JP2023180526A - Information processing device, information processing method and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide transmission means for transmitting the places of events that occur around a user.SOLUTION: According to the present application, an information processing device includes an acquisition part for acquiring position information from a user's terminal device being a distribution destination of distribution content, a specification part for specifying events that occur around the present position of the user on the basis of the position information, a calculation part for calculating positional information between the even occurrence places and the user's present position, a generation part for generating event place showing content that schematically indicates the occurrence places of the events on the basis of the calculated positional information, and a provision part for distributing the event place showing content to a terminal device of the user and overlapping translucent event place showing content on the distribution content for display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

Extracts suggested activities from among the activities that can be experienced in the area in which the user or input device is facing, obtains information on the suggested activities, and outputs information on the suggested activities to the output device used by the user. A technique for doing so has been disclosed.

JP2021-163237A

However, the above-mentioned conventional technology merely provides a recommendation system that proactively suggests activities to users who are considering activities such as travel. However, even in everyday life, if the user can be informed of the locations of events occurring around the user, it may be possible to provide useful information to the user.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present application is to provide a communication means that conveys the location of events occurring around the user.

The information processing device according to the present application includes an acquisition unit that acquires location information from a terminal device of a user who is a destination of distribution content, and an acquisition unit that acquires location information from a terminal device of a user to which distribution content is distributed; a specifying unit for specifying; a calculating unit for calculating a positional relationship between the location where the event occurs and the current location of the user; and an event location that schematically indicates the location where the event occurs based on the calculated positional relationship. The present invention includes a generating unit that generates teaching content, and a providing unit that distributes the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device and displays the semitransparent event location teaching content superimposed on the distributed content. It is characterized by

According to one aspect of an embodiment, a communication means can be provided that conveys the location of events occurring around a user.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of an information processing method according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of behavior when opening event type icons. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a terminal device according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a server device according to an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a history information database. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an event occurrence information database. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application are not limited to this embodiment. In addition, in the following embodiments, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[1. Overview of information processing method]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, an overview of an information processing method performed by an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of an information processing method according to an embodiment. Note that in FIG. 1, an example will be described in which the location of an event occurring around the user is communicated.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 10 and a server device 100. The terminal device 10 and the server device 100 are connected to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly via a network N (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 cooperates with the server device 100.

The terminal device 10 is a smart device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal used by a user U (user), and is connected to an arbitrary server device via a wireless communication network such as 4G (Generation) or LTE (Long Term Evolution). This is a mobile terminal device that can communicate. Further, the terminal device 10 has a screen such as a liquid crystal display, which has a touch panel function, and displays data such as content through a tap operation, a slide operation, a scroll operation, etc. from the user U using a finger or a stylus. Accepts various operations on. Note that an operation performed on an area of the screen where content is displayed may be an operation on the content. Further, the terminal device 10 may be not only a smart device but also an information processing device such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer) or a notebook PC.

The server device 100 cooperates with the terminal device 10 of each user U, and provides API (Application Programming Interface) services for various applications (hereinafter referred to as apps) and various data to the terminal device 10 of each user U. It is an information processing device that provides information, and is realized using computers, cloud systems, etc.

Further, the server device 100 may be an information processing device that provides some kind of web service online to the terminal device 10 of each user U. For example, the server device 100 provides web services such as Internet connection, search service, SNS (Social Networking Service), electronic commerce (EC), electronic payment, online games, online banking, online trading, accommodation/ticket reservation, Services such as video/music distribution, news, maps, route searches, route guidance, route information, operation information, weather forecasts, etc. may be provided. In reality, the server device 100 may cooperate with various servers that provide the above-mentioned Web services, mediate the Web services, or may be in charge of processing the Web services.

Note that the server device 100 can acquire user information regarding the user U. For example, the server device 100 acquires information regarding user U's attributes such as user U's gender, age, and residential area. The server device 100 stores and manages identification information indicating the user U (user ID, etc.) as well as information regarding attributes of the user U.

Further, the server device 100 acquires various kinds of history information (log data) indicating the actions of the user U from the terminal device 10 of the user U or from various servers based on the user ID or the like. For example, the server device 100 acquires a location history, which is a history of user U's location, date and time, from the terminal device 10. The server device 100 also acquires a search history, which is a history of search queries input by the user U, from a search server (search engine). Additionally, the server device 100 acquires a viewing history, which is a history of content viewed by the user U, from the content server. The server device 100 also acquires a purchase history (payment history) that is a history of product purchases and payment processing by the user U from the electronic commerce server and the payment processing server. Further, the server device 100 may acquire the listing history and the sales history, which are the listing history of the user U on the marketplace, from the electronic commerce server or the payment processing server. The server device 100 also acquires a posting history, which is a history of postings by the user U, from a posting server or SNS server that provides a word-of-mouth posting service. Note that the various servers described above may be the server device 100 itself. That is, the server device 100 may function as the various servers described above.

[1-1. Surrounding event radar]
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the server device 100 receives information from the user's current location ( The location information indicating the current location is acquired (step S1).

In reality, the server device 100 may acquire location information indicating the current location of the user at any time/periodically/at any timing during distribution of the distribution content. Alternatively, the server device 100 may acquire location information indicating the current location of the user when receiving a request for distribution of distribution content. For example, when a user accesses a site (such as a news site) that displays a list of distributed content such as news, or when a user starts an application that displays distributed content, or when a user accesses a site that displays a list of distributed content such as news, When any distribution content is selected from the list, location information indicating the user's current location may be acquired.

Further, in this embodiment, the current location of the user is explained as an example, but in reality, the server device 100 is not limited to the current location of the user, but also the location (place, facility, etc.) set in advance by the user. ) may also be obtained. For example, the server device 100 may acquire location information indicating the location of the user's home, workplace, or a place where the user usually resides or frequently appears. Note that the server device 100 may allow the user to select an arbitrary location from the user's current location and a location preset by the user. Alternatively, the server device 100 may allow the user to specify an arbitrary location, such as a destination (destination). In this case, the location selected/specified by the user corresponds to the "user's current location" in this embodiment. That is, the "user's current location" may be a location preset by the user, or may be a location selected/designated by the user himself/herself.

Next, the server device 100 identifies events occurring around the user's current location based on the acquired location information (step S2).

At this time, the server device 100 may use machine learning to estimate events that the user is likely to be interested in from the user's attributes and history. For example, the server device 100 uses user attributes and history as input data and generates an estimation model that outputs event candidates. Note that a plurality of event candidates may be output. Based on the acquired location information, the server device 100 may identify events that are likely to be of interest to the user and that are occurring around the user's current location. For example, the server device 100 identifies events that are the same or similar (same category) to the estimated event (event that the user is likely to be interested in) among events occurring around the user's current location. Good too. Further, the server device 100 may set in advance the event itself and the type of event that the user himself/herself wants to acquire, and specify events that the user is likely to be interested in based on the set contents.

