise. For example, the presentation unit 4 displays the facility information of the facilities in the order from the closest point expiration date. As a result, it is possible to make it easy for the user to select a facility that can use a point card with a near expiration date as a destination or a waypoint.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the navigation device S1 can acquire the information of the point card possessed by the user of the mobile body and use the point card using the information of the point card. Since the point information where the facility is located is searched from the point information and the point information of the searched point is presented to the user, the use of the point card can be promoted to the user.

  Further, the navigation device S1 searches for a point where a facility that can use the point card whose balance of points included in the acquired point card information is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is located, and provides the user with the point information of the searched point. According to the structure to present, since the facility information of the facility which can use the point card whose balance of points is comparatively high can be preferentially presented, the use of the point card having higher utility value for the user can be promoted.

  In addition, the navigation device S1 searches for a point where a facility that can use a point card whose point of validity included in the acquired point card information is within a predetermined period from the present time is located, and the point information of the searched point Since the facility information of the facility that can use the point card with a relatively short point expiration date can be preferentially presented to the user, the point card of the point card is not wasted so that the point with the near expiration date is not wasted. Use can be promoted.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the configuration and function of the navigation device S2 according to the second embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the navigation device S2 according to the second embodiment of the present application. Note that in FIG. 1B, the same components as those in FIG. 1A are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 1B, the navigation device S2 according to the second embodiment includes a storage unit 1, an acquisition unit 2, a search unit 3, a presentation unit 4, a search unit 5, and a calculation unit 6. The The basic functions of the storage unit 1, the acquisition unit 2, the search unit 3, and the presentation unit 4 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and have the following functions instead of or in addition to this.

  The storage unit 1 stores data for performing a route search for a moving object. The acquisition means 2 acquires the information on the point card possessed by the user of the mobile body in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the search means 3 acquires the information on the point card in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Is used to search the point information for the point where the facility that can use the point card is located.

  The search means 5 uses the data for searching the route of the mobile object stored in the storage means 1 and selects a plurality of routes (route candidates) from the current location of the mobile object to the destination set by the user's selection. Explore. Then, the calculation means 6 can be used in the facility along the route searched by the search means 5 using the information of the point card acquired by the acquisition means 2 and the point information of the points searched by the search means 3. The total of the balance of points included in the information on the correct point card is calculated for each searched route. The “facility along the route” corresponds to, for example, a facility located at a point within a predetermined distance from the road on the route. The “point within a predetermined distance from the road on the route” is selected for each route from the points searched by the search means 3. In this way, the balance of points included in the information on the point cards that can be used in each facility located at each point selected for each route (that is, the information on the point cards acquired by the acquisition means 2) is accumulated and the total is the route. Calculated every time.

  The presenting means 4 displays information indicating each route searched for by the searching means 5 so that the information can be selected in a display mode according to the total size of the balance of each route. For example, the presenting unit 4 displays information indicating a route having the largest total point balance among the routes in a most conspicuous display mode. Then, when the user selects a desired route, the selected route is set, and the route guidance is executed by the navigation device S2.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the navigation device S2 searches for a plurality of routes from the current location of the moving object to the destination, and information on the point cards that can be used at the facility along the searched route. Is calculated for each route, and the information indicating each searched route is displayed in a display manner according to the size relationship of the total balance of each route. It is possible to present a route where more points can be used to the user, and therefore, the use of the point card can be further promoted.

  As described above, the point card search and information presentation method in the navigation device S1 or S2 is the information of the present application that causes the computer included in the navigation device S1 or S2 to function as the acquisition unit 2, the search unit 3, the presentation unit 4, and the like. It may be configured to be performed by a presentation program (software), or may be configured to be performed by the storage unit 1, the acquisition unit 2, the search unit 3, the presentation unit 4, and the like that include hardware. Also good. The information presentation program is recorded on a recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a BD (Blu-ray Disc), or an HD (Hard Disc) so as to be readable by a computer. The recording medium may be configured to be read into the navigation device S1 or S2 via a drive, or may be configured to be read into the navigation device S1 or S2 by being downloaded from a predetermined server connected to the network. May be.

  Next, examples corresponding to the above-described first and second embodiments will be described. In addition, the Example described below is an Example at the time of applying this application to the navigation apparatus which is mounted in a vehicle and guides driving | running | working (movement) of the said vehicle.

