JP7332471B2 - POINT INFORMATION PROVISION SYSTEM, POINT INFORMATION PROVISION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a location information providing system, a location information providing method, and a program.
This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-119022 filed in Japan on June 16, 2017, the content of which is incorporated herein.

Conventionally, technology has been disclosed that preferentially displays icons of high importance and hides icons of low importance in situations where road facilities and landmarks are densely packed and many icons are displayed. (See Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2008-175715 A

However, the conventional technology does not display information that motivates the user to go to the point. The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and is capable of arousing the user's interest in a specific point and motivating him to visit that point. , and one of the purposes is to provide a program.

A point information providing system, a point information providing method, and a program according to the present invention employ the following configuration.
(1): A point information providing system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display unit (140), a position specifying unit (120) that specifies the position of the own aircraft, the position specified by the position specifying unit, When the distance to a predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range displayed on the display unit, at least a part of the information related to the specific point is masked to notify the existence of the specific point. a display control unit (130) for controlling the display unit to display an image on a map displayed on the display unit (130).

(2): In the aspect of (1) above, the display control unit may mask at least a part of the relevant information of the specific point and display an image indicating the existence of the position associated with the specific point on the map. The display unit is controlled so as to display the

(3): In the aspect (1) or (2) above, the display control unit masks at least part of the relevant information of the specific point corresponding to at least one of the user's interest or preference to notify the existence of the point. The display unit controls to display an image on the map.

(4): A point information providing system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display unit, a position specifying unit that specifies a position of the own aircraft, and a position specified by the position specifying unit that is displayed on the display unit. display on the map displayed on the display unit an image that masks at least a part of the information related to the predetermined specific point and notifies the existence of the specific point within the reference area that is enlarged corresponding to the map range of the display unit. and a display control unit that controls the display unit so that the point information providing system is provided.

(5): A point information providing system according to an aspect of the present invention includes an imaging unit (150) that captures an image of a real space, a display unit, a position specifying unit that specifies the position of the own aircraft, and the position specifying unit. When the distance between the identified position and a predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases as the angle of view increases, at least a part of the information related to the specific point is masked to create an image. and a display control unit that controls the display unit so as to display superimposed on the through-the-lens image of the imaging unit.

(6): In the aspect of (5) above, the display control unit further includes a map on which the distance between the position specified by the position specifying unit and a predetermined specific point is displayed on the display unit. When the distance is within a reference distance that increases correspondingly to the range, the display unit masks at least a part of the related information of the specific point and displays an image indicating its existence on the map displayed on the display unit. a display pattern for displaying an image informing the existence of the specific point on the map by masking at least part of the relevant information of the specific point; The display unit is controlled so as to be switchable between a display pattern superimposed on an image and displayed.

(7): In any one aspect of (1) to (4) above, further comprising a reception unit (140) that receives an input of a destination, wherein the display control unit is specified by the position specifying unit. acquires a specific point within a predetermined distance from the route from the position to the destination accepted by the reception unit, and masks the route passing through the acquired specific point and at least part of the information related to the specific point. The display unit is controlled so as to display on the map an image notifying the existence of the vehicle.

(8): In the aspect of (7) above, the reception unit further receives input of the type of the specific point and the priority of the type, and the display control unit receives the specific point received by the reception unit. The display unit is controlled so as to generate an itinerary based on the types of points and the priority of the types, and display information about the generated itinerary on the map.

(9): A point information providing method according to an aspect of the present invention is such that a computer identifies the position of its own aircraft, and the distance between the identified position and a predetermined specific point is displayed on the display unit. When the distance is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range, at least a part of the related information of the specific point is masked and an image indicating the existence of the specific point is displayed on the map displayed on the display unit. A point information providing method for controlling a display unit.

(10): A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a computer to identify the position of the aircraft, and a map range in which the distance between the identified position and a predetermined specific point is displayed on the display unit. If the distance is within a reference distance that increases correspondingly, the display unit is configured to mask at least a part of the related information of the specific point and display an image notifying the existence thereof on the map displayed on the display unit. It's a program that lets you control.

According to (1), (9) or (10), it is possible to arouse the user's interest in a specific spot and motivate him to visit that spot.

According to (2), the point information providing system can clearly inform the user of the position of a specific point.

According to (3), the location information providing system can provide specific locations that meet the user's interests and preferences.

According to (4), the point information providing system can display an image indicating the existence of a specific point within the reference area on condition that the user has entered the reference area. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the user's interest in a specific point and motivate him to visit that point.

