JP4353370B2 - Navigation device, method and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a destination setting suitable for urgent sending such as mail posting by notifying the user of a collection facility such as a post box that is still in time for today's collection time in view of the position and date of the starting point. The present invention relates to a navigation device, a method, and a program for realizing guidance guidance.

  In recent years, navigation devices that have rapidly become popular use the road map data prepared in advance to display the position of the vehicle, which is sequentially calculated by GPS, etc., on the surrounding map, as well as the optimal route to the specified destination. After calculation, guidance guidance is provided by screen display or synthesized voice. Based on the route and distance, approximate required time and arrival time can be calculated using traffic information such as VICS.

Some navigation devices are preliminarily provided with information such as the location of various facilities, and can output information about facilities examined by various facility searches, or can be designated as destinations as they are (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . There are various facility search conditions in this case (for example, FIG. 10). As an example, an address, a telephone number, a character string included in the facility name, latitude / longitude, a postal code, a genre, and the like can be input and specified. There are various categories such as gas stations, amusement parks, restaurants, hotels and pharmacies. In some cases, post offices were included in these facilities, and their locations could be confirmed (for example, FIG. 11).
JP 9-325044 A

  By the way, when sending out mail and other items in unfamiliar places such as travel destinations, it is more reliable to deposit at the front of the hotel, for example, posting to a post box. For collection facilities such as convenience stores that accept flights (hereinafter referred to as “convenience stores”), providing the facility information as described above is convenient for unguided destinations.

  However, since the collection time of mail and luggage differs for each facility such as a post or a convenience store, there is a problem that the nearest collection facility is not always optimal in terms of location and time. For example, if you want to collect as soon as possible, or if you want to send it to the other party as soon as possible in time for today's collection, it will be slightly more than the nearest postbox where the number of collections is low or the last collection time has passed today Even if it is far away, there is a large number of collections, or another postbox that is still in time for today's collection is better.

  Conventionally, in addition to the fact that there is no technology that uses postboxes as a facility search target, there has also been no technology that takes the above collection time into consideration. For this reason, it is practically impossible to know the appropriate collection facility in an unguided place, in addition to the problem of not knowing the location of the collection facility such as a post, as well as the problem of not knowing the collection time. there were.

  The present invention solves the above problems, and its purpose is to inform the user of a collection facility such as a post box that is still in time for today's collection time, as seen from the position and date of the starting point. To provide a navigation apparatus, method, and program for realizing destination setting and guidance guidance suitable for urgent delivery such as mail posting.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 stores in advance input means for receiving input of instructions and information, road map data for route search and map display, and facility data including the location of the facility. A storage unit; search means for a computer accessing the storage unit according to the input to search for information on the facility; detection means for the computer to detect the position of the vehicle based on a sensor output; and a computer for the road map data A navigation device comprising: navigation means for calculating and guiding a route to a destination designated by input from the input means; and display means for displaying information using the detection means. The facility data includes information on the collection time for each collection facility of the shipment. When a predetermined instruction is input from the input unit, the facility data is collected by the search unit. And a means for searching for a collection facility located within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point, and a route distance and arrival at each of the searched collecting facilities based on the predetermined starting point by the navigation means. Estimation means for calculating time, selection means for selecting facility data of the collection facility having the collection time after the calculated arrival time, and part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility The control means for outputting the contents of the above-mentioned from the display means is realized by a computer or an electronic circuit.

  The invention of claim 9 captures the invention of claim 1 from the viewpoint of a method, and includes input means for receiving input of instructions and information, road map data for route search and map display, and facility positions. A storage unit that stores facility data in advance; a search unit that searches for information on the facility by a computer accessing the storage unit in accordance with the input; and a detection unit that detects a vehicle position based on a sensor output; A navigation means for calculating and guiding a route to a destination designated by an input from the input means using the road map data and the detecting means; and a display means for displaying information. In the navigation method using the provided navigation device, the facility data includes information on a collection time for each collection facility of the shipment, and the input means When a predetermined instruction is input, a process for searching for a collection facility located within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point by the search means, and a reference to the predetermined starting point by the navigation means, An estimation process for calculating the distance to the collected facilities and the arrival time, a selection process for selecting facility data of the collection facility having the collection time after the calculated arrival time, and A computer or an electronic circuit executes a control process for outputting a part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility from the display means.

