KR102403079B1 - A system for providing geographic information - Google Patents

Abstract

A map model device having a map model installed on the upper part of the device body using natural moss, a flag that is detachably mounted on the map model and the flag is installed on the top of the flagpole, and the location information of the flag mounted on the map model is obtained A map information comprising: a selection location information obtaining unit that selects the selected location information; an output unit that outputs related information on a point where a flag is mounted in the map model; and an information providing server that stores and provides map information output through the output unit A provision system is disclosed.

Description

Map information providing system {A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION}

The present invention relates to a map information providing system, and more particularly, to a map information providing system made of an eco-friendly material and providing information on a selected area on a map.

In general, a map for guiding the surrounding terrain is displayed and provided at tourist sites or museums.

Since the provided map is simply printed on a panel or paper and provided, it is common to provide information such as simple geographic information, tourist information, historical areas, and buildings in one direction.

In addition, in order to increase the educational effect and arouse curiosity, facilities are provided in which a three-dimensional map model is produced, a light is installed in a specific location of the map model, and a switch button corresponding to the light is installed. In this case, the switch button is operated As a result, the lighting is turned on to provide only information about a specific geographic location.

However, even in the case of the three-dimensional map model as described above, there is a limit in providing specific information required by a viewer or a user because it merely provides geographic location information.

Of course, in consideration of this, information is provided through voice or by outputting a pre-recorded commentary or video through a separate display screen. There was a limit to what was provided.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0107050

The present invention was devised in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a map information providing system capable of stimulating curiosity as well as individually providing various information on a point on a map desired by a user.

In order to achieve the above object, there is provided a map information providing system of the present invention, comprising: a map model device having a map model installed using natural moss on an upper portion of the device body; a flag detachably mounted on the map model and having a flag installed on the top of the flagpole; a selection location information acquisition unit for acquiring location information of a flag mounted on the map model; an output unit for outputting information related to a point on which the flag is mounted in the map model; and an information providing server that stores and provides map information output through the output unit.

In this way, it is possible to help learning and experience by providing map information using the map model using natural moss and the QR code provided on the flag.

Here, the flag is provided with a QR code for providing information matching an area on a mounted map model, and when the QR code is photographed with a user terminal, information matching the flag mounted point from the information providing server It is desirable to be able to receive

Accordingly, map information can be easily checked by scanning the QR code using the user terminal.

In addition, the selection location information obtaining unit, the device body is installed in the lower portion of the map model, the sensing unit to detect whether the flag is mounted; and a coordinate calculation unit for calculating the coordinate value at which the flag is installed from the detection signal of the sensing unit.

In this way, it is possible to accurately detect the position where the flag is placed on the map model.

In addition, the sensing unit may sense a change in capacitance due to the weight of the flag between a plurality of upper and lower electrodes arranged in a matrix structure on each of the X and Y axes at the bottom of the map model.

Thereby, the flag position can be easily detected by using the change in capacitance between the electrodes at the flag-installed position.

In addition, the selection location information acquisition unit, the device body is installed in the lower portion of the map model, the humidity change detection unit for detecting the location of the water supply of the map model; and a coordinate calculation unit for calculating a coordinate value to which water is supplied from the map model from the detection signal of the humidity change sensing unit.

Accordingly, the user can easily check the location selected by the user through the moisture supplied to the specific location of the map model.

In addition, the humidity change sensing unit may include an upper electrode and a lower electrode disposed in an X and Y-axis matrix structure under the map model; a moisture-sensitive layer installed between the upper electrode and the lower electrode to absorb moisture; an insulating layer provided under the lower electrode; and a sensing substrate installed under the insulating layer to sense a change in electrostatic force according to a change in moisture in the moisture-sensitive layer, wherein a porous pad is preferably installed between the upper electrode and the map model.

In this way, it is possible to easily detect the installation position or selection position of the flag by detecting the change in humidity.

