JPH11166988A - Time storage, watch, time-storing method and medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automatically measure position and time of a player by comparing point position data on a course that is stored in advance with the current position data of a traveling body, starting clocking when it is judged that a move is initiated from each set point, and storing required time when it is judged that the travelling body is arrived. SOLUTION: The current position data of a traveling body being acquired by a GPS unit 3 are compared with position data for a plurality of setting points being stored in a RAM 9 by a CPU 2. As a result, when it is detected that a state where both data are matched is shifted to that where they are not matched, clocking is initiated accordingly. On the other hand, when it is detected that a state where both data are not matched to that where they are matched, clocking is automatically completed accordingly, and a required time during this period is clocked by a clocking part 6. Then, the required time being clocked by the clocking part 6 is stored in the RAM 9 as a required time for moving between the setting points.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a time storage device, a wristwatch, a time storage method, and a storage medium that are effective for use in rally competitions and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a marathon event or various rally events, the measurement of the lap time of each competitor at each set point on the course (the time required between each set point) is performed by the competitor himself. The athlete himself inputs the lap time to the wristwatch by key operation, or the wristwatch equipped with the communication function that the athlete wears to the receiver installed at each set point on the course, and the transponder This is done by measuring the lap time by transmitting it in a system.

[0003]

However, if the competitor himself operates the keys at each passing point to measure the lap time or the like as described above, the competitor must operate the key during the competition, and for the competitor during the competition, This is cumbersome, and there is a possibility that a key may be forgotten to be pressed. Further, there is a problem that a person in charge of confirming that the competitor has passed each set point is required.

[0004] Also, when the lap time or the like is measured by the transponder method, the same problem as described above in which a person is required at the place where the receiver is installed occurs.

In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to measure the lap time of each competitor in a rally competition or the like without having to perform any key operations or the like by the competitor from the start to the end of the competition. Athlete's position and time can be automatically measured without placing a receiver or attendant at each point on the course, and the lap time can be measured and stored even if the course of the competition is set freely A storage device, a wristwatch, a time storage method, and a storage medium are provided.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Current position data acquisition means for acquiring current position data indicating the current position of the moving object (GPS unit 3 in FIG. 1; FIG. 11)
GPS unit 103) and position data storage means (RAM 9 in FIGS. 1 and 4 and RAM 10 in FIG. 11) storing position data for each of a plurality of predetermined set points.
9) and comparing means for comparing the position data of each set point stored in the position data storage means with the current position data of the moving object acquired by the current position data acquisition means (see FIG. 1). CPU2; Q3 in FIG. 9; CPU 102 in FIG. 11; S406, S408, S in FIG.
414, S417, S421, and S426), the first detection for detecting that the state has shifted from a state in which both data are matched to a state in which they are not matched, and a state in which both data are mismatched. Detecting means (CPU 2 in FIG. 1, Q 3, Q 6, Q 8, Q 11, Q 1
5; CPU 102 in FIG. 11, S405 and S41 in FIG.
2) and, when the first detection is detected by the detection means, time measurement is automatically started in response to the first detection, and when the second detection is detected, the time is automatically set in response to the second detection. Clocking means for ending the time measurement and measuring the time required during that time (clock unit 6, CPU 2 in FIG. 1; Q4, Q9 in FIG. 9; clock unit 106, CPU 102 in FIG. 11; S411, S4 in FIG. 20)
24, S428; FIG. 22) and required time storage means (RAM 9 in FIG. 1; Q7 in FIG. 9) for storing the required time measured by the time measuring means as the required time required to move between the set points. , Q12; RAM1 in FIG.
09; FIG. 22).

According to the first aspect of the invention, the time storage device stores the point position data for each set point on the course stored in the storage means in advance and the movement obtained by the current position data obtaining means. By comparing with the current position data of the body, it is determined whether the mobile body has started moving from each set point on the course or reached each set point, and if it has started moving from each set point When it is determined that the time has been reached, the timer starts automatically, and when it is determined that each set point has been reached, the time automatically measured is stored,
It is possible to provide a time storage device capable of automatically measuring the required time between each set point on the course without the player's operation.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the first aspect, manual operation means (the input unit 5 in FIGS. 1 and 2) manually operated by a user and manual operation by the manual operation means are provided. When operated, storage control means (FIG. 1) for controlling the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means to be stored in the position data storage means.
CPU2; S2 to S4, S5 to S7, S8 to S in FIG.
10).

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the user can manually operate the time storage device in the state where the moving object is at each set point on the course, and the current position can be determined. The current position data acquired by the data acquisition means can be stored in the storage means, and the user manually goes to all the setting points on the course to be set and manually stores the position data of each setting point. All the course data is stored in the time storage device just by performing the operation. As a result, the user can freely set a course and easily compete.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the first aspect, the transmitting means for transmitting the position data for each set point stored in the position data storing means to the outside (the transmitting means shown in FIG. 1). 8) is further provided.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the time storage device can transmit the point position data for each set point stored in the storage means to another time storage device. As a result, From the time storage device in which point position data for each set point on the course is stored in advance, it is possible to transmit the point position data to one or more other time storage devices.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device of the first aspect, receiving means (receiving unit 8 in FIG. 1; FIG. 8) for receiving position data for each set point transmitted from outside. Storage control means (CPU 2 in FIG. 1; R'2, R 'in FIG. 8) for controlling the position data received by the reception means to be stored in the position data storage means.
3) is further provided.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the time storage device can receive from another time storage device,
As a result, reception of the point position data from one or more other time storage devices in which point position data for each set point on the course is stored in advance and storage of the point position data in the time storage device are performed. It becomes possible.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the time storage device according to the first aspect, further comprising a display means (display unit 4 in FIG. 1) for displaying the required time stored in the required time storage means. It is characterized by.

According to the invention described in claim 5, the time storage device can display the required time stored in the required time storage means.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the first aspect, the plurality of set points include at least three set points of a starting point, a passing point, and a destination point of the moving object. The required time stored in the required time storage means includes the required time from the departure point to the next passing point, the total required time from the departure point to each passing point on the way, and the departure time. It is characterized by including at least one of a total required time from a ground point to the destination point.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, each set point is a departure point of the moving object, a passing point,
And at least three set points of the destination point, the time storage device stores the time required from the departure point to the next passing point, and the total of each time from the departure point to each passing point on the way. It is possible to measure the required time and the total required time from the departure point to the destination point. As a result, the competitor can use the time storage device to determine not only the required time between each passing point but also the required time from the departure point. It is also possible to easily know the total required time from the starting point to the destination point as well as the total required time to each passing point on the way.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the first aspect, the current position data acquisition unit, the position data storage unit, the comparison unit, the detection unit,
The timekeeping means and the required time storage means are provided in a portable device which is detachably attached to the moving body.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the time storage device takes the form of a portable device so that an athlete can wear the time storage device and play a competition.
As a result, the competitor can easily visually recognize the required time between each set point on the course and the total required time during the competition.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a current position data acquisition means (GPS unit 103 in FIG. 11) for detecting a current position and acquiring current position data, a predetermined start point, and at least one elapsed point. And position data storage means (RAM 109 in FIG. 11; planned position data storage area 109f in FIG. 13; FIG. 14) in which position data for each set point of the goal point is stored. Position data comparing means (CPU 102 in FIG. 11; S406, S40 in FIG. 20) for comparing the position data of each set point and the current position data obtained by the current position data obtaining means.
8, S414, S417, S421, and S426), and as a result of the comparison by the position data comparing means, a first detection for detecting a transition from a state in which both data are matched to a state in which they are not matched; (A CPU 102 in FIG. 11; S4 in FIG. 20) for performing a second detection for detecting that the state has changed from a state of mismatch to a state of match.
05, S412) and at the set point set as the start point, the first
Timing means for starting timing when the detection of
20; S411 in FIG. 20; FIG. 17), and at the set point set as the elapsed point, when the first detection is detected by the detection means, the time measurement is performed in response to the first detection. The time data measured by the means is automatically stored in association with each elapsed point, and when the second detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the goal point, a response is made to this. Automatic storage control means (CPU of FIG. 11) for automatically storing timed data measured by the timekeeping means in association with a goal point.
102; S424 in FIG. 21; FIG. 18), and time data storage means (FIG. 11) for storing time data measured by the time means under the control of the automatic storage control means.
RAM 109; measurement result data storage area 10 in FIG.
9g; FIG. 15).

According to the invention, the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means is compared with the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means. Compared by
As a result of this comparison, when the first detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the elapsed point, the time data counted by the time measurement means in response to the first detection is automatically stored in the automatic storage control. The means automatically stores in the timing data storage means in association with each elapsed point. When the second detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the goal point, a response is made to this. Then, the timekeeping data measured by the timekeeping means is controlled by the automatic storage control means so as to be automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with the goal point.

Therefore, when the passing time is measured in a competition on a predetermined course or the like, the timing data is automatically stored for each set point, so that the competitor or the like can be aware of the passing time measurement position. It is possible to provide a time storage device that allows the player to concentrate on the game without using the time.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the eighth aspect, the detecting means further includes a step of determining that the current position data falls within a predetermined range from the position data for each of the set points. Perform a third detection to detect
At the set point set as the elapsed point, when the third detection is detected by the detection means, in response to this, it is notified that the vehicle is approaching the elapsed point, and the set point is set as the goal point. At the set point, when the third detection is detected by the detection unit, a notification unit (sound output unit 111 in FIG. 11; FIG.
0, S416, S419, and S427), and manual storage control means (CPU 102, input unit 105 in FIG. 11; FIG. 11; FIG. 11) for controlling the time data measured by the time means by manual operation to be stored in the time data storage means. 1
8; FIG. 19).

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the third detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the elapsed point by the notification means, the progress is made in response to the third detection. When the third detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the goal point, it is notified that the vehicle is approaching the point, and it is approaching the goal point in response to the third detection. Notify. Further, according to a manual operation performed by the user in response to the notification, the manual storage control means
The time data measured by the time means is controlled to be stored in the time data storage means.