As for the machine learning method, deep learning, RNN (Recurrent Neural Network), LSTM (Long Short Term Memory), etc. may be used. Note that these are just examples, and the invention is not limited to these examples.

In reality, based on the acquired location information, the server device 100 transmits the event to the user when the user approaches the location where the event occurred (when the user enters within a predetermined range from the location where the event occurred). The event may be specified as an event occurring around the current location. Alternatively, when an event suddenly occurs within a predetermined range from the acquired location information (when the location of the event is within a predetermined range from the location information), the server device 100 transmits the event to the user. The event may be specified as an event occurring around the current location. For example, in the case of an event that changes the occurrence location or moves, when the event approaches the user's current location or a location preset by the user, the event is identified as occurring around the user's current location. It's okay.

Furthermore, the event may occur at multiple locations. One event may occur at multiple locations simultaneously, randomly, or at different times. In this case, when the user approaches one of multiple event occurrence locations, the server device 100 may identify the event as an event occurring around the user's current location.

Note that the relationship between the distributed content and the event is not essential, and the event may be unrelated to the distributed content (there may be no causal relationship). That is, the distribution content may be any distribution content. For example, the event may be an event that is assumed to be of interest to the user based on the user's attributes, history, etc., regardless of the distributed content.

At this time, the server device 100 may identify events occurring around the user's current location from internally held regional schedule information, event information, etc., or may identify events occurring around the user's current location. Events occurring around the user's current location may be identified based on regional schedule information, event information, etc. held by other server devices via the

Further, the event may be a store opening/closing sale, a time sale, or the like of a store existing around the user's current location. Further, the event may be an actual incident or accident occurring around the user's current location.

Subsequently, the server device 100 calculates the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the user's current location (step S3).

For example, the server device 100 calculates the direction and distance of the event occurrence location based on the user's current location. Note that the azimuth may be an absolute azimuth (absolute azimuth) indicating north, south, east, west, or may be a azimuth relative to the direction of travel of the user (relative azimuth).

Next, the server device 100 generates radar display content that schematically shows the location of the event, like a radar screen, based on the calculated positional relationship (step S4).

For example, the server device 100 generates radar display content that schematically shows the location of the event, like a radar screen, based on the calculated direction and distance. Specifically, the server device 100 generates radar display content that displays the location of the event as if it were a target captured by radar. Note that radar is just one example; in fact, sonar may also be used.

In the present embodiment, the radar display content is a grid guide (auxiliary lines in a mesh shape with straight lines running vertically and horizontally, such as a [lattice] or a [square]) displayed on the screen of the terminal device 10, and is displayed on the screen of the terminal device 10. A symbol indicating the user's current location is displayed in the center of the screen, and the event (or its occurrence) is displayed at the calculated direction and distance, with the top of the screen as the north direction (or the user's direction of travel). A symbol (an icon, thumbnail, etc.) indicating the location) is displayed. Note that distances are expressed in scale.

Subsequently, the server device 100 distributes the radar display content to the user's terminal device 10 via the network N (see FIG. 3), and displays the translucent radar display content superimposed on the distributed content. (Step S5).

At this time, the server device 100 cooperates with the user's terminal device 10 to display the radar display content in front of the screen of the terminal device 10 and display the distribution content behind (background) the radar display content.

For example, the server device 100 may distribute radar display content while displaying the distribution content, and display the radar display content superimposed on the distribution content. Alternatively, when distributing the distribution content, the server device 100 may distribute the radar display content together with the distribution content, and display the radar display content superimposed on the distribution content.

Next, the server device 100 changes the arrangement of symbols indicating events displayed in the radar display content in real time according to a change in the user's current position (i.e., the user's movement) (step S6). That is, the server device 100 100 changes the arrangement of symbols indicating the event (or its occurrence location) displayed in the radar display content in real time according to changes in the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the user's current location.User This is because as the current position of the user changes (the user moves), the direction and distance of the event occurrence location relative to the user's current position also change.

Note that the server device 100 determines whether the event occurrence location is within the movable range based on the user's current location, and if the event occurrence location is not within the movable range, the server device 100 does not distribute radar display content related to the event. Make it. For example, if the event is expected to end before the user's arrival based on the relationship between the user's travel time and the scheduled end time of the event, the server device 100 will not distribute radar display content related to this event. You may also do so. That is, events for which the user can arrive in time are targeted, and events for which the user cannot arrive in time are excluded.

Furthermore, the server device 100 may identify not only events that are currently occurring around the user's current location, but also events that are expected to occur around the user's current location in the near future. That is, the event occurrence location may be an occurrence location (expected occurrence location) of an event expected to occur around the user's current location in the near future. For example, the server device 100 determines that although the event has not started at the moment, the event will have started by the time the user arrives at the scheduled event location based on the relationship between the user's travel time and the scheduled start time of the event. If it is predicted, radar display content regarding the scheduled location of this event (location where the event is scheduled to occur) may be distributed.

Furthermore, events that are expected to occur near the user's current location in the near future are not limited to events that are scheduled to occur (events that are certain to occur), but also events that may occur (events that have a low probability of occurring). high-end events).

Subsequently, the server device 100 switches the display mode of the radar display content and changes the screen in response to the user's operation on the radar display content displayed superimposed on the distributed content (step S7).

[1-2. Switching display mode (screen transition)]
Next, switching the display mode (screen transition) of radar display content on the screen of the user's terminal device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 1. In the present embodiment, the server device 100 changes the radar display content screen in the order of (1) normal mode, (2) simple radar mode, (3) radar mode, and (4) MAP mode according to the user's operation. let

(1) Normal mode On the normal mode screen (initial screen), radar display content is not displayed, and only distribution content is displayed. When the distributed content is a website (portal site, etc.) or an app, it includes not only the so-called top page or initial home screen, but also regular content within the website or app (for example, news articles, special benefits screen in the coupon tab, etc.) etc.) may be displayed. At this time, the radar switch RS is displayed superimposed on the distributed content. In this embodiment, the radar switch RS is displayed as a slider bar, and by moving the slider (knob-like operating element), the display of the radar display content is turned on and the mode is set to simple radar mode (R1). It can be migrated.

(2) Simple Radar Mode The simple radar mode screen shows the event and the direction in which the event occurred. For example, in radar display content, the user's current position and grid lines (lattice-like auxiliary lines) are not displayed, but only the event and the direction in which the event occurred are roughly displayed.