  The invention of claim 17 captures the inventions of claims 1 and 9 from the viewpoint of a computer program, input means for receiving input of instructions and information, road map data for route search and map display, and facility information A storage unit that stores facility data including a position in advance, a search unit that allows the computer to access the storage unit according to the input and retrieves information on the facility, and a computer that detects the position of the vehicle based on a sensor output Detection means; navigation means for calculating and guiding a route to a destination designated by the input from the input means using the road map data and the detection means; and display means for displaying information And a navigation program for controlling a computer of a navigation device comprising: The information includes collection time information for each facility, and the program is collected by the search means within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point when a predetermined instruction is input from the input means to the computer. A process for searching for facilities, an estimation process for calculating a distance and an arrival time to each of the searched collection facilities based on the predetermined starting point by the navigation means, and after the calculated arrival time A selection process for selecting facility data of the collection facility having the collection time and a control process for outputting a part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility from the display means. It is characterized by making it.

  In the present invention, it is not a simple distance and time closest to the starting point such as the current location, but the user can select a collection facility such as a post box that is still in time for today's collection time from the position and time of the departure point. By informing, it is possible to realize destination setting and guidance guidance suitable for urgent delivery such as mailing.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the navigation device according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list with the earliest collection time after the arrival time in order. To do.

  The invention of claim 10 captures the invention of claim 2 from the viewpoint of a method, and in the navigation method according to claim 9, the control process uses the facility data of each collection facility as soon as possible after the arrival time. The collection time is arranged and displayed in order from the earliest collection time.

  The invention of claim 18 captures the inventions of claims 2 and 10 from the viewpoint of a computer program. In the navigation program according to claim 17, in the control process, the facility data of each collection facility is stored in the computer. Are displayed in a list in order of earliest collection time after arrival time.

  In these aspects, the information on the collection facilities is further displayed in the order of the collection time, so that it is particularly excellent in the convenience of urgent sending out such as collecting the information as soon as possible and placing it on the delivery route.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the navigation device according to the first or second aspect, the control means displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list in the order of a short distance from the starting point. And

  The invention of claim 11 captures the invention of claim 3 from the viewpoint of a method. In the navigation method according to claim 9 or 10, the control process uses facility data of each collection facility as the starting point. The list is displayed in order from the shortest distance from the road.

  The invention according to claim 19 is the navigation program according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the invention according to claims 3 and 11 is grasped from the viewpoint of a computer program. The facility data is arranged and displayed in a list in the order of the shortest distance from the starting point.

  In these aspects, the collection facility information is displayed in the order of closeness, so that it is particularly excellent for convenience when it is desired to submit the information close by, for example, avoiding a detour due to the convenience of fuel.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the navigation apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, the control means stores the facility data of each collection facility in the order of arrival time at each collection facility. It is characterized by displaying the list side by side.

  The invention of claim 12 captures the invention of claim 4 from the viewpoint of a method, and in the navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, the control process is a facility of each collection facility. Data is displayed in a list with the arrival times at each collection facility arranged in order from the earliest.

  The invention of claim 20 is the navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the invention of claims 4 and 12 is grasped from the viewpoint of a computer program. The facility data of each collection facility is displayed in a list with the arrival times at each collection facility arranged in order from the earliest.

  In these aspects, the collection facility information is displayed in the order of arrival time, so that it is particularly excellent for convenience when it is desired to send out the information quickly by avoiding traffic jams.

  The invention of claim 5 is the navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the facility data of each collection facility is (1) in order of earliest collection time after arrival time, (2) The switching designation operation of whether the list is displayed side by side in the order of the shortest distance from the starting point, or (3) the arrival time at each collection facility is the earliest The means for accepting the information from the input means is realized by a computer or an electronic circuit, and the control means displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list according to the switching designation operation.