Therefore, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 8, when the athlete or the like approaches the set point, the effect can be notified to the athlete or the like by the notification means. It is possible to provide a time storage device capable of storing timekeeping data by a manual operation in response to the notification and performing more accurate passage time measurement.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the ninth aspect, the notifying means further detects the second detection by the detecting means at a set point set as the elapsed point. When the second detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the goal point, it is notified that the vehicle has passed the elapsed point in response to this. It is characterized by the fact that it has reached the goal point.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when the second detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the elapsed point by the notification means, in response to the second detection, When the second detection is detected by the detection means at the set point set as the goal point, the vehicle is notified that the vehicle has reached the goal point. .

Therefore, in addition to the effect of the invention as defined in claim 9, the notifying means can notify the competitor or the like that the vehicle has passed the elapsed point or has reached the goal point. Even if the notification of the approach to the point is overlooked, the notification can be performed again, and the passage time can be measured more accurately.

[0029] In the time storage device according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the time keeping means may measure the time after a lapse of a predetermined time after notifying that the goal point has been reached by the notifying means. It is effective to end the processing automatically.

According to the time storage device of the present invention, even when a competitor or the like forgets to end the timekeeping process after arriving at the goal point, the timekeeping process is automatically performed. It is possible to end the operation, and the usability of the time storage device can be improved.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the automatic storage control means and the manual storage control means further include: When storing the data, control is performed such that the current position data acquired from the current position data acquisition means is stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with each other, and each of the set points stored in the timekeeping data storage means is controlled. A lap time calculating means (CPU 102 in FIG. 11; FIG. 22) for calculating a lap time between any two of the set points based on the time measurement data and the current position data for each. And

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the lap time calculating means uses the timekeeping data and the current position data for each of the set points stored in the timekeeping data storage means to set the lap time. The lap time between any two set points is calculated.

Therefore, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 8 or 9, the lap time between any two set points can be calculated based on the current position data at the time of storing the timekeeping data. , Accurate lap time measurement can be performed.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to the eighth aspect, the position data storage means includes:
Further, a planned passage time or a planned arrival time is stored in association with the position data of each of the at least one elapsed point and each set point of the goal point, and the current position data acquisition means further includes The moving speed data indicating the moving speed of each of the set points stored in the position data storage means, the position data for each set point, and the scheduled average between the set points based on the scheduled passing time or scheduled arrival time. Speed comparing means for calculating a speed and comparing the calculated speed data with the moving speed data (CPU 1 in FIG. 11).
02), and a reporting unit (display unit 105, sound output unit 1 in FIG. 11) for reporting whether or not the current moving speed is higher than the scheduled average speed based on the result of the comparison by the speed comparing unit.
11) is further provided.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the speed comparison means uses the position data for each set point stored in the position data storage means and the estimated passage time or estimated arrival time. A scheduled average speed between the set points is calculated and compared with the moving speed data. Based on a result of the comparison by the speed comparing unit, the reporting unit determines whether the current moving speed is higher than the scheduled average speed. Or report.

Therefore, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 8, a competitor or the like can know whether or not the current moving speed is higher than the planned speed, and the pace distribution is performed using the planned average speed as a guide. Can be performed, and the usability of the time storage device can be improved.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the time storage device according to any one of the eighth to thirteenth aspects, each of the predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and goal point is set. Display means (display section 105 in FIG. 11; display section 105 in FIG. 17) for displaying a predetermined course based on the position data for each point and displaying various information based on the current position data, the timing data, the lap time and the like. S107 of FIG. 18; S2 of FIG.
09; S308 in FIG. 19 is effective.

According to the time storage device of the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of the eighth to thirteenth aspects, an athlete or the like can set a course, a current position on the course, The elapsed time up to the present, the lap time, and the like can be visually confirmed, and the usability of the time storage device can be improved.

A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the time storage device according to the first or eighth aspect is provided in a wristwatch body.

According to the wristwatch according to the fifteenth aspect, the various functions of the time storage device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects are provided in a wristwatch worn on an arm, so that an athlete, etc. It is possible to realize the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 and 8 without affecting the operation of (1).

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a current position data obtaining step of obtaining current position data indicating a current position of the own device, and a position data storage for storing position data for each of a plurality of predetermined set points. A comparing step of controlling the means to compare the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means with the current position data obtained in the current position data obtaining step; As a result of the comparison, a first detection for detecting a transition from a state in which both data are coincident to a state of non-coincidence, and a second detection for detecting a transition from a state in which both data are disagreement to a state of coincidence
When the first detection is detected by the detection step, the timing is automatically started in response to the first detection, and when the second detection is detected,
In response to this, the time is automatically ended, and a time measuring step of measuring the time required during the time, and the time measured by the time measuring step as the time required for moving between the set points. And storing a required time for storing.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the position data storage means for storing the position data for each of a plurality of predetermined set points is controlled and stored in the position data storage means. By comparing the position data for each of the set points with the current position data indicating the current position of the vehicle, whether or not the mobile body has started moving from each of the set points on the course, or has reached each of the set points If it is determined that the movement has been started from each set point, the timer is started automatically, and if it is determined that each set point has been reached, the automatically timed By storing the time, it is possible to provide a time storage method capable of automatically measuring the required time between each set point on the course without the player's operation.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a current position data obtaining step of detecting a current position to obtain current position data, and setting a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point for each set point. Controlling the position data storage means in which the position data is stored, the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means and the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means. And a first detection for detecting that a transition has been made from a state in which both data match to a state in which they do not match as a result of the comparison in the position data comparison step. A detection step of performing a second detection for detecting a transition from a certain state to a matched state; At a set set point, a time counting step for starting time measurement when the first detection is detected by the detection step, and at the set point set as the elapsed point, the first detection is performed by the detection step. When detected, in response to this, the timing data measured by the timing step is automatically stored in the timing data storage means in association with each elapsed point, and at the set point set as the goal point, When the second detection is detected by the detection step, in response to the detection, an automatic control is performed such that the timing data measured by the timing step is automatically stored in the timing data storage means in association with the goal point. And a storage control step.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the position data storage means for storing position data for each set point of a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point is controlled. By comparing the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage unit with the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition unit, at the set point set as the elapsed point , When the state transitions from a state in which both data match to a state in which they do not match, and a state in which the data has passed the set point,
The timekeeping data is automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with each elapsed point, and at the set point set as the goal point, the state transitions from a state in which both data do not match to a state in which the two data match, and the setting is performed. When the state shifts to the point arrival state, it is possible to provide a time storage method for automatically storing the timekeeping data in the timekeeping data storage means in association with the goal point.

[0045] The invention according to claim 18 is characterized in that a computer for measuring and storing a time required for a time storage device provided in the moving body to move between a plurality of predetermined set points is provided. A storage medium having a readable storage control program code, wherein the storage control program code causes the computer to acquire current position data indicating a current position of the moving body, and a plurality of predetermined set points. Controlling the position data storage means for storing the position data for each of the set points and comparing the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means with the obtained current position data of the moving body; As a result of the comparison, a first detection for detecting that the state has been shifted from a state in which both data coincide with each other to a state in which they do not coincide with each other; Data was the conducted and a second detection for detecting that a transition to a state that matches the state do not match,
As a result of this detection, when the first detection is detected, the time is automatically started in response to the detection, and when the second detection is detected, the time is automatically measured in response to the second detection. Upon completion, the required time is counted, and the measured required time is stored as the required time required to move between the set points.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the time storage device provided in the moving body measures and stores the time required for moving between a plurality of predetermined set points. Since the storage medium has a computer-readable storage control program code, the storage control program code enables the computer to obtain current position data indicating a current position of the moving object, and is predetermined. Controlling position data storage means in which position data for each of the plurality of set points is stored, and the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means and the obtained current position of the moving body; Data can be compared, and as a result of this comparison, the transition from a state in which both data match to a state in which It is possible to perform a first detection to detect the data and a second detection to detect a transition from a state in which the two data do not match to a state in which the two data match, and as a result of the detection, the first detection is detected. When the second detection is detected, the time is automatically stopped in response to this, and the time is automatically stopped in response to the second detection. Thus, the measured required time can be stored as the required time required to move between the set points.

As a result, the contents of the time storage device according to the first to seventh aspects and the time storage method according to the sixteenth aspect can be realized in a computer.

The invention according to claim 19 is a storage medium having a computer-readable storage control program code for storing timing data every time a plurality of predetermined set points elapse, The storage control program code causes the computer to acquire current position data indicating a current position, and stores position data for each set point of a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point. Controlling the position data storage means to compare the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means with the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means; , Which detects that both data have shifted from a matching state to a mismatching state. And a second detection for detecting that both data have shifted from a mismatched state to a matched state, and the first detection is detected at a set point set as the start point. When the first detection is detected at the set point set as the elapsed point, the time data is automatically associated with each elapsed point in the time data storage means in response to the first detection. When the second detection is detected at the set point set as the goal point, the timekeeping data is automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in response to the second detection in association with the goal point. , Is characterized.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the storage medium has a computer-readable storage control program code for storing timekeeping data every time a plurality of predetermined set points elapse. With this, the storage control program code allows the computer to obtain current position data indicating a current position, and a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and position data for each set point of a goal point are stored. By controlling the stored position data storage means, it becomes possible to compare the position data for each set point stored in the position data storage means with the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means. As a result of this comparison, a transition is made from a state in which both data match to a state in which they do not match. And a second detection for detecting a transition from a state in which the two data do not match to a state in which the two data have matched, and a set point set as the start point can be performed. In the above, when the first detection is detected, timing can be started, and when the first detection is detected at the set point set as the elapsed point, the timing data is transmitted in response to the first detection. When the second detection is detected at the set point set as the goal point, the timing data is automatically stored in the set point set as the goal point in response to the point. In addition, it is possible to automatically store the time in the timekeeping data storage means. As a result, the contents of the time storage device according to the eighth to fifteenth aspects and the time storage method according to the seventeenth aspect can be realized by a computer.

