JP6840305B2 - Guidance support control device and guidance support system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a guidance support control device and a guidance support system.

Conventionally, a technique called "road surface lighting" has been developed in which information about a vehicle is transmitted to a pedestrian or a occupant of another vehicle by using an image projected on the road surface by a projection device provided on the vehicle (so-called "road surface lighting"). For example, see Patent Document 1.). In addition, a system for guiding the person to be guided in the facility, the so-called "animation lighting guidance system," has been developed using an animated image projected on the floor, wall surface, ceiling, etc. by a projection device installed in the facility. Has been done.

International Publication No. 2018/138842

In recent years, a system that supports the guidance of a guided person by a guide in the guided space by using an image projected on the floor, wall surface, ceiling, etc. by a projection device provided in the guided space (hereinafter, "guidance"). A support system ") has been developed. The guidance target space is, for example, an airport lobby.

In the conventional guidance support system, a predetermined image is projected by a projection device. Therefore, there is a problem that the degree of freedom of guidance by the guide is low. As a result, there is a problem that it is not easy for the guide to use.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the degree of freedom of guidance by a guide in a guidance support system using an image projected in a guidance target space. And.

The guidance support control device of the present invention is a guidance support control device for a guidance support system that supports guidance of a guided person by a guide using an image projected in a guidance target space by an output device. An image selection control unit that executes control to select one of a plurality of preset images in response to an operation input by a guide during operation of the support system, and a selection preset image by the image selection control unit. It is provided with a selection image output instruction unit that instructs an output device to project.

According to the present invention, since it is configured as described above, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of guidance by the guide in the guidance support system using the image projected in the guidance target space.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the system structure of the guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the projector in the case where each output device included in the guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1 is composed of a projector. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of each output device included in the guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the tablet PC in the case where the terminal apparatus included in the guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1 is composed of a tablet PC. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of the terminal apparatus included in the guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main part of a control unit in a terminal device included in the guidance support system according to the first embodiment, and is a block diagram showing a main part of the guidance support control device according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the selection screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware configuration of the control part in the terminal apparatus included in the guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other hardware configuration of the control part in the terminal apparatus included in the guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of another guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the system structure of the other guidance support system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the editing screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the created image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the created image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the created image. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 3. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 4. It is a flowchart which shows other operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of another guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 5. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the projection position of the created image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the projection position of the additional preset image corresponding to the created image shown in FIG. 23A. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the editing screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the created image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the selection preset image corrected according to the position of a terminal device in the case where the selection preset image is an additional preset image corresponding to the creation image shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 5. It is a flowchart which shows other operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 5. It is a block diagram which shows the main part of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the congestion degree distribution which a spatial state information shows. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the created image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the corrected image. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 6. It is a flowchart which shows other operation of the guidance support control device which concerns on Embodiment 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the editing screen.

Hereinafter, in order to explain the present invention in more detail, a mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of the guidance support system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram showing the projector when each output device included in the guidance support system according to the first embodiment is composed of a projector. FIG. 2B is a block diagram showing a main part of each output device included in the guidance support system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing the tablet PC when the terminal device included in the guidance support system according to the first embodiment is composed of the tablet PC. FIG. 3B is a block diagram showing a main part of the terminal device included in the guidance support system according to the first embodiment. The guidance support system 200 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

Hereinafter, in the first to sixth embodiments, an example in which the guidance target space R is an airport lobby, the guide is a staff member of the airport, and the guide is a user of the airport. I will explain mainly.

The guidance support system 200 includes an output device group 1. The output device group 1 is composed of a plurality of output devices 2. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the output device group 1 is composed of six output devices 2_1 to 2_6. The plurality of output devices 2 are installed at different positions in the guide target space R, for example. Further, the guidance support system 200 includes a terminal device 3. The terminal device 3 is possessed by, for example, a guide.

Each output device 2 is composed of, for example, a projector (see FIG. 2A). Each output device 2 projects a guide image on the floor surface, wall surface, or ceiling surface in the guide target space R. Further, each output device 2 can communicate with the terminal device 3 by the network 4. That is, as shown in FIG. 2B, each output device 2 has a projection unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a control unit 13. The projection unit 11 is used for projecting the image. The communication unit 12 is used for the communication. The control unit 13 is used for controlling various operations by the projection unit 11 and the communication unit 12.

For example, five gates G1 to G5 are installed in the lobby of the airport, which is the guidance target space R. Each of the two output devices 2_1, _2 projects a guide image on the floor surface in a predetermined area corresponding to the first gate G1 in the lobby. Further, one output device 2_3 projects a guide image on the floor surface in a predetermined area corresponding to the second gate G2 in the lobby. Further, one output device 2_4 projects a guide image on a wall surface in a predetermined area corresponding to the third gate G3 in the lobby. Further, one output device 2_5 projects a guide image on the ceiling surface in a predetermined area corresponding to the fourth gate G4 in the lobby. Further, one output device 2_6 projects a guide image on the floor surface in a predetermined area corresponding to the fourth gate G4 in the lobby. Hereinafter, in the guide target space R, the region on which the guide image is projected by each of the plurality of output devices 2 is referred to as a “projection target region”.

The guidance support system 200 is not limited to the case where the six output devices 2_1 to 2_6 are provided. The guidance support system 200 may include five or less output devices 2, or may include seven or more output devices 2. Further, although an example in which the quantity of the output device 2 and the predetermined region to be projected are different for each of the gates G1 to G5 is described, the same quantity and the same predetermined region may be used for all the gates. In this case, three output devices 2 may be provided for each gate, and each output device 2 may be projected onto the floor surface, the wall surface, and the ceiling surface.

The terminal device 3 is composed of, for example, a tablet PC (Personal Computer) (see FIG. 3A). The terminal device 3 is capable of communicating with each output device 2 by the network 4. That is, as shown in FIG. 3B, the terminal device 3 has a communication unit 14, a control unit 15, a display unit 16, and an operation input unit 17. The communication unit 14 is used for the communication. The control unit 15 is used for controlling various operations by the communication unit 14, the display unit 16, and the operation input unit 17. The display unit 16 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display. The operation input unit 17 is composed of, for example, a touch panel and a microphone for voice input.

In this way, the main part of the guidance support system 200 is configured. The guidance support system 200 supports the guidance of the guided person by the guide by projecting an image for guidance by at least one output device 2 of the plurality of output devices 2.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main part of the control unit in the terminal device included in the guidance support system according to the first embodiment, and is a block diagram showing a main part of the guidance support control device according to the first embodiment. is there. The guidance support control device 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The display control unit 21 executes control by the guidance support control device 100 to display various screens on the display unit 16.

Image data indicating a plurality of images is stored in advance in the image data storage unit 22. Each of the plurality of images is used for guiding the guided person by the guide. Hereinafter, the plurality of images will be referred to as "preset images". Further, image data indicating individual preset images is referred to as "preset image data".

The image selection control unit 31 executes control to select one preset image from a plurality of preset images in response to an operation input to the operation input unit 17 by the guide during the operation of the guidance support system 200. It is a thing. Hereinafter, the selected preset image is referred to as a "selected preset image".

The device selection control unit 32 controls to select at least one output device 2 among the plurality of output devices 2 in response to an operation input to the operation input unit 17 by the guide during the operation of the guidance support system 200. Is to execute. Hereinafter, the selected output device 2 is referred to as a "selective output device".

In the selection control by the image selection control unit 31 and the selection control by the device selection control unit 32, for example, the display control unit 21 displays a dedicated screen (hereinafter referred to as “selection screen”) S1 on the display unit 16. Is executed at. FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the selection screen S1.

