JP2016206900A - Taximeter system and external device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a taximeter system which can sufficiently respond to passengers from various countries and level the response to passengers using a different language.SOLUTION: A taximeter system 5 includes a taximeter 10 and an external display device 50. The external display device 50 is connected to the taximeter 10. When destination information is received from a passenger, the external display device 50 transmits the destination information to the taximeter 10, and displays the destination information on a screen 54z of a display part 54 in a language selected by the passenger.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a taximeter system for displaying destination information and an external device.

  Currently, taximeters can display price information etc. in Japanese only. When overseas tourists were passengers, taxi crews responded to foreign languages with their own skills.

  As a prior art of this type, a taxi driver guidance system in which a passenger transmits a starting point and a destination to a server device via a terminal device, and instructs the taxi driver about a route for the server device to reach the destination. Is known (see Patent Document 1). In this case, passengers such as overseas tourists can inform the taxi driver of their destinations via the terminal device and the server device.

JP 2014-66576 A

  However, taximeters still display only Japanese, and taxi crews were unable to communicate directly with passengers from different countries, making it difficult to adequately respond to overseas passengers.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object thereof can sufficiently correspond to passengers in each country, and can further level the response to passengers using different languages. To provide a taximeter system and external equipment.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the taximeter system according to the present invention is characterized by the following (1) to (6).
(1) A taximeter system including a taximeter and an external device connected to the taximeter and capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from the taximeter, wherein the external device is input from the taximeter A display unit that displays the information in a predetermined language, an input unit that transmits input information input by a passenger to the taximeter, and when a voice is input to the input unit, the language is selected based on the voice. A voice recognition function to accept.
According to the taximeter system configured as described above (1), the information displayed on the taximeter can be displayed on an external device in a predetermined language such as Japanese or a foreign language. In addition, the response to passengers in each country can be leveled. In addition, the language can be selected by inputting voices uttered by the passengers, improving usability. In addition, it is possible to deal with visually impaired persons, and convenience is improved.
(2) The taximeter system configured as described in (1) above, wherein the input unit receives destination information as the input information in the predetermined language, converts the received destination information into Japanese, and converts the taxi Send to meter.
According to the taximeter system configured as described in (2) above, even if the destination information input by an external device is in a foreign language, it is converted into Japanese and sent to the taximeter. Therefore, it is possible to respond sufficiently to overseas passengers, and to level the response to overseas passengers regardless of the country. In addition, since a taximeter system is realized by connecting an external device to an existing taximeter, the system can be easily constructed. Taxi crews can understand passengers without resistance and operate the taxi meter system smoothly.
(3) The taximeter system configured as described in (1) or (2) above, wherein the display unit displays a list of selectable languages and displays a list of destination information in the selected predetermined language To do.
According to the taximeter system having the configuration (3), the language selection is accepted from the list of languages displayed on the display unit of the external device, so that the passenger can easily select the language.
(4) A taximeter system according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The external device includes an audio output unit that pronounces information displayed on the display unit in the predetermined language.
According to the taximeter system having the above configuration (4), the voice output unit generates the destination information, the payment amount information, and the like in the selected predetermined language, so that the passenger can confirm the information by voice.
(5) The taximeter system according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein when the taximeter is instructed to rent, the taximeter transmits fare information to the external device, and the rent When the completion of the payment is instructed, the payment amount information is transmitted to the external device, and the external device displays the fee information and the payment amount information received from the taximeter on the display unit in the predetermined language. about.
According to the taximeter system configured as in (5) above, the fee information is displayed in a predetermined language during the rent on the display unit of the external device, and the payment amount information is displayed in the predetermined language after the rent is completed. Therefore, passengers in each country can always check the displayed fare and can ride with peace of mind.
(6) The taximeter system according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein the input unit accepts selection of a plurality of languages as the input information, and the display unit accepts the plurality of accepted Display the destination information in the language.
According to the taximeter system configured as described above (6), the external device accepts the selection of a plurality of languages and displays the destination information in a plurality of accepted languages, so that a plurality of passengers with different spoken languages can ride together. Can be displayed in the language of each country, and can sufficiently handle a plurality of passengers with different languages.

