KR20010068047A - Method and apparatus for tour simulation in internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A virtual travel method and system is provided to offer motion picture or image on travel destinations according to a trip itinerary for making a user feel as if the user makes a travel, and to enable the user to change the itinerary and to receive travel informations. CONSTITUTION: The method comprises steps of a user accessing a virtual travel service server and inputting an itinerary data such as a start date, a travel cost, accompany persons, a departure place, and a travel course(S1600), the server designing a plurality of travel packages by using the input itinerary data(S1602), the user selecting one among the designed travel packages(S1604), the server transmitting various data stored in a database to the user according to the itinerary of the package(S1606), the server selectively transmitting various data stored in the database to the user according to the itinerary input by the user in the case that the user does not select the travel package(S1608), the user selecting one among the offered data, then the server outputting corresponding motion picture or image(S1610), and the server storing the virtual travel itinerary and related data at a customer database(S1612).

Description

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOUR SIMULATION IN INTERNET}

The present invention relates to an internet virtual travel method and apparatus, and more particularly, to an internet virtual travel method and apparatus for performing a virtual tour and preparing a travel plan according to various travel information provided in real time through the internet. will be.

As information and communication technology develops, information on travel destinations that have been indirectly contacted through travel stories or books of people who have traveled before is provided through the Internet.

That is, a predetermined user accesses a travel site on the Internet by using a communication terminal, and receives various travel information, for example, travel destination information, accommodations, and airfare information, from the connected travel site.

Based on this information, the Internet user develops a travel plan and makes a reservation accordingly.

However, conventionally, since travel information provided through the Internet provides only fragmentary information such as time required for a selected travel destination, accommodation information, travel expenses, and the like, an internet user can only perform an indirect experience with the travel destination, thereby efficiently traveling. There is a problem that cannot be obtained information.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, the image or video information about the destination is provided in real time according to the time flow according to the selection of the destination so that the Internet user can feel the travel directly An object of the present invention is to provide an internet virtual travel method and apparatus.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide an internet virtual tour method and apparatus for not only changing a travel route according to a request of an internet user during a virtual trip, but also providing invitation information for the best itinerary.

1 is a schematic block diagram of an internet virtual travel device according to the present invention;

2A to 2I show the internal structure of a database.

3 is a screen state diagram showing package product information.

4 is a screen state diagram showing detailed information of a packaged product of FIG. 3;

5A is a screen state diagram for selecting a departure airport and a destination airport during a virtual trip according to the present invention;

5B illustrates another embodiment of FIG. 5A.

6 is a screen state diagram for a detailed description of the arrival airport and the corresponding.

7 is a screen state diagram for providing and selecting accommodation information.

8 is a screen state diagram for providing and selecting transportation.

FIG. 9 is a screen state diagram for illustrating a foreground and a detailed description of a lodging selected by FIG. 7; FIG.

10 is a screen state diagram for selecting a travel destination.

FIG. 11 is a screen state diagram for illustrating a foreground and a detailed description of a travel destination selected in FIG. 10; FIG.

12 is a screen state diagram for providing and selecting restaurant information.

FIG. 13 is a screen diagram illustrating a view and a detailed description of a restaurant selected in FIG. 12; FIG.

14 is a view showing another embodiment of a virtual travel information output screen according to the present invention;

15 is a screen state diagram showing a residual state for expenses and schedule required when performing a virtual trip according to the present invention.

16 is a screen state diagram showing an error message according to the remaining expenses and a selection exceeding a schedule.

17 is a flowchart for performing a virtual trip according to the present invention.

18 is a flowchart illustrating a virtual travel method in consideration of the anticipated itinerary according to the present invention.

19 is a flowchart illustrating a virtual travel method in consideration of the estimated expenses according to the present invention.

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110-1, ..., 110-N: First to Nth Internet users

120: database

130: virtual travel server

140-1, ..., 140-N: First to Nth web browsers

Internet virtual travel method and apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object is to receive a departure place and departure time from the user, set the departure place to the virtual travel location, the departure time to the virtual travel time and then the moving place from the user Receive input, and guide a traffic product from the virtual travel location to the travel location, where the traffic product includes at least a time and a fare, to include the traffic product selected by the user among the traffic products in the user's virtual travel schedule, Update the virtual travel location by using the place, update the virtual travel time by using the time included in the traffic product, and provide the user with a unit tourism product including at least one of a tourist destination, accommodation, and an event related to the virtual travel location. Mark it and then select it in the virtual tour schedule. To provide a scheduling method and apparatus for performing a virtual travel so as to have its features.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the Internet virtual travel method and apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic block diagram of an internet virtual tour device according to the present invention, Figures 2a to 2i is a view showing the internal structure of the database of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a screen state diagram showing the package product information, Figure 4 3 is a screen state diagram showing detailed information of a packaged product.