According to (5), the point information providing system displays an image indicating the existence of a specific point in association with an object in real space displayed on the display unit, thereby making it easy for the user to find the specific point. can be grasped. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the user's interest in a specific point and motivate him to visit that point.

According to (6), the user can switch between a specific spot displayed on the map and a specific spot superimposed and displayed on the through-the-lens image, according to preference.

According to (7), the point information providing system can arouse the user's interest in the particular point and give him/her motivation to stop by the point by displaying a detour route for stopping at the point. can.

According to (8), the location information providing system can provide an itinerary corresponding to the setting information set by the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the structural example of the point information provision system of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of point information. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a map and location information providing service by cooperation between an application execution unit and a server device; It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the scale denominator r and the reference distance. FIG. 4 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining a specific example of display control of point information; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining a specific example of display control of point information; It is a figure which shows an example of the content of action log information. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of point information providing processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the structural example of the point information provision system of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of user information. It is a figure which shows an example of an interest/preference information setting screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining icon display control based on a reference area; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a captured image and an icon indicating the presence of a specific spot on a touch panel; It is a figure which shows the structural example of the point information provision system of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of a route to arrive at a destination in the shortest time; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of a detour route passing through the vicinity of a specific point; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining type and priority setting information; It is a figure which shows an example of the itinerary information which a route search part produces|generates.

Hereinafter, a point information providing system, a point information providing method, and a program according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a location information providing system 1 according to the first embodiment. The location information providing system 1 includes, for example, one or more terminal devices 100 and a server device 200 . The terminal device 100 and the server device 200 communicate via the network NW. The network NW includes, for example, wireless base stations, Wi-Fi access points, communication lines, providers, the Internet, and the like.

The terminal device 100 is, for example, a portable terminal device such as a smart phone or a tablet terminal. The terminal device 100 may be a wearable terminal such as an HMD (Head Mounted Display) or wearable glasses, or may be a stationary navigation device mounted on a vehicle.

The terminal device 100 includes, for example, a communication unit 110, a position specifying unit 120, an application executing unit 130, a touch panel 140, an imaging unit 150, and a storage unit 160. Position specifying unit 120 and application execution unit 130 are implemented by a hardware processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program (software). Further, one or both of the position specifying unit 120 and the application executing unit 130 may be realized by hardware such as LSI (Large Scale Integration), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or the like. Alternatively, it may be implemented by cooperation of software and hardware. The program may be stored in advance in a storage device such as a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or flash memory (for example, the storage unit 160), or may be stored in a removable storage medium such as a DVD or CD-ROM. , the storage medium may be installed in the storage device by loading it into a drive device (not shown). Also, one or both of the application executing unit 130 and the location information providing unit 230 are an example of the "display control unit". Also, the touch panel 140 is a combination of a “display unit” and a “reception unit”.

The communication unit 110 communicates with the server device 200 via the network NW. The communication unit 110 is, for example, a communication interface such as a wireless communication module.

The position specifying unit 120 specifies the position of the terminal device (own device) 100 . The position specifying unit 120 specifies the position (eg, latitude, longitude, altitude) of the terminal device 100 based on signals received from, for example, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites. Also, the position specifying unit 120 may specify the position of the terminal device 100 based on the position of the wireless base station, the radio wave intensity, and the like.

Application execution unit 130 is realized by executing navigation application 162 stored in storage unit 160 . The navigation application 162 is, for example, an application program for providing a map corresponding to a point designated by the user or providing a specific point based on predetermined conditions. Information indicating a point specified by a user is hereinafter referred to as specified point information. For example, the user instructs the terminal device 100 of a point he/she wants to see by performing a scrolling operation or an input operation of a place name while viewing the map. The point indicated by this is designated point information. Details of the functions of the application executing unit 130 will be described later.

The touch panel 140 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, and has a function of displaying maps and images and a function of detecting the position of the user's finger on the display surface.

The imaging unit 150 is, for example, a digital camera using a solid-state imaging device such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor).

The storage unit 160 is realized by ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), flash memory, or the like. Storage unit 160 stores, for example, navigation application 162 executed by application execution unit 130, download map 164, and download location information 166. FIG.

The download map 164 is a map of a predetermined range centered on a point designated by the user. The predetermined range is a range whose radius is a predetermined distance (for example, 0.1 [km], 1 [km], 10 [km], 100 [km]) centered on the specified point information.

The download point information 166 includes point information within the map area (map range) of the download map 164 . Point information is, for example, information about specific points classified into categories such as tourist spots, theme parks, meals, and events. Information about a specific point includes, for example, information such as the attribute of the point (for example, facility attribute), name (for example, facility name), address, and telephone number.