[0050]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a time storage device according to the present invention.

(First Embodiment) First, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of an internal configuration of a time storage device 1 according to the present embodiment. The time storage device 1 includes a CPU 2, a GPS unit 3, a display unit 4, an input unit 5, a clock unit 6, a transmission unit 7, a reception unit 8, a RAM 9, a ROM 10, a storage device 11 having a storage medium 11a, and the like. ing.

CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2
Stores, in the program storage area in the RAM 9, an application program designated from among the system programs stored in the storage device 11 and various application programs corresponding to the system program, and is input by operating the input unit 5. Various instructions or data are stored in the RAM 9, various processes are executed in accordance with the input instructions and the input data according to the application programs stored in the storage device 11, and the processing results are stored in the RAM 9 and displayed. Input to section 4.

In the course setting mode, the CPU 2 receives the current position data (data relating to the latitude and longitude of the current position) from the GPS unit 3 and stores it in the RAM 9.

Further, in the rally mode, the CPU 2
The position data of each set point on the course stored in the RAM 9 in advance is compared with the current position data sent from the GPS unit 3. If there is a difference between the two data, the clock unit 6 starts timekeeping. If the two data match, the clock in the clock unit 6 is terminated.

The GPS unit 3 has an antenna 3a for receiving radio waves from a geostationary satellite, processes data from the geostationary satellite received via the antenna 3a, and calculates the latitude and longitude of the position where the GPS unit 3 is currently located. The calculated current position data is sent to the CPU 2 and the RAM 2
9 is stored.

The GPS unit 3 has a time storage device 1
Although it is configured to be provided integrally with the device, it may be provided separately. When provided separately, the current position data is output to the time storage device 1 by infrared communication or wireless communication. For example, a configuration is adopted in which GPS information (information on the latitude and longitude of the current position of the vehicle) is acquired from a GPS device mounted on an automobile or the like by infrared communication or wireless communication using radio waves.

The display unit 4 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device or the like, and displays various data such as the current time and the required time inputted from the CPU 2 as an image. The input unit 5 includes various input keys, setting keys, function keys, and the like, and switches the mode (for example, switching between a course setting mode, a course data transmission / reception mode, and a rally mode, and the like, described later) when a user operates the keys. For example, switching of data to be displayed on the display unit 4 is performed.

The clock section 6 has, for example, a function as a clock for counting time by crystal oscillation or the like, and also has various timekeeping functions, and receives a command from the CPU 2 to measure the time required between each set point and the total required time. At the same time, the CPU 2 outputs to the CPU 2 information relating to the current time and the measured required time and the total required time. The information is displayed on the display unit 4
Is displayed in.

The transmission unit 7 transmits the data relating to each set point on the course stored in the RAM 9 to another time storage device 1 as an external device by infrared communication or wireless communication using radio waves. Department.

The receiving unit 8 is a receiving unit for receiving data relating to each set point on the course transmitted from another time storage device 1 as an external device in the form of infrared rays or radio waves. It is memorized.

A RAM (Ramdom Access Memory) 9 stores C
It comprises a storage area for temporarily storing various programs and data to be processed by the PU2, and the stored various programs and data are also read out.

The RAM 9 stores data relating to the position information (latitude and longitude) of each set point on the course, as well as the required time between each set point and the total required time from the departure point to each set point. The data is stored. ROM (Read Only Memory) 10
This is a read-only memory for reading data stored in accordance with an instruction from the PU 2, and stores, for example, a dedicated program for processing various data relating to timekeeping processing.

The storage device 11 has a storage medium 11a in which programs, data, and the like are stored. The storage medium 11a is constituted by a magnetic or optical storage medium or a semiconductor memory. Also, the storage medium 11a
Are fixedly provided in the storage device 11 or detachably mounted.

The storage medium 11a stores a system program, various application programs corresponding to the system program, various data input processing, detection processing, communication processing, data processed by each processing program, and the like.

The program, data, and the like stored in the storage medium 11a may be configured to be received and stored from another device connected via a communication line or the like. A storage device having the above storage medium may be provided on another connected device side, and the program and data stored in this storage medium may be used via a communication line.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the time storage device 1 is applied to a wristwatch which is a portable electronic device carried by a user. As shown in FIG. 2, the time storage device 1 of this embodiment includes a display unit 4 composed of a liquid crystal display and the like, and an input unit 5 composed of various input buttons for performing time setting, data input, mode setting, and the like. The transmission and reception units 7 and 8 for transmitting and receiving the course data by infrared communication or wireless communication using radio waves are externally provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, G
A GPS provided in an automobile (including two wheels) without providing the PS unit 3 and the GPS antenna 3a in the wristwatch
The GPS information (position information of the current location) may be obtained from the unit by infrared communication or wireless communication using radio waves. In the case of such a configuration, the position information from the GPS unit 3 is received by, for example, the receiving unit 8.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example displayed on the display unit 4 of the time storage device 1. The display screen displayed on the display unit 4 displays a current time as a normal clock by operating the input unit 5 and a course setting mode display when inputting position information (latitude and longitude) of each set point on the course. The display screen is switched to a data transmission / reception mode display for transmitting / receiving course data, a rally mode display for performing a rally competition, and the like.

For example, the display screen of the display unit 4 shown in FIG. 3 is a display screen at the time of the rally mode display, a display 4a of an elapsed time after departure from a previously set point, and a display of a total required time since the start. A display such as a display 4b, a current time display 4c, and the like are performed. At this time, the operation of the input unit 5 may display the latitude and longitude of the current location, the latitude and longitude of the next set point, and the like.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of stored contents stored in the RAM 9 when setting a course. When the time storage device 1 is set to the course setting mode, and a course (a course as shown in FIG. 5) having six setting points including a departure point and a destination point is to be set, for example, The user sequentially goes to each of the above set points, and stores in the RAM 9 data relating to the latitude and longitude as the position information of the set points. At this time, in the storage area of the RAM 9, as shown in FIG. 4, data on the latitude and longitude of each set point are sequentially stored with addresses assigned thereto.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting course when a rally competition is performed using the time storage device 1. The setting course illustrated in FIG. 5 is an example of a course in which the departure point and the destination point are the same and include six setting points.

The rally competition is a competition in which a competitor in a car (including two wheels) competes for the total required time from the departure point to the destination and the required time between each passing point. It is only necessary to pass through each set point, and the travel route between each set point is not asked, so if you measure the time required between each set point of the competitor, the total time from the departure point to each set point will be Is calculated.

For example, when setting a course for a rally competition, a representative goes to a point to be set using the time storage device 1 set in the course setting mode, and the GPS unit 3 uses the set point for each set point. The calculated latitude and longitude of the point are sequentially stored in the RAM 9 (see FIG.
reference).

More specifically, a representative of the organizer first goes to a set point to be a departure place on the course, operates the input unit 5 of the time storage device 1, and calculates the departure calculated by the GPS unit 3. Location information of the ground point, that is, latitude and longitude (X
(0, Y0) is stored in the RAM 9. Next, the user goes to the first passing point, and the first unit calculated by the GPS unit 3 is used.
The latitude and longitude (X1, Y1) of the passing point are stored in the RAM 9. Similarly, the user goes to the second to fourth passage points, and calculates the latitude and longitude (X2, Y2) to (X4, Y) of each of the second to fourth passage points calculated by the GPS unit 3.
4) is stored in the RAM 9. Finally, the user goes to the destination point, stores the latitude and longitude (X5, Y5) of the destination point calculated by the GPS unit 3 in the RAM 9, and ends the course setting mode. At this time, the course data is stored in the storage area of the RAM 9 in a form as shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. 6 to 10, control processes performed in each processing mode of the time storage device 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart in the case where mode processing is performed in the time storage device 1. The program for realizing each function described in this flowchart is executed by the CPU 2 of the time storage device 1.
Are stored in the storage medium 11a of the time storage device 1 in the form of readable program codes.

The time storage device 1 performs mode processing by
It is determined which of a course setting mode, a course data transmission / reception mode (course data transmission mode and a course data reception mode) and a rally competition mode is to be performed.

First, in step T1, the state of the mode setting switch is detected, and the routine proceeds to step T2. In step T2, a branching process is performed based on the detection result in step T1, and the process proceeds to step T3 (course setting mode processing), step T4 (course data transmission / reception mode processing), or step T5 (rally competition mode processing).

At step T3, a course setting mode process (described later in FIG. 7) as a subroutine is performed.

In step T4, a course data transmission / reception mode process (described later in FIG. 8) as a subroutine is performed.
In step T5, a rally competition mode process (described later in FIGS. 9 and 10) as a subroutine is performed. Thus, the main flow of the mode processing ends.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the course setting mode process. The program for realizing each function described in this flowchart is stored in the time storage device 1.
Is stored in the storage medium 11a of the time storage device 1 in the form of a program code readable by the CPU 2.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is a subroutine of the mode processing shown in FIG. 6, which is the main flow, and is a flowchart in the case where the course is set by setting the mode to the course setting mode processing.

First, in step S1, the mode switch of the input section 5 is operated to set the mode to the course setting mode, and then the operation proceeds to step S2. Next, at the departure point on the course to be set, step S2
Step S4 is performed.

In step S2, it is determined whether or not the point setting switch of the input unit 5 is turned on. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S3, and if not, step S2 is performed again. In step S3, when the point setting switch is on, the CPU 2 receives the current position data from the GPS unit 3 and proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the received current position data is stored as the latitude and longitude of the departure point on the course in the current position data area G1 corresponding to the address "0001" in the RAM 9, and the process proceeds to step S5.

Steps S5 to S7 are performed at each passing point on the course to be set. In step S5, it is determined whether or not the point setting switch is turned on. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S6, and if not, step S5 is performed again.