  The invention of claim 13 captures the invention of claim 5 from the viewpoint of a method, and in the navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 12, the facility data of each collection facility is ( 2 or 3 in the order of the earliest collection time after arrival time, (2) the distance from the departure point is short, (3) the arrival time to each collection facility is early Among them, a computer or an electronic circuit executes a process of accepting from the input means a switching designation operation for arranging and displaying the list in any order, and the control process converts the facility data of each collection facility into the switching designation operation. Therefore, the list is displayed in the order in which they are arranged.

  The invention of claim 21 captures the inventions of claims 5 and 13 from the viewpoint of a computer program. In the navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 20, the facility data of each collection facility (1) in order of earliest collection time after arrival time, (2) in order of short distance from the departure point, (3) in order of arrival time at each collection facility Of the two or three, in order to display the list to be arranged in any order, let the computer perform a process of accepting a switching designation operation from the input means, in the control process the facility data of each collection facility, The list display is arranged in the order according to the switching designation operation.

  In these modes, in addition to the order of the collection time, proximity, and arrival time, the order in which the information is displayed on the spot or in advance, depending on the circumstances, purpose, etc. Since it can be used as it is, excellent usability for individual users can be realized.

  The invention of claim 6 is the navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising calendar means for providing or determining the current day of the week and providing information on the current date and time, wherein the facility data is The selection means and the control means obtain information on the current day of the week from the calendar means, and the selection and display based on the collection time corresponding to the day of the week. It is characterized by performing.

  The invention of claim 14 captures the invention of claim 6 from the viewpoint of a method, and in the navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, the navigation device displays information on the current date and time. And providing the calendar means for providing or determining the current day of the week, the facility data includes the collection time for each day of the week, and the selection process and the control process include information on the current day of the week from the calendar means. And the selection and display are performed based on the collection time corresponding to the day of the week.

  The invention according to claim 22 is the navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 21, wherein the invention according to claims 6 and 14 is grasped from the viewpoint of a computer program. Calendar information for providing or determining the current day of the week, and the facility data includes the collection time for each day of the week, and the program stores the calendar in the computer during the selection process and the control process. The information on the current day of the week is obtained from the means, and the selection and display are performed based on the collection time corresponding to the day of the week.

  In these modes, by selecting and displaying collection facilities according to collection times that differ in the number of times and time depending on the day of the week, an appropriate collection facility that is more suitable for the actual situation is shown on any day of the week. It becomes possible to do.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising receiving means for receiving traffic jam information representing a traffic jam situation for each current road section from outside the vehicle, wherein the estimating means Receives the traffic jam information from the receiving means, and calculates the arrival time by reflecting the traffic jam information.

  The invention according to claim 15 is the navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 14, wherein the invention according to claim 7 is grasped from the viewpoint of a method, and the navigation device is configured to provide a current road from the outside of the vehicle. Receiving means for receiving traffic information representing traffic conditions for each section, wherein the estimation process receives the traffic information from the receiving means, and calculates the arrival time by reflecting the traffic information. Features.

  The invention of claim 23 is the navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 22, wherein the invention of claims 7 and 15 is grasped from the viewpoint of a computer program. Receiving means for receiving traffic information representing traffic conditions for each current road section, and in the estimation process, the computer receives the traffic information from the receiving means and reflects the traffic information. The arrival time is calculated.

  In these aspects, the selection of the collection facility based on the arrival time reflecting traffic congestion information such as VICS, and even if the surroundings happen to be unexpectedly congested, it will not be in time for the collection time. You can avoid unexpected situations.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein means for receiving an operation for determining a desired collection facility from the list display is received from the input means; A computer or an electronic circuit realizes a means for calculating and guiding a route by the navigation means with the collection facility as a destination or a transit point.

  The invention of claim 16 captures the invention of claim 8 from the viewpoint of a method. In the navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 15, a desired collection facility is determined from the list display. A computer or an electronic circuit executes processing for receiving an operation to be performed from the input means, and processing for calculating and guiding a route by the navigation means with the determined collection facility as a destination or waypoint And

  The invention according to claim 24 is the navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 23, wherein the invention according to claims 8 and 16 is grasped from the viewpoint of a computer program. Causing the computer to execute a process of receiving an operation for determining a facility from the input unit, and a process of calculating and guiding a route by the navigation unit with the determined collection facility as a destination or a transit point. Features.