(Event display with location information superimposed)
It can be displayed (both from news articles and within the coupon tab) while maintaining the normal app UI.

Assuming that the user's current location or registered location is the center, symbols indicating events that occur in eight directions (north, south, east, west, north-east, north-west, south-east, south-west) are displayed. It could be in a more precise direction. It may also be linked to a compass. When you change the orientation of your device, the symbol indicating the event moves.

In this embodiment, the upper side of the screen is set to north, but there may be a function that allows the upper side of the screen to be changed to east, west, south (for people living in the southern hemisphere, etc.).

An event will be displayed when you enter a certain distance that the radar picks up. The distance at which events are captured can be changed by user settings.

(Event icon display)
The color and shape of the icon is differentiated depending on the event type. For example, weather information is displayed in yellow, and store information is displayed in a store mark. The size of the icon changes depending on the degree of impact of the event. For example, serious accidents have large icons.

The color changes or becomes highlighted as the time elapses after the event occurs. For example, if it occurs now, it will blink (it will turn on at the time it occurs), but it will gradually fade as time passes since the occurrence.

Note that the above is just an example of an emphasized expression or a time passage expression. In fact, it is not limited to these examples. For example, the size of the icon may change not only depending on the impact of the event but also as time elapses since the event occurred. Furthermore, the color tone may change not only according to the elapse of time after the event occurs, but also according to the degree of impact of the event.

The server device 100 posts, as event types, events in categories registered by the user himself/herself (principal), and events estimated by the service provider to be suitable for the user based on the user's behavior, in order to recommend (suggest).

(Event details display)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of behavior when opening event type icons. In this embodiment, detailed information on the event can be confirmed by tapping the icon. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in order to display events that have occurred in the direction of the icon, detailed information on the event can also be confirmed by flicking the icon in the opposite direction. For example, if you want to display events that occurred in the north (top of the screen), flick the icon displayed at the top of the screen downwards (bottom of the screen). Note that, in reality, the flicking direction may be arbitrary.

(Example of event type)
・Weather, meteorology, disaster:
For example, ``Flooding (flood damage) is occurring due to heavy rain in the west.'' or ``Lightning is occurring in the northwest.''
・Incident, accident, crime prevention information:
For example, ``There was a traffic accident in the south.'' ``There was information about a suspicious person in the east.''
・Store information, advantageous information:
For example, "A sale has started at the XX store in the west.", "We are distributing coupons for the XX store in the west.", "We currently have coupons for the XX store in the east." , "The ○○ store in the northwest is crowded."
・Route and road information:
For example, ``The southeast sidewalk is starting to become congested.'' or ``Delays/operations are occurring on the northern route.''
・Delivery, taxi:
For example, ``A delivery vehicle carrying the ordered items has appeared in the northwest.'' or ``A taxi that you requested (reserved/arranged) for a ride has appeared in the south.''
・Family and acquaintances:
For example, ``Mr. ○○ (Mr. ○○'s terminal device or GPS tag) has appeared in the northeast.'', ``A pet (pet's GPS tag) has appeared in the south.''

In addition, in the simple radar mode, by moving the slider on the left and right slider bar that is the radar switch RS to the left, you can turn off the display of the radar display content and shift to normal mode, and by moving it to the right. You can shift to a more detailed radar mode (R2).

(3) Radar mode On the radar mode screen, you can see the event and its location (direction and distance). For example, in radar display content, the user's current location is displayed in the center of the screen, and grid lines (lattice-like auxiliary lines) are also displayed, and events and their occurrence locations are displayed based on the user's current location. Show relative direction and distance.

The functions are basically the same as (2) simple radar mode.

Note that the event icon and the grid chart may move in conjunction with the orientation of the user's terminal device 10 (smartphone, etc.) using positioning means such as GPS (Global Positioning System).

The distance represented by one grid can be changed arbitrarily by the user (eg, from 100 m to 1 km). This also changes the mesh granularity of the grid.

In the radar mode, by moving the slider of the left-right slider bar, which is the radar switch RS, to the left, it is possible to shift to the previous simple radar mode (R1).

Furthermore, by pressing the "MAP switching" icon MS displayed in the radar mode, it is also possible to switch the background from the distributed content to the map content (map display of the map app). In addition, it is actually possible to switch the background from the distributed content to the map content (map display of the map app) by flicking or swiping the screen in the direction where the "MAP switching" icon MS is displayed. be.

(4) MAP mode On the MAP mode screen, the user's current location in the map content (map display of the map app) and the user's current location in the radar display content are matched, and the event and event location (direction and distance) are matched. ) on the map content (map display of the map app). That is, the user's current position in the map content (map display of the map application) is matched with the user's current position in the radar display content, and the radar display content is displayed superimposed on the map content (map display of the map application). .

In fact, map content (map display of a map application) including radar display content may be made translucent (semi-transparent mode) and displayed "superimposed" on distributed content (screen display of another application). In other words, the display screen in the MAP mode may be made semi-transparent (semi-transparent mode) and displayed superimposed on distributed content displayed in other modes (normal mode to radar mode, etc.).

Note that by pressing the "MAP switching" icon MS displayed in the MAP mode, it is also possible to switch (return) the background from the map content (map display of the map application) to the distribution content before switching. In addition, by pressing the "MAP switching" icon MS displayed in MAP mode, it is actually possible to switch (back) the background from map content (map display of the map app) to the distribution content before switching. It is. Alternatively, by flicking or swiping on the screen in the direction in which the "MAP switching" icon MS is displayed, the background can be switched again (back) from the map content (map display of the map app) to the distribution content before switching. is also possible.

[1-3. supplement〕
The server device 100 may display icons in sizes, colors, and shapes depending on the category or type of event. Then, when the user selects the icon, the event details may be displayed.

The event information may be mass information (information transmitted to the public). For example, in response to a request to display the information of a square mapped over the news, an icon of the information of the square may be displayed superimposed on the news. The mass information includes, for example, bargain information, incident/accident information, traffic jam information, and the like. For incident/accident information, an exclamation mark (!) may be used.

The server device 100 may identify event information to be displayed by analyzing information posted by each user. In this case, the major premise is that the event information is mass information.

When reading the distributed content carefully (while viewing/operating the distributed content), the symbol indicating the radar display content or event is erased. It may be made to disappear or appear depending on the event level.

[2. Configuration example of information processing system]
Next, the configuration of the information processing system 1 including the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a terminal device 10 and a server device 100. These various devices are connected via a network N so that they can communicate by wire or wirelessly. The network N is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet.

