JPH0822533A - Guidance device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To give a guidance easy to understand in a wide range by displaying a route from the present position to a target section and a map of the target section at the time of designating the target section. CONSTITUTION:This device consists of an input operation part 1, a storage part 2, a display part 3, a recording part 4, and an operation part 5. A target retrieval area 2a, a route and map retrieval area 2b, a railway route and station retrieval area 2c, a railway route map area 2d, a roadway route map area 2e, and a map area 2f are formed in the storage part 2 for the purpose of storing various data. When one target section is designated, the operation part 5 retrieves the map of this target section and the route map to this target section from a target storage means and a route storage means and synthesizes and records these maps in the recording part 4. A customer arrives at the target section in accordance with this recorded route map and moves to a desired positron in the target section in accordance with the recorded map of the target section after arrival.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a route guidance device for performing route guidance.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional route guidance, there is a bulletin board in which a schematic map of a neighborhood is drawn and the position of the route guidance is written on the schematic map. The user looked at this map to determine the route from the current position to the target position.

Further, at railway stations and airports, each sign indicating the direction of a large number of exits is arranged, or a sign indicating a place name or a building name near the exit is arranged for each of these exits. .

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional route guidance, the range in which the route guidance is possible is narrow, and it is limited to one town, or near a railway station or an airport. For this reason, when moving to a distant place, the map book is used, but when using this map book, it becomes difficult to determine the route from the current position to the target position for a land that is not known far.

Further, when exiting from the exit of a subway or an underground passage to the ground, it is difficult to grasp the traveling direction and often get lost.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to, when a target section is designated, display a route from the current position until reaching the target section and a map of the target section, thereby providing easy-to-understand route guidance in a wide range. To provide a device.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the route guidance device of the present invention, a target storage means for storing each map representing a plurality of target sections and a starting position to each target section are provided. Route storage means that stores each route map,
Designating means for designating one of the target sections and a map of the target section designated by the designating means are read out from the target storing means, and a route map to reach the target section is read out from the route storing means. An arithmetic means for synthesizing the map and the route map of the target section and a recording means for recording the map and the route map of the target section synthesized by the arithmetic means are provided.

Further, the route storage means stores a plurality of types of route maps, and the computing means reads the map of the target section designated by the designating means from the target storage means, and also various routes from the route storage means. The map may be read out, various route maps may be connected, and the target section and various connected route maps may be combined.

Further, the route storage means, for each route map,
At least one of the distance from the starting position to the target section and the required time is stored, and the recording means records at least one of the distance and the required time for this route map together with the route map. Is also good.

[0010]

According to the route guidance device of the present invention, when any one of the target sections is designated by the designating means, the computing means causes the map of the designated target section and the route map to reach the target section. Is searched from the target storage means and the route storage means, and a composite of the map and the route map of these target sections is recorded in the recording means. According to the recorded route map, it is possible to reach the target section, and when the target section is reached, it is possible to move to a desired position in the target section according to the recorded map of the target section.

Further, the route storage means stores a plurality of types of route maps. For example, a railway map showing a railway line,
It is a roadway diagram showing a roadway line, and a railway route map represents a departure station from a boarding station to an alighting station, and a roadway diagram represents a roadway line from the alighting station to a target section. In this case, the calculation means is a map of the designated target section, a railway route map from the boarding station at the departure position to the alighting station,
Also, a road map from the alighting station to the target section is searched from the target storage means and the route storage means. Then, the calculating means connects the railroad route map and the roadway map, synthesizes the map of the target section with the connected railroad route map and the roadway map, and records this in the recording means. Therefore, the railroad route map from the boarding station at the departure position to the alighting station, the road map from this alighting station to the target section, and the map of this target section are recorded.

Furthermore, for each route map, at least one of the distance from the starting position to the target section and the required time is stored in the route storage means, and together with the route map, the distance and the distance for this route map are stored. At least one of the required times is recorded by the recording means. As a result, it becomes possible to provide more easily understandable directions.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the route guidance device of the present invention. In the figure, the input operation unit 1
Has a plurality of operation keys, and by pressing these operation keys, this route guidance device can be operated. Storage unit 2
Stores a program and various data for operating this route guidance device.

The display unit 3 is, for example, a CRT and displays various data. The recording unit 4 also records various data on a recording sheet.