  First, the configuration and function of the navigation device S3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of the navigation device S3 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the navigation device S3 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving unit 11, a sensor unit 12, a storage unit 13, a display unit 14, a voice processing unit 15, an external memory connection unit 16, a communication unit 17, and an operation. The component 18 is configured to include a system control unit 19 and the like, and these components are connected to a bus 20 that transmits data. Here, the storage unit 13 is an example of the storage unit 1 described above. The system control unit 19 is an example of the acquisition unit 2, the search unit 3, the presentation unit 4, the search unit 5, and the calculation unit 6 described above.

  The GPS receiving unit 11 receives navigation radio waves output from GPS satellites arranged in the satellite orbit and orbiting the earth via an antenna (not shown), and detects position information (longitude and latitude) based on the received signals. And output to the system control unit 19 as GPS data. The sensor unit 12 includes, for example, a speed sensor that detects the speed of the vehicle based on a vehicle speed pulse that includes a pulse signal that is generated along with the rotation of the wheels of the vehicle, a direction sensor (gyro sensor) that detects the traveling direction of the vehicle, It is equipped with an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the vehicle, a distance sensor that detects the travel distance of the vehicle, etc., and each data detected by these sensors (speed data, bearing data, acceleration data, travel distance data, etc.) Output to the system control unit 19.

  The storage unit 13 is configured by, for example, a CD drive, a DVD drive, a BD drive, or an HD drive, and is recorded on a recording medium such as a CD, DVD, BD, or HD under the control of the system control unit 19. Various data and programs (including the information presentation program of the present application) used for navigation processing (processing such as route search (route search) and route guidance (route guidance)) are read and output to the system control unit 19. Examples of various data used in the navigation processing include map data, link data, node data, route guidance data, and data for prompting the user to input or select (eg, menu data). It is included.

  The map data includes image data (including image data such as roads and facilities) for displaying a map on the display in the display unit 14, and point information of each point on the map. The point information of the point includes the position information of the point (coordinates (X, Y) on the map corresponding to the latitude and longitude), and the facility information of the facility when the facility is located at the point. In addition, the point information of each point may be memorize | stored as POI (Point Of Interest) data, for example separately from map data. The road shown on the map is composed of links as a plurality of line segments, and at least two links are connected by one node. This node corresponds to, for example, a nodal point such as an intersection, a bending point, a branching point, or a merging point of each road. For each link, the link data includes information such as the link ID of the link, the node IDs of two nodes to which the link is connected, and the distance of the road section corresponding to the link. The node data includes, for each node, the node ID of the node, the position information of the node (coordinates (X, Y) on the map corresponding to the latitude and longitude), the link ID of the link connected to the node, etc. Have information. These link data and node cost are used, for example, for route search from a departure place (for example, current location) to a destination. Since various known methods can be applied to the route search, detailed description thereof is omitted here. The route guidance data includes image data, character data, voice data, and the like used for route guidance.

  The display unit 14 includes, for example, a graphic controller, a buffer memory (VRAM, etc.), a display (eg, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc.), etc., and the graphic controller is controlled by the system control unit 19 under the map. Data and image data related to route guidance are developed and drawn in a buffer memory, and then displayed on a display (for example, a map display, a route segment display, etc.). In addition, various screens for receiving input instructions, selection instructions, and the like are displayed on the display under the control of the system control unit 19.

  The audio processing unit 15 includes, for example, a DAC (digital / analog signal converter), an amplifier, a speaker, and the like. The audio data output from the system control unit 19 is D / A converted by the DAC and then amplified by the amplifier. And output as sound waves from the speaker. A USB memory or an SD card can be electrically connected to the external memory connection unit 16. Thereby, the system control unit 19 can acquire information of, for example, a point card recorded in the connected USB memory or SD card.

  The communication unit 17 is connected to a network NW constituted by, for example, the Internet and a mobile communication network by wireless communication via a base station. As a result, the system control unit 19 can access the management server SA that manages information on the point card. For example, the management server SA registers point card information in a database in association with a unique ID (identification information) for each user (or navigation device S3), and responds to a request including an ID from the system control unit 19 The point card information associated with the ID is provided to the system control unit 19 via the network NW. The communication unit 17 may be provided with a reader that reads information on the point card in a contact or non-contact manner from information recording means (for example, an IC chip or a magnetic stripe) included in the point card. Thereby, the system control part 19 can acquire the information of a point card via a reader. The communication unit 17 is also provided with a VICS (registered trademark) receiver, which makes it possible to transmit from FM multiplex broadcasting, optical (infrared) beacons installed on roads, radio wave (quasi-microwave) beacons, and the like. The received road traffic information (for example, information on traffic conditions such as traffic jams) can be received.