The server device 200 includes, for example, a communication unit 210, a map providing unit 220, a location information providing unit 230, and a storage unit 240. The map providing unit 220 and the point information providing unit 230 are implemented by a hardware processor such as a CPU executing programs. Also, one or both of the map providing unit 220 and the point information providing unit 230 may be realized by hardware such as LSI, ASIC, FPGA, etc., or may be realized by cooperation of software and hardware. The program may be stored in advance in a storage device such as an HDD or flash memory (for example, the storage unit 240), or may be stored in a removable storage medium such as a DVD or CD-ROM, and the storage medium may be a drive. It may be installed in a storage device by being attached to a device (not shown).

The communication unit 210 communicates with the terminal device 100 via the network NW. The communication unit 210 is, for example, a communication interface such as a NIC (Network Interface Card).

The map providing unit 220 transmits to the terminal device 100 a map of a predetermined range centered on the designated spot information. The location information providing unit 230 transmits location information included in the area of the map provided by the map providing unit 220 to the terminal device 100 . Details of the functions of the map providing unit 220 and the point information providing unit 230 will be described later.

The storage unit 240 is implemented by a ROM, RAM, HDD, flash memory, or the like. The storage unit 240 stores map information 242, point information 244, and action history information 246, for example. The map information 242 is, for example, a map having a range such as each prefecture, the whole of Japan, foreign countries, and the like. Also, the map information 242 includes, for example, road information and building information associated with map coordinates, building address information (address/zip code), and sightseeing information.

The point information 244 is, for example, information on a specific point associated with the map coordinates of the map information 242 . FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the point information 244. As shown in FIG. The point information 244 is information in which a point ID, which is identification information of a specific point, is associated with a position, a type, and a name. The type information is, for example, information on genres such as sightseeing spots, theme parks, and meals, and categories such as events. The name is the name of a facility, building, store, etc. associated with a specific point.

The action history information 246 is, for example, the action history of the user who owns the terminal device 100 . The action history includes, for example, information on specific points where the user is estimated to have stayed.

[Provision of maps and location information]
Next, a map and location information providing service by cooperation between application execution unit 130 and server device 200 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a map and location information providing service by cooperation between application execution unit 130 and server device 200 . For example, when the user operates an image for starting the navigation application 162 displayed on the touch panel 140, the navigation application 162 is started. This causes the application executing unit 130 to start operating. Application executing unit 130 displays an input screen for inputting a place name or the like on touch panel 140, and receives an input instruction for a place name from the input screen, thereby acquiring specified point information. Application execution unit 130 transmits the acquired designated point information to server device 200 .

The map providing unit 220 of the server device 200 refers to the map information 242 stored in the storage unit 240, acquires a map with a radius of [km] centered on the specified point information, and transmits the acquired map to the terminal device 100. do.

Application execution unit 130 causes storage unit 160 to store the map of the predetermined range acquired from server device 200 as download map 164 .

Further, the application executing unit 130 displays, for example, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) switch for displaying location information on the displayed map on the touch panel 140, and when receiving an operation of the GUI switch by the user, It is determined that the acquisition request for location information has been received. When receiving the location information acquisition request, the application executing unit 130 transmits the location information acquisition request included in the designated location information to the server device 200 .

When receiving the acquisition request for the point information, the point information providing unit 230 refers to the point information 244 stored in the storage unit 240, acquires the point information existing within a predetermined range from the specified point information, and acquires the acquired point information. The location information is transmitted to the terminal device 100 . The term “within a predetermined range” as used herein means, for example, within the range of the map transmitted to the terminal device 100 by the map providing unit 220 .

Application execution unit 130 causes storage unit 160 to store the location information received from server device 200 as download location information 166 .

The application executing unit 130 acquires the map scale specified by the user as scale information, and controls the touch panel 140 to enlarge/reduce the map of the download map 164 based on the acquired scale information. . The scale is designated, for example, by operations such as pinch-in and pinch-out, or operations on slide levers displayed corresponding to the scale.