As shown in FIG. 5, the selection screen S1 has an area A1 in which a plurality of thumbnail images corresponding to the plurality of preset images are displayed. Each of the plurality of thumbnail images can be freely selected by a touch operation using the touch panel of the operation input unit 17. The selection control by the image selection control unit 31 corresponds to the touch operation on the area A1.

Further, the selection screen S1 has an area A2 in which the selection preset image is displayed. The display size of the selected preset image in the area A2 is larger than the display size of the individual thumbnail images in the area A1. As a result, the guide can easily visually recognize which of the plurality of preset images is in the selected state.

Further, the selection screen S1 has an area A3 in which a plurality of button images corresponding to the plurality of output devices 2 are displayed. Each of the plurality of button images can be freely pressed by a touch operation using the touch panel of the operation input unit 17. The selection control by the device selection control unit 32 corresponds to the touch operation on the area A3.

Corresponding preset image data is used for displaying each of the plurality of thumbnail images in the area A1 and displaying the selected preset image in the area A2. This preset image data is stored in advance in the image data storage unit 22 as described above. Further, the display of the plurality of button images in the area A3 depends on the information indicating the installation positions of the plurality of output devices 2 in the guide target space R or each of the plurality of output devices 2 in the guide target space R. Information indicating the projection target area (hereinafter referred to as “projection target area information”) or the like is used. These pieces of information are stored in advance in, for example, a memory 43 (described later) of the terminal device 3.

The selection image output instruction unit 33 instructs the selection output device 2 to output the selection preset image, that is, to project the selection preset image. More specifically, the selection image output instruction unit 33 sends a signal instructing the output of the selection preset image, that is, a signal instructing the projection of the selection preset image (hereinafter, referred to as “output instruction signal”) to the selection output device 2. Perform control to send. The communication unit 14 is used for transmitting the output instruction signal.

The communication unit 12 of the selective output device 2 receives the output instruction signal transmitted by the terminal device 3. Next, the control unit 13 of the selective output device 2 executes control to project the selected preset image on the projection unit 11 of the selective output device 2. As a result, the selected preset image is projected in the projection target area by the selective output device 2. The guide can guide the guided person using the projected selection preset image.

The main part of the guidance support control device 100 is composed of the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, and the selection image output instruction unit 33. The main part of the control unit 15 is composed of the display control unit 21, the image data storage unit 22, and the guidance support control device 100.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the hardware configuration of the main part of the control unit 15 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the control unit 15 includes a processor 41, a memory 42, and a memory 43. The memory 42 stores programs corresponding to the functions of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, and the selection image output instruction unit 33. When the processor 41 reads and executes the program stored in the memory 42, the functions of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, and the selection image output instruction unit 33 are realized. Further, the function of the image data storage unit 22 is realized by the memory 43.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6B, the control unit 15 has a memory 43 and a processing circuit 44. In this case, the functions of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, and the selection image output instruction unit 33 are realized by the dedicated processing circuit 44. Further, the function of the image data storage unit 22 is realized by the memory 43.

Alternatively, the control unit 15 has a processor 41, a memory 42, a memory 43, and a processing circuit 44 (not shown). In this case, some of the functions of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, and the selection image output instruction unit 33 are realized by the processor 41 and the memory 42, and the remaining functions are realized. It is realized by a dedicated processing circuit 44. Further, the function of the image data storage unit 22 is realized by the memory 43.

The processor 41 is composed of, for example, at least one of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

The memory 42 is composed of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. The volatile memory in the memory 42 is composed of, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The non-volatile memory among the memory 42 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a flash memory, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ReadOnly Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Advanced Memory) It is composed of at least one of (Hard Disk Drive).

The memory 43 is composed of a non-volatile memory. Specifically, for example, the memory 43 is composed of at least one of a ROM, a flash memory, an EPROM, an EEPROM, an SSD, or an HDD.

The processing circuit 44 includes, for example, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or a System-System (System) System It is composed of at least one of them.

Next, the operation of the guidance support control device 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7. The display control unit 21 causes the display unit 16 to display the selection screen S1 when an operation instructing the display of the selection screen S1 is input to the operation input unit 17 during the operation of the guidance support system 200. Of the processes of steps ST1 to ST3 shown in FIG. 7, at least the processes of steps ST1 and ST2 are executed in a state where the selection screen S1 is displayed on the display unit 16.

First, in step ST1, the image selection control unit 31 executes control to select one preset image among the plurality of preset images in response to the operation input to the selection screen S1. Next, in step ST2, the device selection control unit 32 executes control to select at least one output device 2 among the plurality of output devices 2 in response to the operation input to the selection screen S1. The processes of steps ST1 and ST2 may be executed in parallel with each other. Alternatively, the process of step ST2 may be executed first, and then the process of step ST1 may be executed.

Next, in step ST3, the selection image output instruction unit 33 instructs the selection output device 2 to project the selection preset image. More specifically, the selection image output instruction unit 33 executes control for transmitting an output instruction signal to the selection output device 2.

Next, the communication unit 12 of the selective output device 2 receives the output instruction signal transmitted by the terminal device 3. Next, the control unit 13 of the selective output device 2 executes control to project the selected preset image on the projection unit 11 of the selective output device 2. The control unit 13 of the selection output device 2 executes control to end the projection of the selection preset image when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes or 3 minutes) Tref has elapsed from the start of the projection of the selection preset image.

As described above, according to the guidance support control device 100, when the guide guides the guided person, the preset image to be projected can be selected in real time from the plurality of preset images. As a result, the degree of freedom of guidance by the guide can be improved.

Further, according to the guidance support control device 100, when the guide guides the guided person, the output device 2 for projecting the selection preset image among the plurality of output devices 2 can be selected in real time. Thereby, the projection position of the selected preset image in the guidance target space R can be set in real time. As a result, for example, when guiding the guided person to a guide target point far away from the current position of the guide, it is possible to suppress the movement of the guide. As a result, the efficiency of guidance by the guide can be improved. In addition, the guided person can visually recognize the distance from the current position of the guided person to the guidance target point and the like.

Next, a modification of the guidance support control device 100 and a modification of the guidance support system 200 will be described.

First, the guidance target space R is not limited to the lobby of the airport. The guidance target space R may be any space as long as it is a space that requires guidance of the guided person by the guide. For example, the guidance target space R may be a station yard, a department store, a supermarket, an exhibition hall, or an event venue. In particular, a space having a large area or a space having many blind spots due to many installations is suitable for using the guidance support system 200.

Further, the image selection control unit 31 may be able to correct the selection preset image selected by the guide using the area A1 of the selection screen S1 in the area A2. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, in a situation where the selection preset image selected by the guide using the area A1 is displayed in the area A2, the guide moves, rotates, enlarges, or enlarges the selection preset image displayed in the area A2. When reduced, the selection preset image projected by the output device 2 is also changed.

Further, the guide is not limited to selecting one preset image at a time, and may be able to select a plurality of preset images at a time. For example, the image selection control unit 31 displays a plurality of selection preset images selected by the guide using the area A1 of the selection screen S1 within a predetermined time in the area A2, and the guide arranges the images in the area A2. If it is modified, the output device 2 projects a plurality of selected preset images as modified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the device selection control unit 32 may be provided outside the guidance support control device 100. That is, the main part of the guidance support control device 100 may be configured by the image selection control unit 31 and the selection image output instruction unit 33.

Further, the guidance support system 200 may include a server device (not shown). The server device can communicate with the terminal device 3 by the network 4, and can communicate with the individual output devices 2 by the network 4. In this case, some or all of the functions of the guidance support control device 100 may be realized by the server device instead of the terminal device 3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the guidance support system 200 may include a plurality of terminal devices 3. The plurality of terminal devices 3 may be possessed by, for example, a plurality of guides. In the example shown in FIG. 9, three terminal devices 3_1 to 3_3 are included in the guidance support system 200.

