JP2022107281A - Exhibition facility and method for exhibition - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an exhibition facility and a method for an exhibition that can provide more satisfaction to visitors, are desirable in terms of public health, and require less exhibition cost.SOLUTION: A exhibition facility includes a floor surface, a wall surface, an exhibit, a guiding unit, an explanation unit, and a time management unit, and also includes an approach notification unit if needed. A method for an exhibit uses the exhibition facility. On the floor surface, there are coordinates (a coordinate indication) for two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y). On the wall surface, there are shown scales of the axes (the X-axis and the Y-axis) of the two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an exhibition facility and an exhibition method. The present invention is particularly characterized by a facility structure and a guidance system. Specifically, the present invention relates to an exhibition facility characterized by a facility structure used in a museum, an art museum, a trade fair venue, a theme park, etc., and an exhibition method characterized by a visitor guidance system.

At museums, galleries, trade fairs, theme parks, and other facilities, exhibits are placed along the walls to form a nearly one-way walkway from the entrance to the exit. By adopting the structure of such a facility, visitors can appreciate and observe the exhibits by following a route that matches the theme and explanation of the exhibition. However, in such facilities, visitors have to make monotonous movements along one route, and it is difficult to appreciate and tour according to the interests and schedule of each visitor.

For this reason, facilities such as museums, art galleries, trade fairs, and theme parks have been devised to increase the satisfaction of visitors. For example, the explanation of the exhibit is distributed to the mobile terminal given to the visitor (Patent Document 1), and the visitor is given information on the desired exhibit to be viewed in advance on the visitor's mobile terminal. The optimum route is displayed and voice guidance is provided (Patent Document 2), and the recommended route is displayed on the visitor's mobile terminal in consideration of the visitor's position information, the visitor's wishes, and the waiting time of the attraction (Patent Document 3). ) And other methods of guiding visitors have been proposed.

However, especially in the case of indoor facilities, even if these conventional guidance methods are actually introduced, the variation of conductors for visitors is limited by the walls and passages that have already been placed, and near the entrance and near popular exhibits. It is difficult to eliminate the congestion. Recently, the importance of ventilation of indoor facilities has been pointed out from the viewpoint of public health, and there is a tendency that passages and small rooms surrounded by walls and partitions are not preferred.

However, if the walls and partitions are removed from facilities such as museums, art galleries, trade fairs, and theme parks and the exhibits are placed in open spaces, it will be difficult for visitors to see the routes and exhibits, and instead of those who get lost. It is extremely difficult to guide visitors because it causes congestion. For this reason, in order to guide visitors at these facilities, walls and partitions that serve as markers for going straight and turning are indispensable.

JP-A-2002-259612 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-118759 JP-A-2017-182645

In this way, guiding visitors with specific conductors and arranging exhibits in an open space were incompatible and contradictory issues. However, the present inventor challenged this difficult problem and examined the exhibition facility and the method of guiding visitors from various angles.

As a result, a difficult problem such as magic was solved by a means not found in the conventional technique, that is, a magazine that visualizes two-dimensional coordinates at the exhibition hall, and an epoch-making method of guiding visitors using these two-dimensional coordinates. That is, the present invention is as follows.
(Invention 1) An exhibition facility having a floor and a wall surface, an exhibit, a guidance section, a commentary section, and a time management section.
On at least a part of the floor surface, there are markings (coordinate markings) corresponding to the two-dimensional coordinates of the points on the floor surface.
At least one surface of the wall surface is marked with a scale of one axis of the two-dimensional coordinates, and at least one wall surface adjacent to the wall surface is marked with a scale of the other axis of the two-dimensional coordinates.
The exhibits are located at least two or more locations specified by the two-dimensional coordinates on the floor.
The guide unit outputs at least a part of the position and the recommended route of the exhibit specified by the two-dimensional coordinates to each of the visitors.
The commentary department provides the visitors with information about the exhibits.
The time management department notifies the visitors of the excess or deficiency of the actual viewing time with respect to the recommended viewing time for each of the exhibits.
The recommended viewing time is a preset time for the visitor to stay within a certain distance from the exhibit in the recommended route.
The actual viewing time is the time measured as the time when the visitor actually stays within a certain distance from the exhibit.
Exhibition facility.
(Invention 2) The guidance unit is one or more selected from a dedicated map, a smartphone, and a dedicated terminal, and the commentary unit is a briefing arranged in a place different from the guidance unit attached to the exhibit and the exhibit. The exhibition facility of Invention 1, including the department.
(Invention 3) The exhibition facility of Invention 1, further comprising an approach notification unit, which notifies the visitor that another person or an object has approached within a certain distance.
(Invention 4) An exhibition method using a floor surface and a wall surface, an exhibit, a guidance unit, a commentary unit, and a time management unit.
On at least a part of the floor surface, there are markings (coordinate markings) corresponding to the two-dimensional coordinates of the points on the floor surface.
At least one surface of the wall surface is marked with a scale of one axis of the two-dimensional coordinates, and at least one wall surface adjacent to the wall surface is marked with a scale of the other axis of the two-dimensional coordinates.
The exhibits are located at least two or more locations specified by the two-dimensional coordinates on the floor.
The guide unit outputs at least a part of the position and the recommended route of the exhibit specified by the two-dimensional coordinates to each of the visitors.
The commentary department provides the visitors with information about the exhibits.
The time management department notifies the visitors of the excess or deficiency of the actual viewing time with respect to the recommended viewing time for each of the exhibits.
The recommended viewing time is a preset time for the visitor to stay within a certain distance from the exhibit in the recommended route.
The actual viewing time is the time measured as the time when the visitor actually stays within a certain distance from the exhibit.
Exhibition method.
(Invention 5) The guidance unit is one or more selected from a dedicated map, a smartphone, and a dedicated terminal, and the commentary unit is either one or more guidance units attached to one of the exhibits or one of the exhibits. The exhibition method of Invention 4, which includes one or more briefing portions arranged at different locations.
(Invention 6) The exhibition method of the present invention 4, wherein an approach notification unit is further used, and the approach notification unit notifies the visitor that another person or an object has approached within a certain distance.