  The operation unit 18 has an operation button for receiving an instruction from the user, and outputs an instruction signal corresponding to the operation button pressed by the user to the system control unit 19. In addition, when the display of the display unit 14 is a touch panel system, the operation buttons are displayed on the display so as to be selectable. The user can input point card information from the operation unit 18. Thereby, the system control unit 19 can also acquire information on the point card from the operation unit 18.

  The system control unit 19 includes a CPU as a computer, a working RAM, a ROM that stores various data and programs, and the like, and performs overall control of all components in the navigation device S3. Then, the system control unit 19 functions as each unit of the present application when the CPU reads and executes a program (including the information presentation program of the present application) stored in the storage unit 13, for example, route search, route guidance, and the like The navigation process is performed.

  Next, the operation of the navigation device S3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the navigation process of the navigation device S3 according to the present embodiment. The process illustrated in FIG. 3 is started when, for example, the user presses a “menu” that is an operation button provided on the operation unit 18 after the navigation apparatus S3 is activated.

  When the process shown in FIG. 3 is started, the system control unit 19 displays a menu screen (not shown) on the display in the display unit 14 (step S0). On the menu screen displayed in this way, selection buttons for selecting various functions are displayed so as to be selectable. The selection buttons include, for example, a selection button for “update information” of a point card and a selection button for shifting to a search main menu screen for searching for a point.

  In step S1 shown in FIG. 3, when the “information update” selection button displayed on the menu screen is selected (designated) by the user (driver or passenger), the system control unit 19 recognizes this ( Step S1: Information update), the point card information possessed by the user is acquired (Step S2). In this acquisition process, as described above, the system control unit 19 acquires, for example, point card information input by the user from the operation unit 18 or points from the management server SA via the network NW and the communication unit 17. Get card information. In addition, the system control unit 19 acquires point card information from a USB memory or an SD card via the external memory connection unit 16, or reads a reader from information recording means (for example, an IC chip or a magnetic stripe) included in the point card. You may make it acquire the information of a point card via.

  On the other hand, when the “search” selection button displayed on the menu screen is selected by the user in step S1 shown in FIG. 3, the system control unit 19 recognizes this (step S1: search) and proceeds to step S3. move on. The menu screen is also provided with a selection button for selecting another function, but illustration of processing when the other selection button is selected is omitted. In step S3, the system control unit 19 displays a search main menu screen (not shown) on the display (step S3). On the search main menu screen displayed in this way, a selection button or the like of a search type (search method) for searching for a point is displayed. The search type selection buttons include selection buttons such as “surrounding facility search”, “name search”, “genre search”, and “point card search”. Here, “surrounding facility search”, “name search”, and “genre search” will be collectively described as “conventional search”. In step S4 shown in FIG. 3, when the user selects a “conventional search” selection button such as “genre search” displayed on the search main menu screen, the system control unit 19 recognizes this (step S4). S4: Conventional search), the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, for example, a conventional search screen such as genre search is displayed, search processing or the like is performed in accordance with a user instruction, and the process proceeds to step S18. Detailed description of the conventional search process is omitted. On the other hand, when the user selects the “point card search” selection button displayed on the search main menu screen in step S4 shown in FIG. 3, the system control unit 19 recognizes this (step S4: point card). Search), a point card search screen (not shown) is displayed on the display (step S6). On the point card search screen displayed in this way, selection buttons such as “Genre setting”, “Balance lower limit setting”, “Expiration date range setting”, and “Search execution” are displayed so as to be selectable.