Further, some of the output devices 2 among the plurality of output devices 2 may be configured by a display instead of the projector. For example, one of the six output devices 2_1 to 2_6, the output device 2_4, may be configured by a display installed at the third gate G3. Further, when the selective output device 2 is configured by a display, the output instruction signal may be a signal instructing the display of the selected preset image instead of the signal instructing the projection of the selected preset image.

As described above, the guidance support control device 100 according to the first embodiment is a guidance support system that supports the guidance of the guided person by the guide using the image projected in the guidance target space R by the output device 2. An image of the guidance support control device 100 for 200 that executes control to select one of a plurality of preset images in response to an operation input by a guide during operation of the guidance support system 200. It includes a selection control unit 31 and a selection image output instruction unit 33 that instructs the output device 2 to project a selection preset image by the image selection control unit 31. As a result, when the guide guides the guided person, the preset image to be projected can be selected in real time from the plurality of preset images. As a result, the degree of freedom of guidance by the guide can be improved.

Further, the guidance support system 200 according to the first embodiment is a guidance support system 200 that supports guidance of a guided person by a guide using an image projected in the guidance target space R by the output device 2. An image selection control unit 31 that executes control to select one of a plurality of preset images in response to an operation input by a guide during the operation of the guidance support system 200, and an image selection control unit 31. A selection image output instruction unit for instructing the output device 2 to project the selection preset image by the above method is provided. Thereby, the same effect as the above-mentioned effect by the guidance support control device 100 can be obtained.

Embodiment 2.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a main part of the guidance support control device according to the second embodiment. The guidance support control device 100a according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

Since the system configuration of the guidance support system 200 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of each output device 2 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 2 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of the terminal device 3 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 3 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 10, the same blocks as those shown in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The output continuation instruction unit 34 counts the number of times each of the plurality of preset images is selected by the image selection control unit 31 within a predetermined period (for example, the latest 10 minutes) ΔT1 (hereinafter referred to as “selection number”). It is a thing. When the selection image output instruction unit 33 instructs the selection output device 2 to project the selection preset image, the output continuation instruction unit 34 sets the count value Vc of the number of selections corresponding to the selection preset image to a predetermined threshold value (for example, 5 times). It is compared with Vth.

When the count value Vc is equal to or greater than the threshold value Vth, the output continuation instruction unit 34 instructs the selection output device 2 to continue the output of the selected preset image, that is, to continue the projection of the selected preset image. More specifically, the output continuation instruction unit 34 transmits a signal (hereinafter referred to as “continuation instruction signal”) instructing the continuation of the output of the selected preset image, that is, the continuation of the projection of the selected preset image, to the selective output device 2. To do. The communication unit 14 is used for transmitting the continuation instruction signal.

When the continuation instruction signal is transmitted by the terminal device 3, the communication unit 12 of the selection output device 2 receives the transmitted continuation instruction signal. The control unit 13 of the selection output device 2 executes control to continue the projection of the selection preset image by the projection unit 11 of the selection output device 2 until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

Specific examples of termination conditions are as follows. That is, when an operation for instructing the end of projection of the selected preset image is input to the operation input unit 17, or when an operation for selecting another preset image is input to the operation input unit 17, the communication unit 14 performs the operation. A signal indicating that effect is transmitted to the selective output device 2. The termination condition is satisfied when the communication unit 12 of the selective output device 2 receives the transmitted signal.

On the other hand, when the continuation instruction signal is not transmitted by the terminal device 3, the control unit 13 of the selective output device 2 executes the same control as described in the first embodiment. That is, the control unit 13 of the selection output device 2 executes control to end the projection of the selection preset image when the predetermined time lapse has elapsed since the projection of the selection preset image was started.

The main part of the guidance support control device 100a is composed of the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33, and the output continuation instruction unit 34.

Since the hardware configuration of the control unit 15 including the guidance support control device 100a is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. That is, each function of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33, and the output continuation instruction unit 34 is realized by the processor 41 and the memory 42. It may be realized by a dedicated processing circuit 44.

Next, the operation of the guidance support control device 100a will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 11, the same steps as those shown in FIG. 7 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the processes of steps ST1 to ST3 are executed. Next, in step ST4, the output continuation instruction unit 34 compares the count value Vc of the number of selections corresponding to the selected preset image in step ST1 with the threshold value Vth. When the count value Vc is equal to or higher than the threshold value Vth (step ST4 “YES”), in step ST5, the output continuation instruction unit 34 instructs the selection output device 2 to continue the projection of the selection preset image. More specifically, the output continuation instruction unit 34 executes control for transmitting the continuation instruction signal to the selective output device 2. On the other hand, when the count value Vc is less than the threshold value Vth (step ST4 “NO”), the process of step ST5 is skipped.

As described above, according to the guidance support control device 100a, when the guide wants to continue the projection of the same preset image, the number of times the guide inputs the operation of selecting the preset image can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to save the trouble of operation by the guide.

As described in the first embodiment, the guidance support system 200 may include a plurality of terminal devices 3. In this case, the count value Vc may be the total value of the number of selections by the plurality of terminal devices 3. As a result, for example, in a situation where similar guidance is required for a large number of guided persons, it is possible to save the trouble of operation by each guide.

In addition, the guidance support system 200 can employ various modifications similar to those described in the first embodiment. Further, as the guidance support control device 100a, various modifications similar to those described in the first embodiment can be adopted.

As described above, the guidance support control device 100a according to the second embodiment continues the projection of the selected preset image when the count value Vc of the number of times the selected preset image is selected within the predetermined period ΔT1 is equal to or greater than the threshold value Vth. Is provided with an output continuation instruction unit 34 for instructing the output device 2. Thereby, when the guide wants to continue the projection of the same preset image, the number of times the guide inputs the operation of selecting the preset image can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to save the trouble of operation by the guide.

Embodiment 3.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a main part of the guidance support control device according to the third embodiment. The guidance support control device 100b according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

Since the system configuration of the guidance support system 200 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of each output device 2 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 2 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of the terminal device 3 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 3 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 12, the same blocks as those shown in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, in the third to sixth embodiments, an example in which the projection target area by each of the plurality of output devices 2 is set on the floor surface in the guide target space R will be mainly described. Further, an example in which a plurality of output devices 2 are arranged so that the output device group 1 can project an image onto a floor surface of substantially the entire guide target space R will be described.

During the operation of the guidance support system 200, the image creation control unit 51 sets an image to be output by the output device group 1, that is, a projection target by the output device group 1, in response to an operation input to the operation input unit 17 by the guide. It executes the control to create the image. Hereinafter, the created image is referred to as a "created image".

The image creation control by the image creation control unit 51 is executed, for example, in a state where the display control unit 21 displays a dedicated screen (hereinafter referred to as “editing screen”) S2 on the display unit 16. A specific example of the editing screen S2 will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific example of the created image will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16.

The created image output instruction unit 52 instructs the output device group 1 to output the created image, that is, to project the created image.

For example, the created image output instruction unit 52 uses the projection target area information stored in the memory 43 of the terminal device 3 to determine whether the created image fits in the projection target area of any one output device 2. Judge whether or not. When the created image fits in the projection target area of any one of the output devices 2, the created image output instruction unit 52 instructs the one output device 2 to project the created image. On the other hand, when the created image extends over the projection target area by any two or more output devices 2, the created image output instruction unit 52 instructs the two or more output devices 2 to output the created image. More specifically, the created image output instruction unit 52 instructs each of the two or more output devices 2 to project the corresponding portion of the created image. For these projection instructions, the same output instruction signals as those described in the first embodiment are used.

The main part of the guidance support control device 100b is composed of the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33, the image creation control unit 51, and the creation image output instruction unit 52.