Application execution unit 130 also acquires, from download point information 166, point information included in the map area displayed on touch panel 140 at the scale designated by the user. Further, the application executing unit 130 calculates the distance between the position of the point information and the position of the terminal device 100 specified by the position specifying unit 120, and determines whether the calculated distance is within the reference distance. . The reference distance is, for example, a distance that increases corresponding to the map range. An example of an index for determining the map range is the scale of the map. In this case, the reference distance is the distance associated with the scale when the map is displayed on the touch panel 140, and increases as the scale denominator increases when the scale numerator is 1. A larger scale denominator means a smaller scale. A wider map is displayed on the touch panel 140 as the scale denominator increases, and a narrower map (enlarged map) is displayed on the touch panel 140 as the scale denominator decreases.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the scale denominator r and the reference distance. The horizontal axis of FIG. 4 indicates the scale denominator r, and the vertical axis indicates the reference distance f(r). Application execution unit 130 derives the reference distance corresponding to the scale denominator, for example, based on at least one characteristic relationship in which the reference distance tends to increase as the scale denominator increases.

For example, FIG. 4 shows three curves 300-304 with different increases in reference distance as the scale denominator increases. Different increasing trends means different amounts of increase in the reference distance with respect to the amount of increase in the scale denominator. Application executor 130 derives a reference distance corresponding to the scale denominator based on curves 300-304 as illustrated, or other characteristic relationships. As other characteristic relationships, for example, the sparse density of facility information in urban areas, suburban areas, etc., visual range (line-of-sight distance) due to height differences, and the like may be used.

A map such as a bird's-eye view may have a display mode that is not linear. "Non-linear display mode" means, for example, the front side of the map is 100 [m/pixel], the center is 80 [m/pixel], and the back side is 40 [m/pixel]. display mode, and a display mode such as a spherical or curved surface display. In such a case, the index for determining the map range is not the scale, but the M value, for example, a parameter associated with the display mode.

Application execution unit 130 masks at least a part of the information related to the specific point when the distance between the specific position of the point information and the position of terminal device 100 specified by position specifying unit 120 is within a reference distance. Then, the touch panel 140 is controlled so as to display an image on the map indicating the presence of the user. “Masking at least part of the information related to a specific location” means masking information such as the name, address, and telephone number among the location information acquired from the download location information 166 . An “image notifying the existence of a specific spot” is, for example, an icon showing a specific design. Also, the image that indicates the existence of a specific spot may be an image that indicates facility attributes. Also, the image that indicates the presence of a particular point may be edited by the user. As a result, for example, even if the user selects an image notifying the existence of a specific point displayed on the screen for the purpose of searching for detailed information on a specific point, the name, address, telephone number, etc. are masked. No information is displayed. Further, when the calculated distance exceeds the reference distance, application execution unit 130 does not display an image indicating the existence of a specific point on the map.

5 and 6 are diagrams (part 1 and part 2) for explaining a specific example of display control of point information. For example, assume that a user P walking near A station activates the navigation application 162 of the terminal device 100 and displays a map with B station as designated point information.

For example, when a map 400 with a scale of 1/25000 is displayed on the touch panel 140, the application executing unit 130 acquires a reference distance Th1 [km] corresponding to the scale of the map, The distance X [km] to is calculated. Then, application execution unit 130 controls touch panel 140 to display icon 410 indicating the existence of a specific point on map 400 when calculated distance X is equal to or less than reference distance Th1. For example, application executing unit 130 controls touch panel 140 to display icon 410 at a position on map 400 corresponding to a specific point.

Further, upon receiving a map enlargement display instruction by the user's pinch-out operation, application execution unit 130 controls touch panel 140 to display map 400 at a scale corresponding to the received instruction. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the scale of the map is enlarged from 1/25000 to 1/1000, the application execution unit 130 acquires the reference distance Th2 [km] corresponding to the scale of 1/1000. The reference distance Th2 is a shorter distance than the reference distance Th1. Assume that the reference distance Th2 is shorter than the distance X in the example of FIG. In this case, since the distance X from the position of the terminal device 100 to the specific point exceeds the reference distance Th2, the application executing unit 130 does not display the icon 410 indicating the presence of the specific point.

Thereafter, when the user moves in the direction in which the icon 410 is displayed and the distance X from the position of the terminal device 100 to the specific point becomes equal to or less than the reference distance Th2, the application executing unit 130 moves the icon 410 to the map. The touch panel 140 is controlled to display on 400A. As a result, unless the user approaches the specific point, it is not possible to grasp what is at the specific point. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the user's interest in the point where the icon 410 is displayed and to motivate the user to stop by the point.

Further, application execution unit 130 may control touch panel 140 so that the display of icon 410 ends when the user arrives near the point where icon 410 is displayed. Arriving near a point means that the distance between the position of the terminal device 100 and a specific point is within a predetermined distance Th3. The predetermined distance Th3 is a distance shorter than the reference distances Th1 and Th2, and is, for example, a distance of several [m]. The application executing unit 130 transmits to the server device 200 action information in which a point ID corresponding to the specific point of arrival and the date and time of arrival are associated with each other.