5 is a screen state diagram for selecting a departure airport view and an arrival airport during a virtual trip according to the present invention, FIG. 5B is a view illustrating another embodiment of FIG. 5A, and FIG. 6 is a view illustrating the arrival airport and a detailed description thereof. 7 is a screen state diagram, and FIG. 7 is a screen state diagram for providing and selecting accommodation information.

FIG. 8 is a screen state diagram for providing and selecting transportation, FIG. 9 is a screen state diagram for describing the foreground and detailed description of the accommodations selected by FIG. 7, and FIG. 10 is a screen state diagram for selecting a destination. FIG. 11 is a state diagram of the screen for a view and a detailed description of the selected travel destination in FIG. 10, FIG. 12 is a state diagram of the screen for providing and selecting restaurant information, and FIG. State diagram.

14 is a view showing another embodiment of the virtual travel information output screen according to the present invention, Figure 15 is a screen state diagram showing the remaining status of the expenses and schedule required when performing the virtual travel according to the present invention, Figure 16 is a remaining This is a screen state diagram showing error messages according to expenses and over-time selection. However, the present invention is not limited or limited by the following examples.

As shown in FIG. 1, the Internet virtual tour apparatus according to the present invention includes first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, a database 120, a virtual travel server 130 and First to Nth web browsers 140-1, ..., 140-N.

Here, the database 120 includes a customer information database 121, a travel product information database 122, a flight information database 123, a transportation information database 124, accommodation information database 125, city information database 126, Travel activity information database 127, restaurant information database 128 and airport information database 129. At this time, it is obvious that a database for providing various information related to the trip may be further configured in addition to the above-described database.

That is, the Internet virtual tour device according to the present invention includes travel goods information, flight information, transportation information, for providing to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N connected through the Internet. It is possible to store various information related to various trips such as accommodation information, city information, travel activity information, local festival information and the like in advance and selectively output various information previously stored in the database 120 and the travel schedule. Providing to the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N according to the flow of, and providing the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N. After performing the virtual tour according to the selection of the various information to be made, the various information stored in the database 120 by the virtual travel server 130 and the virtual travel server 130 for performing a travel reservation corresponding to the selected item First to Nth Internet Users 110-1, .. The first to the N th web browsers for outputting to the screen of .110-N or for connecting to the virtual travel server 130 of the first to N th Internet users 110-1,. (140-1, ..., 140-N).

Various information stored in the database 120 is configured to include not only text but also image or video and audio information according to the text, and various information is updated from time to time.

Here, the internal structure of the customer information database 121 includes a customer name field 200, a personal information field 201, an activity history field 202, and the like, as shown in FIG. 2A.

2B illustrates the internal structure of the travel product information database 122, which includes a travel company name field 210, a product name field 211, a product type field 212, a period field 213, and a price field 214. And the like.

In addition, the internal structure of the flight information database 123, as shown in Figure 2c, the departure field 220, the destination field 221, the aircraft name field 222, departure time field 223, arrival time field ( 224, the rank field 225, the rate field 226, and the like.

2D illustrates an internal structure of the transportation information database 124 and includes a region code field 230, a transportation classification field 231, a fare field 232, and the like.

Also, FIG. 2E illustrates the internal structure of the accommodation information database 125 and includes the area code field 240, the accommodation type field 241, the accommodation name field 242, the fare field 243, and the facilities description field ( 244) and the like.

2F illustrates an internal structure of the city information database 126 and includes a region code field 250, a tourist destination name field 251, a tourist destination description field 252, and the like.

2G illustrates an internal structure of the travel activity information database 127 and includes a region code field 260, a travel activity type field 261, a travel activity detail field 262, and the like.

2H illustrates an internal structure of the restaurant information database 128, and includes a region code field 270, a restaurant name field 271, a food description field 272, and the like.

FIG. 2I illustrates the internal structure of the airport information database 129 and includes an area code field 280, an airport name field 281, an airport detail information field 283, and the like.

Here, the area code of the database 120 is configured by the system shown in Table 1.

As shown in Table 1, A1 is divided into continents, A2 is a country, and A3 is a city, and in the area code, A is Asia, B is Europe, C is America, D is Oceania, E is Africa, and F is Middle East. Are distinguished. Here, it is obvious that each area code can be configured in various forms in addition to the above-described configuration.