The exhibition facilities and methods of the present invention can regulate the movement and stopping of a plurality of, and in some cases, a large number, visitors at the most appropriate route and speed.

In the exhibition facility and the exhibition method of the present invention, the exhibition hall can be set up with a smaller number of members without using a wall or a partition for separating the exhibits, and the entire exhibition facility is composed of an open space. Therefore, the exhibition facility of the present invention has good ventilation, and the installation and operation costs of the exhibition facility can be suppressed.

In the exhibition facility and exhibition method of the present invention, visitors can quickly grasp their position and the position of the exhibit by referring to the markings on the floor and the wall surface anytime and anywhere, and the route to the next target is easy. Can be decided.

Examples of floors, walls, and exhibits of the exhibition facility of the present invention. An example of a dedicated map used as a guide in the present invention. An example of how visitors arrive at the exhibit of the present invention. A display example of a smartphone used as a guide unit in the present invention. An example of the route design concept of the present invention. An example of the route design concept of the present invention. An example of the relationship between a dedicated terminal, visitors, and exhibits in the present invention. An example of the relationship between a dedicated terminal, visitors, and exhibits in the present invention. An example of screen display of a dedicated terminal used in the present invention. An example of a dedicated terminal used in the present invention. The image diagram for understanding the movement of a visitor and the method of guiding a visitor in this invention.

[Exhibition Facility, Exhibition Method] The exhibition facility of the present invention is typically an exhibition-only building such as a museum, an art museum, a trade fair, or a theme park. In addition to these, the exhibition facility of the present invention also includes equipment temporarily or additionally provided in buildings such as factories, offices, schools, hospitals, and houses. Further, the exhibition facility of the present invention may be an outdoor facility such as a road, an airport, an athletic facility, a farm, a vacant lot, or a facility provided on the ground.

The exhibition facility of the present invention includes a floor surface and a wall surface, an exhibit, a guidance unit, a commentary unit, a time management unit as essential parts, and can further include an approach notification unit. In the exhibition method of the present invention, a floor surface and a wall surface, an exhibit, a guidance unit, a commentary unit, a time management unit, and an approach notification unit can be used. Hereinafter, each component will be described.

[Floor surface and wall surface] The floor surface and wall surface used in the present invention are not found in conventional exhibition facilities in that the reference for the position marking of exhibits is marked. The floor surface of the present invention is typically a rectangular or square plane. The wall surface of the present invention is a flat surface extending from at least a part of the circumference of the floor surface to the ceiling. When the floor surface is a rectangular or square plane, the wall surface is two planes that stand up from at least two adjacent sides of the floor surface to the ceiling.

There are no restrictions on the material, size, or connection method of such floors and walls, and general building materials and their materials applicable to museums, art galleries, trade fairs, theme parks, other public facilities, commercial facilities, houses, etc. The handling method is adopted. Further, when the exhibition facility of the present invention is provided outdoors, a floor surface formed of a pavement material can also be used.

At least a part of the floor surface is marked to identify the position of a point on the floor surface. Generally, the floor surface is regarded as graph paper, and a group of straight lines arranged at equal intervals with each other and a group of straight lines arranged at equal intervals with each other perpendicular to these are displayed on the floor surface so as to indicate a grid. There is. Points on the floor surface that look like graph paper can be represented by two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y). Here, the axis along one of the straight line groups may be referred to as one axis of the two-dimensional coordinates: X axis, and the axis along the other of the straight line groups may be referred to as the other axis of the two-dimensional coordinates: Y axis. can.

The two adjacent surfaces of the wall surface are along the X-axis and the Y-axis, and the contacting portion of the two surfaces forms the starting point of the X-axis and / or the Y-axis. The reference in the X-axis direction and the reference in the Y-axis direction are displayed on the two adjacent surfaces. That is, on at least one surface (X surface) of the wall surface, a scale of one axis (X axis) of the two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y) is marked, and at least one surface (Y) adjacent to the X surface is marked. The scale of the other axis (Y axis) of the two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y) is marked on the surface).

The exhibition facility of the present invention may have a plurality of floor surfaces, and each floor surface may have an independent marking. For example, the exhibition facility is divided into venue 1 and venue 2, and the location of the store on the floor is displayed. In venue 1, the X-axis and Y-axis scales are displayed on the wall surface to generate two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y) on the floor. Then, at the venue 2, the scales of the α-axis and the β-axis are displayed on the wall surface to generate the two-dimensional coordinates (α, β) of the floor surface.

The axes and scales are not limited to the above X and Y, and appropriate ones that are easy for visitors to recognize are used. For example, it may be a combination of east and west, north and south, vertical and horizontal, A and B, α and β, and may be color-coded such as red number and blue number, red number and green number. In this specification, the case where the X-axis and the Y-axis, which are one of the notations that are easy for visitors to understand, is used is used for a concrete explanation.

The means for displaying the vertical line group and the horizontal line group is not limited. For example, so-called grid eyes are visualized on the floor surface by attaching tape, painting, combining panel materials of different colors, and displaying light emission. The means of marking the wall surface is also not limited. For example, the scale is visualized on the wall surface by attaching tape, painting, combining panel materials of different colors, and displaying light emission. In the present invention, it is also possible to provide the visitor with the display of the floor surface and the wall surface by using the virtual reality technique (AR) so that the visitor can recognize the two-dimensional coordinates. In this case, the visitor carries an AR-compatible device such as a dedicated terminal, a smartphone with a dedicated application downloaded, AR goggles, and AR glasses (glasses).