  The invention of claim 25 captures the present invention from the viewpoint of a so-called off-board navigation device. Input means for receiving input of instructions and information, and information on facility data including the location of the facility according to the input by the computer. Search means for searching, detection means for the computer to detect the position of the vehicle based on the sensor output, and the computer using the road map data and the detection means to the destination specified by the input from the input means A navigation device comprising a navigation means for calculating and guiding a route, and a display means for displaying information, wherein the facility data includes information on a collection time for each collection facility of the shipment, and the input When a predetermined instruction is input from the means, the search means searches for a collection facility located within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point. And by the navigation means, the estimation means for calculating the distance and arrival time to each of the searched collection facilities based on the predetermined starting point, and the collection after the calculated arrival time. A computer or an electronic circuit includes a selection unit that selects facility data of a collection facility having a time, and a control unit that outputs a part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility from the display unit. A navigation device characterized by being realized.

  In this aspect, the latest data can be used anytime and anywhere without the burden of preparing data in advance on the navigation device side or updating the storage medium by using facility data and road map data by communication from outside. can do.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to quickly send out a postal item such as a postal mail by notifying the user of a collection facility such as a post box that is still in time for today's collection time, as seen from the position and date of the starting point. It is also possible to provide a navigation device, method and program for realizing suitable destination setting and guidance.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the navigation device (hereinafter referred to as “the present device”), method and program of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the assumptions common to the prior art already described are not restated.

[1. Constitution〕
As shown in FIG. 1, the apparatus includes the following elements in addition to a computer configured by a CPU 1, a memory 2, a display control unit 3, a display unit 4, and a signal processing unit 5. First, a GPS receiver 6 that receives positioning radio waves from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite, a vehicle speed detection unit 8 that processes vehicle speed pulses, and an azimuth detection unit 9 that uses a gyro and the like are sensors for detecting the vehicle position. A group.

  Further, the amplifier 12 and the speaker 13 are means for outputting a synthesized voice of guidance guidance such as a traveling direction, and may also be used as a car audio system speaker. The input unit 14 is an input unit that receives input of instructions and information, and can be realized by, for example, an operation panel, switches of a remote control unit, a touch panel, a voice recognition unit, or the like. The drive control unit 10 is a storage unit that serves as a database that stores road map data for route search and map display and facility data including the location of the facility in advance. Data such as an HDD and a DVD-ROM For example, a read drive device.

  The road map data may include road information and traffic regulation information. Furthermore, it is desirable to provide, for example, a traffic information acquisition unit 7 that receives FM multiplex broadcasting and extracts VICS information as receiving means for receiving dynamic traffic information such as information on the traffic jam situation for each road section from the outside of the vehicle.

  Further, the facility data is configured as a search database or the like, and includes post box data. In the post box data, in addition to the position coordinates, the post collection time for each post is recorded for each day of the week as illustrated in FIG. That is, the specific collection time differs on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays (and holidays), and in this example, it is several times a day. In addition, although the post box is illustrated here as the collection facility, it can be applied to all collection facilities such as a post office window, a courier service and a convenience store that accepts mail.

  Further, the CPU 1 and peripheral electronic circuits (for example, the memory 2 and the signal processing unit 5) each serve as a means for realizing and executing functional operations and processes as described below according to a circuit configuration and a predetermined program. It plays the role of elements 51-58. First, the search unit 51 is a search unit in which a computer accesses the drive control unit 10 according to the input from the input unit 14 to search for information on the facility. The own vehicle position detection unit 52 is detection means for the computer to detect the own vehicle position based on outputs from the sensor groups 6, 8, and 9. Further, the navigation unit 53 is a navigation unit that uses the road map data and the vehicle position detection unit 52 to calculate and guide the route to the destination specified by the input from the input unit 14.

  In addition, the display 4 using a liquid crystal panel and the display control unit 3 such as a video display circuit for the display 4 constitute display means for displaying information.

[2. Effect)
A processing procedure in the present embodiment configured as described above is shown in the flowchart of FIG.
[2-1. Search from within the specified range)
That is, first, when a predetermined instruction is input from the input unit 14, the post search unit 55 collects, for example, a post box within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point such as the current vehicle position by the search unit 51. The facilities are searched in the order of closeness and the search results are obtained (step 11).