In addition, the flag, a pipe-shaped flagpole; a flag connected to the upper part of the flagpole; a water absorbing material interposed inside the flagpole to absorb water; and a discharge coupling part formed by reducing an inner diameter at the lower end of the flagpole, discharging water inside the flagpole, and coupled to the through hole of the porous pad.

Thereby, it is possible to detect the installation position of the flag by detecting the water absorbed by the flag.

In addition, the sensing unit may include an identification information reader arranged in a matrix structure on each of the X and Y axes at the bottom of the map model so that the identification code of the identification unit installed on the flag can be recognized at a short distance.

Accordingly, it is possible to detect the selection position by detecting the identification unit installed on the flag.

According to the present invention, by making a map model using eco-friendly natural moss and selecting a location by mounting a flag on the map model, information on the location can be provided to each user through a QR code.

In this way, it is possible to stimulate curiosity and acquire geographical information and various information through direct experience, thereby increasing the educational effect and inducing experiential activities.

In addition, it is possible to select a point through the experience of supplying water to natural moss, and to provide information about the location by detecting the selected point.

1 and 2 are each a schematic configuration diagram for explaining a map information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the map model apparatus, the information providing server, and the terminal of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional configuration view for explaining the sensing unit of FIG. 2 .
5 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram for explaining a selection location information obtaining unit according to another embodiment.
6 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a selection location information obtaining unit according to another embodiment.
7 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a state of acquiring selected location information using a flag according to another embodiment.
8 is a view for explaining a state in which the flag shown in FIG. 7 is dipped in a bucket.

Hereinafter, a map information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4 , the map information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a map model device 100 , a flag 200 , a selection location information acquisition unit 300 , an output unit 400 , and information provision A server 500 is provided.

The map model device 100 includes a device body 110 and a map model 120 installed on the device body 110 . The device body 110 may have a plate structure or a cabinet structure having a predetermined width. The map model 120 is installed on the device body 110 . The map model 120 may be a map model of a specific region, a map model of a country, or a world map model. Such a map model 120 is not simply a flat structure, but preferably has a three-dimensional shape, and may preferably be made of an eco-friendly material. Among the eco-friendly materials, it is preferable to use natural moss. Since these types of natural moss are diverse, they can be selectively used. For example, scandia moss having a function of purifying harmful substances (fine dust, etc.) in the air and controlling moisture may be used.

A flag mounting unit 130 capable of mounting the flag 200 may be preset and provided in a portion of the device body 110 where the map model 120 is installed. The flag mounting unit 130 may be provided by removing a portion of the map model 120 to secure a space so that the flag 200 can be placed on the device base 110, or may be additionally provided on the floor of the space provided. A separate mounting groove may be formed. Therefore, the flag 200 may be simply placed on the flag mounting unit 130 to stand up, or the flag 200 may be mounted by inserting it into a mounting groove or the like.

In addition, the flag mounting unit 130 installed on the device body 110 may include a magnet for providing a magnetic force to the device body 110 . In this case, a magnet may be provided at the lower end of the pedestal 230 of the flagpole 200 or a metal material may be combined. In addition, various configurations for mounting the flag 200 on a specific portion of the device body 110 may be applied.

In addition, the device main body 110 may include a device control unit 140 and a communication unit 150 . The device control unit 140 transmits the location information on which the flag 200 obtained by the selection location information obtaining unit 300 is placed or the location information selected by the user using other means to the information providing server 500 through the communication unit 150 . control to transmit.

In addition, the device control unit 140 controls to output and provide information related to the selected location (region) through the output unit 400 . The output unit 150 may be installed in the device body 110 , and may include a display unit 151 and a speaker 153 , and may include a plurality of LEDs not shown.