In step S6, when the point setting switch is ON, the CPU 2 receives the current position data from the GPS unit 3, and proceeds to step S7. In step S7, the received current position data is stored in the RAM as the latitude and longitude of each corresponding passing point on the course.
The data is stored in the current position data area G2 corresponding to the address “0002” of the address No. 9 and the process proceeds to step S8.

Then, steps S8 to S10
Is performed at the destination point on the course to be set. In step S8, it is determined whether or not the point setting switch is on. If the point setting switch is on, the process proceeds to step S9. If not, the process proceeds to step S8.
Again.

In step S9, if the point setting switch is on, the CPU 2 receives the current position data from the GPS unit 3 and proceeds to step S10. In step S10, the received current position data is stored as the latitude and longitude of the departure point on the course in the current position data area G3 corresponding to the address "0002" in the RAM 9, and the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S11, the key of the input section 5 is operated to end the course setting mode. As described above, the course setting mode process ends, and the process returns to the main flow (described in FIG. 6).

The ROM 10 of the time storage device 1 is programmed to operate according to the above routine. FIGS. 8A and 8B show course data transmission processing performed by the transmission-side time storage device 1 and course data reception processing performed by the reception-side time storage device 1 when transmitting and receiving course data. FIG. 4 is a diagram describing a flowchart.

The programs for realizing the functions described in the flowcharts are stored in the storage medium 11a of the time storage device 1 in the form of program codes readable by the CPU 2 of the time storage device 1.

FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the course data transmission process.
This is a control process performed when trying to transmit course data from the time storage device 1 in which the course data is stored in M9 to one or more other time storage devices 1.

First, in step R1, the mode is set to the course data transmission mode by operating the mode switch of the input unit 5, and the process proceeds to step R2. Step R2
Then, it is determined whether or not the course data transmission switch has been turned on by operating the mode switch of the input unit 5, and if the transmission switch has been turned on, the process proceeds to step R3, and if not, the process has been turned on. Step R2 is repeated until the operation is completed.

At step R3, the stored position data for each set point is transmitted to the competitor's portable timepiece, and the routine goes to step R4. In step R4, the user operates the input unit 5 to end the course data transmission mode.

Next, FIG. 8B is a flowchart of the course data receiving process, which is performed when trying to receive the course data sent from another time storage device 1 in which the course data is stored in advance. This is a control process performed in the storage device 1.

First, in step R'1, the input unit 5
The mode is set to the course data reception mode by the operation described above, and the routine goes to Step R'2. In step R'2, the receiving unit determines whether or not external transmission data has been received. If so, the process proceeds to step R'3. If not, the process proceeds to step R'2 until reception. repeat.

At step R'3, the received course data is stored in the RAM 9, and the routine goes to step R'4. In step R′4, the mode switch of the input unit 5 is operated to end the course data reception mode.

As described above, at the time of course data transmission / reception, the course data transmission / reception processing performed by the time storage devices 1 on the transmission side and the reception side ends, and the process returns to the main flow (described in FIG. 6).

The ROM 10 of the time storage device 1 is programmed to operate according to the above routine.

FIGS. 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing control processing in the time storage device 1 when a rally competition is performed in the rally mode. It should be noted that a program for realizing each function described in this flowchart is stored in the storage medium 11a of the time storage device 1 in the form of a program code readable by the CPU 2 of the time storage device 1.

The flow described in FIGS. 9 and 10 is a subroutine of the mode processing shown in FIG. 6, which is the main flow. The control processing performed by the time storage device 1 when the rally competition is performed with the mode set to the rally mode processing. It is a flow regarding.

First, in step Q1, the competitor operates the mode switch of the input unit 5 to set the mode of the wristwatch 1 to the rally mode immediately before the start of the rally competition. At step Q2, the position information (latitude / longitude) of the departure point stored in the RAM 9 is read in advance, and the process proceeds to step Q3.

In step Q3, the read position information of the departure point is compared with the position information calculated by the GPS unit 3 as needed. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step Q4. Step Q3 is performed again. In step Q4, the clock unit 6 starts counting time starting from the time when the position information of the departure point and the position information calculated by the GPS unit 3 as occasion arises as a starting point.

At step Q5, the position information of the first passing point stored in the RAM 9 in advance is read, and the routine goes to step Q6. In step Q6, the read position information of the first passing point is compared with the position information calculated as needed by the GPS unit 3, and if they match, the process proceeds to step Q7. Perform Q6 again.

At step Q 7, the required time measured by the clock unit 6 is set to the required time data area of the RAM 9 with the time point at which the positional information of the first passing point coincides with the positional information calculated by the GPS unit 3 as an end point. S
1 is stored. In step Q8, the read position information of the first passing point is compared with the position information calculated as needed by the GPS unit 3, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step Q9. Do it again.

In step Q9, the clock unit 6 starts time counting from the time when the position information of the first passing point and the position information calculated as needed by the GPS unit 3 do not coincide with each other. In step Q10, RA
The position information of the second passing point stored in M9 is read, and the process proceeds to Step Q11.

In step Q11, the read position information of the second passing point is compared with the position information calculated as needed by the GPS unit 3, and if they match, the process proceeds to step Q12. Step Q1
Repeat step 1. In step Q12, the time required by the clock unit 6 and the time when the first time measurement is started (the time when the time information coincides with the position information of the second passing point and the position information calculated by the GPS unit 3 as an end point) The total time required from the start) is stored in RAM 9
In the required time data area S2 and the total required time data area S3.

In step Q13, the same positional information is compared for the third and fourth passing points, and the required time between each passing point and the total required time are stored in the required time data of the RAM 9. The data is stored in the area Sn1 and the total required time data area Sn2. In step Q14, the position information of the destination point stored in the RAM 9 in advance is read, and the routine goes to step Q15.

In step Q15, the read location information of the destination point is compared with the location information calculated as needed by the GPS unit 3, and if they match, the process proceeds to step Q16. Again. In step Q16, the time required by the clock unit 6 and the total time from the time when the time measurement was first started, with the time point when the position information of the destination point and the position information calculated as needed by the GPS unit 3 coincide with each other as the end point. The required time is stored in the RAM 9 and the required time is displayed on the display unit 4 in step Q17, and then the timing is ended.

Thus, the rally mode process ends, and the process returns to the main flow (shown in FIG. 6). The ROM 10 of the time storage device 1 is programmed to operate according to the above-described routine. As described above, the time storage device 1 according to the present embodiment stores the position data for each set point on the course and the G
By comparing the position data obtained from the PS unit 3, it is determined whether or not the mobile body has started moving from each set point on the course or has reached each set point. If it is determined that it has started, the timer starts automatically, and if it is determined that each set point has been reached, the time automatically measured is stored and the required time is displayed on the display. 4
The time storage device 1 which can automatically measure the required time between each set point on the course and the total required time without performing key operations from the start point to the end point of the rally competition Can be provided. Also,
Since the position data of each set point can be stored in the time storage device 1 by a manual operation of the user, a course can be freely set and a rally competition or the like can be enjoyed.

In this embodiment, an automobile (including two wheels)
The present invention can be applied not only to rally competitions by cyclists, but also to rally competitions in mountains and seas by bicycles and boats.

In the present embodiment, the current position of the self device is detected by receiving position data from GPC.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to receive position data from a position data transmitter disposed on each set point or course.

(Second Embodiment) First, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of an internal configuration of the time storage device 100 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 11, the time storage device 1
00 denotes a CPU 102, a GPS unit 103, a display unit 104, an input unit 105, a clock unit 106, a RAM 109,
It comprises a ROM 110, a sound output unit 111 and the like.

The CPU 102 stores, in the program storage area in the RAM 109, the system program stored in the ROM 110 and the application program designated from among various application programs corresponding to the system program, and inputs the program by operating the input unit 105. Various instructions or data to be transmitted are stored in the RAM 109.
In accordance with the input instruction and the input data.
M110 executes various processes in accordance with the application program stored therein, and stores the processing results in the RAM 10
9 and input to the display unit 104.

In the stopwatch mode, the CPU 102 controls the clock unit 106 by operating the input unit 105 to measure time, and stores the result in the RAM 109. The position information is received from the GPS unit 103 and stored in the RAM 109. Further, the CPU 102
The position information such as the elapsed points stored in the AM 109 is compared with the position information from the GPS unit 103, and based on the result, the clock unit 106 is controlled to measure time, and the result is stored in the RAM 109. And the CPU 102
Outputs the data stored in the RAM 109 to the display unit 104 as display data for each mode.

[0115] Further, the CPU 102
0 is controlled to perform various processes in the stopwatch mode. In an automatic measurement process described later (see FIGS. 20 and 21), the start process and the split process are automatically executed using position information obtained from the output of the GPS unit 103. This automatic measurement process,
By performing at predetermined intervals, based on the measurement result of the GPS unit 103, the presence or absence of the user's movement, or the arrival or passage of a progress point or the like is detected, and the key operation is performed by the user as necessary. The processing equivalent to the processing performed when the processing is performed is realized.

The GPS unit 103 has an antenna for receiving a radio wave from a GPS satellite, processes data received from the GPS satellite via this antenna, and obtains the latitude / longitude, measurement time, and altitude data of the position where the GPS unit 103 is currently located. The various data calculated are sent to the CPU 102 and stored in the RAM 109.

The display section 104 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays various data such as the current time, required time, and position information input from the CPU 102.

The input unit 105 has various input keys, setting keys, mode keys, function keys, and the like.
Mode switching by a user's mode key operation, execution instruction of various processing (start processing of a stopwatch, split processing, stop processing, automatic measurement processing, totaling processing, etc. to be described later), switching of data to be displayed on the display unit 104, and the like Is performed.