Since the hardware configuration of the control unit 15 including the guidance support control device 100b is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. That is, each function of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33, the image creation control unit 51, and the creation image output instruction unit 52 is performed by the processor 41 and the memory 42. It may be realized, or it may be realized by a dedicated processing circuit 44.

Next, a specific example of the editing screen S2 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, the editing screen S2 includes an image I1 corresponding to a plan view of the guidance target space R. Information indicating a plan view of the guide target space R (hereinafter referred to as "plan view information") is used for displaying the image I1. The plan view information is stored in advance in, for example, the memory 43 of the terminal device 3.

Further, the editing screen S2 includes a dot-shaped image I2 corresponding to the position P1 of the terminal device 3. Information indicating the position P1 of the terminal device 3 (hereinafter referred to as "terminal position information") is used for displaying the image I2. The terminal position information is acquired by, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver (not shown) provided in the terminal device 3. Alternatively, for example, when the position P1 of the terminal device 3 in the guidance target space R is fixed, the terminal position information is stored in advance in the memory 43 of the terminal device 3.

Next, a specific example of the created image will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16. That is, a specific example of image creation control by the image creation control unit 51 will be described.

In the example shown in FIG. 14, the guide draws the arrow-shaped image I3 by touching the editing screen S2 using the touch panel of the operation input unit 17. Image I3 shows a guidance route from the position P1 of the terminal device 3 to the guidance target point (for example, the fifth gate G5). The image creation control unit 51 includes the arrow-shaped image I3 in the created image.

As a result, the arrow-shaped image I3 is projected onto the floor surface in the guided space R. At this time, the projection position of the image I3 on the floor surface in the guidance target space R is set based on the position P1 of the terminal device 3 using the terminal position information.

Here, the created image is not limited to the arrow-shaped image I3. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the created image may include balloon-shaped images I4_1 and I4_2 in addition to the arrow-shaped image I3. The text included in each of the images I4_1 and I4_2 and the position indicated by each of the images I4_1 and I4_2 may be set according to the voice input to the microphone of the operation input unit 17.

That is, in the example shown in FIG. 15, the guide draws the arrow-shaped image I3 by touching the editing screen S2 using the touch panel of the operation input unit 17.

Here, the arrow-shaped image I3 has two bent portions B1 and B2. While drawing the image I3 by the touch operation, the guide explains the guide route to the guided person by utterance while showing the editing screen S2 to the guided person.

For example, when the drawing of the image I3 by the touch operation reaches the bent portion B1, it is assumed that the guide utters "the corner here" for explanation. Further, it is assumed that the voice of the utterance is input to the microphone. At this time, the image creation control unit 51 includes the text corresponding to the content of the utterance (that is, the text of the “corner here”) and indicates the touch position (that is, the position corresponding to the bending portion B1) at this time. A balloon-shaped image I4-1 is drawn. The image creation control unit 51 includes the balloon-shaped image I4-1 in the created image.

Next, when the drawing of the image I3 by the touch operation reaches the bent portion B2, it is assumed that the guide utters "next corner" for explanation. Further, it is assumed that the voice of the utterance is input to the microphone. At this time, the image creation control unit 51 includes the text corresponding to the content of the utterance (that is, the text of the “next corner”) and indicates the touch position (that is, the position corresponding to the bending portion B2) at this time. A balloon-shaped image I4-2 is drawn. The image creation control unit 51 includes the balloon-shaped image I4_2 in the created image.

Next, the drawing of the arrow-shaped image I3 by the touch operation is completed. The image creation control unit 51 includes the arrow-shaped image I3 in the created image.

As a result, in addition to the arrow-shaped image I3, the balloon-shaped images I4_1 and I4_2 are projected onto the floor surface in the guide target space R. By visually recognizing the projected images I3, I4_1, and I4-2, the guided person can see where the "corner here" and the "next corner" in the guide's explanation are in the actual guided space R. , Can be easily recognized visually. That is, according to the example shown in FIG. 15, when the guide gives an explanation using the demonstrative pronoun, the content of the explanation can be accurately and easily transmitted to the guided person.

Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the created image may include balloon-shaped images I5_1 to I5_3 in addition to the arrow-shaped image I3. The text included in each of the images I5-1 to I5_3 and the position indicated by each of the images I5_1 to I5_3 may be set according to the touch operation on the touch panel of the operation input unit 17.

For example, when the guide starts drawing the arrow-shaped image I3, the guide touches the position corresponding to the image I2 on the editing screen S2. At this time, the image creation control unit 51 includes a text indicating that the touch is the first touch (for example, the text of "FIRST"), and the touch position at this time (that is, a position corresponding to the image I2). ) Is drawn in a balloon-shaped image I5-1. The image creation control unit 51 includes the balloon-shaped image I5-1 in the created image.

Next, when the drawing of the image I3 by the touch operation reaches the bent portion B1, the guide temporarily interrupts the drawing of the image I3 for explanation by utterance or gesture, and releases the finger or the like from the touch panel. It shall be. After that, it is assumed that the guide touches the touch panel again to resume drawing the image I3. At this time, the image creation control unit 51 includes a text indicating that the touch is the second touch (for example, the text of "NEXT"), and corresponds to the touch position at this time (that is, the bending portion B1). A balloon-shaped image I5-2 indicating the position) is drawn. The image creation control unit 51 includes the balloon-shaped image I5-2 in the created image.

Next, when the drawing of the image I3 by the touch operation reaches the central portion between the bent portions B1 and B2, the guide temporarily interrupts the drawing of the image I3 for an explanation by utterance or gesture, and causes a finger. Etc. are separated from the touch panel. After that, it is assumed that the guide touches the touch panel again to resume drawing the image I3. At this time, the image creation control unit 51 includes a text indicating that the touch is the third touch (for example, the text of "THIRD"), and the touch position at this time (that is, between the bending portions B1 and B2). A balloon-shaped image I5_3 indicating a position (position corresponding to the central portion of the above) is drawn. The image creation control unit 51 includes the balloon-shaped image I5_3 in the created image.

Next, the drawing of the arrow-shaped image I3 by the touch operation is completed. The image creation control unit 51 includes the arrow-shaped image I3 in the created image.

As a result, in addition to the arrow-shaped image I3, the balloon-shaped images I5-1 to I5_3 are projected onto the floor surface in the guide target space R. By visually recognizing the projected images I3, I5-1 to I5_3, the guided person can visually determine where in the actual guided target space R the position corresponding to the guide's utterance or the explanation by the gesture or the like is. Can be easily recognized. That is, according to the example shown in FIG. 16, when the guide gives an explanation using utterances or gestures, the content of the explanation can be accurately and easily transmitted to the guided person.

The balloon-shaped image may be drawn according to the number of taps for each position in the editing screen S2. For example, when an arbitrary position on the editing screen S2 is tapped once, a balloon-shaped image including the text of "FIRST" and indicating the tapped position may be drawn. Next, when another arbitrary position on the editing screen S2 is tapped twice in succession, a balloon-shaped image including the text of "NEXT" and indicating the tapped position is drawn. There may be. Next, when another arbitrary position on the editing screen S2 is tapped three times in succession, a balloon-shaped image including the text of "THIRD" and indicating the tapped position is drawn. There may be.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 17, the operation of the guidance support control device 100b will be described focusing on the operations of the image creation control unit 51 and the creation image output instruction unit 52. The display control unit 21 causes the display unit 16 to display the editing screen S2 when an operation for instructing the display of the editing screen S2 is input to the operation input unit 17 during the operation of the guidance support system 200. Of the processes of steps ST11 and ST12 shown in FIG. 17, at least the process of step ST11 is executed in a state where the editing screen S2 is displayed on the display unit 16.