  Here, the predetermined starting point may be the own vehicle position, the destination, a passing point on the route, an arbitrary point designated by the user, or the like. Further, the predetermined range for searching the collection facility centered on such a starting point is not limited to a circle defined by a predetermined radius, for example, a predetermined rectangular range centering on the latitude and longitude of the starting point (For example, FIG. 4), a map range being displayed on the screen, or an area obtained by dividing the map into a lattice shape as illustrated in FIG. 5 may be used. In that case, a single area as shown in FIG. You may search for a post within that area as a predetermined range, or, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in addition to one specified central area, include the surrounding area in the predetermined range as well. It is good.

  Further, as to how to select such an area, for example, an area including the current vehicle position may be used, or an area including a point arbitrarily designated by the user of the apparatus may be freely selected. Can be determined.

  Here, an option not to perform a search based on the collection time may be selected (step 12 in FIG. 3). When such an option is selected, a predetermined range around a predetermined starting point such as the vehicle position is simply selected. The post search results are simply displayed in a list (step 22).

[2-2. (Select post according to day of week)
When an operation for performing a search based on the collection time is input (step 12), a calendar such as a computer or a GPS built-in clock is operated by the post search unit 55, the estimation unit 56, the selection unit 57, and the output control unit 58. Information on the current day of the week is obtained from the means, and a post is selected and displayed based on the collection time corresponding to the day of the week. In this way, by selecting and displaying the collection facility according to the collection time, which differs in the number of times and the time depending on the day of the week, it is possible to guide the appropriate collection facility in accordance with the actual situation on any day of the week. It becomes possible.

  Specifically, when searching according to the collection time (step 12), the post search unit 55 first determines whether the current date and time including the day of the week (step 13), weekdays, Saturdays or Depending on the day of the week (Sunday / Holiday) (step 14), first of all the posts included in the search result of step 11 are those that still have a collection (collection time) after the current time of the day. (Steps 16, 17, 18). FIG. 7 shows data representing the earliest collection time after the current time for each post having a collection time after the current time as an extraction result when the day of the week is a weekday and the current time is 11:08. It is an example.

  For a day of the week such as a weekday, Saturday, or Sunday / holiday / holiday as described above, it can be realized by using general calendar means for providing or determining the current day of the week while providing information on the current date and time. Such calendar means may use a built-in calendar function provided in a computer including the CPU 1 and the memory 2. In addition, the GPS system, which is a sensor for detecting the position of the vehicle, needs to know the current time because of its specifications, so it retains time information transmitted by GPS satellites. As a means, date and time information may be obtained. By using the day information in this way, it is possible to cope with the post collection time that changes for each day of the week.

[2-3. Estimated arrival time etc.)
For each post extracted as described above, the estimation unit 56 uses the navigation unit 53 as an estimation unit to obtain a predetermined starting point such as the current position and position information such as coordinates included in the post facility data. The travel distance is calculated (step 19), and the travel time required for the travel distance is calculated (step 20). The travel time may be added to the current time to calculate the estimated arrival time.

  For the journey distance, for example, by using the route search function based on various algorithms such as the Dijkstra method that the navigation apparatus has conventionally provided, the total extension distance is made the journey distance by calculating the guidance route for each post. Therefore, the calculation is more in line with the actual situation of moving along the road than the calculation based on a simple straight line distance, and excellent determination accuracy is obtained. Further, by dividing this distance by the average moving speed of the vehicle (for example, 30 km / h), the moving time as shown in FIG. 8 can also be obtained. That is, FIG. 8 is a data example in which these distance and travel time are further added to the data of FIG.

[2-4. Utilization of VICS information etc.]
In the calculation of the travel time and the arrival time, the calculation accuracy can be further improved by adding traffic information such as VICS. In this case, the estimation unit 56 receives the traffic jam information from the traffic information acquisition unit 7 and calculates travel time and arrival time by reflecting the traffic jam information. In this way, by selecting a collection facility based on the arrival time reflecting traffic congestion information such as VICS, even if the surroundings happen to be unexpectedly congested, unexpected accidents due to accidents that are not in time for the collection time You can avoid the situation.