The external device of the present invention is characterized by the following (7).
(7) An external device connected to the taximeter, an input unit that transmits input information input by a passenger to the taximeter, and a display unit that displays information input from the taximeter in a predetermined language And a voice recognition function that accepts a language selection based on the voice when the voice is inputted to the input unit.
According to the external device having the configuration of (7) above, the destination information transmitted to the taximeter is displayed on the display unit in a predetermined language, so that it can sufficiently cope with passengers in each country, and each country The response to passengers can be leveled. It is also possible to provide a single external device that can be connected to an existing taximeter.

  According to the present invention, the information transmitted from the taximeter is displayed in a predetermined language including Japanese and foreign languages on the display unit of the external device. , The response to passengers using different languages can be leveled.

  The present invention has been briefly described above. Further, the details of the present invention will be further clarified by reading through a mode for carrying out the invention described below (hereinafter referred to as “embodiment”) with reference to the accompanying drawings. .

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an appearance of a taximeter system in the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the taximeter and the external display. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the external display. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the external display following FIG. FIG. 5 shows the taxi vehicle event status, taximeter status and meter screen display, window sign display, external display display section and speaker audio output related to the operation of the external display. It is a figure which shows a change in time series. FIG. 6 shows time-series changes in the taxi vehicle event state, taxi meter state and meter screen display, window sign display, external display display unit and speaker audio output following FIG. FIG. FIG. 7 shows changes in the taxi vehicle event state, taxi meter state and meter screen display, window sign display, external display unit display and speaker audio output following FIGS. 5 and 6. It is a figure shown in time series. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the display of the meter screen and window sign of the taxi meter display section when the vehicle is picked up, reserved, and reserved.

  Hereinafter, a taximeter system and external devices according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an appearance of a taximeter system 5 in the embodiment. The taximeter system 5 includes a taximeter 10, a window sign 30, a printer 40, and an external display (external device) 50.

  The taximeter 10 has a box-shaped housing 10z in which a display unit 16 for displaying a meter screen 16z is arranged. Various buttons that are a part of the operation unit 15 (see FIG. 2) are arranged around the display unit 16 arranged on the front surface of the housing 10z. For example, an empty vehicle button 15x, a rental (actual vehicle) button 15z, a payment button 15y, and a total button 15w are arranged on the right side of the housing 10z. In addition, on the left side of the housing 10z, there are an incoming button 15u, a high speed button 15t, a charter button 15v, and a reservation button 15s. Various buttons are also arranged below the housing 10z. Further, an insertion port 18z into which the memory card 18 (see FIG. 2) is detachably inserted is disposed below the housing 10z.

  The window sign 30 is placed on the instrument panel on the side close to the front window of the taxi vehicle, so that it can be seen from outside the vehicle, such as when the vehicle is empty or rented (actual vehicle). It is a display that displays signs such as “Run” and “TAXI”. The window sign 30 is connected to the taximeter 10 and changes the sign according to an instruction sent from the taximeter 10.

  The external display 50 has a tablet-type casing 50z installed on the rear seat side of the taxi vehicle (for example, the back of the backrest portion of the passenger seat). In the center of the front surface of the housing 50z, a display unit 54 having a large screen (for example, 7 inches) for displaying various information is arranged. A microphone 57 and a speaker 56 are disposed on the right side of the front surface of the housing 50z.

  The printer 40 is connected to the taximeter 10 and the external display 50, and according to instructions from the taximeter 10 or the external display 50, destination information expressed in a predetermined language, payment amount receipt, map information, advertisement information Etc.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the taximeter 10 and the external display device 50. The taximeter 10 includes a CPU 11, a program storage unit 12, a set value data storage unit 13, a timer 14, an operation unit 15, a display unit 16, a vehicle information storage unit 17, a memory card 18, a buzzer 19, an interface 20 and a controller 21. .

  The CPU 11 comprehensively controls each part of the taximeter 10. The program storage unit 12 includes a ROM, and stores a control program for operating the taximeter 10 that is executed by the CPU 11. The set value data storage unit 13 includes an electrically erasable memory (EEPROM) and holds various data that can be updated. The vehicle information storage unit 17 includes a RAM, and temporarily stores vehicle information, travel data, and the like.

  The operation unit 15 includes various buttons such as the above-described empty vehicle button 15x, rent button 15z, and payment button 15y, and accepts a tariff state that is changed by pressing the button. The display unit 16 displays information such as a travel fee on the meter screen 16z. The timer 14 counts the current date and time, and also counts the stop time due to traffic jams and the like occurring during renting. The buzzer 19 alerts the crew.