The point information providing unit 230 of the server device 200 receives the action information from the terminal device 100 and stores the received action information as the action history information 246 in the storage unit 240 . FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the action history information 246. As shown in FIG. The action history information 246 is information in which a point ID and an arrival date and time are associated with a user ID that identifies a user. By storing the action history information 246, it is possible to acquire statistical information such as locations where many users stay and users who stay many times.

[Processing flow]
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of point information provision processing according to the first embodiment. When the navigation application 162 is activated, the application executing unit 130 receives the designated point information (step S100), and transmits the received designated point information and the point information acquisition request to the server device 200 (step S102). The specified point information and the point information acquisition request may be transmitted to the server apparatus 200 at different timings.

Next, communication unit 110 receives a map of a predetermined range including designated point information and point information from server device 200 (step S104). Next, application execution unit 130 stores the received map of the predetermined range in storage unit 160 as download map 164, and stores location information corresponding to the map in storage unit 160 as download location information 166 (step S106).

Next, the position specifying unit 120 acquires the position information of the terminal device 100 (step S108). Next, application execution unit 130 acquires scale information of the map displayed on touch panel 140 (step S110). Next, application execution unit 130 controls touch panel 140 to display a map corresponding to the acquired scale (step S112).

Next, application execution unit 130 calculates the distance between the position of terminal device 100 and a specific point included in the point information included in the map displayed on touch panel 140 (step S114). Next, application execution unit 130 determines whether or not the calculated distance is within the reference distance associated with the map range (step S116). If the calculated distance is within the reference distance, the application executing unit 130 controls the touch panel 140 to mask at least part of the related information of the specific point and display an image notifying the existence thereof on the map ( step S118). Further, when the calculated distance is within the reference distance associated with the map range, the application execution unit does not display the image notifying the specific point on the map.

Next, application executing unit 130 determines whether or not to end the map information providing process (step S120). When not ending the map information providing process, the application executing unit 130 returns to the process of step S108. When ending the map information providing process, the application executing unit 130 ends the process of this flowchart.

As described above, according to the point information providing system 1 of the first embodiment, by masking at least a part of the related information of a specific point on the displayed map and displaying the icon 410 to inform the presence of the , can arouse the user's interest in a particular point and give him/her motivation to stop by the point. In other words, according to the point information providing system 1 of the first embodiment, if you look at the wide area map, you can see that there is something around, but if you look at the detailed map, you have to get closer to know the position. . In such a situation, the user is aroused to stop by a particular point and see what is there. There may also be economic benefits for operators of facilities located at particular locations. Further, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide a service such as a stamp rally associated with a specific point, or provide a discount service according to the number of times the user has visited a specific point.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the location information providing unit 230 narrows down the location information based on information on at least one of the user's interests and preferences, and transmits the narrowed down location information to the terminal device 100 . Information relating to at least one of the user's interests and preferences is hereinafter referred to as interest and preference information.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the location information providing system 2 of the second embodiment. In the point information providing system 2, the terminal device 100A is provided with an application execution unit 130A, and the server device 200A is provided with a point information providing unit 230A and user information 248. FIG. Functions of other components are the same as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the user information 248. As shown in FIG. In the user information 248, user IDs are associated with interest and preference information. The interest and preference information is information that is input by the user or automatically extracted with reference to the action history information 246 .

For example, application execution unit 130A displays a GUI switch for displaying an interest/preference information setting screen for setting interest/preference information on the screen while the map and location information providing service is being executed. Upon receiving selection of the GUI switch for displaying the interest/preference information setting screen, application execution unit 130A displays the interest/preference information setting screen on touch panel 140 .

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the interest/preference information setting screen 402. As shown in FIG. The interest/preference information setting screen 402 includes, for example, preset interest or preference information, check boxes for selecting information, and a GUI switch for ending the interest/preference information setting screen. Application execution unit 130A transmits interest preference information selected by the user to server device 200A.

When the hobby/preference information is received from the terminal device 100, the location information providing unit 230A associates the received hobby/preference information with the user ID that identifies the user of the terminal device 100, and creates the user information 248. Store in the storage unit 240 .

In addition, the point information providing unit 230A refers to the action history information 246, extracts the frequency or number of times of the type with respect to the point ID for the user ID of interest, and uses the extracted type as interest and preference information. , may be stored in the storage unit 240 as the user information 248 .