[Exhibits] In the present invention, the exhibits are basically arranged on the floor surface. The position of the exhibit mounted on the wall is treated as the edge of the floor, and the X or Y of the two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y) of such exhibit is the maximum or minimum allowed on the floor. Consider the value of. Similarly, the position of a visitor (visitor) to the exhibition facility of the present invention is also specified by two-dimensional coordinates according to the above-mentioned floor and wall markings. In the present invention, the exhibits are arranged at at least two or more places specified by two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y) on the floor surface.

However, in the present invention, as will be understood from the examples and drawings described later, the "location" of the exhibit specified by one two-dimensional coordinate corresponds to the floor area having a certain area. Mathematical "point": Does not mean a position specified by one two-dimensional coordinate. Such a definition of "place" is necessary when dealing with large exhibits. In the present invention, the fact that the exhibit is located at the location specified by the coordinates (X1, Y1) means that the central part or the main part or the base of the exhibit is associated with the coordinates (X1, Y1). Indicates that it is located in the area of.

For example, the X-axis scales: X-1, X-2, ... X-6 are displayed on one of the wall surfaces, and the Y-axis scales: Y-1, Y- on the surface adjacent to the wall surface. 2, ... Y-6 can be displayed and the floor surface can be divided into 6 × 6 = 36 areas. Exhibits will be located in any of these 36 areas. The location of the arranged exhibits is specified by a single coordinate selected from 36 types of two-dimensional coordinates: (X1, Y1), (X1, Y2) ... (X6, Y6).

In the present invention, the ceiling may also be marked or decorated according to the markings on the floor surface and the wall surface. Exhibits can be placed by providing the same markings on the ceiling and floor and suspending them from the ceiling or by passing them between the floor and the ceiling.

[Induction unit] The induction unit of the present invention is a portion that outputs at least a part of the position of at least one exhibit and the recommended route specified by the two-dimensional coordinates to each of the visitors. The form of the output is not limited, and for example, any one or more of characters, symbols, pictures, lights, images, moving images, etc., a voice message, a musical piece, and the like are used.

The guidance unit is one or more in which the guidance unit is selected from a dedicated map, a smartphone, and a dedicated terminal. The guidance unit can be efficiently viewed by visitors in consideration of the congestion status of the exhibition facility of the present invention, the popularity of the exhibits, the positional relationship of the exhibits, etc., and avoids the local congestion of the exhibition facility of the present invention. A map (route map), screen display, and audio guide will be provided to each of the visitors by selecting a route that can be used. In the present invention, in general, one route is assigned to a visitor (eg, a single customer, a group, a parent and child) who uses one route.

For example, the guidance unit selects one route from the preset basic routes and recommends and provides it to the visitors. By shifting the departure time (the time when visitors enter the exhibition hall) on each route, and / or by designating a different exhibit as the first destination on each route, it is possible to avoid congestion at the exhibition hall. can.

Further, for example, the guidance unit outputs a route for first visiting an exhibit far from the entrance when there are many visitors and congestion near the entrance is expected. Also, for example, an exhibit that is currently unvisited (it is detected that there are no visitors at the location of the exhibit) is placed in the first part of the route. Typically, the guidance site provides the visitor with the name or symbol of the exhibit and the two-dimensional coordinates representing the location of the exhibit as the "next point".

When moving from the coordinates of one exhibit to the coordinates of the next exhibit, visitors count, for example, "X two minutes ago, Y one left" while looking at the signs on the wall. Proceed. If the scale is marked high on the wall surface, visitors can easily predict and find the target point even in a relatively crowded exhibition facility. If the distance traveled along each of the two axes is recognized throughout the movement, it is possible to avoid other visitors during the movement, and it is easy to return to the correct route even if the movement is mistaken. On the other hand, when guiding visitors with the lines and arrows displayed on the floor, it is difficult to grasp the image of the entire venue, if there are many visitors, the lines and arrows are lost, and it is easy to come into contact with other visitors. , There are problems such as difficulty in grasping the distance to the target point and the course direction. Such a problem is unlikely to occur in the exhibition facility and the exhibition method of the present invention, and visitors can move comfortably and easily.

For example, if the guidance site is a dedicated map, visitors typically receive the dedicated map at the entrance of the exhibition facility. On the above-mentioned dedicated map, the names and symbols of the exhibits and the two-dimensional coordinates of the exhibits are printed according to the recommended route, and the visitors are guided to the recommended route. Visitors aim for the two-dimensional coordinates of the exhibits shown on the dedicated map, relying on the markings on the floor and walls. When a group customer who uses one route uses the exhibition facility of the present invention, a dedicated map is provided to the representative of the group.

If the guidance site is a smartphone, visitors will proceed to the exhibition hall after downloading the dedicated application on their smartphone. Visitors use the exhibition facility of the present invention according to the exhibits displayed on the screen by the above application and the information thereof. When a group customer who uses one route uses the exhibition facility of the present invention, the representative of the group downloads a dedicated application on his / her smartphone.

When the guidance site is a dedicated terminal, bidirectional communication can be performed between the dedicated terminal and the management center of the exhibition facility. The center has a server, a communication unit, and a memory, and executes a program for registering visitors, a program for generating a route, and a program for managing exhibits and associated equipment. A visitor who visits the exhibition facility of the present invention receives the above-mentioned dedicated terminal before proceeding to the exhibition hall. When a group customer who uses one route uses the exhibition facility of the present invention, a dedicated terminal is rented to the representative of the group.