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As mentioned above

Referring to the operation of the Internet virtual tour device according to the present invention configured as follows.

First to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N are connected to the virtual travel server 130 through the first to Nth Web browsers 140-1,..., 140 -N. When the user accesses and logs in through membership registration, the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N input personal travel schedule information.

Here, individuals such as Korean names, English names, resident registration numbers, contact addresses, passport numbers, e-mail addresses, and hobbies inputted from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1, ..., 110-N upon membership registration Personal information and personal travel itinerary information such as departure date, departure place, travel destination, estimated expenses, estimated duration, accompanying personnel and travel purpose are stored in the customer information database 121.

In this case, the purpose of the trip may be, for example, honeymoon, backpacking, or travel for work.

The virtual travel server 130 searches for a travel product stored in the travel product information database 122 based on the personal information and the personal travel schedule information input, and selects a package product of an appropriate type from the first to N-th Internet users. 110-1, ..., 110-N).

Here, the packaged product is designed in consideration of the personality and taste of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N according to the personal information stored in the customer information database 121.

As shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of package products provided to the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N may be travel agencies, brand names, or merchandise. Information such as type, duration and price is provided.

In addition, when one of the plurality of packaged goods is clicked, detailed information about the product number, travel agency, price, travel period, departure date, travel schedule, etc. of the packaged product is provided as shown in FIG. 4.

When the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select one of the plurality of package products described above, the database 120 may be changed according to a travel schedule of the selected package product, that is, the passage of time. Virtual tours are performed as various information is provided from &quot;

Here, the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N may select some conditions, such as the order of visit of a destination or the order of visit of a restaurant and the visit of a tourist destination, from the selected packaged product. The choice is limited only within the full schedule of the packaged goods.

On the other hand, if the first to N-th Internet user (110-1, ..., 110-N) does not select the presented package goods, the virtual travel server 130 is based on the personal travel itinerary information database 120 Provides a variety of information stored in advance in accordance with the travel flow.

As the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select a desired item from among various pieces of information provided, the Internet virtual tour is performed.

That is, the virtual travel server 130 uses the travel itinerary information input by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. Set to.

In addition, the virtual travel server 130 transmits the corresponding information of the origin set to the virtual location stored in the database 120 to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N. Displayed through the N-th web browser 140-1,..., 140 -N, the corresponding information displayed to the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,. It is configured to include foreground image or video information, detailed text information, and audio information.

Subsequently, the virtual travel server 130 outputs a destination, i.e., a moving place input request signal, to be traveled from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

Upon receiving a moving place from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, the virtual travel server 130 receives the traffic goods information for moving from the starting point of the virtual travel location to the moving place. Output Here, the traffic product information includes various public transportation information such as air, train, bus and subway.

In addition, the traffic goods information is configured to include the departure time, arrival time, travel time and fare.

Subsequently, the virtual tour server 130 may include first to Nth Internet users according to the traffic goods information selected by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. Set a virtual travel plan of (110-1, ..., 110-N).

In addition, the virtual travel server 130 updates the input travel place to the virtual travel location, and updates the virtual travel time according to the time included in the traffic product information, that is, the departure time and the required time.

Subsequently, the virtual travel server 130 displays the first to N-th web browsers 140-1, ..., 140-N for the foreground image or video information, text information, and audio information of the moving place updated to the virtual travel location. It outputs to the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) through.

In addition, the virtual travel server 130 may transmit image or video, text, and audio information about the tourist information, accommodation information, and event information corresponding to the virtual travel location to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. 110-N).

1st to Nth Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) in Europe, such as the United Kingdom / France / Switzerland / Vatican at a cost of 2 million won for 8 days at Seoul 'Gimpo Airport' May 1 Referring to the case of inputting personal travel itinerary information that the person wishes to depart on the day, the virtual travel operation is as follows.

First, the virtual travel server 130 sets a departure point as a virtual travel time and a departure time as a virtual travel location of Seoul 'Gimpo Airport', which is a starting point, among the input personal travel schedule information.

Subsequently, the virtual travel server 130 searches the airport information database 129 to display the foreground image or video information of the Seoul 'Gimpo Airport', which is a virtual travel location, from the first to Nth web browsers 140-1, ..., 140. -N) outputs to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

At this time, the virtual travel server 130 corresponds to the United Kingdom, which is the first destination of the travel schedules of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N stored in the airport information database 129. Search for airport information, and output a message for selecting a destination airport in the United Kingdom to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the virtual travel server 130 may view the foreground image of the Gimpo Airport, which is a starting point, that is, the first to N th web browsers 140-1. Display on the screens of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N through.