  The memory card 18 is a card possessed by a crew member and is detachable from the taximeter 10 and stores crew information, driving history, traveling data, and the like. The interface 20 is connected to the interface 41 of the printer 40 and the interface 55 of the external display 50 so as to be able to perform data communication, and outputs print data to the printer 40 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 11. Further, the interface 20 receives destination data from the external display 50 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 11 and outputs system data such as fee information to the external display 50. The controller 21 is connected to the window sign 30 and outputs display data to the window sign 30 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 11.

  On the other hand, the external display device 50 includes a CPU 51, a memory 52, a controller 53, a display unit 54, an interface 55, a speaker 56, and a microphone 57. The CPU 51 controls the external display 50 in an integrated manner. The memory 52 stores a control program executed by the CPU 51 for operating the external display device 50. In addition, the memory 52 holds a language dictionary database 52z in which information on various types of languages used for speech recognition is registered, and a provision information database 52y in which map information and advertisement information are registered.

  The CPU 51 cooperates with the memory 52 and has a voice recognition function for performing voice recognition processing on the voice input from the microphone 57. The CPU 52 determines and specifies the language type from the voice recognition result, and also uses the memory 52. The language dictionary database 52z is referred to, the speech-recognized character string is translated in a specified language including Japanese and a foreign language, and the translated character string is displayed and pronounced in the specified language. Display data and audio data are generated.

  The interface 55 is connected to the interface 20 of the taximeter 10 and the interface 41 of the printer 40 so as to be able to communicate data, and transmits destination data (destination information) to the taximeter 10 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 51. Receive system data. Further, the interface 55 transmits a receipt such as a travel fee, print data such as map information and advertisement information to the printer 40 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 51. When the CPU 51 inputs destination data in a foreign language, the CPU 51 transmits a signal representing the destination data in Japanese corresponding to the destination data to the taximeter 10.

  The display unit 54 divides the screen 54z into, for example, three display areas 541, 542, and 543, and displays information such as travel charges, map information, and advertisement information in each display area. Moreover, in this embodiment, the display part 54 is comprised with the touch panel which can receive the input as input information input by the passenger by pressing (touching) the various buttons displayed on the screen 54z. The controller 53 controls display and input on the display unit 54.

  The speaker 56 (voice output unit) sounds information such as destination information and payment amount in a language selected by the passenger. The microphone 57 collects voices uttered by passengers and transmits the voice data to the CPU 11.

  The external display device may include a communication unit that can be connected to a mobile wireless line (3G, LTE, etc.), and may be communicably connected to a cloud computer connected to the network via the communication unit. In this case, the external display device can provide various services using an external cloud computer.

  The operation of the taximeter system 5 having the above configuration will be described. 3 and 4 are flowcharts showing the operation procedure of the external display 50. FIG. 5, 6 and 7 relate to the operation of the external display 50, the event status of the taxi vehicle, the status of the taxi meter 10 and the display of the meter screen 16z, the display of the window sign 30, and the display of the external display 50. It is a figure which shows the change of the display of the display part 54, and the audio | voice output of the speaker 56 in time series.

  First, before the customer gets on the taxi vehicle (see time point T1), the event state of the taxi vehicle is waiting for the customer. The taximeter 10 is in an empty state. On the display unit 16 of the taximeter 10, a message of “empty car” is displayed. The window sign 30 alternately displays “empty car” and “TAXI”. The external display 50 displays a list of languages of each country on the screen of the display unit 54 with low luminance. At this time, the CPU 51 of the external display device 50 repeatedly outputs a “Please Select Language.” Message from the speaker 56 at a low volume. Here, the voice prompting the user to select a language is in English, but it is needless to say that any language such as Japanese may be used. Moreover, before a customer gets on, nothing is displayed on the screen of the display part 54, and the speaker 56 may be silent.

  The CPU 51 of the external display 50 receives a notification that a customer such as an overseas tourist has boarded the taxi vehicle (S1). This notification is performed, for example, by the microphone 57 picking up a sound generated by the crew member or the customer (for example, “Please come” by the crew member, “Please”) by the customer). In addition, a crew member who confirms that the customer has boarded may notify the external display 50 by directly operating the taxi, or the crew member performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 15 of the taximeter 10 so that a taxi can be obtained. The meter 10 may send the system data to the external display 50 for notification.