The above management center collects the location information of visitors from the dedicated terminal in operation, so that the visitors are dispersed in the facility, that is, the exhibits without visitors (vacant) are prioritized as the next goal. Select the route to be the point (next point) and notify the visitors. This notification will display the name and two-dimensional coordinates of the exhibit that the visitor should move to next. When the visitor arrives at the exhibit (next point) designated by the dedicated terminal, the visitor operates the screen of the dedicated terminal, brings the dedicated terminal into contact with the sensor of the exhibit, and resembles the receiver of the exhibit. A signal (arrival signal) indicating that a visitor has arrived at the exhibit is transmitted from the dedicated terminal to the center by a method such as placing the dedicated terminal. The center that receives the arrival signal recognizes that this exhibit is in use. After completing the tour of the exhibit, the visitor operates the screen of the dedicated terminal, brings the dedicated terminal into contact with the sensor of the exhibit, and leaves the dedicated terminal from the receiving stand of the exhibit. A signal (request signal) requesting the display of the "next point" is transmitted from the dedicated terminal by such a method. Upon receiving the request signal, the center sends a new exhibit (new next point) to the dedicated terminal, and on the screen of the dedicated terminal, the same as the previous time, the exhibition that the visitor should move to next. The name of the object and the two-dimensional coordinates are displayed.

It is preferable that the current position of the visitor carrying the terminal is displayed on the dedicated terminal in two-dimensional coordinates according to the markings on the wall surface and the floor surface. The movement of the visitor is recognized by the two-way communication between the dedicated terminal and the center, and the two-dimensional coordinates are updated to the latest state. The center can execute a preset effect according to the position of the latest visitor. For example, when a visitor arrives at a specific position, the output device provided in the exhibition facility can be used to provide a performance by voice, music, video, light, or the like. In this case, the position information of the visitor functions as a switch for the above-mentioned effect.

Further, in the present invention, the guidance unit instructs the visitor of the next exhibit (next point) and notifies the time (recommended viewing time) of staying at the next exhibit (next point). do. That is, the recommended viewing time is a preset value for each of the recommended route and / or the exhibit. Generally, a longer recommended viewing time is set for popular exhibits. For example, on the screen of the dedicated map, the smartphone, or the dedicated terminal, the recommended viewing time is displayed for each exhibit. Visitors who follow the instructions of the guidance section allocate the recommended viewing time to the viewing time of the exhibit and the usage time of the guidance section, and when the recommended viewing time elapses, they move to the next exhibit.

[Commentary section] The commentary section of the present invention is a part that provides the visitors with information on the exhibits. The form of such a commentary unit is not limited, and for example, a display by any one or more of characters, symbols, pictures, lights, images, moving images, a voice message, a music, and the like are used. Such a commentary unit is, for example, a display board, an image display device, an audio device including a speaker and a sound source, and the like.

The above commentary section is attached to the exhibit. For example, the above commentary section is attached to each exhibit, and the explanation (guidance) begins when a visitor who approaches this exhibit operates the screen or buttons. In the present invention, the commentary section provided for each exhibit in this way is particularly referred to as a "guidance section".

It is also possible to request the center to start guidance with the dedicated terminal. Further, when the center receives the arrival signal from the dedicated terminal, the center can start the explanation by the guidance section of the exhibit.

The commentary section may be arranged at a position different from that of the exhibit. The "different position" here means that the two-dimensional coordinates according to the markings on the floor surface and the wall surface are different. Such a commentary section of an exhibit generally provides a comprehensive commentary on the entire exhibit, as well as historical and geographic information about the exhibit. In the present invention, such a commentary section is particularly referred to as a "briefing section". Even in such a briefing section, information is provided to visitors by the same mechanism as the above guidance section.

In the present invention, the visitor may start the tour from the briefing and then move to the exhibit instructed by the guidance unit. Further, in the present invention, the briefing section is for temporarily separating visitors from the exhibits when there are no visitors (vacant) exhibits or when a specific exhibit is congested. Can be used as a point of. Therefore, in the present invention, for example, the briefing section is divided into a briefing section for all visitors to visit first and a briefing section for visitors to make a detour on the way to the next exhibit. You may. By providing preliminary knowledge of the exhibits at the above briefing department and further providing information about the exhibits to the visitors on the way, the visitors' understanding and interest in the exhibits will be enhanced, and the visitors' satisfaction with the exhibits will be enhanced. The degree can be improved.

The guidance unit can also serve as the commentary unit. That is, the dedicated map, smartphone, and dedicated terminal used as the guidance unit can provide the visitors with information on the exhibits. In the present invention, preferably, the guidance section provides a brief explanation of the exhibit as part of the information of the next exhibit (next point), and the guidance section provides detailed information on each exhibit. In addition, the above briefing section will provide peripheral and general information.

[Time Management Unit] The time management unit of the present invention has a function of encouraging visitors to stay in the exhibit and the guidance unit according to the above recommended viewing time. That is, the time management unit is attached to at least one of the exhibits, and is a part for notifying the visitors of the excess or deficiency of the actual viewing time with respect to the recommended viewing time for each of the exhibits. The means of the above notification is not limited, and any of characters, symbols, pictures, vibrations, sounds, lights, images, moving images and the like can be used. The actual viewing time is a value measured as the time during which the actual visitor stays within a certain distance from the exhibit.

The time management unit is typically a timer. In the present invention, such a timer function is typically provided on a visitor's smartphone, a dedicated terminal, or an individual exhibit. When the visitor arrives at the target exhibit, he / she activates the dedicated terminal or smartphone, or the timer provided in the exhibit, and the recommended viewing time elapses, the remaining recommended viewing time, the recommended viewing and actual viewing time. You can use the exhibits and guidance section while being aware of the difference.