When the point information providing unit 230A receives a point information acquisition request from the terminal device 100A, the point information providing unit 230A refers to the user information 248 based on the user ID of the terminal device 100A, and obtains interest and preference information corresponding to the user ID. to extract Then, point information providing unit 230A extracts point information having a type that matches the interest and preference information from point information corresponding to a map of a predetermined range based on the designated point, and sends the extracted point information to terminal device 100. Send to

Application executing unit 130 calculates the distance between the position from terminal device 100 and the position of the point information based on the point information transmitted by point information providing unit 230A, and when the calculated distance is within the reference distance, , controls the touch panel 140 to display an icon indicating the existence of the point information. In the example of FIG. 11, since sightseeing spots are set as the interest and preference information, three icons 410a to 410c are displayed on the map 400 within the reference distance and whose type is tourist spots.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to having the same effect as the first embodiment, for example, it is possible to provide the user with point information in line with the user's interest and preference information. .

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the application executing unit 130 sets a reference area based on the scale instead of the reference distance based on the scale, and indicates the presence of a specific point when the terminal device 100 is within the reference area. Display icon 410 . Functions of other components are the same as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining display control of the icon 410 based on the reference area. The example of FIG. 12 shows a setting example of the reference area 420 when the scale of the map 400B is 1/10000. Application execution unit 130 sets reference area 420 that increases as the scale denominator of map 400B increases. The reference area 420 is, for example, an area associated with an area such as a tourist facility or a theme park. , are the areas according to the area classification in the theme park. For example, the application executing unit 130 sets the entire theme park as the reference area when the scale denominator is a large first value, and when the scale denominator is a second value smaller than the first value (the map is enlarged). When displayed), only the amusement park area in the theme park is set as the reference area.

Application execution unit 130 controls touch panel 140 to display only map 400B without displaying icon 410 when terminal device 100 is positioned outside reference area 420 . Further, when the position information of the terminal device 100 is inside the reference area 420, the application executing unit 130 causes the touch panel 140 to display the icons 410d to 410f indicating the presence of the specific point within the reference area 420. Control.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, in addition to having the same effect as the first embodiment, it is possible to turn on/off the icon that indicates the existence of a specific point in association with the reference area. can. Therefore, for example, on the condition that the user has entered a facility area such as a tourist spot or a theme park, an icon indicating the presence of an attraction or event point of the tourist spot or theme park can be displayed. can further arouse interest in the point where is displayed.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the application execution unit 130 notifies the existence of the specific point on the through image captured by the imaging unit 150 instead of displaying an icon notifying the existence of the specific point on the map. Show icon. Functions of other components are the same as in other embodiments.

The image capturing unit 150 captures an image of the real space included in the angle of view according to an image capturing instruction from the user. Application execution unit 130 controls touch panel 140 to display an image of the real space captured by imaging unit 150 . Also, the application executing unit 130 acquires the imaging direction and the imaging magnification included in the camera parameters of the imaging unit 150 . Application execution unit 130 also analyzes the captured image and recognizes objects such as buildings and roads included in the image. In addition, application execution unit 130 acquires a position in real space included within the angle of view from the imaging direction and imaging magnification based on the position of terminal device 100 specified by position specifying unit 120, and obtains the position and the acquired position. The position of the object is obtained by associating it with the position of the object included in the image. Application execution unit 130 also refers to download location information 166 based on the acquired position of the object, and determines whether location information corresponding to the position of the object included in the image exists.

When point information corresponding to the position of the object exists, application execution unit 130 calculates the distance between the position of terminal device 100 specified by position specifying unit 120 and the specific point of the point information, and calculates the calculated distance. is within a reference distance based on the angle of view. The reference distance based on the angle of view is a distance that increases as the angle of view increases.

If the distance between the position of the terminal device 100 identified by the position identifying unit 120 and the specific point is within the reference distance, the application executing unit 130 displays the specific point on the captured image captured by the imaging unit 150. The touch panel 140 is controlled so as to mask at least part of the information related to the location and superimpose and display an icon 410 indicating the existence of the location.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example in which a captured image 430 and an icon 410g for notifying the presence of a specific point are displayed on touch panel 140. As shown in FIG. Application execution unit 130 determines the position of terminal device 100 when a specific point is associated with the position of building 440C among road 440A and buildings 440B to 440E included in captured image 430 captured by imaging unit 150. to the building 440C. Then, when the calculated distance is within the reference distance, application execution unit 130 controls touch panel 140 to display icon 410g indicating the existence of a specific spot at the position of building 440C. Further, when the calculated distance exceeds the reference distance, application execution unit 130 controls touch panel 140 so as not to display icon 410d.