  When the CPU 51 of the external display 50 receives notification that there was a passenger, it displays a list of languages of each country on the screen of the display unit 54 with high brightness (see time point T1). At this time, the CPU 51 causes the speaker 56 to output a “Please Select Language.” Message with high volume.

  When a passenger utters a voice (in this case, pronounced “English”) meaning a language toward the microphone 57 of the external display 50, the CPU 51 performs voice recognition processing on the voice collected by the microphone 57. It is determined which language the passenger has selected (S2). Here, the CPU 51 determines that the language selected by the voice recognition is English, and places the cursor 54c on the item “English” displayed on the screen of the display unit 54 (see time point T2).

  The CPU 51 displays an initial screen in English on the display unit 54 (S3). In the initial screen in English (see time point T3), the screen 54z is divided into three display areas 541, 542, and 543. In the display area 541, as destination selection information, a list (herein expressed as “List”) button 54d and a message “Welcome. What is your destination?” Prompting selection of a destination are displayed. In the display area 542, map information including the destination is displayed. In the display area 543, advertisement information is displayed. Map information and advertisement information are registered in the provided information database 52y. Further, the CPU 51 outputs the message from the speaker 56 by voice.

  The CPU 51 determines whether or not the list button 54d has been pressed (S4). When the list button 54d is not pressed, the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S12. On the other hand, when the list button 54d is pressed in step S4, the CPU 51 displays a destination list screen in English on the display unit 54 (S5). When displaying this destination list screen, the CPU 51 divides the screen 54z of the display unit 54 into two upper and lower display areas 541 and 546 (see time point T4). In the upper display area 541, a message “Please choose a destination from a list.” Prompting the user to select a destination is displayed. A list of destinations is displayed in the lower display area 546. Here, “Tokyo Station”, “National Stadium”, “SKYTREE”, and “Odaiba Station” are displayed as a list of destinations. Further, in the lower display area 546, a next (indicated here as “NEXT”) button 54e is displayed. Simultaneously with the display of the message, the CPU 51 outputs the same sound as the message from the speaker 56.

  The CPU 51 determines whether or not the next button 54e has been pressed (S6). When the next button 54e is pressed, the CPU 51 displays a destination list screen for the next page in the lower display area 546 in the screen 54z of the display unit 54 (S7), and the process returns to step S6.

  On the other hand, if the next button 54e is not pressed in step S6, the CPU 51 determines where the destination has been selected (S8). If the passenger does not select a destination, the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S12. On the other hand, when the destination is selected in step S8, the CPU 51 displays a confirmation screen for the selected destination (S9). In this destination confirmation screen, the screen 54z of the display unit 54 is divided into three display areas 541, 542, and 543. In the display area 541, an English destination confirmation message “Is this destination all right? Please push OK, if correct. Please push NG, if wrong.” Is displayed. Further, the CPU 51 outputs the above message by voice in English. The display area 543 displays a message “The time required is about 20 minutes. A charge is -which is about 760 yen.” Indicating the travel time and travel fee, and an OK button 54f and an NG button 54g. (Refer to time T5).

  The CPU 51 determines whether the OK button 54f or the NG button 54g is selected (S10). This selection may be performed by pressing the OK button 54f or the NG button 54g, but in the present embodiment, the selection is performed by recognizing a voice emitted by a passenger. When the NG button 54g is selected, the CPU 51 returns to the process of step S4.

  On the other hand, when the OK button 54f is selected, the CPU 51 transmits the selected destination information to the taximeter 10 (S11). Here, a case where “Tokyo Station” is selected is shown. When the taximeter 10 receives the destination information from the external display 50, the taxi meter 10 displays the characters "Destination is at Tokyo Station" on the meter screen 16z of the display unit 16 in addition to the above-mentioned "empty car".