The clock unit 106 has, for example, a function as a clock for counting time by crystal oscillation or the like, and also has various timekeeping functions. Upon receiving a command from the CPU 102, the time required for each set point and the total required time are measured. At the same time, the CPU 102 outputs to the CPU 102 the current time, and information on the measured required time and the total required time.

The RAM 109 has a storage area for temporarily storing various programs and data to be processed by the CPU 102, and also reads out the stored various programs and data.

As shown in FIG. 13 described later, the RAM 109 stores scheduled position data set in advance by the user, measurement result data from the start to the goal, various data output from the GPS unit 103 at the time of measurement, and the like. Various flags used in the stopwatch mode are stored.

The ROM 110 is a read-only memory for reading data stored in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 102, and stores, for example, a dedicated program for processing various data relating to timekeeping processing.

The sound output unit 111 outputs a sound when the CPU 102 determines that it is near a split point or near a goal in an automatic measurement process (see FIGS. 20 and 21) described later. To inform the user. Also, after the CPU 102 notifies that the vehicle is near the split point or the goal,
When the split processing (see FIG. 18) or the stop processing (see FIG. 19) described later is not performed by the user's manual operation, and it is determined that the vehicle has passed the split point or reached the goal point, a sound is issued as a re-notification to the user. Is output. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the time storage device 100 is applied to a wristwatch 100A. As shown in FIG. 12, a time storage device 100 according to this embodiment includes a GPS unit 10 that measures a current position.
3. A GPS unit 103 having an external appearance, including a display unit 104 including a liquid crystal display and the like, and an input unit 105 including various input buttons for performing time setting, data input, mode setting, and the like. Watch 10
By mounting it on the main body of the 0A, it is possible to operate the stopwatch while performing position detection while wearing it while traveling.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of various data stored in RAM 109 shown in FIG. This FIG.
The storage areas of the RAM 109 include a position data match flag 109a, a goal arrival flag 109b, a clock flag 109c, a split processing completed flag 109d, a timer 109e, a setting data storage area 109f, a measurement data storage area 109g, and a GPS output data storage area. 10
9h.

The position data coincidence flag 109a is a flag that is set and referred to in an automatic measurement process (see FIGS. 20 and 21), which will be described later. The current position measured by the GPS unit 103 corresponds to the scheduled position shown in FIG. It is set to ON when it matches one of the start position and the split point set in the data storage area 109f, and is set to OFF when it does not match. When the position data match flag 109a changes from ON to OF
When it changes to F, processing (start processing, split processing) corresponding to each of the start position and the split point is executed.

The goal arrival flag 109b is used in the automatic measurement process (see FIGS. 20 and 21) described below to determine whether the GPS
The current position measured by the unit 103 is shown in FIG.
This flag is set to ON when it matches the goal position set in the scheduled position data storage area 109f shown in FIG. The goal arrival flag 109b is referred to in a counting process (see FIG. 22) described later. If the flag is ON and a predetermined time has elapsed after the goal arrival, a stop process (described later) is automatically performed. 19) is executed.

The time keeping flag 109c is stored in the time storage device 10
This flag indicates whether or not timekeeping in the stopwatch mode of 0 is being executed, and is set to ON in a start process (see FIG. 17) described later.

The split processing completed flag 109d is a flag indicating whether or not the split processing at each split point has been completed, and is set to ON in the split processing described later (see FIG. 18). The split processing completed flag 109d is referred to in the automatic measurement processing (see FIGS. 20 and 21) described later. At each split point, if the flag is OFF, the split processing is executed. It is set to OFF again after the execution of the split processing. The timer 109e is used for an automatic measurement process described later (FIGS. 20 and 21).
), The current position measured by the GPS unit 103 is reset when the current position measured by the GPS unit 103 matches the goal position set in the scheduled position data storage area 109f shown in FIG. And
In a tallying process (see FIG. 22) described later, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since arrival at the goal based on the value of the timer 109e. If the predetermined time has elapsed, a stop process (to be described later) is performed. 19) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the setting data storage area 109f stores position data for each point set in advance in association with the start, goal, and split (0) to split (N) as each split point. And a target time (arrival time or passing time) for each point except for the start is stored. The split point is set from 0 to N, and N
Blank data is input to the + 1st area.

As shown in FIG. 15, the measurement data storage area 109g was stopped by a start, a goal, split (0) to split (N) as each split point, and a stop process (see FIG. 19) described later. The position data measured by the GPS unit 103 is stored for each point in association with the position,
At each point except the start, a measurement time (arrival time or passing time) for each point is stored.

As shown in FIG. 16, the GPS output data storage area 109h is an area for storing the output data of the GPS unit 103, and always stores measurement data for a fixed time in the past from the latest data. That is, the latest output data is the GPS output data (m) as the GPS output data (m).
The latitude and longitude measured by the unit 103, the measurement time, the altitude, and the moving speed are stored in association with each other, and the data previously output is re-stored as the GPS output data (m-1) after decrementing the value of m. Is done. Similarly, data output two times before is re-stored as GPS output data (m−2),
Among the measurement data for the past fixed time stored in the S unit output data storage area 109h, the oldest is the GPS data.
It is stored as output data (0). When measurement is performed by the GPS unit 103 at predetermined intervals and the latest output data is stored, the GPS output data (0) is stored in the GPS unit output data storage area 109.
h.

The plot display indicating the current position on the display unit 104 is performed by sequentially displaying points on the X and Y coordinates with the lapse of time on the basis of the latitude and longitude of the GPS output data. Displays the trajectory of the user's movement. Also, by using the altitude data together, a display including the altitude difference becomes possible.

Next, the time storage device 100 of this embodiment is described.
Will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start processing of the stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100. By the operation of the user, the mode is switched to the stopwatch mode by the mode key 105B of the input unit 105.
When 5A is operated, or when the start process is called as a subroutine in the automatic measurement process described later, the time storage device 100 reads the start process program in the stopwatch mode from the ROM 110 and reads the program shown in FIG. Starts the stopwatch mode start processing. Then, first, the CPU 102
By referring to whether or not the clock flag 109c in the RAM 109 is ON, it is determined whether or not clocking is being performed (step S101). If it is determined that clocking is being performed (step S101; YES) ), The CPU 102
It is determined that the start processing in the stopwatch mode of the time storage device 100 has already been executed, and the processing ends without performing a series of start processing.

If it is determined that the time is not being measured (step S101; NO), the CPU 102 outputs a reset signal to the clock unit 106 to reset the clock circuit in the clock unit 106 (step S102). And RA
Position data match flag 109a stored in M109
Then, the goal arrival flag 109b is set to OFF, and the timer 109e is reset (step S103).

Next, the CPU 102 sets the clock flag 109c stored in the RAM 109 to ON, outputs a clock start signal to the clock unit 106, and starts clocking by the clock unit 106 (step S104). In accordance with the timing of the timing start, the CPU 102
Various data is acquired from the GPS unit 103 (step S105), and position data represented by longitude and latitude is stored as start position measurement data in the measurement data storage area 109g (step S106). Hereafter, CP
U102 causes the display unit 104 to display the current position and the elapsed time (step S107), and ends a series of start processing.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the split processing in the stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100. The mode is switched to the stopwatch mode by the mode key 105B of the input unit 105 by the user's operation.
When C is operated, or when the split processing is called as a subroutine in the automatic measurement processing described later, the time storage device 100 reads the split processing program in the stopwatch mode from the ROM 110, and reads the program shown in FIG. The split processing in the stopwatch mode is started, and first, the CPU 102
It is determined whether or not the timer is being counted by referring to whether or not the clock flag 109c in the 109 is ON (step S201). If it is determined that the time is not being counted (step S201; NO), the split process cannot be performed, and the process ends without performing a series of split processes.

If it is determined that the time is being measured (step S201; YES), the CPU 102 performs a time measurement process (step S202), acquires time measurement data from the clock section 106 (step S203), and , GPS
Various data are acquired from the unit 103 (step S
204). Then, the CPU 102 determines in step S203
The time measurement data acquired in the above is used as the split (n) measurement time in the measurement result data storage area 1
09g (step S205) and step S20
4 is stored in the measurement result data storage area 109g in the RAM 109 as split (n) measurement position data (step S206).

Next, the CPU 102 sets the split processing completed flag 109d in the RAM 109 to ON (step S207), increments the value of the split point number n (step S208), and thereafter sets the split time, the current position, and the time. The progress and the like are displayed on the display unit 104 (step S209), and the series of split processing ends.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing stop processing in the stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100. The input unit 1 is operated by the user.
In the case where the mode is switched to the stopwatch mode by the mode key 105B of the key 05 and the stop key 105D is operated, or when the stop process is called as a subroutine in the counting process described later, the time storage device 100 A stop processing program in the stopwatch mode is read out from the ROM 110 to start the stop processing in the stopwatch mode shown in FIG. 19, and the CPU 102 first refers to whether or not the clock flag 109c in the RAM 109 is ON. It is determined whether or not time measurement is being performed (step S3).
01). Then, when it is determined that the time is not being counted (step S301; NO), there is no need to perform the stop process, and the process ends without performing a series of stop processes.

When it is determined that the time is being measured (step S301; YES), the CPU 102 performs a time measurement process (step S302), acquires time measurement data from the clock unit 106 (step S303), and furthermore, , GPS
Various data are acquired from the unit 103 (step S
304). Then, the CPU 102 determines in step S303
The time measurement data obtained in
The latitude / longitude stored in the measurement result data storage area 109g in the AM 109 (step S305) and obtained in step S304 is used as stop position data in the RAM 1
09 in the measurement result data storage area 109g (step S306).

Next, the CPU 102 sets the clocking flag 109c in the RAM 109 to OFF (step S3).
07), and thereafter, the stop time, the current position, and the like are displayed on the display unit 1.
04 (step S308), and a series of stop processing ends.