[2-5. output〕
Then, the selection unit 57 selects, as selection means, facility data of a collection facility having a collection time after the arrival time, that is, in time, based on the travel time and arrival time calculated as described above. Then, the output control unit 58 outputs a part or all of the facility data of the collection facility selected by the selection unit 57 from the display unit 4 as control means. Specifically, the output control unit 58 displays a list of posts with today's collection time in time on the display 4 in order of the first collection time in time (step 21 in FIG. 3). It should be noted that the user may be able to display the last collection time in order from the latest collection time.

  Here, FIG. 9 shows an example of a list display in order of arrival time that is reachable, that is, in time of arrival, based on the current time, and shows the collection time and distance for each post. A user such as a driver can display detailed information such as a location or route as a destination by selecting a post from which mail is posted at a collection time or distance from a list display by a predetermined operation such as a touch panel. Calculation, setting, and guidance.

  That is, the computer accepts an operation for determining a desired collection facility from the list display as shown in FIG. 9 from the input unit 14, and treats the determined collection facility as a specific destination or waypoint (such as a stopover). The navigation unit 53 calculates and guides the route.

[2-6. (About output order)
As described above, the output control unit 58 displays a list of collection facility data when there are a plurality of collection facility facilities in order, and the order can be selected or switched between a plurality of types as follows. desirable. First, as already explained, the earliest collection time after arrival time is in order, which is particularly excellent for expeditious delivery, such as collecting it as soon as possible and placing it on the delivery route. Yes. Secondly, the distance from the starting point is shortest, that is, in the order of closeness, which is particularly excellent for convenience when it is desired to provide a close distance such as avoiding a detour due to the convenience of fuel. The third is the order of arrival time at each collection facility in the order of arrival, which is particularly advantageous for convenience when it is desired to send out the documents early, for example, by avoiding traffic jams.

  Then, a switching designation operation for displaying the collection facility data in a list in which order is accepted from the input unit 14, and the output control unit 58 arranges the data of each collection facility in the order according to the switching designation operation. Listing is also particularly desirable. In this way, the order in which the collection time is displayed, the distance is close, or the arrival time is displayed on the spot or in advance, depending on the circumstances and purpose. Therefore, it is possible to realize excellent usability for individual users.

[3. (Effect points)
In the present embodiment as described above, based on the starting point such as the current location, it is not a simple distance and time closest, but from the position and time of the starting point, such as a post box that is still in time for today's collection time By notifying the user of the collection facility, it is possible to realize destination setting and guidance guidance suitable for urgent delivery such as mail posting.

[4. Other embodiments]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Other embodiments which are illustrated next are included. For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which all road map data and facility data are stored in advance in the navigation device (so-called onboard). A system (so-called off-board) that can be obtained from outside at any time by communication is conceivable.

  Such an offboard, that is, all or part of the road map data and facility data is on the external server side such as the center, the example of searching the data on the server side at the request of the navigation device and distributing to the navigation device, It is included in the present invention (claim 25). In this way, by using facility data and road map data from outside by communication, the latest data can be used anytime and anywhere without the burden of preparing data in advance on the navigation device side or updating its storage media. Can do.

  Further, the contents of the data and the screen configuration shown in each drawing are merely examples for explanation, and can be implemented with appropriate changes. Further, the application target of the present invention is not limited to a post box or a convenience store, and can be applied to a desired collection facility such as a liquor store or other store that searches for both or collects courier services.

The functional block diagram which shows the structure of embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the data showing collection time for every day of the week in facility data in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the process sequence in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the predetermined range in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the other example of the predetermined range in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the other example of the predetermined range in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the facility data which shows each post | mailbox of the predetermined range in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the data which added journey distance and movement time to the facility data which shows each post | mailbox of the predetermined range in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of a screen which displays the list of the information of the post with the collection time in the day in time for arrival time in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the search menu in the conventional navigation apparatus. The figure which shows the example of a screen of search condition designation | designated in the conventional navigation apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 ... Memory 3 ... Display control part 4 ... Indicator 5 ... Signal processing part 6 ... GPS receiver 7 ... Traffic information acquisition part 8 ... Vehicle speed detection part 9 ... Direction detection part 10 ... Drive control part 11 ... Storage media, such as DVD-ROM DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Power amplifier 13 ... Speaker 14 ... Input part 51 ... Search part 52 ... Own vehicle position detection part 53 ... Navi part 55 ... Post etc. search part 56 ... Estimation part 57 ... Selection part 58 ... Output control part