  Next, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there has been a point card genre setting instruction (step S7). If it is determined that there is no point card genre setting instruction (step S7: NO), the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when the “genre setting” selection button displayed on the point card search screen is selected by the user, the system control unit 19 determines that there is a point card genre setting instruction (step S7: YES), and the genre. A selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the display (step S8). On the genre selection screen displayed in this manner, genre selection buttons such as “convenience store”, “DVD / BD rental shop”, and “family restaurant” are displayed so as to be selectable. When the user selects a selection button for a desired genre (for example, a selection button for “family restaurant”), the system control unit 19 uses a genre (for example, “family restaurant”) corresponding to the selected selection button as a search condition. Set (if another search condition is already set, add and set a genre search condition to this) (step S9), and proceed to step S10. For example, when a user has a plurality of point cards and wants to use a point card of a desired genre, use the point card of that genre by selecting with the selection button of the genre and performing the processing described later. Possible facilities are presented to the user. In the setting of step S9, the selected genre is stored (held) in, for example, a predetermined temporary storage area of the RAM as a search condition used when executing the point card search.

  In step S <b> 10, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is an instruction to set a lower limit value of the point balance. If it is determined that there is no instruction for setting the lower limit of the balance of points (step S10: NO), the process proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, when the selection button of “balance lower limit setting” displayed on the point card search screen is selected by the user, the system control unit 19 determines that there is an instruction to set the lower limit value of the point balance (step S10: YES), a point balance lower limit input screen (not shown) is displayed on the display (step S11). On the point balance lower limit input screen displayed in this way, for example, an input field for inputting the lower limit value of the point balance is displayed. When the lower limit value (for example, 500 points) of the point balance is input to the input field by the user (or selected from a plurality of lower limit value candidates), the system control unit 19 inputs (or selects) the lower limit value. A value (for example, 500 points) is set as a search condition (if another search condition (for example, genre) has already been set, a balance lower limit value search condition is added to this) (step S12), Proceed to step S13. In the setting of step S12, the input (or selected) lower limit value is temporarily stored, for example, in a predetermined storage area of the RAM as a search condition used when executing the point card search.

  In step S <b> 13, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is an instruction to set a point expiration date range. Here, the “point validity period range” means, for example, a range within a predetermined period from the present time. If it is determined that there is no point expiration date range setting instruction (step S13: NO), the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, when the selection button of “expiration date range setting” displayed on the point card search screen is selected by the user, the system control unit 19 determines that there is an instruction to set the point expiration date range (step S13: YES), an expiration date range input screen (not shown) is displayed on the display (step S14). On the expiration date range input screen displayed in this way, for example, an input field for inputting the expiration date range of points is displayed. When the point validity period range (for example, within a predetermined period (for example, within two weeks) after the current time) is input by the user (or selected from a plurality of range candidates) in the input field, the system control unit 19 Is set as a search condition (for example, within two weeks after the current time) entered (or selected) as a search condition (if another search condition (for example, balance lower limit) is already set) Conditions are added and set) (step S15), and the process proceeds to step S16. In the setting in step S15, the input (or selected) range is temporarily stored, for example, in a predetermined storage area of the RAM as a search condition used when executing the point card search.

  In step S16, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is an instruction to execute a point card search. If it is determined that there is no point card search execution instruction (step S16: NO), the process returns to step S7. On the other hand, when the “search execution” selection button displayed on the point card search screen is selected by the user, the system control unit 19 determines that there is an instruction to execute the point card search (step S16: YES). The point information of the points in the predetermined area is acquired from the storage unit 13, and a point card search is executed (step S17). In this point card search, a point where a facility that can use a point card possessed by the user is located is searched from the point information. Note that the predetermined area can be set in a plurality of stages by user selection, for example, based on the current position of the vehicle specified by the GPS data from the GPS receiver 11.

  Here, the point card search in step S17 will be described in detail. For example, when the search condition is not set in step S9, step S12, and step S15, the system control unit 19 displays “point card name” included in the “point card information” acquired in step S2. (A point card identification number may be used) to search the point information for a point where a facility that can use the point card is located. For example, the point where the “point card name” acquired in step S2 is included in the facility information from among the acquired point information of each point is the point where the facility where the point card can be used is located. Searched. Note that the information indicating the search result is temporarily stored, for example, in a predetermined storage area of the RAM.

  On the other hand, for example, when “point card genre” is set as the search condition in step S9, the system control unit 19 sets the “point card information” acquired in step S2 above. "Point card information" including "Point card genre" is searched and extracted. Note that when the point card information includes information indicating all genres as the genre of the point card, the information of the point card is also extracted. Next, the system control unit 19 uses the “point card name” (may be an identification number of the point card) included in the extracted “point card information”, and the facility that can use the point card as described above. Search the location where is located from the location information. Thereby, the facility which can use the point card | curd of a user's desired genre can be given to a user preferentially.