First, in step ST11, the image creation control unit 51 receives an operation input to the operation input unit 17 by the guide, and the image to be output by the output device group 1, that is, the image to be projected by the output device group 1. Perform control to create. Specific examples of image creation control by the image creation control unit 51 have already been described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, and thus the description thereof will be omitted again.

Next, in step ST12, the created image output instruction unit 52 instructs the output device group 1 to output the created image, that is, to project the created image. Since the specific example of the instruction by the created image output instruction unit 52 is as described above, the description thereof will be omitted again.

As described above, according to the guidance support control device 100b, when the guide guides the guided person, the image to be projected by the output device group 1 can be created in real time. As a result, the degree of freedom of guidance by the guide can be further improved. Further, as explained with reference to FIG. 15, when the guide gives an explanation using the demonstrative pronoun, the content of the explanation can be accurately and easily transmitted to the guided person. Further, as explained with reference to FIG. 16, when the guide gives an explanation using utterances or gestures, the content of the explanation can be accurately and easily transmitted to the guided person.

The created image is not limited to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 14 to 16. The guide can draw an arbitrary image by touch operation or voice input on the editing screen S2. For example, the image may include any shape, such as an image showing only the corners of the guide path that need to be turned, an image showing the final destination emphasized, or an image showing a person moving along the guide path as a character. .. The image creation control unit 51 includes the drawn arbitrary image in the created image.

Further, the created image output instruction unit 52 is not limited to instructing a plurality of output devices 2 forming the output device group 1 to output the created image at the same time, that is, to project the created image. For example, the created image output instruction unit 52 may instruct the projection of the created image to the plurality of output devices 2 forming the output device group 1 with a time lag. By doing so, the timing at which each output device 2 displays the created image can be shifted, and the image projected by the entire output device group 1 can move and be projected as an animation.

Further, the texts of the balloon-shaped images I4_1 and I4_2 are not limited to the texts input by voice input to the microphone of the operation input unit 17. For example, the operation input unit 17 may be provided with a keyboard, and the text input by the guide by keyboard input may be used as the text of the balloon-shaped images I4_1 and I4_2. Alternatively, the balloon-shaped images I4_1 and I4-22 are stored in the memory 43 in advance and are displayed as preset images in the edge area (not shown) of the editing screen S2. It may be arranged on I1.

In addition, the guidance support system 200 can employ various modifications similar to those described in the first and second embodiments. Further, as the guidance support control device 100b, various modifications similar to those described in the first and second embodiments can be adopted.

As described above, the guidance support control device 100b of the third embodiment executes the control of creating the image to be projected by the output device 2 in response to the operation input by the guide during the operation of the guidance support system 200. It includes an image creation control unit 51 and a creation image output instruction unit 52 that instructs the output device 2 to project the created image by the image creation control unit 51. As a result, the degree of freedom of guidance by the guide can be further improved. In addition, when the guide gives an explanation using the demonstrative pronoun, the content of the explanation can be accurately and easily transmitted to the guided person. In addition, when the guide gives an explanation using utterances or gestures, the content of the explanation can be accurately and easily transmitted to the guided person.

Embodiment 4.
FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a main part of the guidance support control device according to the fourth embodiment. The guidance support control device 100c according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

Since the system configuration of the guidance support system 200 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of each output device 2 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 2 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of the terminal device 3 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 3 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 18, the same blocks as those shown in FIG. 12 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The image registration control unit 53 executes control for registering the created image as a new preset image when the image is created by the image creation control unit 51. More specifically, the image registration control unit 53 controls the image data storage unit 22 to additionally store the image data indicating the created image (hereinafter referred to as “created image data”) as new preset image data. It is what you do.

Therefore, in the guidance support control device 100c, when the image selection control unit 31 executes the control of selecting one preset image from the plurality of preset images, the past created images are added to the plurality of preset images. It can be included. Hereinafter, among the plurality of preset images, the preset image corresponding to the preset image data stored in advance in the image data storage unit 22 is referred to as an “initial preset image”. Further, among the plurality of preset images, the preset image corresponding to the preset image data (that is, the created image data) additionally stored in the image data storage unit 22 is referred to as an “additional preset image”.

When the selected preset image is the initial preset image, the selected image output instruction unit 33a instructs the selected output device 2 to project the selected preset image. Since the instruction by the selected image output instruction unit 33a in this case is the same as the instruction by the selected image output instruction unit 33, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, when the selected preset image is an additional preset image, the selected image output instruction unit 33a instructs the output device group 1 to project the selected preset image. Since the instruction by the selected image output instruction unit 33a in this case is the same as the instruction by the created image output instruction unit 52, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The main part of the guidance support control device 100c is composed of the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33a, the image creation control unit 51, the creation image output instruction unit 52, and the image registration control unit 53. ing.

Since the hardware configuration of the control unit 15 including the guidance support control device 100c is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. That is, the functions of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33a, the image creation control unit 51, the creation image output instruction unit 52, and the image registration control unit 53 are It may be realized by the processor 41 and the memory 42, or may be realized by the dedicated processing circuit 44.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 19, the operation of the guidance support control device 100c will be described focusing on the operations of the image creation control unit 51, the creation image output instruction unit 52, and the image registration control unit 53. In FIG. 19, the same steps as those shown in FIG. 17 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the processes of steps ST11 and ST12 are executed.

Next, in step ST13, the image registration control unit 53 executes control to register the created image in step ST11 as an additional preset image. More specifically, the image registration control unit 53 executes control to additionally store the created image data indicating the created image in the image data storage unit 22 as new preset image data. The processes of steps ST12 and ST13 may be executed in parallel with each other. Alternatively, the process of step ST13 may be executed first, and then the process of step ST12 may be executed.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 20, the operation of the guidance support control device 100c will be described focusing on the operations of the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, and the selection image output instruction unit 33a. In FIG. 20, the same steps as those shown in FIG. 7 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the process of step ST1 is executed. When the selected preset image in step ST1 is the initial preset image (step ST21 “NO”), the processes of steps ST2 and ST3 are executed.

On the other hand, when the selected preset image in step ST1 is an additional preset image (step ST21 “YES”), in step ST22, the selected image output instruction unit 33a instructs the output device group 1 to project the selected preset image. Since the instruction by the selected image output instruction unit 33a in step ST22 is the same as the instruction by the created image output instruction unit 52 in step ST12, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the created image is composed of a plurality of images, the created image data stored in the image data storage unit 22 may indicate only a part of the plurality of images. good. More specifically, the created image data stored in the image data storage unit 22 may indicate only an image having high versatility in guidance among the plurality of images.

For example, the created image in the example shown in FIG. 15 includes balloon-shaped images I4_1 and I4_2 in addition to the arrow-shaped image I3. The arrow-shaped image I3 is considered to be an image that is generally used in guiding from the position P1 of the terminal device 3 to the guidance target point (for example, the fifth gate G5). On the other hand, the balloon-shaped images I4_1 and I4_2 correspond to the utterance at the time of drawing by the guide, and it is considered that the probability that they will be used in the next and subsequent guidances is low. Therefore, the image registration control unit 53 stores the created image data showing only the arrow-shaped image I3 of the created images in the image data storage unit 22. As a result, the arrow-shaped image I3 is registered as an additional preset image. The same applies to the example shown in FIG.

Further, the image registration control unit 53 controls to delete the created image data stored in the image data storage unit 22, that is, the preset image data indicating the additional preset image, every time ΔT2 elapses for a predetermined period (for example, one day). It may be the one that executes. Alternatively, the image registration control unit 53 may execute the control every time the logout process in the terminal device 3 is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of preset image data stored in the image data storage unit 22 from being excessively increased.