Note that application execution unit 130 may control touch panel 140 so as to switch between a display pattern in which icon 410g is displayed on captured image 430 and a display pattern in which icon 410g is displayed on the map. In this case, the application executing unit 130 displays GUI switches such as a switching button 450 for switching the display pattern on the touch panel 140 as shown in FIG. 13 . Then, when a switching operation by the displayed switching button 450 is accepted, the application executing unit 130 controls the touch panel 140 to switch the display pattern.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the same effects as those of the first embodiment, the icon 410d can be displayed in association with an object in the real space displayed on the touch panel 140. , the user can easily grasp the specific point.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the application executing unit 130 displays the route to the destination on the map on the touch panel 140, or displays a detour route for stopping at a specific point near the route. A specific point near the route is, for example, a point where the shortest distance from the specific point to the route is within a predetermined distance.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the point information providing system 3 of the fifth embodiment. In the location information providing system 3 , the terminal device 100B has an application execution unit 130B, and the server device 200B has a map providing unit 220B, a location information providing unit 230B, and a route searching unit 250. FIG. Functions of other components are the same as in the first embodiment.

For example, when navigation application 162 is activated by a user operation, application execution unit 130B displays an input screen for inputting a destination on touch panel 140, and receives an input instruction for the destination from the input screen, thereby acquiring the destination. . Further, application execution unit 130B may receive information about the user's means of transportation (for example, walking or driving) from an input screen of touch panel 140 . When the destination is set, application execution unit 130B transmits the position of terminal device 100 and the destination specified by position specifying unit 120 to server device 200B.

The map providing unit 220B of the server device 200B refers to the map information 242, acquires a map of a predetermined range including the destination and the position of the terminal device 100, and transmits the acquired map to the terminal device 100B.

The location information providing unit 230 refers to the location information 244, acquires location information included in the map acquired by the map providing unit 220B, and transmits the acquired location information to the terminal device 100B.

The route search unit 250 refers to the map information 242 and searches for a route from the position of the terminal device 100 to the destination. For example, the route search unit 250 acquires a route that travels from the current position of the terminal device 100 to the destination in the shortest time or the shortest distance. In addition, for example, the route search unit 250 uses the shortest time route from the current position to the destination as a reference, and passes through the vicinity of a specific point within a range not exceeding a predetermined time (for example, 30 [minutes]) from the shortest time. Get a detour route to In addition, the route search unit 250 uses the shortest route from the current position to the destination as a reference, and within a range that does not exceed a predetermined distance (for example, 10 [km]) from the shortest distance, You can get the route. The route search unit 250 transmits to the terminal device 100B the route with the shortest time or shortest distance, the detour route based on the route, and route-related information including the remaining time to arrival and the remaining travel distance for each route. do.

The application executing unit 130B controls the touch panel 140 to display the obtained route with the shortest time or the shortest distance, or the detour route on the map. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example of a route to reach the destination in the shortest time. When the user searches for a route to the destination (point G), the application executing unit 130B displays the searched shortest route 462a on the map 460 including the current position (point S) and the point G. , the touch panel 140 is controlled to display the route-related information 464a.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of a detour route passing through the vicinity of a specific point. Application execution unit 130B controls touch panel 140 to display on map 460, for example, detour route 462b passing through two specific points and route-related information 464b transmitted from server device 200B. In addition, when the two specific points are within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range of the map 460, the application executing unit 130B masks at least a part of the related information of the two specific points to notify the existence. Touch panel 140 is controlled to display icons 410 h and 410 i on map 460 .

15 and the route 462b, the route-related information 464b, and the icons 410h and 410i shown in FIG. 16 are alternately switched at predetermined time intervals to display the map. Touch panel 140 may be controlled to display on 460 . Further, application execution unit 130B may control touch panel 140 to display a GUI switch for route switching, and switch the route on map 460 when a switching operation is accepted. Further, upon receiving that the screen of touch panel 140 has been tapped while either route 462a or 462b is being displayed, application execution unit 130B determines that the displayed route has been determined, and determines that the route is selected. The touch panel 140 is controlled to display on the screen.

As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, in addition to the same effects as the first embodiment, in addition to displaying the shortest route and the route based on the shortest time, By displaying a detour route, it is possible to arouse the user's interest in a specific point and give him/her motivation to stop by the point.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, the route search unit 250 generates an itinerary based on the type of point information and priority setting information received from the user, and displays information about the generated itinerary. An itinerary is, for example, an action plan that passes through at least one specific point while moving from a current position to a destination. Functions of other components are the same as those of other embodiments (especially the fifth embodiment).