When a dedicated terminal is used as the guidance unit and the center starts the explanation by the guidance unit of the exhibit when the center receives the arrival signal from the dedicated terminal, the time of the explanation is set to the recommended viewing time. Can be matched. In this case, when the above explanation is completed, the guidance section can inform the visitors of the next exhibit (next point) and encourage the visitors to move.

In addition, when it is detected that the difference between the actual viewing time and the recommended viewing time exceeds a certain threshold time by bidirectional communication between the dedicated terminal and the center, the dedicated terminal moves to the visitor. Can be urged. In this case, the visitor can be encouraged to move by a method such as causing the lamp attached to the dedicated terminal to emit light or vibrating the dedicated terminal.

Further, when the actual viewing time elapses and exceeds a certain time from the viewing time, the center can change the preset route. In this case, the preset next exhibit (next point) is changed to one of the above briefing sections to generate a new route adapted to the movement of other visitors and the availability of the exhibit. be able to. Visitors can wait until there is a vacancy in the exhibit at the briefing section.

The route recommended by the visitor in the exhibition facility and the exhibition method of the present invention is generated as a series of units consisting of the time spent by the visitor for the tour / appreciation of one point (exhibition or briefing section). .. That is, the above-mentioned unit is the time (travel time) estimated to be required to move from the previous point (exhibit or briefing section) to the point (exhibit or briefing section), and the point (exhibit or briefing section). It is composed of the optimum time (recommended viewing time) to stay in, and the preliminary time (error time) provided before and after the above viewing time in consideration of the progress speed of visitors and the variation in viewing style. For example, the travel time a1, the error time a2, the recommended viewing time a3, and the error time a2 are registered in one unit a set in the exhibit A in chronological order. In the present invention, the travel time, the error time, and the recommended viewing time can be updated for each exhibition or according to the ever-changing congestion situation of the exhibition.
[Approach Notification Unit] The exhibition facility of the present invention may further have an approach notification unit. The approach notification unit notifies the visitor that another person or object has approached within a certain distance. There is no limitation on the means of the above notification method, and any of characters, symbols, pictures, sounds, lights, images, moving images, and vibrations is used. In the present invention, preferably, such an approach notification unit is provided in the dedicated terminal. In this case, for example, when the interpersonal sensor provided in the dedicated terminal detects the presence of a person or an object (typically another visitor) within a certain distance from the dedicated terminal, the lamp attached to the dedicated terminal The visitor who has the dedicated terminal is urged to move by a method such as causing the light to emit light or vibrating the dedicated terminal. After that, when the presence of a person (typically another visitor) within a certain distance is no longer detected from the dedicated terminal, the light emission and the vibration are stopped to prompt the visitor to stop.

By notifying the approach of other visitors with the approach notification unit, it is possible to eliminate the retention and uneven distribution of visitors. Such an effect is desired from the viewpoint of public health. By grasping the operation of the approach notification unit of all the visitors at the management center, it is possible to quickly grasp the overcrowded state of the exhibition hall and appropriately manage the number of visitors from the viewpoint of public health.

The approach notification unit is also effective in ensuring the safety of visitors and preventing damage to exhibits. By providing such an approach notification unit, for example, the safety of visually impaired persons and visitors using wheelchairs can be ensured. Such an approach notification unit is also effective for museums where visitors can touch and appreciate the exhibits without looking at them.

In the present invention, a dedicated terminal or smartphone having two or more functions of the guidance unit, the commentary unit, the time management unit, and the approach notification unit can be used. For example, a dedicated terminal having a timer, an interpersonal sensor, and a voice guidance function is effective.

[Other Equipment / Operations] In the present invention, it is possible to instruct the visitors who have finished observing and viewing all the exhibits with the coordinates of the so-called "ending area" and guide the above visitors to the ending area. can. Generally, the ending area is provided with doors, gates, etc., and visitors cannot return to the exhibition hall from the ending area. In the above ending area, it is possible to provide an ending effect to the visitors. The ending production is generally a production that praises a visitor who has completed the route by using sound, video, image, smoke, and the like. For example, keep messages such as "Thank you for your hard work. Mission complete!" And "Thank you for your goodbye. It was fun" on the dedicated terminal.

Stamps and souvenirs can also be provided to visitors in the ending area above. For example, when a visitor who receives a dedicated map at the entrance arrives at the ending area, the message "Please set the map on the table and stamp it" is displayed on the display device installed in the ending area. Can be done. Visitors can also be surveyed in the ending area above, and other exhibitions can be advertised. Visitors' satisfaction can be enhanced by such an ending effect.

Normally, the dedicated terminal is collected in the ending area. In the present invention, it is also possible to guide visitors to the museum shop from the ending area. At the museum shop, you can sell goods related to exhibits, character goods used for dedicated terminals, and map holders for taking home maps distributed to visitors as souvenirs.

Hereinafter, specific examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. All of the drawings are schematic views and are materials that help the present invention to be understood. The devices, structures, letters and numbers shown do not necessarily match those actually used and include omissions and exaggerations. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the facilities and methods shown in the following examples and drawings.