  On the other hand, for example, when “lower limit value of point balance” is set as the search condition in step S12, the system control unit 19 sets “point balance” in the “point card information” acquired in step S2. "Is searched for and extracted information on point cards having the set lower limit value (for example, 500 points) or more. Next, the system control unit 19 uses the “point card name” (may be an identification number of the point card) included in the extracted “point card information”, and the facility that can use the point card as described above. Search the location where is located from the location information. Thereby, the facility which can use the point card with a relatively high balance of points can be preferentially presented to the user.

  On the other hand, for example, when “point validity range” is set as a search condition in step S15, the system control unit 19 includes “point card information” in “point card information” acquired in step S2. Retrieval and extraction of point card information whose “expiration date” is within the set range (for example, within two weeks from the present time). Next, the system control unit 19 uses the “point card name” (may be an identification number of the point card) included in the extracted “point card information”, and the facility that can use the point card as described above. Search the location where is located from the location information. Thereby, the facility which can use the point card whose point expiration date is relatively close can be preferentially presented to the user.

  If any two or more of “Point card genre”, “Lower limit of point balance”, and “Point expiry range” are set as the search condition, the “Point card” acquired in step S2 above is set. ”Information” of point cards satisfying all of the above set search conditions (AND conditions) are searched and extracted, and the extracted “point card information” is used as in the above. The point where the facility where the card can be used is located is searched from the point information. Further, instead of or together with the above search condition, “point campaign information” may be set as a search condition by user selection. In this case, the system control unit 19 searches and extracts “point card information” including “point campaign information” from the “point card information” acquired in step S2. Search the point information where the facility that can use the point card is located. Thereby, the facility which implements a campaign useful for the user of the point card can be preferentially presented to the user. Furthermore, the system control unit 19 obtains the user's schedule information, and (appropriate) point campaign information (for example, a user who uses the service on the birthday) according to the schedule information (for example, the user's birthday). It may be configured to search and extract “point card information” including a campaign for presenting goods). Thereby, the facility which implements the useful campaign suitable for the user's schedule of the point card can be preferentially presented to the user. Note that the schedule information is acquired, for example, by being input by the user from the operation unit 18, or the schedule information managed by the schedule management application software of the personal computer is stored in the USB memory or the SD card by the user. The schedule information may be stored from the USB memory or the SD card via the external memory connection unit 16.

  The processing from step S10 to step 15 is executed in the previous stage of the point card search. However, the processing from step S10 to step 15 is also executed in the previous stage of the conventional search in step S5. You may comprise.

  Next, in step S18 shown in FIG. 4A, the system control unit 19 displays any one of “standard list display”, “sorted list display”, and “map display” as a search result display method. Determine whether the method is set. For example, the search result display method may be set according to a display method selection instruction from the user, or may be configured to be set as default. When “standard list display” is set as the display method (step S18: standard list display), the process proceeds to step S19. On the other hand, if “reorder list display” is set as the display method (step S18: reorder list display), the process proceeds to step S20. On the other hand, when “map display” is set as the display method (step S18: map display), the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S19, the system control unit 19 causes the display to display a search result display screen (not shown) that displays a list of facility information of the facilities located at the point searched in step S17. The facility information in the list display is facility information (for example, the name of the facility) included in the point information of the searched point. Moreover, the arrangement order of the facility information in the list display is, for example, the registration order or the order close to the current position. Further, on the search result display screen, selection buttons for other display methods are displayed so as to be selectable. Further, the facility information (for example, the name of the facility) displayed on the search result display screen can be set as a destination or a transit point by being selected by the user. On the other hand, in step S <b> 20, the system control unit 19 determines which sort element is set as the sort element among “point balance” and “point expiration date”. The setting of the rearrangement element may be performed each time, for example, in accordance with a selection instruction for the rearrangement element from the user, or may be configured to be default. When “point balance” is set as the rearrangement element (step S20: balance), the process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, when “the expiration date of points” is set as the rearrangement element (step S20: expiration date), the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S21, the system control unit 19 converts the facility information (for example, the name of the facility) of the facility located at the point searched in step S17 into information of each point card (point card that can be used in each facility). A search result display screen that displays a list in a selectable order in accordance with the magnitude relationship of the balance of the included points is displayed on the display. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a search result display screen that displays a list of restaurant names in a selectable order in accordance with the magnitude relationship of the balance of points. In the search result display screen shown in FIG. 5 (A), a set of the name of a restaurant located at a searched point and the balance of points of points cards usable at the restaurant are arranged in descending order of the point balance (search result). Displayed from the top to the bottom of the display screen). The name of the restaurant displayed in this way can be set as a destination or waypoint by being selected by the user. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy for the user to select (priority selection) a restaurant that can use a point card with a high balance of points as a destination or a waypoint. In addition, you may comprise so that the name etc. of the facility located in the searched point may be displayed in order with the low balance of points, and in this case, for example, the facility that is forgotten by the user is presented to the user. can do. Further, on the search result display screen shown in FIG. 5A, “standard” 51a, “order of expiration date” 51b, and “map” 51c are displayed as selectable buttons for other display methods. . Here, “standard” 51a is a selection button for switching to the standard list display. The “expiration date order” 51b is a selection button for switching to the rearrangement list display by the expiration date of points. "Map" 51c is a selection button for switching to map display. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the facility information of the facility located at the searched point is also stored in each point card in the process of step S21 after the conventional search process of step S5 is executed. The list is displayed so that it can be selected in the order corresponding to the magnitude relationship of the balance of points included in the information.