  When the crew member depresses the rent button 15z (time T6), the taximeter 10 transmits system data including information indicating that the rent button 15z has been depressed and current fare information to the external display 50. The taxi meter 10 displays “rent”, “fare”, and “660 yen” on the meter screen 16z of the display unit 16. The window sign 30 displays “rental” and “HIRED” alternately. The CPU 51 of the external display 50 receives system data from the taximeter 10 (S12). The CPU 51 updates the screen 54z of the display unit 54 (S13). In the display area 541, a message “It is in service. The present charge is merely 660 yen.” Indicating the start of renting and the initial boarding fee is displayed. The display area 542 displays map information up to a destination (here, Tokyo Station). In the display area 543, advertisement information is displayed.

  When the travel fee increases during renting (time T7), the taximeter 10 transmits system data including current travel fee information to the external display 50. The taxi meter 10 displays the updated travel fee “760 yen” on the meter screen 16z of the display unit 16. The CPU 51 of the external display 50 receives system data including the updated travel fee from the taximeter 10 (S14). The CPU 51 updates the screen 54z of the display unit 54 (S15). In the display area 541, a message “It is in service. The present charge is merely 760 yen.” Indicating the updated travel fee is displayed.

  When the taxi vehicle arrives at the destination and the crew member depresses the payment button 15y (time T8), the taximeter 10 includes information indicating that the payment button 15y has been depressed on the external display 50 and payment fee information. Send system data. The taximeter 10 displays “payment”, “fare”, and “760 yen” on the meter screen 16 z of the display unit 16. The CPU 51 of the external display 50 receives system data including payment fee information from the taximeter 10 (S16). The CPU 51 updates the screen 54z of the display unit 54 (S17). In the display area 541, a message “Thank you for riding with us. A charge is 760 yen” is displayed. Further, the CPU 51 outputs the message from the speaker 56 by voice.

  When the fare is settled, the passenger gets off. When the crew member presses the empty button 15x (time T9), the taximeter 10 transmits system data including information that the empty button 15x has been pressed to the external display 50. The taxi meter 10 returns to the customer waiting state and displays “empty vehicle” on the meter screen 16 z of the display unit 16. The window sign 30 alternately displays “empty car” and “TAXI” again. The CPU 51 of the external display 50 receives system data including empty vehicle information from the taximeter 10 (S18). CPU51 returns the screen 54z of the display part 54 to an initial state (refer time T1), and displays the list of the languages of each country with low luminance. Then, this operation starts again.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the display of the meter screen 16z and the window sign 30 of the display unit 16 of the taximeter 10 when the vehicle is picked up, at the time of chartering, and at the time of reservation. On the meter screen 16z of the display unit 16 of the taxi meter 10, characters "arrival", "reservation", and "reservation" are displayed at the time of reception, reservation, and reservation, respectively. The window sign 30 alternately displays “arrival vehicle” and “ON CALL” when receiving the vehicle. Further, the window sign 30 alternately displays “charter” and “CHARTER” at the time of chartering. The window sign 30 alternately displays “reservation” and “RESERVED” at the time of reservation.

  In this taximeter system 5, the external display device 50 connected to the taximeter 10 receives the destination information from the passenger, transmits the destination information to the taximeter 10, and displays the destination information on the screen 54z of the display unit 54. Display in the language selected by the passenger.

  As described above, the destination information transmitted to the taximeter by the external display is displayed on the display unit in a predetermined language including Japanese and a foreign language, so that it is possible to sufficiently cope with passengers in each country, , The response to passengers using different languages can be leveled. In addition, a taximeter system is realized by connecting an external indicator to an existing taximeter, so that the system can be easily constructed. Therefore, the taxi crew can communicate with the passengers of each country without resistance, and the taxi meter system can be operated smoothly. In addition, an external display that can be connected to an existing taximeter can be provided alone.

  In addition, since the language selection is accepted from the list of destination information displayed on the display unit of the external display, the passenger can easily select the language.

  In addition, since the voice input to the input unit of the external display is recognized and the selection of the language is accepted based on the recognized voice, the language can be selected by the voice input from the passenger, and the usability is improved. In this case, it is possible to cope with a visually impaired person, and convenience is improved.

  In addition, the fare information is displayed in a foreign language during the rent on the display section of the external display, and the payment amount information is displayed in the selected language after the rent is completed. You can always check the fare you have paid and you can ride with peace of mind.