Application execution unit 130B causes touch panel 140 to display information for setting information about the type and priority. In addition, application execution unit 130B acquires information about the type and priority set by the user.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining type and priority setting information. Application execution unit 130B controls touch panel 140 to display, for example, the radar chart shown in FIG. Further, application execution unit 130</b>B acquires setting information regarding the type of each item of the radar chart received by touch panel 140 and the priority of each type. In the example of FIG. 17, eight categories (accommodation, total time, number of meals, theme park, scenery, sightseeing, hot spring, price) and respective priorities are displayed. Application executing unit 130B transmits the setting information, the position of terminal device 100, and the destination to server device 200B.

The route search unit 250 refers to the map information 242 and searches for a route from the position of the terminal device 100 to the destination. In this case, the route search section 250 generates an itinerary based on the setting information and point information for the route from the current position to the destination. The itinerary includes the staying time of the user with respect to the point information. For example, the route search unit 250 sets a longer stay time as the priority of the type included in the setting information is higher. In addition, the route search unit 250 may set a specific destination point according to the time zone of the itinerary. For example, when it is the morning or noon time zone, the application executing unit 130B sets a specific point whose type is meal. If there are a plurality of specific points, the route search section 250 may select a predetermined number of points in descending order of priority.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of itinerary information generated by the route search unit 250. As shown in FIG. In the itinerary information shown in FIG. 18, times, arrival points, stay times, and types are associated with each other. The arrival point is address information corresponding to a specific point. The route searching unit 250 generates the itinerary information shown in FIG. 18 and a route corresponding to the itinerary information, and transmits the generated itinerary information and the route to the terminal device 100B.

Application execution unit 130B controls touch panel 140 to display the itinerary information shown in FIG. 18, for example. Application execution unit 130B may also control touch panel 140 to display a route corresponding to the itinerary information on the map.

As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, in addition to the same effects as the fifth embodiment, it is possible to provide itineraries corresponding to setting information set by the user. Note that the first to sixth embodiments described above may be combined with part or all of other embodiments.

As described above, the mode for carrying out the present invention has been described using the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to such embodiments at all, and various modifications and replacements can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. can be added.

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a display unit;
a position specifying unit that specifies the position of the own machine;
When the distance between the position specified by the position specifying unit and a predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range displayed on the display unit, information related to the specific point a display control unit that controls the display unit to display an image on the map displayed on the display unit to mask the presence of the
The information related to the specific point includes the address or telephone number of the specific point,
Location information provision system. The display control unit controls the display unit to display an image that masks the information related to the specific point and notifies the existence of the specific point at a position associated with the specific point on the map.
The point information providing system according to claim 1. The display control unit controls the display unit to mask related information of a specific point corresponding to at least one of a user's interest or preference and display an image informing of its existence on the map.
The point information providing system according to claim 1 or 2. the computer
Identify the position of your aircraft,
When the distance between the specified position and the predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range displayed on the display unit, the information related to the specific point is masked to mask the existence of the specific point. controlling the display unit to display an informing image on a map displayed on the display unit;
The information related to the specific point includes the address or telephone number of the specific point,
Point information provision method. to the computer,
pinpoint the position of the aircraft,
When the distance between the specified position and the predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range displayed on the display unit, the information related to the specific point is masked to mask the existence of the specific point. controlling the display unit to display a notification image on a map displayed on the display unit;
The information related to the specific point includes the address or telephone number of the specific point,
program. a display unit;
a position specifying unit that specifies the position of the own machine;
When the distance between the position specified by the position specifying unit and a predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range displayed on the display unit, information related to the specific point a display control unit that controls the display unit to display an image on the map displayed on the display unit to mask the presence of the
The relevant information of the specific point includes all of the name, address, and telephone number of the specific point,
Location information provision system. the computer
Identify the position of your aircraft,
When the distance between the specified position and the predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range displayed on the display unit, the information related to the specific point is masked to mask the existence of the specific point. controlling the display unit to display an informing image on a map displayed on the display unit;
The relevant information of the specific point includes all of the name, address, and telephone number of the specific point,
Point information provision method. to the computer,
pinpoint the position of the aircraft,
When the distance between the specified position and the predetermined specific point is within a reference distance that increases corresponding to the map range displayed on the display unit, the information related to the specific point is masked to mask the existence of the specific point. controlling the display unit to display a notification image on a map displayed on the display unit;
The relevant information of the specific point includes all of the name, address, and telephone number of the specific point,
program.

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