The flag 200 includes a flag pole 210 and a flag 220 coupled to the upper end of the flag pole 210 . The flagpole 210 has a rod or pipe shape of a predetermined length. A QR code for providing information on a specific area (location) of the provided map model 120 may be printed and provided on the device 220 . In addition, names for regions (country, city, region names, etc.) corresponding to the map model 120 may be printed and provided on some of the flags 220 among the plurality of flags 200 . The flagpole 210 may have a long bar shape, but a pedestal 230 may be connected to the lower end thereof. The pedestal 230 may be formed of a metal material or a non-metal material according to the sensing method of the selection location information acquisition unit 300 , or may be installed with a magnet attached thereto.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 , the pedestal 230 or the flagpole 210 may be provided with an identification unit 240 that can confirm whether it is mounted in the area marked on the flag 220 when it is mounted on the device base 110 . can The identification unit 240 may include an NFC device, short-range RFID, and the like. Unique identification information is stored in the identification unit 240 provided in each flag 200 , so that the flag 200 is recognized by the reader 310 ′ provided in the device base 110 to recognize the identification unit 240 . ) may be obtained and provided to the coordinate calculator 320 . The reader 310' is provided at each intersection of the X and Y coordinates of the matrix structure on the device base 110 to recognize the flag 200 mounted in a short distance to obtain identification information.

The selection location information obtaining unit 300 is for detecting a location where the flag 200 is placed. The selected location information obtaining unit 300 includes a sensing unit 310 for detecting the flag 200 and a coordinate calculating unit 320 for calculating coordinates by obtaining a signal from the sensing unit 310 .

As an example of the sensing unit 310, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the first and second devices are disposed to be orthogonal to each other between the upper and lower insulating substrates 111 and 113 of the device base 110, respectively, to which power is supplied. The second electrodes 311 and 313, the insulating layer 215 that insulates between the first and second electrodes 311 and 313, and first and second signals for sensing response signals from the first and second electrodes 311 and 313, respectively Detection units 317 and 319 are provided.

According to the above configuration, when the flag 200 is placed on the upper insulating substrate 111 of the device base 110, the first and second electrodes 311 and 313 to which the contact pressure by the weight of the flag 200 acts. This will change the interacting capacitance at the junction. The change in capacitance is sensed by the first and second signal detecting units 317 and 319 and transmitted to the coordinate calculating unit 320 . Then, the coordinate calculator 320 calculates X-axis and Y-coordinate values, obtains location information on which the flag 200 is placed, and transmits it to the device controller 140 . That is, the first and second electrodes 311 and 313 are installed in an insulated state from each other in a matrix arrangement corresponding to the X, Y orthogonal coordinate system, power is supplied to each end, and mutual capacitance at the intersection point is sensed at the other end. The sensing nodes 317a and 319a are connected. Coordinate values can be obtained by acquiring the signals of the respective sensing nodes 317a and 319a from the first and second signal detecting units 317 and 319 and transferring them to the coordinate calculating unit 320 . At this time, a change in capacitance due to the contact weight of the flag 200 may be detected, or a metal material or magnet affecting the capacitance may be combined with the pedestal 230 of the flag 200 .

In addition, more preferably, the device body 110 may further include a position value correction unit 160 for correcting the acquired selected position information. That is, the position value correcting unit 160 obtains an initial value of the capacitance at the cross coordinate position of the first and second electrodes 311 and 313, and corrects the obtained selected position information obtained value based on the initial value. It is possible to accurately calculate the position where the flag 200 is placed.

The output unit 400 provides related information on the location where the flag 200 is placed, that is, the location (region) selected by the user through the display 410 or as a voice message through the speaker 420 . In addition, the output unit may include an LED (not shown) to output a signal as a lighting signal. The output unit 400 may be installed in the device body 110 or may be installed separately.

The information providing server 500 communicates with the map model apparatus 100 and the user terminal 600 through a communication network to exchange information. The information providing server 500 includes an app server 510 , an information extraction unit 520 , a map information DB 530 , and a quiz information DB 540 . The app server 510 provides an application for using the service provided by the map model device 100 to the user terminal 600 by using the terminal. Accordingly, the user can access the app server 510 of the information providing server 500 with the user terminal 600 to download and use the application. Connection with the app server 510 may be accessed through a QR code provided through the map model device 100 or guide materials.