  In addition, since the speaker of the external display sounds the destination information and the payment amount information in the selected language, the passengers in each country can also confirm by voice, and a further sufficient response is possible.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. The above-described embodiments can be accompanied by various modifications and improvements within the technical scope of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, a case where a passenger selects one language (in this case, English) from a plurality of languages has been described. However, two or more languages are selected, and an external display is selected. It may be displayed in two or more languages and pronounced. As a result, even if a plurality of passengers who speak different languages can ride together, it can be displayed in the language of each country, and can sufficiently cope with a plurality of passengers.

Here, the features of the embodiments of the taximeter system and the external device according to the present invention described above are briefly summarized and listed in the following [1] to [7], respectively.
[1] Taximeter (10),
An external device (external display 50) connected to the taximeter and capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from the taximeter;
Taximeter system (5) equipped with
The external device is
A display unit (CPU 51, display unit 54) for displaying information input from the taximeter in a predetermined language;
An input unit (CPU 51, cursor 54c, list button 54d, next button 54e, OK button 54f, NG button 54g, microphone 57) for transmitting input information input by the passenger to the taximeter;
A taximeter system comprising: a voice recognition function (CPU 51, memory 52) that accepts a language selection based on the voice when the voice is input to the input unit.
[2] The input unit receives destination information as the input information in the predetermined language, converts the received destination information into Japanese, and transmits the information to the taximeter. [1] Taximeter system as described in.
[3] The taximeter system according to [2], wherein the display unit displays a list of selectable languages, and displays a list of destination information in the selected predetermined language.
[4] The external device includes an audio output unit (CPU 51, speaker 56) that pronounces information displayed on the display unit in the predetermined language.
The taximeter system according to [3] above, wherein
[5] When the taximeter is instructed to rent, the taximeter transmits fee information to the external device. When the completion of the rent is instructed, the taximeter transmits payment amount information to the external device. The device displays the fee information and the payment amount information received from the taximeter on the display unit in the predetermined language. The taxi according to any one of [1] to [4], Meter system.
[6] The input unit receives selection of a plurality of languages as the input information, and the display unit displays the destination information in the received plurality of languages. 5] The taximeter system according to any one of the above.
[7] An external device (external display 50) connected to the taximeter (10),
An input unit (CPU 51, cursor 54c, list button 54d, next button 54e, OK button 54f, NG button 54g, microphone 57) for transmitting input information input by the passenger to the taximeter;
A display unit (CPU 51, display unit 54) for displaying information input from the taximeter in a foreign language;
An external device comprising: a voice recognition function (CPU 51, memory 52) that receives a language selection based on the voice when the voice is input to the input unit.

5 Taximeter system 10 Taximeter 10z, 50z Housing 11, 51 CPU
12 Program storage unit 13 Set value data storage unit 14 Timer 15 Operation unit 15s Reservation button 15t High-speed button 15u Pick-up button 15v Reserved button 15w Total button 15x Empty button 15z Rent button 15y Payment button 16 Display unit 16z Meter screen 17 Vehicle information storage Part 18 Memory card 18z Insertion slot 19 Buzzer 20, 41, 55 Interface (I / F)
21, 53 Controller 30 Window sign 40 Printer 50 External display 52 Memory 52y Provided information database 52z Language dictionary database 54 Display unit 54c Cursor 54d List button 54e Next button 54f OK button 54g NG button 54z Screen 56 Speaker 57 Microphone 541, 542 , 543, 546 Display area T1 to T9

Claims (5)

A taximeter,
An external device connected to the taximeter and capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from the taximeter;
A taximeter system comprising:
The external device is
A display unit for displaying information input from the taximeter in a predetermined language;
An input unit for transmitting input information input by a passenger to the taximeter;
A taximeter system, comprising: a voice recognition function that receives a language selection based on the voice when the voice is input to the input unit. The taxi according to claim 1, wherein the input unit receives destination information as the input information in the predetermined language, converts the received destination information into Japanese, and transmits the information to the taximeter. Meter system. The taximeter system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays a list of selectable languages, and displays a list of destination information in the selected predetermined language. The taximeter system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the external device includes an audio output unit that pronounces information displayed on the display unit in the predetermined language. An external device connected to the taximeter,
An input unit for transmitting input information input by a passenger to the taximeter;
A display unit for displaying information input from the taximeter in a predetermined language;
An external device, comprising: a voice recognition function that receives a language selection based on the voice when the voice is input to the input unit.

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