Further, the image registration control unit 53 executes control for excluding the additional preset images registered before that from the display target on the selection screen S1 every time the predetermined period (for example, one day) ΔT2 elapses. You may. Alternatively, the image registration control unit 53 may execute the control every time the logout process in the terminal device 3 is executed. As a result, it is possible to avoid an excessive increase in the number of preset images displayed on the selection screen S1, and more specifically, the number of thumbnail images displayed in the area A1.

Although the additional preset image is excluded from the display target in the control, the additional preset image is still registered in the image data storage unit 22, and the control to add the additional preset image to the display target again may be executed at the request of the guide.

Here, the value of the predetermined period ΔT2 may be freely set by the operation input to the operation input unit 17. Alternatively, the predetermined period ΔT2 may be set based on external information, for example, calendar information. For example, when the guidance target space R is the lobby of an airport, information indicating consecutive holidays such as Obon or the year-end and New Year holidays is acquired as calendar information, and the period during the consecutive holidays is set as a predetermined period ΔT2. As a result, the guide can use the same additional preset image during the period when the number of airport users is expected to increase.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, another guidance support control device 100c according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

In the example shown in FIG. 21, the image selection control unit 31a has a function of setting the display priority on the selection screen S1 for each of the plurality of preset images. The display priority is represented by, for example, two values of high and low. Hereinafter, among the plurality of preset images, the preset image in which the display priority is set to the high value is referred to as "recommended preset image". Further, among a plurality of preset images, a preset image in which the display priority is set to a low value is referred to as a "deprecated preset image".

The image selection control unit 31a has a function of including the recommended preset image in the display target on the selection screen S1 and excluding the non-recommended preset image from the display target in the selection screen S1. Alternatively, the image selection control unit 31a has a function of including an area (not shown) different from the area A1 in which the thumbnail image corresponding to the recommended preset image is displayed in the selection screen S1. ..

That is, the setting of the display priority for each preset image is also a determination of whether or not each preset image is a recommended preset image. For determining whether or not each preset image is a recommended preset image, for example, a database containing the following information (hereinafter referred to as "recommended database") is used. The recommended database is stored in the recommended database storage unit (hereinafter, referred to as “recommended DB storage unit”) 23. The function of the recommended DB storage unit 23 is realized by, for example, the memory 43 of the terminal device 3.

First, the recommended database includes information indicating an initial setting guidance route (hereinafter referred to as "initial setting information") for each position P1 of the terminal device 3 and for each guidance target point. The default guidance route is, for example, set based on the structure of the airport when the guidance target space R is the lobby of the airport. The image selection control unit 31a includes, for example, a preset image showing the default guidance route in the recommended preset image from the introduction of the guidance support system 200 until a predetermined period elapses.

Secondly, in the recommended database, the number of times the created image is registered as an additional preset image for each position P1 of the terminal device 3 and for each content of the created image, that is, the created image data is stored in the image data storage unit 22. It includes information indicating the history of the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "registration history information"). The image selection control unit 31a includes, for example, an additional preset image in which the number of times the registration history information indicates is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or more is included in the recommended preset image.

Thirdly, the recommendation database includes information indicating a schedule in the guidance target space R (hereinafter referred to as "schedule information"). For example, when the guidance target space R is an airport lobby, the schedule information indicates the departure / arrival schedule of an airplane for each airline at the airport. Alternatively, when the guidance target space R is inside a station, the schedule information indicates the departure / arrival schedule of the train at the station. Alternatively, when the guidance target space R is a department store, the schedule information indicates a seasonal event schedule at the department store. The image selection control unit 31a determines whether or not each preset image is a recommended preset image according to these schedules. As a judgment method, a recommended preset image is set in advance for each schedule, or when the guide newly registers the created image data, information about the schedule is also registered, and at the time of judgment, based on the information about the schedule. Any method such as determining the corresponding schedule may be used.

For example, when the guidance target space R is a department store, the demand for additional preset images registered during the year-end event holding period will decrease after the beginning of the year, while the usage demand by the guide will decrease, while during the year-end event holding period after the following year. It is expected that the demand for use by guides will rise again. The same applies to the additional preset images registered during the Obon event. On the other hand, by using the schedule information, additional preset images that are highly demanded by the guide can be included in the recommended preset images according to the event currently being held.

The information contained in the recommended database is not limited to the above specific example. The image selection control unit 31a can use various information for determining whether or not each preset image is a recommended preset image.

In addition, the guidance support system 200 can employ various modifications similar to those described in the first to third embodiments. Further, as the guidance support control device 100c, various modifications similar to those described in the first to third embodiments can be adopted.

As described above, the guidance support control device 100c according to the fourth embodiment includes an image registration control unit 53 that executes control to include the created image in the plurality of preset images, and the plurality of preset images are combined with the created image. Includes corresponding additional preset images. As a result, the created image can be used for guidance from the next time onward.

Embodiment 5.
FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a main part of the guidance support control device according to the fifth embodiment. The guidance support control device 100d according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 22.

Since the system configuration of the guidance support system 200 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of each output device 2 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 2 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of the terminal device 3 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 3 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 22, the same blocks as those shown in FIG. 18 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the guidance support control devices 100b and 100c, an arbitrary image could be drawn by the guide. Therefore, in the guidance support control device 100c, the drawn arbitrary image (that is, the created image) can be registered as an additional preset image and used for guidance from the next time onward.

Here, when the position P1 of the terminal device 3 in the guidance target space R is not fixed, the created image is displayed with respect to the position P1 of the terminal device 3 at the time of projecting the created image (that is, at the time of the first projection). The position P1 of the terminal device 3 at the time of projecting the corresponding additional preset image (that is, at the time of the second and subsequent projections) may be different. Therefore, based on the position P1 of the terminal device 3, the projection position of the additional preset image corresponding to the created image (see FIG. 23B) may deviate from the projection position of the created image (see FIG. 23A).

On the other hand, the guidance support control device 100d avoids the occurrence of the deviation by setting a limit on the drawing of the image to be projected.

During the operation of the guidance support system 200, the image creation control unit 51a sets an image to be output by the output device group 1, that is, a projection target by the output device group 1, in response to an operation input to the operation input unit 17 by the guide. It executes the control to create the image. The image creation control by the image creation control unit 51a is executed, for example, in a state where the display control unit 21 displays the editing screen S3 on the display unit 16.

FIG. 24 shows a specific example of the editing screen S3. As shown in FIG. 24, the editing screen S3 includes an image I1 corresponding to a plan view of the guidance target space R and a point-shaped image I2 corresponding to the position P1 of the terminal device 3. In addition to this, the editing screen S3 includes a plurality of dot-shaped images (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary points”) I6 arranged in the image I1. That is, the plurality of auxiliary points I6 correspond to the plurality of fixed positions P2 in the guided target space R, respectively.

Information indicating the corresponding position P2 in the guided target space R (hereinafter referred to as “auxiliary point position information”) is used for displaying each of the plurality of auxiliary points I6. The auxiliary point position information is stored in advance in, for example, the memory 43 of the terminal device 3.

Further, the editing screen S3 includes an icon image I7 showing the shape of the image to be drawn. In the example shown in FIG. 24, since the arrow-shaped image I3 is the drawing target, the icon image I7 showing the shape of the arrow is displayed.

With the editing screen S3 displayed on the display unit 16, the guide can perform a touch operation using the touch panel of the operation input unit 17 to perform one or more auxiliary points I6 among the plurality of auxiliary points I6. select. The image creation control unit 51a is an arrow-shaped image I3 passing through the selected auxiliary point (hereinafter referred to as “selection auxiliary point”) I6, and is a guide target point (for example, the fifth gate) from the position P1 of the terminal device 3. The arrow-shaped image I3 corresponding to the guide path to G5) is drawn. FIG. 25 shows an example of the arrow-shaped image I3. The image creation control unit 51a includes the arrow-shaped image I3 in the created image.