In addition, the virtual travel server 130 searches for the airport information corresponding to the United Kingdom entered as the first destination according to the travel schedule of the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) Arrival Airport Displays a text and a selection icon to select, for example, Heathrow or Gatwick.

On the other hand, the screen state output to the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) is not divided into an image frame and a text frame, and displays an image or video on the entire screen, the image Alternatively, the text may be displayed in a predetermined area on the screen where the video is displayed.

Here, the screen configuration of the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N may include an image frame displaying image or video information corresponding to the output information and travel information according to a virtual trip, and It consists of a text frame displaying a message for inputting a selection signal accordingly.

In this case, the foreground of the 'Gimpo Airport' represented through the image frame may be a simple still image or a video. In addition, the foreground of the 'Gimpo Airport' is pre-stored with a plurality of foreground information according to a change in season or weather, so that the video information selection icon 500 as shown in FIG. ..., 110-N), the corresponding video information is output.

Here, when the first through N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N do not select specific video information, the first through N-th Internet users 110-1,. Video information of the season according to the personal travel schedule information input by N) may be output or video information photographed at the most recent time may be output.

Also, the present invention stores various video information photographed by a plurality of photographers and outputs the corresponding video information according to the photographer selection of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N. Can be configured.

When the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select the 'Katwick Airport' of London, England as the destination airport by clicking on the selection icon, the virtual travel server 130 receives the flight. The information database 123 is searched to output traffic goods information, that is, flight information, to the 'Katwick Airport', which is a moving place, to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

Here, the flight information is information provided based on a departure point, an arrival point, and a departure time input by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, as shown in FIG. 2C. A plurality of flight information is provided having information fields such as, origin, destination, aircraft name, departure time, arrival time, travel class and fare.

When the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select one of the flight information that is output, the virtual travel server 130 displays the flight information to the selected 'Katwick airport'. It is included in the virtual travel schedule and stored in the customer information database 121.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6, the virtual travel server 130 searches the airport information database 129 and displays a foreground image of the selected 'Katwick airport' in the first to Nth Internet users 110-1, .. .110-N).

In addition, the virtual travel server 130 according to the flight information selected by the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) the Seoul, Gatwick time, departure time, arrival time The screen state including the text indicating the information and the Katwick airport use information is output to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

At this time, it is obvious that the foreground of the output airport and the corresponding flight information may be configured to include video information and audio information.

Here, the virtual travel server 130 updates the British Gatwick airport selected by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N to the virtual travel location, and according to the selected flight information. After calculating the virtual travel time, the virtual travel time is updated according to the calculated travel time.

Subsequently, the virtual travel server 130 outputs a message for selecting a place to move from the updated virtual travel location.

That is, the virtual travel server 130 to receive information about the next place to move to the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) at the ketwick airport, the virtual travel location A message for selecting accommodation information, tourist destination information, restaurant information, and travel activity information is output.

When an information selection signal is input from the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, a plurality of pieces of product information for corresponding information are output.

In this case, when the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N do not input information on the next place to be moved, the virtual travel server 130 is configured to access the first to N-th Internet. If the time of arrival at the Gatwick airport in the UK according to the flight information selected by the user 110-1, ..., 110-N, that is, the updated virtual travel time is the time to stay, the accommodation information database 125 If the accommodation information is stored at the time when the tourist destination can be visited, the tourist information stored in the city information database 126 is output.

Here, according to the selection of accommodation information by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, the virtual travel server 130 stays at the Gatwick airport, which is a virtual travel location as shown in FIG. 7. Provide product information. At this time, when the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N click on a selection icon of a desired product among the provided accommodation information, a product selection signal corresponding thereto is sent to the virtual travel server 130. Is entered.

The accommodation information provided to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N is a selection icon for accommodation type, name, fee, description of facilities and selection as shown in FIG. 7. It includes.

Subsequently, the virtual travel server 130 searches the transportation information database 124 for transportation information from the virtual travel location to the moving place according to the selected lodging product, and the first to Nth Internet users 110-1, ... To 110-N).

That is, when the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select the 'inter-continental London' hotel from the accommodation information provided, the virtual travel server 130 selects the selected hotel. Provide transportation information up to

In this case, the transportation information includes a hotel limousine bus, a subway, a bus, a taxi, a national railway (railroad), transportation classification, fare information, a description of each transportation, and a selection icon for transportation selection. . In addition, the transportation information includes time required information to the selected moving position.