The operation unit 5 reads out a program or various data from the storage unit 2 or processes these data in response to the depression of each operation key of the input operation unit 1. Also,
The calculation unit 5 also controls the display unit 3 and the recording unit 4.

The storage unit 2 stores a target search area 2a, a route and map search area 2b, in order to store various data.
A railway line / station search region 2c, a railway route map region 2d, a roadway map region 2e, and a map region 2f are formed.

The target search area 2a stores data having a structure as shown in FIG. The data shown in this FIG.
The first table 11 and the plurality of second tables 12 _-1 , 1
2 _-2 , ..., plural third tables 13 _-1 , 13 _-2 , ...
‥, a plurality of fourth table 14 _-1, 14 _-2, consisting ‥‥.

In the first table 11, the names of each ward such as "Chuo ward" and "North ward" are registered. The second table 1 belonging to "Chuo-ku" of the first table 11
The 2 _-1, pointing to each town of the "Chuo-ku", "Azuchi"
“Awaji-cho”, “Andoji-machi”, etc. are registered, and each address of “Awaji-cho” is registered in the third table 13 ₋₁ belonging to “Awaji-cho” of the second table 12 ₋₁ . Then, in the fourth table 14 _-1 belonging to the third table 13 _-1 , the identification code of each target section in which these addresses are located is registered corresponding to each address of Awaji-cho.

These target sections are defined on a map of a wide area including each section of the first table 11, and are numbered ₁ and ₂ vertically and horizontally as shown in FIG.
These target sections are identified by the respective identification codes in which ₃ , ... And the respective symbols A, B, C ,. For example, when the identification code E ₆ is designated, the target section surrounded by the thick frame in FIG. 3 is identified, and when the target section is cut out, a map as shown in FIG. 4 is obtained. The map divided into each target section in FIG. 3 is stored in the map area 2f of the storage unit 2.

Therefore, if the first to fourth tables 11 to 14 in the target search area 2a are sequentially searched to derive the identification code of the target section where an arbitrary place is located, and then the map area 2f is searched, this A map of the target section is obtained.

In one column of the fourth table 14, 2
When the identification codes of one or more target sections are registered, the addresses of the third table 13 are located across these target sections, so cut out the maps of these target sections together. obtain.

The route and map search area 2b of the storage unit 2 is
The data as shown in FIG. 5 is stored. In this route and map search area 2b, "railroad route map cutout range", "first relay station", "second relay station", "third relay station" for each identification code of each target section in FIG. , "4th relay station", "getting off station", "exit", "required time", "vehicle road map cutout range", and "distance" are stored.

The "railroad map cutout range" designates a predetermined rectangular range in the railroad map as shown in FIG. 6, and this rectangular range is cut out from the railroad map of FIG. 6 as described later. . This railroad route map represents a railroad route in a wide area including each target section shown in FIG. This railway route map is stored in the railway route map area 2d of the storage unit 2.

In this railroad route map, the railroad route map cutout range is determined by the coordinates of each corner on the diagonal of this rectangular range. For example, the railroad map cutout range p ₀ of FIG. 6 is defined by the respective coordinates (x _E61 , y _E61 ) and (x _E62 , y _E62 ) of the diagonal corners p ₁ and p ₂ of this range.

The "first relay station" to the "fourth relay station" are the first
Designate the 4th to 4th transfer stations. "Drop-off station" specifies the last drop-off station, "Exit" specifies one of the exits of the last drop-off station, and "Time required"
Indicates the time required to use the railway line, that is, the time required from the departure station at the departure position to the last stop.

The "vehicle road map cut-out range" designates a predetermined rectangular range in the road map shown in FIG. 7, and this rectangular range is cut out from the road map shown in FIG. 7 as described later. . The roadway map of FIG. 7 shows only a part, and the whole roadway map shows a roadway of a wide area including each target section shown in FIG. The entire road map of the vehicle is stored in the road map area 2e of the storage unit 2.

In this vehicle road map, the vehicle road map cutout range is defined by the coordinates of each corner on the diagonal line.
For example, the vehicle road map cutout range q ₀ of FIG. 7 is defined by the respective coordinates (X _E61 , Y _E61 ) and (X _E62 , Y _{E6 2} ) of the diagonal angles q ₁ and q ₂ of this range. .

"Distance" represents the distance traveled along the roadway from the alighting station to the target area.