Further, the number of each device included in the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 3 is not limited to what is illustrated. For example, in FIG. 3, only one terminal device 10 is shown for simplification of illustration, but this is just an example and is not limited, and there may be two or more terminal devices.

The terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by the user U. For example, the terminal device 10 may be a smart device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, a feature phone, a PC (Personal Computer), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a game console or AV device with a communication function, a car navigation system, a smart watch, or the like. These include wearable devices such as head-mounted displays, smart glasses, etc. Further, the terminal device 10 may be a house/building, a car, a home appliance, an electronic device, etc. compatible with IOT (Internet of Things).

The terminal device 10 also supports wireless communication networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), and 5G (5th Generation), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and wireless LAN (Local The server device 100 can be connected to the network N via short-range wireless communication such as an area network) and can communicate with the server device 100.

The server device 100 is, for example, a computer such as a PC or a blade server, or a mainframe or a workstation. Note that the server device 100 may be realized by cloud computing.

[3. Configuration example of terminal device]
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be explained using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the terminal device 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the terminal device 10 includes a communication section 11, a display section 12, an input section 13, a positioning section 14, a sensor section 20, a control section 30 (controller), and a storage section 40. Be prepared.

(Communication Department 11)
The communication unit 11 is connected to a network N (see FIG. 3) by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the server device 100 via the network N. For example, the communication unit 11 is realized by a NIC (Network Interface Card), an antenna, or the like.

(Display section 12)
The display unit 12 is a display device that displays various information such as position information. For example, the display unit 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic electro-luminescent display (EL display). Further, the display unit 12 is a touch panel type display, but is not limited to this.

(Input section 13)
The input unit 13 is an input device that receives various operations from the user U. For example, the input unit 13 includes buttons for inputting characters, numbers, and the like. Note that the input unit 13 may be an input/output port (I/O port), a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, or the like. Further, when the display section 12 is a touch panel display, a part of the display section 12 functions as the input section 13. Further, the input unit 13 may be a microphone or the like that receives voice input from the user U. The microphone may be wireless.

(Positioning unit 14)
The positioning unit 14 receives a signal (radio wave) sent from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite, and based on the received signal, determines position information (for example, latitude and longitude). That is, the positioning unit 14 positions the terminal device 10 . Note that GPS is just one example of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

Further, the positioning unit 14 can measure the position using various methods other than GPS. For example, the positioning unit 14 may use various communication functions of the terminal device 10 to measure the position as an auxiliary positioning means for position correction and the like, as described below.

(Wi-Fi positioning)
For example, the positioning unit 14 positions the terminal device 10 using the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication function of the terminal device 10 or the communication network provided by each communication company. Specifically, the positioning unit 14 performs Wi-Fi communication, etc., and determines the position of the terminal device 10 by measuring the distance to nearby base stations and access points.

(Beacon positioning)
Further, the positioning unit 14 may use the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function of the terminal device 10 to measure the position. For example, the positioning unit 14 measures the position of the terminal device 10 by connecting to a beacon transmitter connected by a Bluetooth (registered trademark) function.

(geomagnetic positioning)
Furthermore, the positioning unit 14 positions the terminal device 10 based on the geomagnetic pattern of the structure measured in advance and the geomagnetic sensor included in the terminal device 10 .

(RFID positioning)
Further, for example, if the terminal device 10 has an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag function equivalent to a contactless IC card used at station ticket gates, stores, etc., or has a function to read an RFID tag. In this case, the location where the terminal device 10 used the terminal device 10 is recorded together with the information that the payment was made. The positioning unit 14 may measure the position of the terminal device 10 by acquiring such information. Further, the position may be determined by an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like provided in the terminal device 10.

The positioning unit 14 may position the terminal device 10 using one or a combination of the above-mentioned positioning means, if necessary.

(sensor section 20)
The sensor unit 20 includes various sensors mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10. Note that the connection may be a wired connection or a wireless connection. For example, the sensors may be a detection device other than the terminal device 10, such as a wearable device or a wireless device. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the sensor unit 20 includes an acceleration sensor 21, a gyro sensor 22, an atmospheric pressure sensor 23, an air temperature sensor 24, a sound sensor 25, an optical sensor 26, a magnetic sensor 27, and an image sensor ( camera) 28.

Note that each of the sensors 21 to 28 described above is merely an example and is not limited to the above. That is, the sensor section 20 may be configured to include a portion of each of the sensors 21 to 28, or may include other sensors such as a humidity sensor in addition to or instead of each of the sensors 21 to 28. .

The acceleration sensor 21 is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor, and detects the physical movement of the terminal device 10, such as the moving direction, speed, and acceleration of the terminal device 10. The gyro sensor 22 detects physical movements of the terminal device 10 such as tilt in three axes directions based on the angular velocity of the terminal device 10 and the like. The atmospheric pressure sensor 23 detects the atmospheric pressure around the terminal device 10, for example.

Since the terminal device 10 is equipped with the above-mentioned acceleration sensor 21, gyro sensor 22, atmospheric pressure sensor 23, etc., it is possible to implement technologies such as pedestrian autonomous navigation (PDR) using these sensors 21 to 23, etc. It becomes possible to measure the position of the terminal device 10 using the . This makes it possible to obtain indoor position information that is difficult to obtain using positioning systems such as GPS.

For example, a pedometer using the acceleration sensor 21 can calculate the number of steps, walking speed, and distance walked. Furthermore, by using the gyro sensor 22, it is possible to know the direction of travel of the user U, the direction of the line of sight, and the inclination of the user's body. Further, from the atmospheric pressure detected by the atmospheric pressure sensor 23, it is also possible to know the altitude and the number of floors where the terminal device 10 of the user U is located.

The temperature sensor 24 detects, for example, the temperature around the terminal device 10. The sound sensor 25 detects, for example, sounds around the terminal device 10. The optical sensor 26 detects the illuminance around the terminal device 10 . The magnetic sensor 27 detects, for example, the earth's magnetism around the terminal device 10. The image sensor 28 captures an image of the surroundings of the terminal device 10.

The above-mentioned atmospheric pressure sensor 23, temperature sensor 24, sound sensor 25, optical sensor 26, and image sensor 28 each detect atmospheric pressure, temperature, sound, and illuminance, and capture images of the surroundings, so that the terminal device 10 It is possible to detect the surrounding environment and situation. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the location information of the terminal device 10 based on the environment and situation around the terminal device 10.

(Control unit 30)
The control unit 30 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM, an input/output port, etc., and various circuits. Further, the control unit 30 may be configured with hardware such as an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control section 30 includes a transmitting section 31, a receiving section 32, and a processing section 33.