When the user terminal 600 scans the QR code printed on the flag 200 , the information extraction unit 520 extracts information on the corresponding area from the map information DB 530 and provides it to the user terminal 600 . Alternatively, it may be provided to be output through the output unit 400 .

In the map information DB 530, various related information (country name, capital, population, religion, historic sites, tourist attractions, main animal and plant information, etc.) about the region (country, city, etc.) of the map model 120 provided Matched and saved.

The quiz information DB 540 provides the user with information on a specific location on the map of the map model 120 to set the flag 200 or to select a specific point using a separate selection means. can In addition, the quiz information DB 540 may store and provide data on various quiz questions about the position where the flag 200 is placed. The quiz and answer provided from the quiz information DB 540 may be provided through the output unit 400 or may be provided through an application of the user terminal 600 .

Here, the user terminal 600 includes a camera 610 for photographing a QR code, a QR code processing unit 620 for processing the photographed QR code, and an app storage unit for storing and executing the downloaded application ( 630 , and an output unit 640 for displaying the executed application 630 and outputting information provided by the information providing server 500 . The output unit 640 may include a display unit and a speaker. The display unit includes a display capable of inputting and outputting information.

According to the map information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration, when the flag 200 is placed on a specific point of the map model 120, information on the portion on which the flag 200 is placed is selected and location information is obtained. It is acquired by the unit 300 and the device control unit 140 checks whether the corresponding flag 200 is placed at a matching point. When the flag 200 is placed at the matched position, a normally placed signal may be output through the output unit 400 , and an alarm signal may be output through the output unit 400 even if the flag 200 is not placed at the matched position.

In addition, when the QR code printed on the flag of the flag 200 placed at a specific location is scanned through the user terminal 600, map information matching the scanned QR code is transmitted from the information providing server 500 to the user terminal 500. provided or provided to be output to the output unit 400 .

In this case, the user may be provided with map information through the downloaded application, and by selecting a specific flag from among the flags displayed in the map model provided through the application, the process of scanning the QR code may be substituted. Of course, the flag 200 may be placed by selecting a specific location of the empty map model provided through the application.

However, when the user is a young student, it is preferable to place the flag 200 directly on the map model 120 for the purpose of education and experiential activities so that a visual and tactile learning effect can be expected. In addition, the information providing server 500 provides a quiz on a specific point of the map model 120 through the user terminal 600 or the output unit 400, and the user provides the display unit 410 of the output unit 400 Alternatively, the quiz may be solved through the user terminal 600 .

In addition, as an answer to the quiz question, the flag 200 is placed at a specific point on the map model 120 , the placed location is checked by the selected location information acquisition unit 300 , and the checked information is transferred to the information providing server 500 . By delivering, it is also possible to provide feedback information on whether an answer is correct or incorrect.

In this way, through the experience of directly installing the flag 200 on the map model 120, information on various regions of the map can be obtained and quizzes can be solved, thereby stimulating curiosity in children and increasing the educational effect, In particular, by applying a natural moss plant having a humidity control and air purification function, there is an advantage in that it is possible to provide an environment-friendly education and experience environment.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 , as another example of the selection location information obtaining unit 300 ′, a plurality of sensing units 310 ′ installed at each intersection of the matrix arrangement in the device body 110 , and the sensing units A coordinate calculator 320 for calculating a coordinate value based on the information sensed in 310' may be provided. It is preferable that the sensing unit 310 ′ includes an identification information reader installed on the pedestal 230 of the flag 200 ′, that is, an identification information reader capable of acquiring information such as an NFC chip or RFID at a short distance. As such, the information obtained from the plurality of identification information readers is transmitted to the coordinate calculator 320, so that it is possible to not only check the location where the flag 200') is placed, but also to determine whether the determined flag 200' is placed at the corresponding location. can be checked accurately.

