JPH09113288A - Traveling position displaying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a displaying device in which the telephone number of an arbitrary place can be registered together with the place at the time of registering the place and which can display the telephone number and automatically dial the number when the user wants to make a telephone call to the place. SOLUTION: When a telephone number calling function is selected after selecting a certain place displayed on the wide screen of a liquid crystal display 8A, the name of the selected place and those of places near the selected place are arranged on the right side of the screen in the order of distance from the selected place and, when the operator of a traveling position displaying device selects a place, the name of the selected place is highlighted, indicating that the place is selected. Then the telephone number of the selected place is called from a part where the telephone number is stored, displayed on the right side of the screen, and automatically dialed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a traveling position display device (navigation device) for displaying the current position of an automobile or the like on a display device together with a map, and more particularly to a traveling position display device having a point registration function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 8 shows an outline of a conventional vehicle-mounted traveling position display device. In FIG. 8, 1 is a direction sensor,
Reference numeral 2 is a distance sensor that generates a pulse according to the number of rotations of the wheel, and 3 is various sensor signals such as an ON / OFF signal of a brake switch and a parking switch, and a power supply voltage monitoring signal. 4 is a sensor signal processing unit that processes sensor signals from the azimuth sensor 1 and the distance sensor 2, and 5 is a GPS (Gl
obal Positioning System) This GP
The S receiver 5 is capable of obtaining the position (latitude, longitude) of the receiving point by receiving and calculating radio waves transmitted from a plurality of satellites. Reference numeral 6 denotes a CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive 6 reads map data from a CD-ROM 7 on which map data is recorded. 8 is a display / operation unit installed in the passenger compartment,
The display / operation unit 8 includes a liquid crystal display 8A for displaying a map and the current traveling position and direction of the automobile, and a plurality of operation switches 8B. The operation switch 8B is used to instruct enlargement or reduction of the displayed map. , A switch for instructing point registration, a switch for scrolling the map, and the like. Reference numeral 9 is a device body.

Next, the configuration of the apparatus main body 9 will be described.
Reference numeral 10 denotes a CPU (central processing unit) for performing various calculations, 11
Is a ROM (read only memory) in which programs for various calculations performed by the CPU 10 are stored, 12 is data from the direction sensor 1, distance sensor 2, GPS receiver 5, CD-ROM drive 6 and the like, calculation results by the CPU 10, etc. Is a memory (DRAM) for storing data, 13 is a backup memory (SRAM) for holding necessary data even when power supply to the apparatus body 9 is stopped, and 14 is a character displayed on the liquid crystal display 8A. A memory (kanji, font ROM) in which patterns such as symbols are stored, 15 is a semiconductor element for image processing for forming a display image based on map data or current position data of the vehicle, and 16 is a CP
Liquid crystal display 8A by synthesizing map data, current position data and kanji output from U10, kanji such as town name and road name output from font ROM 14, and fonts.
A memory (VRAM) for storing an image to be displayed on the display unit 17, R for converting output data of the VRAM 16 into color signals
This is a GB conversion circuit, and the color signal is output from the RGB conversion circuit 17 to the liquid crystal display 8A. Reference numeral 18 is a communication interface and 19 is a voice processor. The voice processor 19 creates a predetermined voice message based on a command from the CPU 10. The voice message created by the voice processor 19 is output from the speaker 20.

FIG. 9 shows an outline of the point registration means for point registration. At the center of the map displayed on the liquid crystal display 8A, the point to be registered is scrolled using the operation unit of 8B. Reference numeral 21 is a mark indicating the center of the screen. When the point comes to the central portion, the operation point of 8B is pushed to perform registration, and a registration point mark 22 is displayed to notify the operator of the registration.
Multiple types of this mark can be selected.

FIG. 10 is a screen for displaying a list of registered spots. Names of the registered spots are A and B.
The point, the point C, ... Are automatically stored, or are stored in the memory by the operator who later inputs an arbitrary character. The stored name of the spot is read from the memory and displayed on the liquid crystal display.

FIG. 11 shows an example in which a plurality of registered spots are displayed on the liquid crystal display 8A.

[0007]

In the above-mentioned conventional traveling position display device, when the user wants to make a call only by knowing the place and name of the registered spot, a telephone directory, personal notebook, etc. I needed to make a phone call referring to.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and to provide a traveling position display device having a function of making a call to a registered point simply by selecting it on the screen. It is intended.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems A first invention of the present invention is:
In order to achieve the above object, at least the storage means in which road data is recorded, the current position detection means for detecting the current position of the vehicle, the road map read from the storage means, and the current position detection means are used. The display means for displaying the present position, the communication means for inputting the communication destination number for communication, the registration means for registering an arbitrary point on the road map and the communication destination number, and the registration means for registration by the registration means. And a communication connection means for connecting the communication means to the communication destination.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when an arbitrary point on the map displayed on the display means is designated, a point name of a point near the designated point among the points registered on the registration means. And the communication destination number are displayed on the display means.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, when an arbitrary point on the map displayed on the display means is designated, a point name of a point near the designated point among the points registered on the registration means. Is displayed on the display means, and the spot name displayed on the display means is designated to read out the communication destination number stored in the registration means corresponding to the spot name, and the communication means is connected to the communication destination. And a connection means.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the point and the communication destination number are simultaneously registered in the registration means, and the name and the telephone number of the point are displayed by selecting the point on the list or the map. It is possible to call automatically.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows an outline of a traveling position display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
Shows an outline of a vehicle compartment in which the present embodiment is installed in the vehicle compartment. In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 8 denotes a display / operation unit,
The display / operation unit 8 includes a liquid crystal display 8A and operation switches 8B. Reference numeral 9 denotes an apparatus body, and the apparatus body 9 has the same configuration as that shown in FIG. 32 is an antenna of the GPS receiver 5, 33 is a telephone connection part, 20
Is a speaker, and the speaker 20 is also used as a speaker of an audio device installed in the vehicle compartment, and
The received voice of No. 5 is output. 34 is a microphone arranged near the driver's seat, and this microphone 34 is used for voice input of the mobile phone 35. 36 is an antenna of the mobile phone 35.