(Transmission unit 31)
The transmitting unit 31 receives, for example, various information input by the user U using the input unit 13, various information detected by the sensors 21 to 28 mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10, and information measured by the positioning unit 14. The location information of the terminal device 10 and the like can be transmitted to the server device 100 via the communication unit 11.

(Receiving unit 32)
The receiving unit 32 can receive various information provided from the server device 100 and requests for various information from the server device 100 via the communication unit 11 .

(Processing unit 33)
The processing unit 33 controls the entire terminal device 10, including the display unit 12 and the like. For example, the processing unit 33 can output various information transmitted by the transmitting unit 31 and various information received from the server device 100 by the receiving unit 32 to the display unit 12 for display.

(Storage unit 40)
The storage unit 40 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or an optical disk. Ru. The storage unit 40 stores various programs, various data, and the like.

[4. Configuration example of server device]
Next, the configuration of the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the server device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the server device 100 includes a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section 130.

(Communication Department 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card). Further, the communication unit 110 is connected to the network N (see FIG. 3) by wire or wirelessly.

(Storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as an HDD, an SSD, or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 120 includes a user information database 121, a history information database 122, and an event occurrence information database 123.

(User information database 121)
The user information database 121 stores user information regarding the user U. For example, the user information database 121 stores various information such as user U's attributes. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the user information database 121. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the user information database 121 includes items such as "user ID (identifier),""age,""gender,""home,""worklocation," and "interest."

“User ID” indicates identification information for identifying user U. Note that the "user ID" may be user U's contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.), or may be identification information for identifying user U's terminal device 10.

Moreover, "age" indicates the age of the user U identified by the user ID. Note that the "age" may be information indicating the specific age of the user U (for example, 35 years old, etc.), or may be information indicating the age of the user U (for example, 30s, etc.) . Alternatively, the "age" may be information indicating the date of birth of the user U, or may be information indicating the generation of the user U (for example, born in the 1980s). Furthermore, “gender” indicates the gender of the user U identified by the user ID.

Moreover, "home" indicates the location information of the home of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 6, "home" is illustrated as an abstract code such as "LC11," but it may also be latitude and longitude information. Furthermore, for example, "home" may be a region name or address.

Moreover, "work place" indicates the location information of the work place (school in the case of a student) of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the "work location" is illustrated as an abstract code such as "LC12," but it may also be latitude and longitude information. Further, for example, the "work location" may be a region name or address.

Moreover, "interest" indicates the interest of the user U identified by the user ID. That is, "interest" indicates an object in which the user U identified by the user ID has a high interest. For example, "interest" may be a search query (keyword) that the user U inputs into a search engine. In the example shown in FIG. 6, one "interest" is shown for each user U, but there may be a plurality of "interests".

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the age of the user U identified by the user ID "U1" is "20s", and the gender is "male". Further, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that his home is "LC11". Further, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that the work location is "LC12". Further, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that he is interested in "sports."

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 6, abstract values such as "U1", "LC11", and "LC12" are used for illustration, but "U1", "LC11", and "LC12" have specific values. It is assumed that information such as character strings and numerical values is stored. Below, abstract values may be illustrated in diagrams related to other information as well.

Note that the user information database 121 is not limited to the above, and may store various information depending on the purpose. For example, the user information database 121 may store various information regarding the terminal device 10 of the user U. In addition, the user information database 121 includes information such as demographic (demographic attributes), psychographic (psychological attributes), geographic (geographical attributes), behavioral (behavioral attributes), etc. of user U. Information regarding attributes may also be stored. For example, the user information database 121 includes name, family composition, place of birth (locality), occupation, position, income, qualifications, type of residence (single-family house, condominium, etc.), presence or absence of a car, commuting/commuting time, commuting/commuting, etc. Memorizes information such as routes, commuter pass sections (stations, lines, etc.), frequently used stations (other than the stations closest to your home or work), lessons (location, time zone, etc.), hobbies, interests, lifestyle, etc. It's okay.

(History information database 122)
The history information database 122 stores various information related to history information (log data) indicating the actions of the user U. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the history information database 122. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the history information database 122 has items such as "user ID", "location history", "search history", "browsing history", "purchase history", and "posting history".

“User ID” indicates identification information for identifying user U. Further, “position history” indicates a position history that is a history of the user U's position and movement. Further, “search history” indicates a search history that is a history of search queries input by the user U. In addition, “browsing history” indicates a browsing history that is a history of contents that the user U has viewed. Moreover, "purchase history" indicates a purchase history that is a history of purchases by user U. Moreover, "posting history" indicates a posting history that is a history of postings by user U. Note that the "posting history" may include questions regarding user U's belongings.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" moves as per "location history #1", searches as per "search history #1", and searches as per "view history #1". This indicates that the content is viewed according to "history #1", a predetermined product, etc. is purchased at a predetermined store etc. according to "purchase history #1", and the content is posted according to "post history #1".

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 7, abstracts such as "U1", "location history #1", "search history #1", "browsing history #1", "purchase history #1" and "posting history #1" are used. Although the figures are illustrated using ``U1'', ``Location history #1'', ``Search history #1'', ``Browsing history #1'', ``Purchase history #1'' and ``Posting history #1'', It is assumed that information such as specific character strings and numerical values is stored.

Note that the history information database 122 is not limited to the above, and may store various information depending on the purpose. For example, the history information database 122 may store the user U's usage history of a predetermined service. Further, the history information database 122 may store the user U's visit history to a physical store, visit history to a facility, or the like. Further, the history information database 122 may store the payment history of user U's payment using the terminal device 10 (electronic payment).

(Event occurrence information database 123)
The event occurrence information database 123 stores various information regarding events that are occurring (or are expected to occur) around the user's current location and the locations where the events occur. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the event occurrence information database 123. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the event occurrence information database 123 has items such as "event", "category", "occurrence location", "direction", "distance", and "situation".

"Event" indicates identification information for identifying an event that is occurring (or is expected to occur) around the user's current location. Further, the "category" indicates the type of event and its benefit. Moreover, "occurrence location" indicates the occurrence location (or expected occurrence location) of the event. The information indicating the place of occurrence may be location information, a facility name, address, etc. Further, "azimuth" indicates the azimuth of the event occurrence location relative to the user's current location. Note that the azimuth may be an absolute azimuth (absolute azimuth) indicating north, south, east, west, or may be a azimuth relative to the direction of travel of the user (relative azimuth). Further, "distance" indicates the distance between the user's current location and the location where the event occurred. Note that distances are shown on a reduced scale on the map. Further, "situation" indicates the status of the event. For example, the event status indicates that the event is occurring, the scheduled start time/scheduled end time of the event, and the like. Further, the event status may indicate the crowding situation at the place where the event occurs.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the event "time sale" belongs to the category "store information", the occurrence location is "○○ store", the direction is "west", and the distance is "west" from the user's current location. is "300m", and the status indicates that the race is scheduled to take place from "17:00 to 19:00".