Claims (25)

Input means for receiving input of instructions and information;
A storage unit that stores in advance road map data for route search and map display and facility data including the location of the facility;
Retrieval means for the computer accessing the storage unit according to the input and retrieving the facility information;
Detection means for the computer to detect the vehicle position based on the sensor output;
A navigation means for calculating and guiding a route to a destination designated by an input from the input means using the road map data and the detection means;
Display means for displaying information;
In a navigation device comprising
The facility data includes information on the collection time for each collection facility of the shipment,
Means for searching a collection facility located within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point by the search means when a predetermined instruction is input from the input means;
Estimating means for calculating the journey distance and arrival time to each searched collection facility based on the predetermined starting point by the navigation means;
Selecting means for selecting facility data of a collection facility having the collection time after the calculated arrival time;
Control means for outputting the contents of part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility from the display means;
Is realized by a computer or an electronic circuit.   The navigation device according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list with the earliest collection time after the arrival time arranged in order from the earliest.   The navigation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control means displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list in which the distance from the starting point is shortest.   The navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control means displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list with the arrival times at each collection facility in order of earlier arrival. . The facility data of each collection facility includes (1) the earliest collection time after arrival time, (2) the shortest journey distance from the starting point, and (3) each collection facility. A computer or an electronic circuit realizes a means for accepting from the input means a switching designation operation for arranging and displaying the list in either order of two or three in order of arrival time,
The navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control means displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list in the order in accordance with the switching designation operation. A calendar means for providing information on the current date and time or providing or determining the current day of the week;
The facility data includes the collection time for each day of the week,
The selection means and control means obtain information on the current day of the week from the calendar means, and perform the selection and display based on the collection time corresponding to the day of the week. The navigation device according to claim 5. It has a receiving means for receiving traffic information representing the traffic situation for each current road section from outside the vehicle,
The navigation according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the estimation unit receives the traffic jam information from the reception unit and calculates the arrival time by reflecting the traffic jam information. apparatus. Means for accepting an operation for determining a desired collection facility from the list display from the input means;
A means for calculating and guiding a route by the navigation means, with the determined collection facility as a destination or waypoint,
The navigation device according to claim 1, which is realized by a computer or an electronic circuit. Input means for receiving input of instructions and information;
A storage unit that stores in advance road map data for route search and map display and facility data including the location of the facility;
Retrieval means for the computer accessing the storage unit according to the input and retrieving the facility information;
Detection means for the computer to detect the vehicle position based on the sensor output;
A navigation means for calculating and guiding a route to a destination designated by an input from the input means using the road map data and the detection means;
Display means for displaying information;
In a navigation method using a navigation device comprising:
The facility data includes information on the collection time for each collection facility of the shipment,
When a predetermined instruction is input from the input unit, the search unit searches for a collection facility located within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point; and
An estimation process for calculating a distance and an arrival time to each searched collection facility by the navigation means with reference to the predetermined starting point;
A selection process for selecting facility data of a collection facility having the collection time after the calculated arrival time;
A control process for outputting a part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility from the display means;
A navigation method characterized in that a computer or an electronic circuit executes.   The navigation method according to claim 9, wherein the control process displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list with the earliest collection time after arrival time arranged in order.   The navigation method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the control process displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list in the order of the shortest distance from the starting point.   The navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the control process displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list with the arrival times at each collection facility in order of earlier arrival. . The facility data of each collection facility includes (1) the earliest collection time after arrival time, (2) the shortest journey distance from the starting point, and (3) each collection facility. A computer or an electronic circuit executes a process of accepting from the input means a switching designation operation for arranging and displaying the list in either order of two or three in the order of arrival time,
The navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the control process displays the facility data of each collection facility in a list in the order according to the switching designation operation. The navigation device includes calendar means for providing or determining the current day of the week as well as providing information on the current date and time,