FIGS. 20 and 21 show the time storage device 100.
6 is a flowchart showing an automatic measurement process in a stopwatch mode executed by the CPU. In the automatic measurement processing, the start processing, the split processing, and the stop processing in the stopwatch mode of the time storage device 100 are automatically executed using the position information obtained from the output of the GPS unit 103. By performing this automatic measurement process at predetermined intervals, the presence or absence of the user's movement or the arrival or passage of the elapse point or the like is detected based on the measurement result of the GPS unit 103, and the necessary And a process equivalent to a process performed when a key operation is performed in response to the key operation.

When the mode is switched to the stopwatch mode by the mode key 105B of the input unit 105 by the user's operation, and when the automatic measurement key 105E is further operated, the time storage device 100 reads the automatic measurement processing program from the ROM 110. Then, the automatic measurement process in the stopwatch mode shown in FIG.
In step 02, various data such as latitude and longitude, measurement time, altitude, and moving speed are acquired from the GPS unit 103 (step S401).

Then, the CPU 102 decrements the value of m of the GPS output data (m) stored in the GPS unit output data storage area 109h and shifts each GPS output data by one past data side. A storage area for the latest GPS output data (m) is secured (step S402), and various data such as the latest latitude and longitude, measurement time, altitude, and moving speed acquired in step S401 are stored in the GPS output data (m) ( (The latest data) (step S403).

Next, the CPU 102 sets the time storage device 1
It is determined whether or not the measurement is being performed in the stopwatch mode of 00 (step S404). If it is determined that the measurement is not being performed (step S404; NO), steps S406 to S411 are performed as processing before the start.
When it is determined that the measurement is being performed (step S404; YES), the processing of steps S412 to S427 (see FIG. 21) as the processing after the start is performed.

In the processing before the start after it is determined that the measurement is not being performed in step S404, the CPU 10
2 first determines whether or not the position data match flag 109a is ON (step S405). And O
If it is determined that it is not N (step S405; N
O), the CPU 102 further sets the start position setting data set in the planned position data storage area 109f and the position data (longitude) stored as the GPS output data (m) in the GPS unit output data storage area 109h in step S403. (Latitude) is determined (step S406).

If it is determined that the start position setting data set in the scheduled position data storage area 109f matches the position data of the GPS output data (m) (step S406; YES), the CPU 102 determines the current position of the user. Is determined to be on the point set as the start point, the position data match flag 109a in the RAM 109 is set to ON (step S407), and a series of automatic measurement processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start position setting data set in the scheduled position data storage area 109f does not match the position data of the GPS output data (m) (step S406; NO), the CPU 102 It is determined that the current position of the user is not on the point set as the start point, and the series of automatic measurement processing ends with the position data match flag 109a in the RAM 109 kept OFF.

If it is determined in step S405 that the position data coincidence flag 109a is ON, the CPU 102 further proceeds to the start position setting data set in the planned position data storage area 109f and returns to step S403. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the position data (longitude / latitude) stored as the GPS output data (m) in the GPS unit output data storage area 109h matches (step S408).

If it is determined that the start position setting data set in the scheduled position data storage area 109f matches the position data of the GPS output data (m) (step S408; YES), the CPU 102 determines the current position of the user. Is determined to be on the point set as the start point, and a series of automatic measurement processing ends with the position data match flag 109a in the RAM 109 kept ON.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the start position setting data set in the scheduled position data storage area 109f does not match the position data of the GPS output data (m) (step S408; NO), the CPU 102 It is determined that the current position of the user is not on the point set as the start point, and the position data match flag 109a in the RAM 109 is set to OFF (step S409).
By setting n indicating the split point number to 0 (step S410), the start processing shown in FIG. 17 is executed (step S411), and a series of automatic measurement processing ends.

In the post-start processing after it is determined in step S404 that the measurement is being performed, the CPU 10
2 first determines whether or not the position data match flag 109a is ON (step S412). And O
If it is determined that it is not N (step S412; N
O), the CPU 102 further determines whether or not the split (n) position setting data is blank (step S413). Note that the number n of the split point is 0 immediately after the start of the stopwatch mode, and thereafter, the value sequentially incremented by the above-described split processing is held.

If it is determined that it is not blank (step S413; NO), the CPU 102 determines that a split point is still left, and performs a process related to the split point. That is, CPU
102 determines whether the current position indicated by the latitude and longitude of the GPS output data (m) is within a predetermined range (for example, one to two seconds before the latitude and longitude) from the split (n) position setting data. (Step S414) If it is determined that it is within the predetermined range (Step S414; YE)
S), position data match flag 109a in RAM 109
Is set to ON (step S415), and then a notification process of notifying the user of the vicinity of the split point by a sound output from the sound output unit 111 is performed (step S416), and a series of automatic measurement processes ends. . If it is determined in step S414 that the position is not within the predetermined range, the CPU 102 determines that the position is not near the split point and ends the series of automatic measurement processes without performing the notification process.

If it is determined in step S413 that the split (n) position setting data is blank, the CPU 102 determines that all the split points have passed and that the next point is the goal. Performs processing related to the goal position. That is, the CPU 102
Determines whether the current position indicated by the latitude and longitude of the GPS output data (m) is within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 2 seconds before the latitude and longitude) from the goal position setting data (step S417). If it is determined that it is within the predetermined range (step S417; YES), the RAM 1
The position data match flag 109a in 09 is set to ON (step S418), and then a notification process is performed to notify the user of the vicinity of the goal by a sound output from the sound output unit 111 (step S419). A series of automatic measurement processing ends. If it is determined in step S417 that the value is not within the predetermined range, the CPU
The CPU 102 determines that it is not near the goal and ends the series of automatic measurement processing without performing the notification processing.

In the above-described step S414 or S417, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is near the split point or the goal, and by the notification processing when it is determined that the vehicle is near the split point or the goal,
The user can know from the sound that the vehicle is near the split point or the goal, and can manually perform the split processing when the vehicle passes the split point or arrives at the goal. As will be described later, it is possible to automatically perform the split processing. However, in consideration of the accuracy of the split time, it is preferable to perform the split processing manually by the user.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S412 that the position data match flag 109a is ON, the CPU 102 further determines whether or not the split (n) position setting data is blank (blank). (Step S420). If it is determined that the data is not blank (step S420; NO), the CPU 1
No. 02 determines that a split point is still left, and performs a process related to the split point.

That is, the CPU 102 compares the current position indicated by the latitude and longitude of the GPS output data (m) with the split (n) position setting data, and determines that the current position matches the split (n) position setting data. If (step S421; =), step S416
Then, a notification process for notifying the user of the split point by the sound output from the sound output unit 111 is performed. If it is determined that the current position is before passing through the position indicated by the split (n) position setting data (step S421; before passing), the series of automatic measurement processing ends.

If it is determined that the current position has passed the position indicated by the split (n) position setting data (step S421; after passing), the CP
U102 first sets the position data match flag 109a in the RAM 109 to OFF (step S422),
Next, the split processing completion flag 10 in the RAM 109
It is determined whether or not 9d is ON (step S42).
3). Then, the split processing completed flag 109d is turned on.
If not (step S423; N
O), the CPU 102 determines that the split processing has not been performed for the split point, and
8 is executed (step S42).
4), a series of automatic measurement processing ends. When it is determined that the split processing completed flag 109d is ON (step S423; YES), the CPU 102
It is determined that the split processing has already been performed for the split point, and the series of automatic measurement processing ends without executing the split processing.

If it is determined in step S420 that the split (n) position setting data is blank, the CPU 102 determines that all the split points have passed and that the next point is the goal. Performs processing related to the goal position. That is, the CPU 102
Determines whether or not the current position indicated by the latitude and longitude of the GPS output data (m) matches the goal position setting data (step S426). Then, a notification process for notifying the user with the sound output from the sound output unit 111 is performed (step S427), the goal arrival flag 109b in the RAM 109 is set to ON, and the timer 109 is set.
e is reset (step S428), and the series of automatic measurement processing ends. If it is determined that the current position does not match the goal position setting data (step S42).
6; NO), the CPU 102 determines that the point is not the goal point, and ends the series of automatic measurement processing without performing the notification processing.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the counting process in the stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100. The input unit 105 is operated by the user.
In the case where the mode is switched to the stopwatch mode by the mode key 105B, and the counting key 105F is further operated, the time storage device 100 reads out the counting processing program in the stopwatch mode from the ROM 110 and reads the stopwatch program shown in FIG. The counting process in the watch mode is started, and first, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the clock is being counted by referring to whether or not the clock flag 109c in the RAM 109 is ON (step S50).
1). Then, when it is determined that the time is not being counted (step S501; NO), there is no need to perform the tallying process, and the process ends without performing a series of tallying processes.

When it is determined that the time is being measured (step S501; YES), the CPU 102 determines the time based on the position measurement data and the measurement time for each position stored in the measurement result data storage area 109g. Then, an integration process of various data such as a lap time between each point and an average moving speed is performed (step S502).

Next, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the goal arrival flag 109b in the RAM 109 is ON (step S503). If it is determined that the goal arrival flag 109b is not ON (step S503; NO), a series of tallying processing is performed. Is completed, and if it is determined that the switch is ON (step S5).
03; YES), and it is further determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after arrival at the goal (step S504).

If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S504; NO), a series of tallying processing ends, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S504). S504; YES), the stop process shown in FIG. 19 is executed (step S505), and the RA
After setting the goal arrival flag 109b in M109 to OFF (step S506), a series of tallying processing ends.

By the above-described processes, various types of measurement data are stored in the measurement result data storage area 109g shown in FIG. Then, based on the position measurement data for each set point stored in the measurement result data storage area 109g, the position of each set point from the start to the goal is plotted in consideration of the number of dots on the display unit 104. Thus, the entire course trajectory can be displayed. Further, by plotting the longitude and latitude of the GPS output data (m) output from the GPS unit 103 in a display form different from the course locus,
The current location can be clearly indicated.