Railway line and station search area 2c in the storage unit 2
Stores data as shown in FIG. In this railway line and station search area 2c, each line and each station in the railway line map of FIG. 6 are registered. "JR Line", "Hanshin Line",
"Nankai Line", "Minami Osaka Line", "Nara Line", "Midosuji Line"
For each line, the line code a ₁ , a ₂ ,
a ₃ , a ₄ , a ₅ , a ₆ are given, and for each line,
Each station has its own station code b ₁ , b ₂ , b ₃ ,
b ₄ , b ₅ , b ₆ , ... Are given. By combining these line codes and station codes, one line and one station can be designated. For example, "Tsuruhashi" on the "Nara Line"
Stations are designated by a ₅ and b ₄ .

By the way, the content of the data in FIG. 5 is determined according to the station in which this route guidance device is installed. For example,
When this route guidance device is installed at the "Tsuruhashi" station on the "Nara Line", the shortest route for moving from this "Tsuruhashi" station to each target section shown in Fig. 3 is the data of Fig. 5 It becomes the content.

Referring to the data in FIG. 5, in order to move from the "Tsuruhashi" station on the "Nara Line" where this route guidance device is installed to the target section indicated by the identification code A ₁ , a ₅ , station of "Uehommachi" of "Nara line" that are specified by the b _3, to relay the station of "cherry tree of the house" of the "JR line", which is designated by a _1, b _5, designated by a _1, b ₂ You can get off at the "Umeda" station on the "JR Line" and exit from the station's "Exit 3".

Further, each coordinate (x _A11 , y _A11 ), (x
_A12 , y _A12 ) If you cut out the "railroad map cutout range" from the railway map in the railway map area 2d, you can get from "Tsuruhashi" station of "Nara line" to "Umeda" of "JR line". You can get a partial railway map to the station. The time required from "Tsuruhashi" station to "Umeda" station is 30
Minutes.

Further, each coordinate (X _A11 , Y _A11 ), (X
_A12 , Y _A12 ) If you cut out the "road map cut-out range" defined from the road map in the road map area 2e, the identification code A will be from the "Umeda" station No. 3 "Exit".
A partial road map to the target section indicated by ₁ is obtained. The “distance” from the “exit” at station 3 of “Umeda” to the target section indicated by the identification code A ₁ is 1.5 km.

Now, the route guidance device having such a structure operates in the following procedure.

First, the calculation unit 5 reads out the names of each section from the first table 11 of the target search area 2a and displays the names of these sections on the display screen 3a of the display unit 3 as shown in FIG. At this time, each number is attached to the name of each ward.

For example, if the user's destination is "2, Awaji-cho, Chuo-ku", this user selectively presses each operation key 1a of the input operation unit 1 to select the number "0".
Enter "1" to specify "Chuo-ku".

When the "Chuo-ku" is designated, the arithmetic unit 5 reads out the names of the towns "Chuo-ku" from the second table 12 _-1 belonging to the "Chuo-ku" of the first table 11, and The names of the towns are displayed with their respective numbers on the display screen 3a. Since the destination of the user is "2, Awajicho, Chuo-ku", this user specifies the "Awajicho" by inputting the number attached to "Awajicho".

Subsequently, the calculation unit 5 causes the second table 1
Reads each address of "Awajicho 'from third table 13 _-1 belonging to the" Awajicho "2 _-1, and displays these addresses to the display screen 3a are denoted by the respective numbers. Each operation key 1a
By selectively pressing, the number attached to "2-chome" is input and "2-chome" is specified.

In this way, the destination "2, Awaji-cho, Chuo-ku"
Is specified, the operation unit 5 causes the second table 13 _-1 , “2
Reading the column of the fourth table 14 corresponding to chome ", the location of the destination to obtain the identification code E ₆ target compartment located. The calculation unit 5 cuts out the map (shown in FIG. 4) of the target section indicated by the identification code E ₆ from the map area 2f of the storage unit 2.

Next, the calculation unit 5 accesses the route and map search area 2b, and the identification code E in the data of FIG.
Read column ₆ In this row, the coordinates (x _E61 , y _E61 ), (x _E62 , y
_E62) is registered, a _5, b ₂ as the "first relay station" is registered, a _6, b ₃ as a "second relay station" is registered, a _6, b ₆ as "getting-off station" is registered Is the "exit"
No. 2 is registered, 18 minutes is registered as "required time", and each coordinate (X
_E61 , Y _E61 ) and (X _E62 , Y _E62 ) are registered, and 700 m is registered as the “distance”.