Of course, some of the plurality of flags 200 and 200 ′ match a predetermined location on the map, and some have unspecified places to place them. Accordingly, various flags 200.200' may be used depending on the case of obtaining information on a specific region on the simple map or solving a quiz problem.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 , the selection location information acquisition unit 700 according to another embodiment of the present invention does not detect the location of the flag, but allows the user to specify the map model 120 provided with natural moss. When an area is selected by supplying water to a location using a separate water supply means (sprayer, water gun, etc.), information on the point of supplying water can be obtained. In other words, for the purpose of education and experience for children, the natural moss constituting the map model 120 is watered, but when water is given to a specific point, location information on the watered area is obtained and information related to the area is obtained. information can be provided. The selection location information acquisition unit 700 includes a humidity change detection unit 710 that senses a location to which water is supplied by detecting a change in humidity installed in the lower portion of the map model 120 of the device body 110, and a humidity change detection It includes a coordinate calculator 720 that calculates the humidity-changed coordinates based on the information sensed by the unit 710 .

Here, the humidity change sensing unit 710 includes an upper electrode 711 and a lower electrode 712 arranged in a matrix arrangement, a moisture-sensitive layer 713 stacked between the upper and lower electrodes 711 and 712, and a lower electrode ( An insulating layer 714 stacked on the lower portion of the 712), and a sensor substrate 715 installed under the insulating layer 714 to sense the induced amount of electrostatic force according to the amount of moisture between the upper and lower electrodes 711 and 712. be prepared

Here, preferably, a porous pad 115 that allows moisture to pass therethrough is installed in the lower portion of the map model 120 of the device body 110, and a support panel 117 is installed in the lower portion of the sensor substrate 715. can The porous pad 115 is preferably formed of a material capable of absorbing moisture. Accordingly, the natural moss placed on the porous pad 115 may be vegetated by receiving moisture, and some of the supplied moisture may flow downward through the hole.

When moisture is supplied to a specific position, the humidity change sensing unit 710 of the above configuration changes the moisture content of the moisture-sensitive layer 713 at the corresponding position, and the electrostatic force of the part where the moisture content is changed is induced, thereby detecting the changed electrostatic force. It is possible to sense the sensor substrate 715 . As such, the sensor substrate 715 is installed under the insulating layer 714 to sense a change in electrostatic force according to the amount of moisture change in the moisture-sensitive layer 713 , and the sensed information is provided to the coordinate calculator 720 .

The coordinate calculator 720 may calculate the coordinates of the point where water is supplied based on the information on the location where the electrostatic force is changed.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8 , the location information acquisition unit 700 having the configuration of the present invention detects moisture supplied through the flag 200 ″ installed on the porous pad 115 and selects a location At this time, the flag 200" has a pipe shape with the flagpole 210' connected to the upper part of the flag 220 broken and penetrated, and a water absorbent material capable of absorbing water therein ( 260) can be implied. In addition, a discharge coupling part 250 having a hollow shape so that water flows out and having a reduced outer diameter so that it can be coupled by being inserted into the through hole of the porous pad 115 is formed at the lower end of the flagpole 210 ′. The flag 200" is stored in a water container 10 provided separately around the map model device 100, so that water is absorbed in the water absorbent 260 inside the flagpole 210'. Therefore, The flagpole 210' of the bucket 10 can be removed and installed in a desired position on the model map 120 as shown in Fig. 7. Then, water flows out through the discharge coupling part 250 and the moisture reduction part 713 ), the sensor substrate 714 detects a change in electrostatic force according to a change in moisture to detect a mounting position of the flag 200 ″. Preferably, the length of the discharge coupling part 250 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the porous pad 115 .