[Example 1] FIG. 1 shows a floor surface (2), a wall surface (3), and an exhibit (4) of the exhibition facility (1) of the present invention. On one of the wall surfaces (31), X-1, X-2, ... X-6 and a line extending from the floor surface (2) to the ceiling (not shown) are displayed as X-axis scale markings. Has been done. On the wall surface (32) adjacent to this wall surface, Y-1, Y-2, ... Y-6 and a line extending from the floor surface (2) to the ceiling (not shown) are displayed as Y-axis scale markings. Has been done. The floor surface (2) has a grid sign (20), and the square floor surface (2) is divided into 6 × 6 = 36 areas by the grid sign (20), and one two-dimensional coordinate (X) is provided for each area. , Y) are linked. A visitor (5) stands in one of the above areas (21). The position of the visitor (5) is represented by the coordinates (X-1, Y-6). Three exhibits (4) are arranged on the floor (2). The coordinates of "Exhibit A" are (X-2, Y-2), the coordinates of "Exhibit B" are (X-3, Y-5), and the coordinates of "Exhibit C" are (X-6, Y). -6).

[Example 2] With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, a state in which a dedicated map, which is a guidance unit, guides visitors will be described. FIG. 2 shows two examples (61, 62) of the dedicated map. The dedicated map (61) shows a dedicated map distributed to the user 001 who is a visitor. User 001 is recommended to visit in the order of Exhibit B → Exhibit A → Exhibit C .... User 001 follows the instructions on the dedicated map and proceeds toward the coordinates (X-3, Y-5) in order to first visit the exhibit B. The dedicated map (62) shows a dedicated map distributed to the user 002 who is a visitor. User 002 is recommended to visit in the order of Exhibit A → Exhibit C → Exhibit B .... User 002 follows the instructions on the dedicated map and proceeds toward the coordinates (X-2, Y-2) in order to first visit the exhibit A.

FIG. 3 shows how the visitor (5) arrives at the exhibit (4). The exhibit (4) is equipped with an interpersonal sensor (41) and a timer (42). In the state where the visitor has not arrived at the exhibit (4) (the state in which the interpersonal sensor (41) does not detect an approaching object), the timer (42) is in the standby display. When the interpersonal sensor (41) detects the approach of the visitor (5), the timer (42) is activated. Visitors (5) can receive voice guidance from a speaker (not shown) built in as a commentary section by pressing a button (43) provided on the exhibit (4).

When the timer (42) is a countdown timer, the standby timer (42) displays the recommended viewing time of the exhibit (4) (for example, "07: 00" representing 7 minutes). The operation-started timer (42) reduces the time elapsed from the start of operation from the recommended viewing time, and displays the remaining time (for example, "01:30" representing 1 minute and 30 seconds remaining). When the recommended viewing time has elapsed, the timer (42) displays 00:00. After this, the timer (42) displays the message "Please proceed". Visitor (5) is prompted by this display and heads for the next exhibit. When the interpersonal sensor (41) does not detect a nearby object, the timer (42) returns to the standby state.

A timer (42) common to all exhibits can also be used. In this case, the timer (42) in the standby state displays "00:00". The timer (42) that has started operation measures the time from the start of operation and displays it as the actual viewing time. The visitor (5) has a recommended viewing time (for example, "6 minutes") displayed on a guide unit such as a dedicated map and a timer (42) display (for example, "02:30" indicating 2 minutes and 30 seconds). You can determine the timing of movement by comparing with. When the visitor (5) heads for the next exhibit and the interpersonal sensor (41) does not detect a nearby object, the timer (42) returns to the standby state.

If the visitor (5) is the above-mentioned user 001, the movement and appreciation operations are repeated at Exhibit A, Exhibit C, and so on. After visiting all the exhibits, the visitor (5) goes to the exit and exits the exhibition facility.

[Example 3] A state in which a smartphone (60), which is a guidance unit, guides a visitor (user 001) will be described. FIG. 4 shows four examples (63, 64, 65, 66) extracted from the display of the smartphone (60). A countdown timer is displayed on each screen. The timer display shown in FIG. 4 is different from the actual one. In this example, the smartphone serves as both the guidance unit and the commentary unit of the present invention.

On the screen (63), the visitor confirms the next goal. Actually, the recommended viewing time set for the exhibit B is displayed on the screen (63). Visitors begin to move to Exhibit B according to the display on the screen (63).

Screen (64) is an example of a screen that a visitor sees when moving or arriving at Exhibit B. Actually, the recommended viewing time set for the exhibit B is also displayed on the screen (64). When the visitor arrives at Exhibit B and presses the button in the center of the screen (64), the voice guidance starts. When the voice guidance is completed, the screen of the smartphone is switched to the screen (65), and the remaining time of the recommended viewing time is displayed on the screen (65). An explanation for exhibit B, such as a summary of the voice guidance, may be displayed on the screen (65). The visitor is prompted by the remaining time display displayed on the screen (65) and touches "Proceed to the next exhibit" to switch the screen to the screen (66). On the screen (66), the location of the next target point: exhibit A is displayed. Visitors start moving toward Exhibit A.

Visitors can see all the exhibits on the route by repeating the above-mentioned display and guidance on the smartphone.

[Example 4] The mode in which the route recommended to the visitors is set in the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 shows a route R1 set for the visitor 1 and a route R2 set for the visitor 2 as a simple model. In the route R1 and R2, the visitors conceptually set the time unit UA set in the exhibit A, the time unit UB set in the forward exhibit B, the time unit UC set in the exhibit C, and so on. It is arranged in the order of the exhibits to be aimed at (A → B → C → ...). The two right-pointing arrows indicate that time elapses from left to right on route R1 and route R2. The starting point of the arrow pointing to the right indicates the start point of the visitor's tour. Each time unit: UA, UB, UC ... Consists of a travel time (71), an error time (72), and a recommended viewing time (73). The travel time (71) indicates the time from the starting point or the previous exhibit to the target exhibit, and the recommended viewing time (73) indicates the time for the visitor to stay at each exhibit. The error time (72) is a time that reflects the variation in the moving speed and the actual viewing time for each visitor, and is provided before and after the recommended viewing time (73).