Further, any two of the set points displayed on the display section 104 are designated, and the adjacent set points are set based on the position measurement data of all the set points between the two points. The distance between the two points can be calculated and displayed on the display unit 104 by calculating the distance between them and further integrating them. Further, the same calculation is performed on the measurement time stored in the measurement result data storage area 109g to calculate the required time between the two points, whereby the lap time between the two points can be calculated. Furthermore, the G output from the GPS unit 103
With reference to the altitude of the PS output data (m), the altitude change between the two points can be displayed on the display unit 104.

Further, a scheduled average speed between two adjacent set points is calculated based on the position set data for each set point and the target time stored in the scheduled position data storage area 109f shown in FIG. This scheduled average speed is compared with the moving speed of the GPS output data (m) output from the GPS unit 103, and the result of the comparison is displayed or reported, thereby providing an indication of whether the current running speed is high or low. Can be used as a pacemaker by the user.

As described above, according to the time storage device 100 of the present embodiment, the CPU 102 controls various parts of the time storage device 100 to perform various processes in the stopwatch mode. Automatic measurement processing (see FIGS. 20 and 21)
In, each of the start process and the split process is automatically executed using the position information obtained from the output of the GPS unit 103. By performing this automatic measurement process at predetermined intervals, the GPS unit 10
Based on the measurement result of 3, the presence or absence of the movement of the user or the approach to the elapsed point is detected and reported. Also,
If each process is not performed by the user's manual operation after the approach notification, the presence or absence of arrival or passage is detected and reported. If each process is not performed by the user's manual operation according to the notification, a process equivalent to the process performed when the manual operation is performed is executed as necessary.

Therefore, when the athlete or the like approaches the set point when measuring the passing time in a game or the like on a predetermined course, the fact can be notified to the athlete or the like by the notification means. An athlete or the like can store the timekeeping data by manual operation in response to the notification, and perform accurate passage time measurement.

Further, if the user does not perform a manual operation for notifying that the set point has been approached, it is possible to notify the athlete or the like that the vehicle has passed the elapsed point or reached the goal point. If the notification that the competitor has approached the set point has been overlooked, the notification can be performed again, and if the user's manual operation is not performed even after the notification is performed again, Since the timekeeping data is automatically stored for each set point, the competitor or the like can concentrate on the competition without being aware of the passage time measurement position.

In addition, in the above-described totaling process (see FIG. 22), the CPU 102 executes the measurement result data storage area 1
Based on the position measurement data and the measurement time for each position stored in 09g, various data such as lap times and average moving speeds between points are integrated, and the goal arrival flag 109b in the RAM 109 is ON. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed after arrival at the goal, stop processing shown in FIG.
After the goal arrival flag 109b in M109 is set to OFF, a series of tallying processing ends.

Therefore, even if the competitor or the like forgets to perform the operation of ending the timekeeping process after arriving at the goal point, the timekeeping process can be automatically ended, and the time storage device can be used. Usability can be improved. In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a wristwatch has been described, but a vehicle such as an automobile, a boat,
It may be applied integrally or detachably to a mobile organization such as an airplane.

[0172]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the time storage device acquires the point position data for each set point on the course stored in advance in the storage means and the current position data acquisition means. By comparing with the current position data of the moving body, it is determined whether the moving body has started moving from each set point on the course or reached each set point. The athlete operates by automatically starting timekeeping when it is determined to have started, and storing the automatically timed required time when it is determined that each set point has been reached. It is possible to provide a time storage device that can automatically measure the required time between each set point on the course.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the time storage device stores the current position data by manually operating the time storage device in a state where the moving object is at each set point on the course. The current position data acquired by the acquisition means can be stored in the storage means, and the user goes to all the setting points on the course to be set and manually stores the position data of each setting point by the user manually. All the course data is stored in the time storage device. As a result, the user can freely set a course and easily compete.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the time storage device can transmit the point position data for each set point stored in the storage means to another time storage device. From the time storage device in which the point position data for each set point on the course is stored in advance, the point position data can be transmitted to one or more other time storage devices.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the time storage device can receive data from another time storage device. As a result, the point position data for each set point on the course is stored in advance. It is possible to receive the point position data from one or more other time storage devices to the time storage device and to store the point position data in the storage device.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the time storage device can display the required time stored in the required time storage means.

According to the invention described in claim 6, when each set point is composed of at least three set points of the starting point, the passing point, and the destination point of the moving object, the time storage device , The required time from the departure point to the next transit point, the total required time from the departure point to each transit point on the way, and the total required time from the departure point to the destination point can be measured. As a result, the competitor uses the time storage device to determine not only the required time between each passing point, but also the total required time from the departure point to each passing point on the way, and from the departure point to the destination point. Can be easily known.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the time storage device takes the form of a portable device, so that an athlete can wear a time storage device to play a competition, and as a result, The required time between each set point on the course and the total required time can be easily visually recognized during the competition.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when measuring the passing time in a predetermined course competition or the like, the timekeeping data is automatically stored for each set point.
It is possible to provide a time storage device that enables an athlete or the like to concentrate on the game without being conscious of the passage time measurement position.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the eighth aspect, when an athlete or the like approaches the set point, the informing means can notify the athlete or the like of the fact. Athletes, etc. can store the timing data by manual operation in response to the notification,
Further, it is possible to provide a time storage device capable of performing accurate transit time measurement.

According to the tenth aspect, the ninth aspect is provided.
In addition to the effects of the described invention, the notifying means can notify the athlete or the like that the vehicle has passed the elapsed point or has reached the goal point, so that the notification that the athlete or the like has approached the set point is provided. Even if the user has missed the message, the user can be notified again, and more accurate measurement of the transit time can be performed.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, even when a competitor or the like forgets to perform the operation of terminating the timekeeping process after arriving at the goal point, the timekeeping process can be automatically terminated. Thus, the usability of the time storage device can be improved.

According to the twelfth aspect, the eighth aspect is provided.
Alternatively, in addition to the effect of the ninth aspect, any two
Since the lap time between two set points can be calculated based on the current position data at the time of storing the time measurement data, accurate lap time measurement can be performed.

According to the thirteenth aspect, the eighth aspect is provided.
In addition to the effects of the described invention, the competitor can know whether the current moving speed is faster than the planned speed,
Pace distribution can be performed using the estimated average speed as a guide, and the usability of the time storage device can be improved.

According to the fourteenth aspect, according to the eighth aspect,
In addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of the above, the competitor and the like can visually confirm the course setting, the current position on the course, the elapsed time to the present, the lap time, etc. Can be improved.

According to the fifteenth aspect, according to the first aspect,
Alternatively, by providing various functions of the time storage device according to any one of claims 8 to a wristwatch worn on an arm, the time storage device does not affect the operation of an athlete or the like. It is possible to realize the effects of the described invention.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the position data storage means for storing position data for each of a plurality of predetermined set points is controlled, and the position data stored in the position data storage means is controlled. By comparing the position data for each set point with the current position data indicating the current position of the vehicle, whether the moving object has started moving from each set point on the course or has reached each set point Determines whether to start moving from each set point, automatically starts timekeeping, and if it is determined that each set point has been reached, automatically measures the time required Is stored, it is possible to provide a time storage method that can automatically measure the time required between each set point on the course without the competitor operating.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the position data storage means for storing position data for each set point of a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point is controlled. By comparing the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage unit with the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition unit, at the set point set as the elapsed point , When the state transitions from a state in which both data match to a state in which they do not match, and a state in which the data has passed the set point,
The timekeeping data is automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with each elapsed point, and at the set point set as the goal point, the state transitions from a state in which both data do not match to a state in which the two data match, and the setting is performed. When the state shifts to the point arrival state, it is possible to provide a time storage method for automatically storing the timekeeping data in the timekeeping data storage means in association with the goal point.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the time storage device provided on the moving body measures and stores the time required for moving between a plurality of predetermined set points. Since the storage medium has a computer-readable storage control program code, the storage control program code enables the computer to acquire current position data indicating a current position of the moving object, and a plurality of predetermined positions. Controlling the position data storage means in which the position data for each set point is stored, and the position data for each set point stored in the position data storage means and the acquired current position data of the moving body. Can be compared, and as a result of this comparison,
A first detection for detecting a transition from a state in which both data are coincident to a state of non-coincidence, and a second detection for detecting a transition from a state in which both data are inconsistent to a state in which the two data coincide. As a result of this detection, when the first detection is detected, time measurement is automatically started in response to the first detection, and when the second detection is detected, Then, the time is automatically ended, and the time required during the time can be measured, and the measured required time can be stored as the time required for moving between the set points. As a result, the contents of the time storage device according to the first to seventh aspects and the time storage method according to the sixteenth aspect can be realized by a computer.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the storage medium has a computer-readable storage control program code for storing timekeeping data every time a plurality of predetermined set points elapse. Thereby, the storage control program code enables the computer to detect a current position and acquire current position data, and to set a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point for each set point. Controlling the position data storage means in which data is stored, and comparing the position data for each set point stored in the position data storage means with the current position data obtained by the current position data obtaining means; It is possible, and as a result of this comparison, the state where both data are matched It is possible to perform a first detection for detecting that the data has shifted, and a second detection for detecting that the data has shifted from a state in which the two data do not match to a state in which the two data have matched, and the setting set as the start point can be performed. At the point, when the first detection is detected, timekeeping can be started. At the set point set as the elapsed point, when the first detection is detected, the timekeeping data is set in response to the first detection. The timekeeping data is automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with the elapsed point. When the second detection is detected at the set point set as the goal point, the timekeeping data is stored in the goal point in response to the second detection. This can be automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with it. As a result, the contents of the time storage device according to the eighth to fifteenth aspects and the time storage method according to the seventeenth aspect can be realized by a computer.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of an internal configuration of a time storage device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a physical diagram when the time storage device 1 takes the form of a wristwatch.