Note that the event occurrence information database 123 is not limited to the above, and may store various information depending on the purpose. For example, the event occurrence information database 123 may store identification information for identifying a user, user attributes (segments or personas may be acceptable), location information indicating the user's current location, and the like. Further, the event occurrence information database 123 may store information regarding the display mode of the radar display content. Further, the event occurrence information database 123 may store information regarding the display mode of the symbol indicating the current position of the user and the symbol indicating the event (or its occurrence location) displayed in the radar display content.

(Control unit 130)
Returning to FIG. 5, the explanation will be continued. The control unit 130 is a controller, and controls the server device 100 using, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). This is realized by executing various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in an internal storage device using a storage area such as a RAM as a work area. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 130 includes an acquisition unit 131, a specification unit 132, a calculation unit 133, a determination unit 134, a generation unit 135, and a provision unit 136.

(Acquisition unit 131)
The acquisition unit 131 acquires a search query input by user U (user). For example, when the user U inputs a search query into a search engine or the like and performs a keyword search, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the search query via the communication unit 110. That is, the acquisition unit 131 acquires, via the communication unit 110, a keyword input by the user U into a search window of a search engine, site, or application.

The acquisition unit 131 also acquires user information regarding the user U via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires identification information indicating the user U (user ID, etc.), location information of the user U, attribute information of the user U, etc. from the terminal device 10 of the user U. Further, the acquisition unit 131 may acquire identification information indicating the user U, attribute information of the user U, etc. at the time of user U's user registration. The acquisition unit 131 then registers the user information in the user information database 121 of the storage unit 120.

Further, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of history information (log data) indicating the behavior of the user U via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of history information indicating the behavior of the user U from the terminal device 10 of the user U or from various servers based on the user ID or the like. The acquisition unit 131 then registers various types of history information in the history information database 122 of the storage unit 120.

Note that the acquisition unit 131 acquires location information from the terminal device 10 of the user U, which is the destination of the distribution content. Further, the acquisition unit 131 acquires user information regarding user U's attributes and history.

Further, the acquisition unit 131 may acquire position information indicating a position (place, facility, etc.) set in advance by the user U. For example, the acquisition unit 131 may acquire location information indicating the location of the user U's home or workplace, or a place where the user U usually resides or frequently appears. Note that the acquisition unit 131 may acquire position information indicating an arbitrary position selected by the user U from the current position of the user U and a position set in advance by the user U. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 131 may acquire position information indicating an arbitrary position specified by the user U, such as a destination (destination). For example, the acquisition unit 131 may receive a selection or designation of an arbitrary position by the user U from the user U's terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110.

(Specific unit 132)
The identification unit 132 identifies events occurring around the current location of the user U based on the location information.

At this time, the specifying unit 132 estimates events that the user U is likely to be interested in based on the user information, and identifies events that the user U is likely to be interested in based on the location information. Events occurring around the current location may also be identified.

The identifying unit 132 also identifies events that are expected to occur around the current location of the user U based on the location information.

Further, the identifying unit 132 identifies events occurring around the location preset by the user U. Alternatively, the identifying unit 132 identifies events occurring around the location selected or designated by the user U.

(Calculation unit 133)
The calculation unit 133 calculates the positional relationship between the place where the event occurred and the current position of the user U. For example, the calculation unit 133 calculates the direction and distance of the event occurrence location based on the user U's current location as the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the user U's current location.

Further, the calculation unit 133 calculates the positional relationship between the predicted place where the event occurs and the current position of the user U.

The calculation unit 133 also calculates the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and a position preset by the user. Alternatively, the calculation unit 133 calculates the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the position selected or specified by the user.

(Determination unit 134)
The determining unit 134 determines, based on the positional relationship calculated by the calculating unit 133, whether the user U will be able to make it in time by the end of the event.

Further, the determining unit 134 determines, based on the positional relationship calculated by the calculating unit 133, whether there is a possibility that the event will occur around the time the user U arrives at the expected event occurrence location.

(Generation unit 135)
The generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically indicates the location of the event based on the positional relationship calculated by the calculation unit 133. For example, the generation unit 135 generates radar display content that schematically shows the location of the event like a radar screen based on the calculated positional relationship as the event location teaching content.

The radar display content is a grid guide displayed on the screen of the terminal device 10 of the user U, in which a symbol indicating the current position of the user U is displayed at the center of the screen, and based on the calculated positional relationship, A symbol indicating the location where the event occurred is displayed.

Further, the generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically shows the location where the event occurred if the user U is in time for the end of the event.

Furthermore, when there is a possibility that an event will occur around the time the user U arrives, the generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically shows the expected location of the event.

(Providing unit 136)
The providing unit 136 distributes the event location teaching content to the terminal device 10 of the user U, and causes the translucent event location teaching content to be displayed superimposed on the distributed content.

Further, the providing unit 136 changes the arrangement of symbols indicating events displayed in the radar display content in real time in accordance with changes in the current position of the user U. At this time, the generation unit 135 may generate radar display content in which the arrangement of symbols indicating the event is changed in real time in accordance with changes in the positional relationship between the location of the event and the user's current position.

[5. Processing procedure]
Next, a processing procedure by the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure according to the embodiment. Note that the processing procedure shown below is repeatedly executed by the control unit 130 of the server device 100.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the acquisition unit 131 of the server device 100 acquires the current location of the user via the communication unit 110 from the user's terminal device 10, which is the destination of distribution content such as news and SNS. The location information indicated is acquired (step S101).

Next, the identifying unit 132 of the server device 100 identifies events occurring around the user's current location based on the acquired location information (step S102). At this time, the specifying unit 132 uses machine learning to estimate events that the user is likely to be interested in from the user's attributes and history, and based on the acquired location information, identifies events that the user is likely to be interested in. Events occurring around the user's current location may also be identified. Furthermore, in reality, the identifying unit 132 is capable of identifying not only events that are currently occurring around the user's current location, but also events that are expected to occur around the user's current location in the near future. good.