In the present invention, for example, the guidance unit instructs the visitor 1 on the route R1, and instructs another visitor 2 on the route R2 that departs later than the visitor 1. In this case, the visitor 2 arrives at the exhibit A when the visitor 1 finishes the tour of the first exhibit A. When the visitor 1 moves according to the route R1 and the visitor 2 moves according to the route R2, there is no time zone when the two visitors 1 and 2 meet in any of the exhibits.

Such a model can be adapted to more visitors (eg, groups 1 and 2) and / or more exhibits (A, B, C, D, E ...). In the exhibition facility of the present invention, in reality, the number of visitors, the number of exhibits, the position of each exhibit, the popularity of each exhibit, etc. are taken into consideration, and appropriate movement is made for a larger number of visitors and exhibits. Design the route by allocating time (71), error time (72), and recommended viewing time (73).

[Example 5] The mode of changing the route recommended to the visitors in the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 shows how the above-mentioned routes R1 and R2 are changed as a simple model. For example, due to unexpected circumstances such as the guidance section for Exhibit A breaking down or Exhibit A being more popular than the organizer expected, the recommended viewing time (73) set for Route R1 is significantly increased. Visitors may stay in Exhibit A beyond the limit. In this case, the time unit UA set in the exhibit A in the route R1 changes to a longer time unit UA'including the actual viewing time (7301). When such an irregular route R1'cannot be immediately restored to a normal route R1, in the present invention, for example, the above-mentioned route R2 is changed to the route R2'shown in FIG. In Route R2', the first step to visit Exhibit A has been changed to a new step using the briefing section. The time unit required for the new step includes the time for using the briefing unit, that is, the adjustment time (74). Such a new time unit is called a time unit UN. Visitors who are instructed to take the route R2'first visit the briefing section and then the exhibit B, without visiting the exhibit A where the visitors who follow the route R1'stay. If the route R1'is combined with the route R2', visitors will not gather at each exhibit.

[Example 6] A state in which a dedicated terminal (60) is used as a guide unit in the present invention will be described. 7 and 8 show the relationship between the dedicated terminal, visitors, and exhibits. There are receivers in each of the exhibits and the briefing section. When a visitor (5) arriving at the exhibit (4) places the dedicated terminal (67) on the receiving stand (8), the communication unit of the receiving stand (8) contains data including the ID number of the dedicated terminal (67). To receive. The communication unit and the communication unit of the receiver (8) communicate in both directions, the management program is executed on the server of the management center, and the management center recognizes that the exhibit (4) is in use, and the visitor (5). ) Is recognized as the location of the exhibit (4). A similar receiver will be provided at the briefing section.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the screen of the dedicated terminal (67). When the visitor places the dedicated terminal (67) on the receiving stand according to the instructions on the screen (6701), the screen of the dedicated terminal changes to the screen (6702) and the guidance by the moving image starts. When the guidance is over, a screen (6703) will appear, prompting visitors to move on to the next exhibit.

FIG. 10 shows an example of a dedicated terminal (67). FIG. 10A shows the appearance of the dedicated terminal (67). FIG. 10B shows a state in which the main parts of the dedicated terminal (67) are seen through. A character-themed design is used for the dedicated terminal (67). Such a dedicated terminal (67) is useful for a production in which a visitor goes around the venue with a character. The dedicated terminal (67) has a built-in battery (6714). The dedicated terminal (67) has a distance sensor (6711). When another visitor enters within a certain distance from the distance sensor (6711), the distance sensor (6711) detects that there is an approaching object, and the interpersonal approach lamp (6712) lights up. When the dedicated terminal (67) is connected to the receiving stand (8), the screen (6713) displays the coordinates of the exhibit to which the receiving stand (8) is attached as the current location of the dedicated terminal (67). The communication unit (6705) transmits a signal including the ID of the dedicated terminal (67) to the communication unit (815) of the receiving stand.

[Example 7] FIG. 11 shows the movement of the visitor and the order of guiding the visitor in the present invention in a simplified manner. Visitors register as a user at the exhibition facility of the present invention and start the tour. The dedicated terminal starts guiding visitors in a state of two-way communication with the management center. The management center assigns one route to visitors. In the present invention, for example, the following steps are performed.

(Steps for visitors to move to vacant exhibit A and appreciate exhibit A) Next destination: When exhibit A is vacant (not in use), the dedicated terminal sends a message "Exhibit" Proceed to A. "X-2, Y-2" is displayed. Visitors move toward Exhibit A. When the visitor arrives at Exhibit A, he / she places the dedicated terminal on the receiving stand of Exhibit A according to the message "Please put the terminal on the receiving stand" of the dedicated terminal. If the management center determines that the dedicated terminal and receiver are the required combination, the video guidance will start at Exhibit A. If the dedicated terminal and receiver are not the required combination, the dedicated terminal will display the message "Proceed to Exhibit A. X-2, Y-2" again to put the visitor in the correct position. Encourage them to move. When the visitor puts the dedicated terminal on the receiving stand with the correct exhibit, the video guidance starts. At the same time, the timer attached to the exhibit A starts the countdown and displays the remaining time of the recommended viewing time set in the exhibit A.

(Steps for visitors to make adjustments at the briefing section without going to Exhibit A) Next destination: If Exhibit A is in use (the receiver is connected to another dedicated terminal), the dedicated terminal Displays the message "Proceed to briefing point 1. X-1, Y-1". Visitors move towards briefing point 1. When the visitor arrives at the briefing point 1, the visitor places the dedicated terminal on the receiving stand of the briefing point 1 according to the message "Please put the terminal on the receiving stand" of the dedicated terminal. When the management center determines that the dedicated terminal and the receiver are the required combination, the briefing point 1 starts the video guidance. If the dedicated terminal and receiver are not the required combination, the dedicated terminal will display the message "Proceed to briefing point 1. X-1, Y-1" again to put the visitor in the correct position. Encourage them to move. When the visitor places the dedicated terminal on the receiving stand at the correct briefing point, the video guidance begins. At the same time, the timer attached to the briefing point 1 starts the countdown and displays the remaining time of the recommended viewing time set at the briefing point 1.