As a result, the arrow-shaped image I3 is projected onto the floor surface in the guided space R. At this time, the projection position of the image I3 on the floor surface in the guidance target space R is set based on the position P1 of the terminal device 3 and the position P2 corresponding to the selection auxiliary point I6 by using the terminal position information and the auxiliary point position information. Will be done.

The image registration control unit 53a executes control for registering the created image as a new preset image when the image is created by the image creation control unit 51a. More specifically, the image registration control unit 53a provides information indicating the shape of the created image, that is, information indicating the shape of the icon image I7 at the time of drawing the created image (hereinafter referred to as “image shape information”). The control to store the data in the data storage unit 22 is executed. Here, in the present embodiment, the image shape information is information indicating an arrow which is the shape of the image I3. Further, the image registration control unit 53a provides image data of information indicating the auxiliary point I6 through which the created image passes, that is, information indicating the selection auxiliary point I6 at the time of drawing the created image (hereinafter referred to as “selection auxiliary point information”). It is stored in the storage unit 22. In the guidance support control device 100d, the created image data is composed of the image shape information and the selection auxiliary point information.

When the selected preset image is the initial preset image, the selected image output instruction unit 33b instructs the selected output device 2 to project the selected preset image. Since the instruction by the selected image output instruction unit 33b in this case is the same as the instruction by the selected image output instruction unit 33, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, when the selected preset image is an additional preset image, the selected image output instruction unit 33b instructs the output device group 1 to project the selected preset image. At this time, the selected image output instruction unit 33b instructs the output device group 1 to project the selected preset image corrected according to the position P1 of the terminal device 3 based on the terminal position information.

FIG. 26 shows an example of the selected preset image corrected according to the position P1 of the terminal device 3 when the selected preset image is an additional preset image corresponding to the created image shown in FIG. 25. The arrow-shaped image I3'shown in FIG. 26 is obtained by correcting the start point portion of the arrow-shaped image I3 shown in FIG. 25 according to the position P1 of the terminal device 3.

Here, the projected position of the image I3'on the floor surface in the guidance target space R is based on the position P1 of the terminal device 3 and the position P2 corresponding to the selection auxiliary point I6 by using the terminal position information and the auxiliary point position information. Set. Thereby, the occurrence of the above-mentioned deviation can be avoided.

The main part of the guidance support control device 100d is composed of the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33b, the image creation control unit 51a, the creation image output instruction unit 52, and the image registration control unit 53a. ing.

Since the hardware configuration of the control unit 15 including the guidance support control device 100d is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. That is, the functions of the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33b, the image creation control unit 51a, the creation image output instruction unit 52, and the image registration control unit 53a are It may be realized by the processor 41 and the memory 42, or may be realized by the dedicated processing circuit 44.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27, the operation of the guidance support control device 100d will be described focusing on the operations of the image creation control unit 51a, the creation image output instruction unit 52, and the image registration control unit 53a. In FIG. 27, the same steps as those shown in FIG. 19 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, in step ST11a, the image creation control unit 51a receives an operation input to the operation input unit 17 by the guide, and an image to be output by the output device group 1, that is, an image to be projected by the output device group 1. Perform control to create. Since the specific example of the image creation control by the image creation control unit 51a has already been described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, the description thereof will be omitted again.

Next, the process of step ST12 is executed.

Next, in step ST13a, the image registration control unit 53a executes a control for registering the created image in step ST11a as an additional preset image. More specifically, the image registration control unit 53 executes control to store the image shape information and the selection auxiliary line information related to the created image in the image data storage unit 22. The processes of steps ST12 and ST13a may be executed in parallel with each other. Alternatively, the process of step ST13a may be executed first, and then the process of step ST12 may be executed.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28, the operation of the guidance support control device 100d will be described focusing on the operations of the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, and the selection image output instruction unit 33b. In FIG. 28, the same steps as those shown in FIG. 20 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the process of step ST1 is executed. When the selected preset image in step ST1 is the initial preset image (step ST21 “NO”), the processes of steps ST2 and ST3 are executed.

On the other hand, when the selected preset image in step ST1 is an additional preset image (step ST21 “YES”), in step ST22a, the selected image output instruction unit 33b instructs the output device group 1 to project the selected preset image. At this time, the selected image output instruction unit 33b instructs the output device group 1 to project the selected preset image corrected according to the position P1 of the terminal device 3 based on the terminal position information.

The shape of the created image is not limited to the arrow. The created image may have any shape as long as it includes a linear image passing through one or more auxiliary points I6.

In addition, the guidance support system 200 can employ various modifications similar to those described in the first to fourth embodiments. Further, as the guidance support control device 100d, various modifications similar to those described in the first to fourth embodiments can be adopted.

As described above, in the guidance support control device 100d according to the fifth embodiment, the created image includes a plurality of linear images passing through one or more auxiliary points I6 among the plurality of auxiliary points I6. Auxiliary points I6 correspond to a plurality of positions P2 in the guide target space R, respectively. As a result, when the selected preset image is an additional preset image, the occurrence of the above deviation can be avoided.

Embodiment 6.
FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing a main part of the guidance support control device according to the sixth embodiment. The guidance support control device 100e according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

Since the system configuration of the guidance support system 200 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of each output device 2 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 2 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, since the configuration of the terminal device 3 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 3 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 29, the same blocks as those shown in FIG. 22 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The spatial state information acquisition unit 61 uses sensors (not shown) provided in the guidance target space R to indicate information indicating the state in the spatial state information acquisition unit 61 (hereinafter referred to as “spatial state information”). Is to get.

Specifically, for example, one or more motion sensors are provided in the guidance target space R. In this case, the spatial state information includes information indicating the congestion degree distribution in the guided space R. FIG. 30 shows an example of the congestion degree distribution indicated by the spatial state information.

When an image is created by the image creation control unit 51a, the image correction control unit 62 determines whether or not the created image needs to be modified by using the spatial state information. When it is determined that the created image needs to be modified, the image modification control unit 62 executes control for modifying the created image by using the spatial state information.

Further, when the preset image is selected by the image selection control unit 31, the image correction control unit 62 needs to correct the selected preset image by using the spatial state information when the selected preset image is an additional preset image. It determines whether or not. When it is determined that the selected preset image needs to be corrected, the image correction control unit 62 executes control for correcting the selected preset image by using the spatial state information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 31, it is assumed that the created image includes the arrow-shaped image I3, and a part of the image I3 passes through a highly congested region. In this case, the image correction control unit 62 determines that the created image needs to be corrected, and corrects the created image so as to avoid a region having a high degree of congestion. FIG. 32 shows an example of the created image corrected by the image correction control unit 62. As shown in FIG. 32, the arrow-shaped image I3 ”avoids a region with a high degree of congestion. Since the specific example of modifying the selected preset image is the same as the specific example of modifying the created image, Illustration and description will be omitted.

Hereinafter, the created image modified by the image modification control unit 62 and the selected preset image modified by the image modification control unit 62 are collectively referred to as “corrected image”.

The modified image output instruction unit 63 instructs the output device group 1 to output the modified image, that is, to project the modified image. Since the instruction by the modified image output instruction unit 63 is the same as the instruction by the created image output instruction unit 52 or the instruction by the selected image output instruction unit 33b when the selected preset image is an additional preset image, detailed description is omitted. To do.

The first guidance support control unit 71 is configured by the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33b, the image creation control unit 51a, the creation image output instruction unit 52, and the image registration control unit 53a. There is. The second guidance support control unit 72 is configured by the spatial state information acquisition unit 61, the image correction control unit 62, and the correction image output instruction unit 63. The first guidance support control unit 71 and the second guidance support control unit 72 constitute a main part of the guidance support control device 100e.