The calculation unit 5, the coordinates of the "railway view cut range" _{(x E61, y E61),} (x E6 2, y E62) on the basis of the railway from the railway diagram of the railway diagram region 2d A line map cutout range p ₀ (shown in FIG. 6) is cut out to obtain a railroad line map of this range p ₀ .

Subsequently, the calculation unit 5 displays the "first relay station".
Based on a ₅ and b ₂ of No. ₂ , the station of "Nihonbashi" on the "Nara Line" is obtained from the railway line and the station area 2c. Similarly, the calculation unit 5
Based on the a _6, b ₃ of the "second relay station", to give the station "Nihonbashi" of "Midosuji" from railway and station area 2c, based on a _6, b ₆ of "getting-off station" Then, from the railway line and the station area 2c, get the "Shin-Osaka" station on the "Midosuji line".

Further, the calculation unit 5 _causes the coordinates (X _E61 , Y _E61 ) and (X _E62 , Y _E62 ) of the “vehicle road map cutout range” to be _displayed .
Based on, the car road map cutout range q ₀ (shown in FIG. 7) is cut out from the car road map in the car road map area 2e,
A road map of this range q ₀ is obtained.

When various kinds of data about the target section of the identification code E ₆ are collected in this way, the arithmetic unit 5 makes a map of this target section of FIG. 4, a railroad route map of the range p ₀ of FIG. 6, and FIG.
The road map in the range q ₀ is enlarged / reduced at each enlargement / reduction rate, and these are combined to create a composite route map as shown in FIG.

The enlargement / reduction ratios of the map of these target sections, the railroad map of the range p ₀ , and the road map of the range q ₀ are predetermined, and are identified by the identification code E ₆ in the data of FIG. Has been added to the column.

[0047] The connection position of the railway diagram of the range p ₀ for roadway route map range q _0, and the connection position of the map of the target partition for roadway route map range q ₀ also, which has a predetermined , The identification code E ₆ in the data of FIG.
Has been added to the column. Since these connection positions are specified, in the composite route map, the railway line drawn on the railway line map and the railway line drawn on the roadway map are continuous and drawn on the roadway map. The existing road and the road drawn on the map of the target section are continuous.

When the map and each route map are overlapped with each other when creating the composite route map, these are arranged apart from each other and are combined by an arrow to create the composite route map. The map, the layout of each route map, and the data of the arrow connecting them are also added to the column of the identification code E ₆ in the data of FIG.

Further, the calculation unit 6 is a station of "Tsuruhashi" on the "Nara Line" where this route guidance device is installed, and "1st relay station".
"Narabashi" station on the "Nara line", "Nihonbashi" station on the "Midosuji line" which is "2nd relay station", "Shin-Osaka" station on the "Midosuji line" which is "getting off station", No. 2 "Exit", 15
Based on the "time required" of minutes and the "distance" of 700 m, a schematic diagram of the route as shown in FIG. 11 is created.

When the composite route map and the schematic diagram of the route are created, the arithmetic unit 6 displays them on the display screen 3a as shown in FIG.

The user confirms the composite route map and the schematic view of the route displayed on the display screen 3a, and then depresses the "print" operation key 1b. In response to this, the calculation unit 6 outputs the composite route map and the schematic diagram of the route displayed on the display screen 3a to the recording unit 4, and the composite route map and the schematic diagram of the route are recorded on a recording sheet. Record.

As described above, in the embodiment, when any one of the target sections is designated, the railroad route map and the roadway map are cut out in the respective ranges corresponding to the target sections,
The map of the target section and each route map of the cut out range are combined to create a composite route map, and this composite route map is recorded on a recording sheet.

Since this composite route map schematically shows the railroad lines and the road lines to the target section, the route to the target section is very easy to understand, and since the map of the target section is shown, the target section Even after arriving in, you don't have to get lost.
Compared with a map book, for example, this composite route map displays only necessary information, which enables easy and quick understanding.

Further, the schematic diagram of the route does not cause confusion because the transfer of the railway line and the exit of the getting-off station are clearly and clearly specified.