FIG. 3 shows the processing for spot registration and telephone number registration executed by the CPU 10 in this embodiment. In FIG. 3, a spot registration similar to the conventional one is performed in step S1, and a registration mark is displayed at the spot in step S2. In step S3, it is selected whether or not to register the telephone number, and when "register" is selected, the telephone number is input in step S4. After inputting the telephone number, step S5
Change the display mark of the registration point so that you can see that the telephone number has been entered. In step S6, a list of spot names and telephone numbers is displayed on the liquid crystal display 8A, and the spot just input is highlighted.

FIG. 4 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display 8A. In FIG. 4, 25 indicates a T mark indicating that a telephone number has been input, 26 indicates the input telephone number, and 27 indicates a highlighted portion. A call can be made by selecting a predetermined point on the display screen shown in FIG. For inputting the telephone number, for example, select the arbitrary number by moving the cursor to each digit of the telephone number input screen of the arbitrary digit displayed on the display screen and operating the up / down switch in the operation switch 8B. This is what you do.

Next, the operation when making a call in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG.
When a plurality of points and telephone numbers are registered as shown in FIG. 6, when the operator selects the point 35 on the screen in step S1 of FIG. 5 and selects the telephone number calling function, it is displayed on the screen in step S2. The spot names are called from the registered spots F, G, H, and I, and the spots are arranged at the right end of the screen in ascending order from the spot selected in step S3. When the operator selects a certain spot (for example, spot H) in step S4, the spot name is highlighted as shown by 37 in FIG. 6 and the selection is highlighted (step S5). When the point to call is determined in step S6, the phone number is called from the memory storing the phone number of the point in step S7, displayed at the right end of the wide screen in step S8, and the call is made in step S9. For example, if you select H point, H
The color of the frame of the point name is highlighted.

FIG. 7 shows the display screen of the liquid crystal display 8A after the point H has been selected. As shown at 38 in FIG. 7, the telephone number is displayed on the right end of the wide screen, and in step S10, guidance for calling is displayed. In FIG. 7, reference numeral 39 indicates that the spot registration mark blinks so that the user can know that the call is being made. In step S11, it is determined whether a call is in progress, and if a call is in progress, a message such as "busy" is displayed as in step S12. When the line with the other party is connected in step S13, a call is made, and when the call ends, step S14
To disconnect the line. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the point of home, friend's house, restaurant, etc. is registered and the telephone number of this point is registered, it is possible to easily call the home, friend's house, restaurant, etc.

In the above embodiment, a telephone is used as an example, but the present invention can be similarly applied to facsimile and other data communication. Further, although the liquid crystal display 8A of the above-described embodiment has a wide screen whose horizontal dimension is longer than that of a general display, a conventional general screen may be used as the aspect ratio of the screen. It is a thing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the CPU 10 draws a map, a vehicle mark, etc., and
By drawing a plurality of registration point names with the image processing semiconductor element 15 and combining both screens, a map, the current location, etc. are displayed on the left side screen of the liquid crystal display 8A, and a plurality of registration point names are displayed on the right side screen. However, it may be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen.

[0021]

As described above, according to the present invention, a name or a communication destination number is registered at a registration location, the communication destination number of the location registered by the registration means is read out, and the communication means is connected to the communication destination. By selecting the point on the map, the name and telephone number of the point can be displayed and the call can be made automatically. For example, you can easily call the person without opening the phone book or personal notebook. It has the advantage of being able to communicate.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a traveling position display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a vehicle interior in which the traveling position display device of the embodiment is installed.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a display diagram showing a display example of a list of registration points according to the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a display diagram showing a display example when the spot registration of the embodiment is performed.

FIG. 7 is a display diagram showing a display example when the spot registration of the embodiment is performed.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a conventional traveling position display device.

FIG. 9 is a display diagram showing a display example when performing spot registration on a conventional traveling position display device.

FIG. 10 is a display diagram showing a display example of a list of registration points of a conventional traveling position display device.

FIG. 11 is a display diagram showing a display example when performing spot registration on a conventional traveling position display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 8 display / operation section 8A liquid crystal display 8B operation switch 9 device body 10 CPU 20 speaker 32 antenna 33 telephone connection section 35 telephone 36 antenna

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A storage means in which at least road data is recorded, a present position detecting means for detecting a present position of a vehicle, a road map read from the storing means, and a present obtained by the present position detecting means. The display means for displaying the position, the communication means for performing communication by inputting the communication destination number, the registration means for registering an arbitrary point on the road map and the communication destination number, and the location registered by the registration means. A traveling position display device comprising a communication connection means for reading a communication destination number and connecting the communication means to the communication destination. 2. The traveling position display device according to claim 1, wherein the communication means is a telephone. 3. When the arbitrary point on the map displayed on the display means is designated, the point name and the communication destination number of the point near the designated point among the points registered on the registration means are displayed on the display means. The traveling position display device according to claim 1, wherein the traveling position display device displays the traveling position. 4. When an arbitrary point on the map displayed on the display means is designated, the point name of a point near the designated point among the points registered in the registration means is displayed on the display means. A communication connection means for connecting the communication means to the communication destination by reading out the communication destination number stored in the registration means corresponding to the spot name by designating the spot name displayed on the display means. The traveling position display device according to claim 1.