Subsequently, the calculation unit 133 of the server device 100 calculates the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the user's current location (step S103). For example, the calculation unit 133 calculates the direction and distance of the event occurrence location based on the user's current position. Furthermore, in reality, the event occurrence location may be an occurrence location (expected occurrence location) of an event that is expected to occur around the user's current location in the near future.

Next, the generation unit 134 of the server device 100 generates radar display content that schematically shows the location of the event, like a radar screen, based on the calculated positional relationship (step S104). For example, the generation unit 134 generates radar display content that schematically shows the location of the event, like a radar screen, based on the calculated direction and distance.

Next, the providing unit 136 of the server device 100 distributes the radar display content to the user's terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110, and displays the translucent radar display content superimposed on the distributed content. (Step S105).

Next, the providing unit 136 of the server device 100 changes the arrangement of symbols indicating events displayed in the radar display content in real time according to the movement of the user (step S106). At this time, the generation unit 135 of the server device 100 generates radar display content in which the arrangement of symbols indicating the event is changed in real time according to changes in the positional relationship between the location where the event occurs and the user's current location. It's okay.

Next, the providing unit 136 of the server device 100 switches the display mode of the radar display content and transitions the screen in response to the user's operation on the radar display content displayed superimposed on the distributed content (step S107). For example, the providing unit 136 transitions the radar display content screen in the order of (1) normal mode, (2) simple radar mode, (3) radar mode, and (4) MAP mode in response to the user's operation.

[6. Modified example]
The terminal device 10 and server device 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiments. Therefore, a modification of the embodiment will be described below.

In the above embodiment, part or all of the processing executed by the server device 100 may actually be executed by the terminal device 10. For example, the process may be completed stand-alone (by the terminal device 10 alone). In this case, it is assumed that the terminal device 10 has the functions of the server device 100 in the above embodiment. Further, in the embodiment described above, since the terminal device 10 cooperates with the server device 100, it appears to the user U that the terminal device 10 is also executing the processing of the server device 100. That is, from another point of view, it can be said that the terminal device 10 includes the server device 100.

For example, the terminal device 10 may execute the process of the server device 100 in the above embodiment as the process on the installed application. That is, the process of the server device 100 in the above embodiment may be a process on an application installed on the terminal device 10. At this time, the terminal device 10 may generate the estimated model by on-device learning. Alternatively, the terminal device 10 may cooperate with the server device 100, provide data to the server device 100, and obtain the estimation model generated by the server device 100 through machine learning. Furthermore, the terminal device 10 may cooperate with the server device 100 to generate the estimation model through federated learning.

Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, the distributed content may be news, a website such as a bulletin board, SNS, SMS (Short Message Service), a message application, or the like. Further, the distributed content may be product content.

Further, in the above embodiment, the server device 100 may distribute and superimpose comments by users who have viewed the content in the past, along with the distribution content and the radar display content. For example, the server device 100 may add event introduction comments by users who have viewed the content in the past to the radar display content.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the server device 100 may accept registration of events occurring around the user from the user's terminal device 10. For example, when an unscheduled event suddenly occurs around the user, or when the user accidentally encounters an event occurring around the user, the server device 100 sends a message to the user in response to the user's event registration operation. Information regarding events occurring around the user may be acquired from the terminal device 10 along with location information. At this time, the server device 100 may prepare a form (input screen) for event registration in advance.

[7. effect〕
As described above, the information processing device (terminal device 10 and server device 100) according to the present application includes an acquisition unit 131 that acquires location information from the user's terminal device 10, which is the destination of distribution content, and a A specifying unit 132 that identifies events occurring around the user's current location; a calculating unit 133 that calculates the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the user's current position; Based on the information, a generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically shows the event location, and distributes the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device 10, and converts the translucent event location teaching content into distributed content. It includes a providing unit 136 that displays in a superimposed manner.

The calculation unit 133 calculates the direction and distance of the event occurrence location based on the user's current location as a positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the user's current location.

The generation unit 135 generates radar display content that schematically shows the location of the event like a radar screen based on the calculated positional relationship as the event location teaching content.

The radar display content is a grid guide displayed on the screen of the user's terminal device 10, in which a symbol indicating the user's current position is displayed at the center of the screen, and the event occurrence location is displayed based on the calculated positional relationship. A symbol indicating this is displayed.

The providing unit 136 changes the arrangement of symbols indicating events displayed in the radar display content in real time in accordance with changes in the user's current position.

The acquisition unit 131 further acquires user information regarding the user's attributes and history. The identifying unit 132 estimates events that the user is likely to be interested in based on the user information, and selects events that are likely to be interesting to the user based on the location information and are occurring near the user's current location. Identify.

Furthermore, the information processing device according to the present application further includes a determination unit 134 that determines whether the user will be able to make it in time by the end of the event based on the positional relationship calculated by the calculation unit 133. The generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically indicates the location where the event occurred if the user is in time for the event to end.

The identifying unit 132 identifies events that are expected to occur around the user's current location based on the location information. The calculation unit 133 calculates the positional relationship between the predicted location of the event and the user's current location. The determining unit 134 determines, based on the positional relationship calculated by the calculating unit 133, whether there is a possibility that the event will occur around the time the user arrives at the expected event occurrence location. The generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically shows the expected location of the event when there is a possibility that the event will occur around the time the user arrives.

The identification unit 132 identifies events occurring around a location preset by the user. The calculation unit 133 calculates the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and a position preset by the user. The generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically indicates the location where the event occurred based on the calculated positional relationship. The providing unit 136 distributes the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device, and causes the translucent event location teaching content to be displayed superimposed on the distributed content.

The identifying unit 132 identifies events occurring around a location selected or designated by the user. The calculation unit 133 calculates the positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the position selected or designated by the user. The generation unit 135 generates event location teaching content that schematically indicates the location where the event occurred based on the calculated positional relationship. The providing unit 136 distributes the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device, and causes the translucent event location teaching content to be displayed superimposed on the distributed content.

By using any one or a combination of the above-described processes, the information processing apparatus according to the present application can provide a communication means that conveys the location of events occurring around the user.

[8. Hardware configuration]
Further, the terminal device 10 and the server device 100 according to the embodiments described above are realized by, for example, a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 10. The following will explain the server device 100 as an example. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and a calculation device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output I/F (Interface) 1060, an input I/F 1070, and a network I/F 1080 are connected to a bus. 1090.

The arithmetic unit 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and the secondary storage device 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and performs various processes. The arithmetic device 1030 is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like.

The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores data used by the calculation device 1030 for various calculations. Further, the secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the calculation device 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and an SSD (Solid Disk Drive). This is realized using flash memory, etc. The secondary storage device 1050 may be a built-in storage or an external storage. Further, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a removable storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory or an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. Further, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a cloud storage (online storage), a NAS (Network Attached Storage), a file server, or the like.