FIG. 3 shows a case where the time storage device 1 takes the form of a wristwatch.
FIG. 4 is a diagram describing a display example displayed on the display unit 4.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of storage contents stored in a RAM 9 when setting a course;

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting course when a rally competition is performed using the time storage device 1.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart in the case where mode processing is performed in the time storage device 1;

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a course setting mode process.

FIG. 8A is a flowchart of a course data transmission process. FIG. 8B is a flowchart of the course data receiving process.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart relating to control processing in the time storage device 1 when a rally competition is performed in the rally mode.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control process in the time storage device 1 when a rally competition is performed in the rally mode.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of an internal configuration of a time storage device 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the time storage device 100 is applied to a wristwatch.

13 is a diagram showing a configuration of various data stored in a RAM 109 shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 shows a preset position data storage area 109f for setting preset position data and a target time for each point.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the stored contents of a.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing storage contents of a measurement result data storage area 109g for setting position data and a target time measured by the GPS unit 103.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing storage contents of a GPS output data storage area 109h for storing output data of the GPS unit 103 for a fixed time in the past from the latest data.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing start processing in a stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a split process in a stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing stop processing in a stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100.

20 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an automatic measurement process in a stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100. FIG.

21 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an automatic measurement process in the stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100. FIG.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a counting process in a stopwatch mode executed by the time storage device 100.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 time storage device 2 CPU 3 GPS unit 4 display unit 5 input unit 6 clock unit 7 transmission unit 8 reception unit 9 RAM 10 ROM 11 storage device 11a storage medium 100 time storage device 102 CPU 103 GPS unit 104 display unit 105 input unit 106 Clock section 109 RAM 109a Position data match flag 109b Goal arrival flag 109c Clocking flag 109d Split processing completed flag 109e Timer 109f Scheduled position data storage area 109g Measurement result data storage area 109h GPS unit output data storage area 110 ROM 111 Sound output section

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A current position data obtaining means for obtaining current position data indicating a current position of a moving object; a position data storage means storing position data for each of a plurality of predetermined set points; Comparison means for comparing the position data for each of the set points stored in the data storage means with the current position data of the mobile object acquired by the current position data acquisition means; A first detection is performed to detect that the data has shifted from a state of coincidence to a state of non-coincidence, and a second detection is performed to detect that the state has transitioned from a state of non-coincidence to a state of coincidence. When the first detection is detected by the detection means, timing is automatically started in response to the detection, and when the second detection is detected, Answering, automatically terminating the time, and measuring the time required during the time; and storing the required time measured by the time measuring means as the time required to move between the set points. A time storage device, comprising: required time storage means. 2. A manual operation means manually operated by a user; and a current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means when manually operated by the manual operation means, stored in the position data storage means. 2. The time storage device according to claim 1, further comprising: a storage control unit configured to perform control so as to perform the operation. 3. The time storage device according to claim 1, further comprising transmitting means for transmitting position data for each set point stored in said position data storage means to the outside. 4. Receiving means for receiving position data for each set point transmitted from outside, and storage control means for controlling the position data received by the receiving means to be stored in the position data storage means. The time storage device according to claim 1, further comprising: 5. The time storage device according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying the required time stored in said required time storage means. 6. The plurality of set points include at least three set points of a departure point, a passing point, and a destination point of the moving body, and the required time stored in the required time storage means is: At least one of the required time from the departure point to the next transit point, the total required time from the departure point to each transit point on the way, and the total required time from the departure point to the destination point The time storage device according to claim 1, further comprising: 7. The portable device detachably mounted on the mobile unit, wherein the current position data acquisition unit, the position data storage unit, the comparison unit, the detection unit, the timing unit, and the required time storage unit are provided. The time storage device according to claim 1, wherein the time storage device is provided. 8. A current position data obtaining means for obtaining current position data indicating a current position, and position data for each set point of a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point are stored. Position data storage means; position data comparison means for comparing position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means with current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means; As a result of the comparison by the data comparing means, a first detection for detecting that both data have shifted from a matching state to a mismatching state, and a determination that both data have shifted from a mismatching state to a matching state. Detecting means for performing a second detection to be detected; and at the set point set as the start point, the detecting means A time counting means for starting time counting when the first detection is detected, and in response to the first detection being detected by the detection means at a set point set as the elapsed point, The timing data measured by the timing means is automatically stored in association with each elapsed point, and at the set point set as the goal point, when the second detection is detected by the detection means, Automatic storage control means for controlling the automatic storage of the timing data measured by the timing means in association with the goal point in response to the goal data, and by the control of the automatic storage control means, A time data storage means for storing time data. 9. The detection means further performs a third detection for detecting that the current position data has entered a predetermined range from the position data for each of the set points, and is set as the elapsed point. When the third detection is detected by the detection means at the set point, in response to this, it is notified that the elapsed point is approaching, and at the set point set as the goal point, the detection is performed. Means for notifying that the vehicle is approaching the goal point in response to the detection of the third detection by the means; and storing the time data measured by the time means by manual operation in the time data storage. 9. The time storage device according to claim 8, further comprising: a manual storage control unit that controls the storage unit to store the time. 10. The notifying means further includes, when the second detection is detected by the detecting means at a set point set as the elapsed point, passing the elapsed point in response to the second detection. When the second detection is detected by the detection unit at a set point set as the goal point, the control unit notifies that the vehicle has reached the goal point in response to the second detection. 9. The time storage device according to item 9. 11. The time storage device according to claim 10, wherein said time-measuring means automatically terminates the time-measuring process after a lapse of a predetermined time after informing that the goal point has been reached by said notifying means. . 12. The automatic storage control means and the manual storage control means further store the current position data obtained from the current position data obtaining means when storing the time data of each of the elapsed points or goal points. Controlling to store in the timekeeping data storage means in association with each other, and based on the timekeeping data and the current position data for each of the setting points stored in the timekeeping data storage means, any of the setting points The time storage device according to claim 8, further comprising a lap time calculation unit that calculates a lap time between two set points. 13. The position data storage means further stores a planned passage time or a planned arrival time in association with the at least one elapsed point and position data for each set point of the goal point. The current position data obtaining means further obtains moving speed data indicating a current moving speed, and obtains position data for each set point stored in the position data storage means, a scheduled passage time or a scheduled arrival time. Speed comparing means for calculating a scheduled average speed between the respective set points based on time and comparing the moving speed data with the moving speed data; and 9. The time storage device according to claim 8, further comprising: reporting means for reporting whether the speed is higher than the speed. 14. A predetermined course is displayed on the basis of the position data for each set point of the predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and the goal point, and the current position data and the time measurement are displayed. 14. The time storage device according to claim 8, further comprising display means for displaying various information based on data, the lap time, and the like. 15. A wristwatch comprising the time storage device according to claim 1 provided in a wristwatch main body. 16. A current position data obtaining step for obtaining current position data indicating a current position of the user, and controlling position data storage means storing position data for each of a plurality of predetermined set points, A comparison step of comparing the position data for each set point stored in the position data storage means with the current position data acquired in the current position data acquisition step; A detection step of performing first detection for detecting a transition from a coincident state to a non-coincidence state and second detection for detecting a transition from a non-coincidence state to a coincidence state When the first detection is detected in the detection step, the time is automatically started in response to the first detection, and the second detection is performed.
When the detection of the time is detected, the time is automatically stopped in response to the detection, and a time measuring step for measuring a time required during the time, and the time measured by the time measuring step is moved between the set points. A required time storage step of storing the required time required to perform the operation. 17. A current position data acquiring step of detecting a current position and acquiring current position data, and position data for each set point of a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point are stored. Position data comparing means for controlling the position data storage means, and comparing the position data for each set point stored in the position data storage means with the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition means. A first detection for detecting a transition from a state in which the two data are matched to a state in which the two data are inconsistent as a result of the comparison in the position data comparing step; A detection step of performing a second detection of detecting that the start point has been shifted to a setting point set as the start point. A time counting step for starting timing when the first detection is detected by the detection step, and when the first detection is detected by the detection step at a set point set as the elapsed point. In response, the timing data measured by the timing step is automatically stored in the timing data storage means in association with each elapsed point, and at the set point set as the goal point, When the second detection is detected, an automatic storage control step of controlling to automatically store the timing data measured in the timing step in association with the goal point in the timing data storage means in response to the second detection. A time storage method, comprising: 18. A computer-readable storage control program for measuring and storing a time required for a time storage device provided on a moving body to move between a plurality of predetermined set points. A storage medium having a code, wherein the storage control program code causes the computer to acquire current position data indicating a current position of the moving object, and stores position data for each of a plurality of predetermined set points. Controlling the position data storage means, and comparing the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage means with the acquired current position data of the moving object. A first detection for detecting a transition from a state in which both data are matched to a state in which they are not matched; And performing a second detection for detecting that the state has shifted from the state to the matched state. As a result of the detection, when the first detection is detected, time measurement is automatically started in response to the first detection, When the second detection is detected, the time is automatically stopped in response to the second detection, the time required for the time is measured, and the time required for the measurement is moved between the set points. A storage medium for storing as required time required. 19. A storage medium having a computer-readable storage control program code for storing timing data each time a plurality of predetermined set points elapse, wherein the storage control program code comprises: Causing the computer to acquire current position data indicating the current position, and control position data storage means storing position data for each set point of a predetermined start point, at least one elapsed point, and a goal point Then, the position data for each of the set points stored in the position data storage unit is compared with the current position data acquired by the current position data acquisition unit. As a result of the comparison, the two data match. First detection for detecting a transition from a state of
A second detection is performed to detect a transition from a state in which both data do not match to a state in which the two data match, and at the set point set as the start point, when the first detection is detected, the timing is measured. When the first detection is detected at the set point set as the elapsed point, in response to this, the timekeeping data is automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with each elapsed point. When the second detection is detected at the set point set as the goal point, in response to the second detection, the timekeeping data is automatically stored in the timekeeping data storage means in association with the goal point. Characteristic storage medium.