  On the other hand, in step S22, the system control unit 19 stores the facility information (for example, the name of the facility) of the facility located at the point searched in step S17, and the perspective relationship of the expiration date of the points included in the information of each point card. A search result display screen is displayed on the display so that the list can be selected in an order according to the selection. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a search result display screen that displays a list of restaurant names that can be selected in order according to the perspective relationship of the expiration date of points. On the search result display screen shown in FIG. 5 (B), the set of the name of the restaurant located at the searched location and the expiration date of the points of the point card that can be used at the restaurant is displayed in order from the closest expiration date of the points. Has been. The name of the restaurant displayed in this way can be set as a destination or waypoint by being selected by the user. As a result, it is possible to make it easy for the user to select a restaurant that can use a point card with an expiry date of points as a destination or a waypoint. In addition, the name of the facility located at the searched point may be displayed in order of increasing point expiration date. In this case, for example, a facility that still has a margin for the expiration date is presented to the user. can do. Also, on the search result display screen shown in FIG. 5B, “standard” 51a, “point balance order” 51d, and “map” 51c are displayed as selectable buttons for other display methods. . "Point balance order" 51d is a selection button for switching to a rearranged list display by the balance of points. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, in the process of step S22 after the conventional search process of step S5 is executed, the facility information of the facility located at the searched point is stored in each point card. The list is displayed so that it can be selected in the order corresponding to the perspective relationship of the expiration dates of the points included in the information.

  On the other hand, in step S23, the system control unit 19 acquires, for example, map data of the area around the current position of the vehicle from the storage unit 13, and displays an image (facility mark) representing the facility located at the point searched in step S17. A search result display screen to be displayed at a corresponding position on the map is displayed on the display. Thereby, for example, a facility that can use the point card in the area around the current position of the vehicle can be presented to the user. The corresponding position on the map is a coordinate position on the map corresponding to the latitude and longitude indicated by the position information of the searched point. In addition, the display range of the area around the current position varies depending on the set scale of the map. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of a search result display screen that displays facility marks on a map. On the search result display screen shown in FIG. 6A, facility marks 61a to 61d of the facility located at the searched point are displayed so as to be selectable. When the facility mark displayed on the search result display screen is selected by the user, detailed information on the facility corresponding to the facility mark is displayed. For example, information on products and services provided at the facility, or point campaign information included in the “point card information” obtained at step S2 that is a point card that can be used at the facility, is used as the detailed information of the facility. Is displayed. The facility mark may be configured to be color-coded and displayed in a color corresponding to the priority based on, for example, the balance of points or the expiration date of points included in the information on the point card of the corresponding facility. For example, the higher the point balance or the closer the expiration date of the point, the more prominent the color is displayed. Thereby, the facility which can use the point card with the high balance of points or the expiration date of points can be presented to the user. Further, on the search result display screen shown in FIG. 6A, “Standard” 51a, “Point balance order” 51d, and “Expiration date order” 51b are displayed as selectable buttons for other display methods. ing.