Although the route guidance device of this embodiment is installed at a station on a railway line, if the station is different, it is necessary to change the contents of the data in FIG. That is, since the shortest course for moving from the station to each target section is different for each station, the contents of the data in FIG. 5 must be changed.

Further, as the contents of the data in FIG. 5, not only the time required from the departure station at the departure position to the last getting off station, but also the boarding time of each railway line, the transfer time, and the arrival at the target section from the getting off station It is also possible to register the time required for walking, etc., so that these can be displayed and recorded. Alternatively, it may be possible to provide a transfer procedure, a traveling direction from the alighting station to the target area, a traveling direction mark when exiting from the exit of a subway or an underground passage to the ground, and a mark at each place.

Furthermore, not only Japanese data but also foreign language data may be created so that either Japanese or foreign language can be selected.

Moreover, without specifying the departure position to one station,
It is also possible to set the departure positions to some stations adjacent to each other and create common data for these stations. Alternatively, the data can be created by regarding one railroad line as the departure position.

Furthermore, there may be two or more routes running in parallel from the starting position to the target area, in which case these routes are provided together.

It is also possible to create respective data for a plurality of starting positions and store these data collectively. When using such data, it is necessary to select one of the starting positions.

Further, omitting the railway route map, only the map of each target section and the vehicle road map are set in advance, and when the target section is designated, the vehicle road map is displayed within the range corresponding to this target section. It is also possible to combine the cutout, the target section, and the roadway maps of the cut-out range to create a composite route map and display the composite route map on the display screen. In this case, for example, setting a fire station or a police station as a departure position helps guide an emergency vehicle.

Further, instead of designating the target section by designating the address, various facilities such as government offices, stadiums, theaters, hospitals and hotels may be designated to guide the target section. In this case, various facilities located in the target section are registered in advance for each target section, various facilities are displayed, and when any one is designated, the target section where this facility is located is guided.

Furthermore, a symbol indicating north, south, east, and west or a scale of distance may be written for each map of each target section.

Further, not only the railway line and the road line,
Bus routes, air routes, subways and underpasses may be used. When adopting long-distance railway routes and air routes, it will be a vast range of route guidance and you will be connecting to various routes, but if you can predetermine the route from the departure point to the destination, such route guidance Is also possible.

[0065]

As described above, according to the route guidance device of the present invention, when any one of the target sections is designated, the map of the designated target section and the route map to reach the target section are synthesized. The combined route map is recorded. Since this composite route map schematically shows the route to the target section, it is very easy to understand the route to the target section, and since it shows the map of the target section, even after arriving at the target section, Don't get lost. In addition, it is possible to widen the range of the route guidance.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a route guidance device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing data stored in a target search area of a storage unit in the route guidance device of this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing target zones in this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a map of one target section in this embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing data stored in a route and a map search area of a storage unit in the route guidance device of this embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a railway route map stored in a railway route map area of a storage unit in the route guidance device of this embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a vehicle road map stored in a vehicle road map area of a storage unit in the route guidance device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing data stored in a railway line and a station search area of a storage unit in the route guidance device of this embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display screen of a display unit in the route guidance device of this embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a composite route map synthesized by the route guidance device of this embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram exemplifying a schematic view of a route created by the route guidance device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram exemplifying a display screen of a display unit in the route guidance device of this embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Input Operation Section 2 Storage Section 2a Target Search Area 2b Route and Map Search Area 2c Railway Route and Station Search Area 2d Railway Route Map Area 2e Car Road Map Area 2f Map Area 3 Display Section 4 Recording Section 5 Computing Section

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A target storage unit storing each map representing a plurality of target sections, a route storage unit storing each route map from a starting position to each target section, and one of the target sections is designated. A calculation for synthesizing the map of the target section and the map of the target section by reading out the map of the target section specified by the specifying section and the map of the target section specified by the specifying section from the target storage section. A route guidance device comprising means and recording means for recording the map and route map of the target section synthesized by the calculating means. 2. The route storage means stores a plurality of types of route maps, and the computing means reads out a map of the target section designated by the designating means from the target storage means, and various routes from the route storage means. The route guidance device according to claim 1, wherein the route is read out, the various route maps are connected, and the target section and the various connected route maps are combined. 3. The route storage means stores, for each route map, at least one of a distance from the starting position to the target section and a required time, and the recording means records the route together with the route map. The route guidance device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of a distance and a required time for the drawing is recorded.