The output I/F 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various information such as a display, a projector, and a printer. (Digital Visual Interface) and HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Further, the input I/F 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, keyboard, keypad, button, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, a USB or the like.

Further, the output I/F 1060 and the input I/F 1070 may be wirelessly connected to the output device 1010 and the input device 1020, respectively. That is, output device 1010 and input device 1020 may be wireless devices.

Moreover, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be integrated like a touch panel. In this case, the output I/F 1060 and the input I/F 1070 may also be integrated as an input/output I/F.

Note that the input device 1020 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase change rewritable disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), or a tape. It may be a device that reads information from a medium, a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

Network I/F 1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends it to computing device 1030, and also sends data generated by computing device 1030 to other devices via network N.

Arithmetic device 1030 controls output device 1010 and input device 1020 via output I/F 1060 and input I/F 1070. For example, the arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the secondary storage device 1050 onto the primary storage device 1040, and executes the loaded program.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the server device 100, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 realizes the functions of the control unit 130 by executing a program loaded onto the primary storage device 1040. Further, the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 may load a program obtained from another device via the network I/F 1080 onto the primary storage device 1040, and execute the loaded program. Furthermore, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 may cooperate with other devices via the network I/F 1080, and may call and use program functions, data, etc. from other programs of other devices.

[9. others〕
Although the embodiments of the present application have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents of these embodiments. Furthermore, the above-mentioned components include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are in a so-called equivalent range. Furthermore, the aforementioned components can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, or modifications of the constituent elements can be made without departing from the gist of the embodiments described above.

Further, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or the processes described as being performed manually can be performed manually. All or part of this can also be performed automatically using known methods. In addition, information including the processing procedures, specific names, and various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings may be changed arbitrarily, unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the illustrated information.

Furthermore, each component of each device shown in the drawings is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the drawings. In other words, the specific form of distributing and integrating each device is not limited to what is shown in the diagram, and all or part of the devices can be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in arbitrary units depending on various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

For example, the server device 100 described above may be realized by a plurality of server computers, and depending on the function, it may be realized by calling an external platform etc. using an API (Application Programming Interface), network computing, etc. Can be changed flexibly.

Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be combined as appropriate within a range that does not conflict with the processing contents.

Further, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means", "circuit", etc. For example, the acquisition unit can be read as an acquisition means or an acquisition circuit.

1 Information processing system 10 Terminal device 100 Server device 110 Communication unit 120 Storage unit 121 User information database 122 History information database 123 Event occurrence information database 130 Control unit 131 Acquisition unit 132 Identification unit 133 Calculation unit 134 Determination unit 135 Generation unit 136 Provision Department

Claims (12)

an acquisition unit that acquires location information from a user's terminal device to which the distribution content is distributed;
an identification unit that identifies events occurring around the user's current location based on the location information;
a calculation unit that calculates a positional relationship between the location where the event occurs and the current location of the user;
a generation unit that generates event location teaching content that schematically indicates the location where the event occurred based on the calculated positional relationship;
a providing unit that distributes the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device and displays the semitransparent event location teaching content superimposed on the distributed content;
An information processing device comprising: The calculation unit calculates the direction and distance of the event occurrence location based on the user's current location as a positional relationship between the event occurrence location and the user's current location. The information processing device according to item 1. 1 . The generation unit generates, as the event location teaching content, radar display content that schematically shows the event occurrence location like a radar screen based on the calculated positional relationship. The information processing device described in . The radar display content is a grid guide displayed on the screen of the user's terminal device, in which a symbol indicating the user's current position is displayed at the center of the screen, and the event is displayed based on the calculated positional relationship. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein a symbol indicating a location of occurrence is displayed. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein the providing unit changes the arrangement of symbols indicating events displayed in the radar display content in real time in accordance with changes in the current location of the user. . The acquisition unit further acquires user information regarding attributes and history of the user,
The identifying unit estimates an event that the user is likely to be interested in based on the user information, and selects an event that is likely to be interesting to the user based on the location information and is located near the user's current location. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device specifies an event that is occurring. further comprising a determination unit that determines whether the user will be able to make it in time by the end of the event based on the positional relationship calculated by the calculation unit,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates event location teaching content that schematically shows the location where the event occurred if the user is on time by the end of the event. The identifying unit identifies an event that is expected to occur around the user's current location based on the location information,
The calculation unit calculates a positional relationship between the predicted location of the event and the current location of the user,
The determination unit determines whether or not there is a possibility that the event will occur around the time the user arrives at the expected location of the event, based on the positional relationship calculated by the calculation unit;
7. The generation unit generates event location teaching content that schematically indicates a predicted location where the event is expected to occur when there is a possibility that the event will occur around the time the user arrives. The information processing device described in . The identification unit identifies an event occurring around a location preset by the user,
The calculation unit calculates a positional relationship between a location where the event occurs and a position preset by the user,
The generation unit generates event location teaching content that schematically shows the location where the event occurred based on the calculated positional relationship,
The provision unit distributes the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device, and displays the semitransparent event location teaching content superimposed on the distributed content. Information processing device. The identification unit identifies an event occurring around a location selected or specified by the user,
The calculation unit calculates a positional relationship between a location where the event occurs and a location selected or specified by the user,
The generation unit generates event location teaching content that schematically shows the location of the event based on the calculated positional relationship,
The provision unit distributes the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device, and displays the semitransparent event location teaching content superimposed on the distributed content. Information processing device. An information processing method executed by an information processing device, the method comprising:
an acquisition step of acquiring location information from a user's terminal device to which the distribution content is distributed;
an identifying step of identifying events occurring around the user's current location based on the location information;
a calculation step of calculating a positional relationship between the location where the event occurs and the current location of the user;
a generation step of generating event location teaching content that schematically indicates the location where the event occurred based on the calculated positional relationship;
a providing step of distributing the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device and displaying the semitransparent event location teaching content superimposed on the distributed content;
An information processing method characterized by comprising: an acquisition procedure for acquiring location information from a user's terminal device to which the distribution content is distributed;
an identification procedure for identifying an event occurring around the user's current location based on the location information;
a calculation procedure for calculating a positional relationship between a location where the event occurs and the current location of the user;
a generation procedure for generating event location teaching content that schematically indicates the location where the event occurred based on the calculated positional relationship;
a providing step of distributing the event location teaching content to the user's terminal device and displaying the semitransparent event location teaching content superimposed on the distributed content;
An information processing program that causes a computer to execute.

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