Since the hardware configuration of the control unit 15 including the guidance support control device 100e is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted. That is, the display control unit 21, the image selection control unit 31, the device selection control unit 32, the selection image output instruction unit 33b, the image creation control unit 51a, the creation image output instruction unit 52, the image registration control unit 53a, and the spatial state information acquisition unit. Each function of 61, the image correction control unit 62, and the correction image output instruction unit 63 may be realized by the processor 41 and the memory 42, or may be realized by the dedicated processing circuit 44. Is also good.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33, the operation of the guidance support control device 100e will be described focusing on the operation of the image correction control unit 62 correcting the created image. In FIG. 33, the same steps as those shown in FIG. 27 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the process of step ST11a is executed.

Next, in step ST31, the spatial state information acquisition unit 61 acquires the spatial state information. Next, in step ST32, the image correction control unit 62 determines the necessity of correction of the created image in step ST11a by using the acquired spatial state information. Since the specific example of the determination by the image correction control unit 62 is as described above, the description thereof will be omitted again. When it is determined that the correction of the created image is unnecessary (step ST32 “NO”), the processes of steps ST12 and ST13a are executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the created image needs to be modified (step ST32 “YES”), the image modification control unit 62 uses the acquired spatial state information in step ST33 to modify the created image. Perform control to modify. Since the specific example of the correction by the image correction control unit 62 is as described above, the description thereof will be omitted again. Next, in step ST34, the modified image output instruction unit 63 instructs the output device group 1 to project the modified image in step ST33. Next, the process of step ST13a is executed. Although the image registered as the additional preset image is used as the created image, it may be a modified image. In this case, a guide route that can habitually avoid a highly congested area can be registered as an additional preset image.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34, the operation of the guidance support control device 100e will be described focusing on the operation in which the image correction control unit 62 corrects the selected preset image when the selected preset image is an additional preset image. To do. In FIG. 34, the same steps as those shown in FIG. 28 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the process of step ST1 is executed. When the selected preset image in step ST1 is the initial preset image (step ST21 “NO”), the processes of steps ST2 and ST3 are executed.

On the other hand, when the selected preset image in step ST1 is an additional preset image (step ST21 “YES”), the spatial state information acquisition unit 61 acquires the spatial state information in step ST31a. Next, in step ST32a, the image correction control unit 62 determines the necessity of correction of the selected preset image in step ST1 using the acquired spatial state information. Since the specific example of the determination by the image correction control unit 62 is as described above, the description thereof will be omitted again. When it is determined that the correction of the selected preset image is unnecessary (step ST32a “NO”), the process of step ST22a is executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected preset image needs to be corrected (step ST32a “YES”), in step ST33a, the image correction control unit 62 uses the acquired spatial state information to perform the selection. Performs control to modify preset images. Since the specific example of the correction by the image correction control unit 62 is as described above, the description thereof will be omitted again. Next, in step ST34a, the modified image output instruction unit 63 instructs the output device group 1 to project the modified image in step ST33a.

The sensors used for acquiring spatial state information are not limited to one or more motion sensors. Further, the spatial state information is not limited to the information indicating the congestion degree distribution in the guidance target space R.

For example, one or more smoke sensors may be provided in the guidance target space R. In this case, the spatial state information may include information indicating the smoke concentration distribution in the guided space R. The modification by the image modification control unit 62 may modify the linear image included in the created image or the selected preset image so as to avoid a region having a high smoke density.

Further, one or more temperature sensors may be provided in the guidance target space R. In this case, the spatial state information may include information indicating the temperature distribution in the guided space R. The modification by the image modification control unit 62 may modify the linear image included in the created image or the selected preset image so as to avoid a high temperature region.

Thereby, for example, it is possible to realize an appropriate evacuation route guidance in the event of a fire.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the image I8 corresponding to the congestion degree distribution, the smoke concentration distribution or the temperature distribution indicated by the spatial state information may be included in the editing screen S4. As a result, the guide selects one or more auxiliary points I6 out of a plurality of auxiliary points I6 so that a linear image avoiding a region having a high degree of congestion, smoke concentration, or temperature is drawn. It may be.

In addition, the guidance support system 200 can employ various modifications similar to those described in the first to fifth embodiments. Further, as the guidance support control device 100e, various modifications similar to those described in the first to fifth embodiments can be adopted.

As described above, the guidance support control device 100e according to the sixth embodiment uses the spatial state information acquisition unit 61 for acquiring the spatial state information indicating the state in the guidance target space R and the created image using the spatial state information. It includes an image correction control unit 62 that executes correction control, and a correction image output instruction unit 63 that instructs the output device 2 to project a correction image by the image correction control unit 62. As a result, it is possible to realize appropriate route guidance according to the congestion degree distribution, smoke concentration distribution, temperature distribution, and the like in the guidance target space R.

Further, the guidance support control device 100e according to the sixth embodiment has a spatial state information acquisition unit 61 that acquires spatial state information indicating a state in the guidance target space R, and a space when the selected preset image is an additional preset image. It includes an image correction control unit 62 that executes control for correcting a selected preset image using state information, and a correction image output instruction unit 63 that instructs the output device 2 to project a correction image by the image correction control unit 62. As a result, it is possible to realize appropriate route guidance according to the congestion degree distribution, smoke concentration distribution, temperature distribution, and the like in the guidance target space R.

In the present invention, within the scope of the invention, it is possible to freely combine each embodiment, modify any component of each embodiment, or omit any component in each embodiment. ..

The guidance support control device and guidance support system of the present invention can be used, for example, for guiding users by staff in an airport lobby.

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Claims (8)

It is a guidance support control device for a guidance support system that supports guidance of a guided person by a guide using an image projected in the space to be guided by an output device.
An image selection control unit that executes control to select one of a plurality of preset images in response to an operation input by the guide during the operation of the guidance support system.
A selection image output instruction unit that instructs the output device to project a selection preset image by the image selection control unit, and a selection image output instruction unit.
Guidance support control device characterized by being provided with. A claim including an output continuation instruction unit that instructs the output device to continue projection of the selected preset image when the count value of the number of times the selected preset image is selected within a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a threshold value. Item 1. The guidance support control device according to item 1. An image creation control unit that executes control to create an image to be projected by the output device in response to an operation input by the guide during the operation of the guidance support system.
A creation image output instruction unit that instructs the output device to project an image created by the image creation control unit, and
The guidance support control device according to claim 1, further comprising. An image registration control unit that executes control to include the created image in the plurality of preset images is provided.
The guidance support control device according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of preset images include an additional preset image corresponding to the created image. The created image includes a linear image passing through one or more auxiliary points among a plurality of auxiliary points.
The guidance support control device according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of auxiliary points correspond to a plurality of positions in the guidance target space. A spatial state information acquisition unit that acquires spatial state information indicating a state in the guided space, and a spatial state information acquisition unit.
An image correction control unit that executes control for modifying the created image using the spatial state information,
A modified image output instruction unit that instructs the output device to project a modified image by the image correction control unit, and a modified image output instruction unit.
The guidance support control device according to claim 5, further comprising. A spatial state information acquisition unit that acquires spatial state information indicating a state in the guided space, and a spatial state information acquisition unit.
When the selected preset image is the additional preset image, an image correction control unit that executes control for correcting the selected preset image using the spatial state information, and an image correction control unit.
A modified image output instruction unit that instructs the output device to project a modified image by the image correction control unit, and a modified image output instruction unit.
The guidance support control device according to claim 5, further comprising. It is a guidance support system that supports the guidance of the guided person by the guide using the image projected in the space to be guided by the output device.
An image selection control unit that executes control to select one of a plurality of preset images in response to an operation input by the guide during the operation of the guidance support system.
A selection image output instruction unit that instructs the output device to project a selection preset image by the image selection control unit, and a selection image output instruction unit.
Guidance support system characterized by being equipped with.

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