  When the search result display screen is displayed as described above, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is an instruction to switch the display method of the search results (step S24). If it is determined that there is no instruction to switch the display method of the search result (step S24: NO), the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when a selection button for another display method is selected by the user, the system control unit 19 determines that there is an instruction to switch the display method for the search result (step S24: YES), and corresponds to the selected selection button. The display method to be set is set, and the process returns to step S18 to switch the display method.

  In step S25, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is a waypoint setting instruction. If it is determined that there is no waypoint setting instruction (step S25: NO), the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, the facility information (name of facility) displayed on the search result display screen is selected as a transit location by the user (for example, the “route location” selection button is selected from the pop-up screen displayed when the facility information is selected). Then, the system control unit 19 determines that there is a waypoint setting instruction (step S25: YES), and sets the point where the facility corresponding to the selected facility information is located as a waypoint (step S26). ), Go to step S27.

  In step S27, the system control unit 19 determines whether there is a destination setting instruction. If it is determined that there is no destination setting instruction (step S27: NO), the process returns to step S24. On the other hand, the facility information (name of facility) displayed on the search result display screen is selected as the destination by the user (for example, the “Destination” selection button is selected from the pop-up screen displayed when the facility information is selected). Then, the system control unit 19 determines that there is a destination setting instruction (step S27: YES), and sets the point where the facility corresponding to the selected facility information is located as the destination (step S28). ).

  Next, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is a normal route search instruction (step S29). If it is determined that there is no normal route search instruction (step S29: NO), the process proceeds to step S32. On the other hand, for example, when a normal “route search” selection button is selected from the screen popped up when the destination is set by the operation unit 18, the system control unit 19 determines that there is a normal route search instruction. (Step S29: YES), the process proceeds to Step S30. In step S30, the system control unit 19 uses the data for route search (for example, map data, link data, node data, etc.) from the current location (if the transit location is set, the transit location is determined). Pass through), execute a route search to the set destination, and set the searched route. Then, the system control unit 19 executes map display and route guidance according to the set route (step S31).

  In step S32, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is a multiple route search instruction. If it is determined that there is no multiple route search instruction (step S32: NO), the process returns to step S24. On the other hand, for example, when the “multiple route search” selection button is selected from the pop-up screen displayed when the destination is set, the system control unit 19 determines that there is a multiple route search instruction (step S32). : YES), the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the system control unit 19 searches for a plurality of routes (route candidates) from the current location of the vehicle to the set destination using data for route search.

  Next, the system control unit 19 uses the “point card information” acquired in step S2 and the point information of the point searched in step S17, and the facility along the route searched in step S33. A point balance total calculation process for calculating the total balance of points included in the information of the point card that can be used for each route searched is executed (step S34). In this point balance total calculation process, as shown in FIG. 4B, the system control unit 19 identifies one route among the plurality of routes searched in step S33 (step S341). Next, the system control unit 19 selects a point within a predetermined distance (for example, several tens of meters) from the road on the identified route as a point along the route from the points searched in step S17. (Step S342). For example, a location within a predetermined distance (for example, several tens of meters) is selected by comparing the location information on the identified route with the location information of each searched location. Next, the system control unit 19 accumulates the balance of the points included in the “point card information” obtained at step S2 which is a point card that can be used at each facility located at each selected point. Is calculated (step S343). Next, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is a route that has not yet been identified (that is, a route for which the total point balance has not been calculated) among the plurality of routes searched in step S33. (Step S344). If the system control unit 19 determines that there is a route that has not yet been specified (step S344: YES), the system control unit 19 returns to step S341, specifies a route that has not yet been specified, and performs the same processing as described above. Do. On the other hand, if the system control unit 19 determines that there is no route that has not yet been identified (step S344: NO), the system control unit 19 proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the system control unit 19 adds the information indicating the routes searched in step S33 to the point balance corresponding to each route (the balance of points calculated in step S34). A route display screen that is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the size relationship is displayed on the display. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of a route display screen that displays a route in a display manner according to the total magnitude relationship of the point balances corresponding to each route. On the route display screen shown in FIG. 6 (B), the line segments of routes A to E are displayed as information indicating each route, and total points balances 71a to 71e corresponding to each route are displayed. Has been. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, among the routes, the route A having the largest point balance is the point priority route, and the display mode in which the line segment is most noticeable (in this example, the line of the route is The thickest) is displayed. Thereby, the route which can use more points can be shown to the user. Note that the display mode may be conspicuous by emphasizing the color of the route line. Moreover, you may comprise so that the mark and facility mark which show the position of the said searched point may be displayed along the line segment of each route.