(Steps for visitors to move from Exhibit A to Exhibit B and appreciate Exhibit B) When the guidance ends at Exhibit A and the recommended viewing time for Exhibit A has passed, the visitors will move. Remove the dedicated terminal from the receiving stand of exhibit B. At this time, if the destination: Exhibit B is vacant (not in use), the dedicated terminal displays the message "Proceed to Exhibit B. X-3, Y-5". Visitors move toward Exhibit B and perform the same operations as when viewing Exhibit A to view Exhibit B.

(Steps for visitors to make adjustments at the briefing section without moving from Exhibit A to Exhibit B) Next destination: Exhibit B is in use (the receiver is connected to another dedicated terminal) In that case, the dedicated terminal displays the message "Proceed to briefing point 2. X-6, Y-6". Visitors move toward briefing point 2 and perform the same operations as when using briefing point 1 to receive video guidance.

Visitors can visit all the exhibits without wasting time by repeating such movements, terminal operations, and viewings, avoiding congestion. The management center and dedicated terminals that communicate in both directions repeat such exhibition availability judgment, message display, guidance to briefing points as necessary, and video guidance, and visit the route suitable for the situation of the exhibition facility. It can be recommended to people to avoid congestion in the exhibition hall and stagnation of visitors.

Visitors who have completed the tour of all the exhibits head to the exit and return the dedicated terminal. New visitors will be registered on the returned dedicated terminal and will be used for new route guidance.

The present invention can be used for various indoor and outdoor exhibitions. The present invention has advantages such as providing an exhibition service with high satisfaction for visitors and providing an exhibition service with high public health safety that reduces the cost of the exhibition service. The present invention is useful for improving the quality and profitability of services in event business and character business.

1 Exhibition facility 2 Floor surface 20 Square sign 21 One of the floor areas 3 Wall surface 31, 32 Adjacent wall surface 4 Exhibit 41 Timer 42 Interpersonal sensor 43 Button 5 Visitor 60 Smartphone 61, 62 Dedicated map 63, 64, 65 , 66 Smartphone screen 67 Dedicated terminal 6701, 6702, 6703 Dedicated terminal screen 6711 Distance sensor 6712 Interpersonal approach lamp 6713 Screen 6714 Battery 6715 Communication unit 71 Travel time 72 Error time 73 Recommended viewing time 74 Adjustment time 8 Receiver 815 Communication unit

Claims (6)

An exhibition facility with floors and walls, exhibits, guidance, commentary, and time management.
On at least a part of the floor surface, there are markings (coordinate markings) corresponding to the two-dimensional coordinates of the points on the floor surface.
At least one surface of the wall surface is marked with a scale of one axis of the two-dimensional coordinates, and at least one wall surface adjacent to the wall surface is marked with a scale of the other axis of the two-dimensional coordinates.
The exhibits are located at least two or more locations specified by the two-dimensional coordinates on the floor.
The guide unit outputs at least a part of the position and the recommended route of the exhibit specified by the two-dimensional coordinates to each of the visitors.
The commentary department provides the visitors with information about the exhibits.
The time management department notifies the visitors of the excess or deficiency of the actual viewing time with respect to the recommended viewing time for each of the exhibits.
The recommended viewing time is a preset time for the visitor to stay within a certain distance from the exhibit in the recommended route.
The actual viewing time is the time measured as the time when the visitor actually stays within a certain distance from the exhibit.
Exhibition facility. The above guidance unit is one or more selected from a dedicated map, smartphone, and dedicated terminal.
The commentary section includes a guidance section attached to the exhibit and a briefing section located at a different location from the exhibit.
The exhibition facility according to claim 1. It also has an approach notification unit
The approach notification unit notifies the visitor that another person or object has approached within a certain distance.
The exhibition facility according to claim 1. It is an exhibition method that uses the floor and walls, exhibits, guidance section, commentary section, and time management section.
On at least a part of the floor surface, there are markings (coordinate markings) corresponding to the two-dimensional coordinates of the points on the floor surface.
At least one surface of the wall surface is marked with a scale of one axis of the two-dimensional coordinates, and at least one wall surface adjacent to the wall surface is marked with a scale of the other axis of the two-dimensional coordinates.
The exhibits are located at least two or more locations specified by the two-dimensional coordinates on the floor.
The guide unit outputs at least a part of the position and the recommended route of the exhibit specified by the two-dimensional coordinates to each of the visitors.
The commentary department provides the visitors with information about the exhibits.
The time management department notifies the visitors of the excess or deficiency of the actual viewing time with respect to the recommended viewing time for each of the exhibits.
The recommended viewing time is a preset time for the visitor to stay within a certain distance from the exhibit in the recommended route.
The actual viewing time is the time measured as the time when the visitor actually stays within a certain distance from the exhibit.
Exhibition method. The above guidance unit is one or more selected from a dedicated map, smartphone, and dedicated terminal.
The commentary section includes one or more guidance sections attached to one of the above exhibits and one or more briefing sections arranged at different locations from any of the above exhibits.
The exhibition method according to claim 4. Furthermore, using the approach notification unit,
The approach notification unit notifies the visitor that another person or object has approached within a certain distance.
The exhibition method according to claim 4.

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