The facility data includes the collection time for each day of the week,
The selection process and the control process obtain the information on the current day of the week from the calendar means, and perform the selection and display based on the collection time corresponding to the day of the week. 14. The navigation method according to any one of 13. The navigation device includes a receiving unit that receives traffic information indicating a traffic situation for each current road section from outside the vehicle,
The navigation according to any one of claims 9 to 14, wherein the estimation process receives the traffic jam information from the receiving unit and calculates the arrival time by reflecting the traffic jam information. Method. A process of accepting an operation for determining a desired collection facility from the list display from the input means;
A process of calculating and guiding a route by the navigation means with the determined collection facility as a destination or waypoint,
The navigation method according to any one of claims 9 to 15, wherein the navigation method is executed by a computer or an electronic circuit. Input means for receiving input of instructions and information;
A storage unit that stores in advance road map data for route search and map display and facility data including the location of the facility;
Retrieval means for the computer accessing the storage unit according to the input and retrieving the facility information;
Detection means for the computer to detect the vehicle position based on the sensor output;
A navigation means for calculating and guiding a route to a destination designated by an input from the input means using the road map data and the detection means;
Display means for displaying information;
In a navigation program for controlling a computer of a navigation device comprising:
The facility data includes information on the collection time for each collection facility of the shipment,
The program is stored in the computer,
When a predetermined instruction is input from the input unit, the search unit searches for a collection facility located within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point; and
An estimation process for calculating a distance and an arrival time to each searched collection facility by the navigation means with reference to the predetermined starting point;
A selection process for selecting facility data of a collection facility having the collection time after the calculated arrival time;
A control process for outputting a part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility from the display means;
A navigation program characterized by causing   18. The navigation program according to claim 17, wherein, in the control process, the facility data of each collection facility is displayed in a list with the earliest collection time after the arrival time arranged in order from the earliest.   The navigation program according to claim 17 or 18, wherein in the control process, the facility data of each collection facility is displayed in a list in the order from the shortest distance from the starting point.   20. The control process according to claim 17, wherein in the control process, the facility data of each collection facility is displayed in a list with the arrival times at each collection facility in order of earlier arrival. The described navigation program. The facility data of each collection facility includes (1) the earliest collection time after arrival time, (2) the shortest journey distance from the starting point, and (3) each collection facility. The computer receives a process for accepting a switching designation operation from the input means for displaying the list in the order of two or three in order of arrival time.
The navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein in the control process, the facility data of each collection facility is displayed in a list in the order in accordance with the switching designation operation. . The navigation device includes calendar means for providing or determining the current day of the week as well as providing information on the current date and time,
The facility data includes the collection time for each day of the week,
This program causes the computer to obtain the current day of the week information from the calendar means in the selection process and the control process, and to perform the selection and display based on the collection time corresponding to the day of the week. The navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that: The navigation device includes a receiving unit that receives traffic information indicating a traffic situation for each current road section from outside the vehicle,
The said estimation process makes the said computer receive the said traffic congestion information from the said receiving means, and makes the said arrival time calculate by reflecting the traffic congestion information, The any one of Claim 17 to 22 characterized by the above-mentioned. The navigation program described in. A process of accepting an operation for determining a desired collection facility from the list display from the input means;
A process of calculating and guiding a route by the navigation means with the determined collection facility as a destination or waypoint,
The navigation program according to any one of claims 17 to 23, which is executed by the computer. Input means for receiving input of instructions and information;
Search means for searching for facility data information including the location of the facility according to the input by the computer;
Detection means for the computer to detect the vehicle position based on the sensor output;
A navigation means for calculating and guiding a route to a destination designated by an input from the input means using a road map data and the detection means;
Display means for displaying information;
In a navigation device comprising
The facility data includes information on the collection time for each collection facility of the shipment,
Means for searching a collection facility located within a predetermined range from a predetermined starting point by the search means when a predetermined instruction is input from the input means;
Estimating means for calculating the journey distance and arrival time to each searched collection facility based on the predetermined starting point by the navigation means;
Selecting means for selecting facility data of a collection facility having the collection time after the calculated arrival time;
Control means for outputting the contents of part or all of the facility data of the selected collection facility from the display means;
Is realized by a computer or an electronic circuit.

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