  Next, the system control unit 19 determines whether or not there is a route setting instruction (step S36). For example, when the user selects not to perform route setting or when there is no instruction from the user for a predetermined time after the route display screen is displayed, the system control unit 19 determines that there is no route setting instruction ( Step S36: NO), for example, the screen displayed immediately before the route display screen is displayed, and the process returns to Step S24. On the other hand, when the line segment of the route displayed on the route display screen is selected by the user, the system control unit 19 determines that there is a route setting instruction (step S36: YES), and selects the selected route. After setting (step S37), the process proceeds to step S31, where map display and route guidance are executed according to the route set in step S37.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the navigation device S3 acquires information on the point card possessed by the user of the vehicle, and the facility that can use the point card by using the information on the point card. Since the location information is searched from the location information and the facility information of the facility located at the searched location or the route near the facility located at the searched location is configured to be presented to the user, Use of cards can be promoted.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Memory | storage means 2 Acquisition means 3 Search means 4 Presentation means 5 Search means 6 Calculation means 11 GPS receiving part 12 Sensor part 13 Memory | storage part 14 Display part 15 Voice processing part 16 External memory connection part 17 Communication part 18 Operation part 19 System control part 20 Bus S1-S3 Navigation device

Claims (10)

Storage means for storing point information of points that can be set as a destination or waypoint in a route along which the moving body moves;
An acquisition means for acquiring information on a point card that can be used for settlement at the time of transaction of goods or services or for receiving a predetermined privilege, and possessed by a user of the mobile unit;
Using the information of the point card, search means for searching a point where the facility that can use the point card is located from the point information,
Presenting means for presenting the user with spot information of the spot searched by the search means;
A navigation device comprising: Search means for searching a plurality of routes from the present location to the destination of the moving body;
Calculating means for calculating, for each route, the total of the balance of points included in the information of the point card that can be used in the facility along the route searched by the searching means;
Further comprising
2. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein the presenting unit displays information indicating each route searched for by the search unit in a display mode according to a total size relationship of the balance corresponding to each route. The navigation device described.   The navigation device according to claim 2, wherein the presenting unit displays information indicating the route having the largest total balance among the routes in a most conspicuous display mode.   The search means searches for a point where a facility that can use a point card with a balance of points included in the information of the point card is a predetermined value or more is located. The navigation device according to item. The acquisition means respectively acquires information of a plurality of point cards with different available facilities,
The search means searches each point where each facility that can use each point card is located based on the information of each point card,
The presenting means displays a list of facility information of facilities located at the respective points searched by the searching means so that the facility information can be selected in an order corresponding to the magnitude relationship of the balance of the points included in the information of each point card. The navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein   4. The search unit according to claim 1, wherein the search means searches for a point where a facility that can use a point card in which the expiration date of the point included in the information of the point card is within a predetermined period from the present time is located. The navigation device according to any one of the above. The acquisition means respectively acquires information of a plurality of point cards with different available facilities,
The search means searches each point where each facility that can use each point card is located based on the information of each point card,
The presenting means lists the facility information of the facilities located at the respective points searched by the searching means so that the information can be selected in the order according to the perspective relationship of the expiration dates of the points included in the information of the point cards. The navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the navigation device is displayed. An information presentation method performed by a navigation device including a storage unit that stores point information of a point that can be set as a destination or a waypoint in a route on which a moving body moves,
An acquisition step of acquiring information of a point card that can be used for settlement at the time of transaction of goods or services and possessed by the user of the mobile unit;
Using the information of the point card, a search step of searching for the point where the facility that can use the point card is located from the point information,
A presenting step of presenting the user with spot information of the spot searched in the search step;
The information presentation method characterized by including. A computer included in a navigation device comprising storage means for storing point information of a point that can be set as a destination or waypoint in a route along which a moving body moves;
An acquisition means for acquiring information of a point card that can be used for settlement at the time of transaction of goods or services and possessed by a user of the mobile unit,
Using the information of the point card, search means for searching a point where the facility that can use the point card is located from the point information, and
An information presentation program for causing a user to present spot information of the spot searched by the search means to the user.   A recording medium in which the information presentation program according to claim 9 is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.

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