In the foregoing, the present invention has been shown and described in connection with preferred embodiments for illustrating the principles of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the construction and operation as shown and described as such. Rather, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

100..Map model device 110..Device body
111,113..Insulated substrate 115..Porous pad
117..Support panel 120..Map model
140..device control 150..communications
160..Position value correction unit 200,200',200"..flag
210,210'.. flagpole 220.. flag
230.. pedestal 240.. identification part
250..Discharge coupling part 260..Water absorber
300,300',700..Selection location information acquisition unit 310,310'..Sensing unit
320..Coordinate calculation unit 400..Output unit
410..Display unit 420..Speaker
500..Information server 510..App server
520..Information extraction unit 530..Map information DB
540..Quiz information DB 600..Terminal
610..Camera 620..QR code processing unit
630..App storage unit 640..Output unit
710.. Humidity change detection unit

Claims (8)

a map model device having a map model installed on an upper portion of the device body using natural moss;
a flag detachably mounted on the map model and having a flag installed on the top of the flagpole;
a selection location information acquisition unit for acquiring location information of a flag mounted on the map model;
an output unit for outputting information related to a point on which the flag is mounted in the map model; and
and an information providing server that stores and provides map information output through the output unit;
The selection location information obtaining unit,
a sensing unit installed under the map model of the device body to detect whether the flag is mounted; and a coordinate calculation unit for calculating the coordinate value at which the flag is installed from the detection signal of the sensing unit;
The system for providing map information, characterized in that the sensing unit detects a change in capacitance due to the weight of the flag between a plurality of upper and lower electrodes arranged in a matrix structure on each of the X and Y axes under the map model. The method of claim 1,
The flag is provided with a QR code for providing information matching the region on the mounted map model,
When the QR code is photographed by a user terminal, the map information providing system, characterized in that it can receive information matching the point on which the flag is mounted from the information providing server. delete delete a map model device having a map model installed on an upper portion of the device body using natural moss;
a flag detachably mounted on the map model and having a flag installed on the top of the flagpole;
a selection location information acquisition unit for acquiring location information of a flag mounted on the map model;
an output unit for outputting information related to a point on which the flag is mounted in the map model; and
and an information providing server that stores and provides map information output through the output unit;
The selection location information obtaining unit,
a sensing unit installed under the map model of the device body to detect whether the flag is mounted; and a coordinate calculation unit for calculating the coordinate value at which the flag is installed from the detection signal of the sensing unit;
The sensing unit comprises an identification information reader disposed in a matrix structure on each of the X and Y axes at the bottom of the map model so that the identification code of the identification unit installed on the flag can be recognized at a short distance. . a map model device having a map model installed on an upper portion of the device body using natural moss;
a flag detachably mounted on the map model and having a flag installed on the top of the flagpole;
a selection location information acquisition unit for acquiring location information of a flag mounted on the map model;
an output unit for outputting information related to a point on which the flag is mounted in the map model; and
and an information providing server that stores and provides map information output through the output unit;
The selection location information obtaining unit,
a humidity change sensing unit installed under the map model of the device body to detect a location where water is supplied to the map model; and
and a coordinate calculation unit for calculating a coordinate value to which water is supplied from the map model from the detection signal of the humidity change sensing unit. The method of claim 6, wherein the humidity change sensing unit,
an upper electrode and a lower electrode arranged in an X and Y-axis matrix structure under the map model;
a moisture-sensitive layer installed between the upper electrode and the lower electrode to absorb moisture;
an insulating layer provided under the lower electrode; and
a sensing substrate installed under the insulating layer to detect a change in electrostatic force according to a change in moisture in the moisture-sensitive layer; and
A map information providing system, characterized in that a porous pad is installed between the upper electrode and the map model. The method of claim 7, wherein the flag,
pipe-shaped flagpole;
a flag connected to the upper part of the flagpole;
a water absorbing material interposed inside the flagpole to absorb water; and
and a discharge coupling part formed at the lower end of the flagpole with a reduced inner diameter, discharging water inside the flagpole, and coupled to the through hole of the porous pad.

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