As described above, when a predetermined transportation selection signal is input from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N by the provided transportation information, the virtual travel server 130 is presently present. While traveling from Gatwick Airport, a virtual travel location, to Inter-Continental Hotel, which is the next travel location, video information of the London city passing through is output for a certain time.

Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the virtual travel server 130 may display image information of the next moving place 'Inter-Continental Hotel' and the detailed information about the first to Nth Internet users 110-1, ..., 110-N). At this time, it is obvious that audio information for detailed description of the hotel as well as image information of the inter-continental hotel panoramic view can be simultaneously output.

Here, the virtual travel server 130 updates the inter-continental hotel, which is a moving place, to a virtual travel location, and updates the virtual travel time according to the required time information included in the selected transportation information.

The virtual travel server 130 outputs a message for selecting a next place to be moved by the updated virtual travel location and the virtual travel time.

That is, the virtual travel server 130 inputs information about the next place to be moved in the inter-continental hotel which is a virtual travel location to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N. Outputs a message for selecting tourist information, restaurant information and travel activity information.

Meanwhile, the virtual travel server 130 provides the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N with product information capable of virtual travel in consideration of the updated virtual travel location and the virtual travel time. do.

That is, the virtual travel server 130 stores the restaurant information stored in the restaurant information database 128 when the updated virtual travel time is a time to eat, and the city information database 126 when the tourist visit is possible. Outputs tourist information.

As such, when the updated virtual travel time is a time at which the tourist destination can be visited, the virtual travel server 130 provides a plurality of tourist attractions that can be sightseeing in the inter-continental hotel, which is a virtual travel location, as shown in FIG. 10. do.

As shown in FIG. 10, the virtual travel server 130 searches the city information database 126 to obtain information about a tourist attraction that can be visited in London, England, where the inter-continental hotel, which is a virtual travel location, is located. N is provided to Internet users 110-1, ..., 110-N.

When a travel destination selection signal is input from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, the virtual travel server 130 sets the selected travel destination as a moving place, and up to the set moving place. Outputs traffic goods information. In this case, the operation according to the selection of the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N for the output traffic goods information is the same as described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

At this time, the virtual travel time is updated according to the required time information according to the selected transportation product.

The virtual travel server 130 outputs the minimum travel time, the maximum travel time, the preferred travel time, etc. of the selected travel destination to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, and the first travel time. To the N-th Internet user 110-1,..., 110 -N.

In this case, when the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N do not input the tour time selection signal, the virtual tour server 130 sets a preset value as the tour time. In the present invention, the preferred sightseeing time is a preset value.

In addition, the virtual travel server 130 notifies the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,.

When the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N have selected Buckingham Palace as the tourist destination, the virtual tour server 130 moves to Buckingham Palace according to the selected transportation goods. After the foreground information is output for a predetermined time, the tourist information on the tourist destination as shown in FIG. 11 is output.

As illustrated in FIG. 11, Buckingham Palace includes foreground image or video information, text information of a detailed description of Buckingham Palace, and tour time information.

Here, the virtual travel server 130 sets the selected travel tourist destination as the virtual travel location, and sets the virtual travel time according to the travel time of the selected traffic goods and the travel time of the travel destination for the movement to the selected tourist destination.

Subsequently, the virtual travel server 130 continuously counts the virtual travel time while the virtual travel is in progress, and if the set virtual travel time is a time to eat, the restaurant information database 128 is searched for at the current virtual travel location. The available restaurant information is output to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

Here, the output restaurant information includes a restaurant name, a detailed description of the restaurant, and a selection icon for selection as shown in FIG. 12. In addition, the restaurant information includes schematic price information of a menu handled by the restaurant.

When the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select one restaurant among the restaurant information provided, for example, 'buckingham restaurant', as shown in FIG. 13, Foreground image or video information of the selected 'buckingham restaurant', handling menu information and information on how to eat by menu are provided.

On the other hand, when the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) will be in a particular place at the meal time, for example, if you are traveling by train using a train restaurant Or to prepare a simple meal such as fast food in advance to the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

6, 9, 11, and 13, the foreground image output from FIG. 5B may be configured to have various video information configured by a plurality of seasons or photographers, as shown in FIG. Any one of various video information is output according to the selection of Internet users 110-1, ..., 110-N.

In addition, the present invention can configure the screen output to the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) in the form as shown in FIG.

That is, referring to FIG. 14, the flight selection icon 1400, the transportation selection icon 1402, the accommodation selection icon 1404, the tourist destination selection icon 1406, or the restaurant selection icon 1408, and the corresponding video according to the icon selection. Video frame 1410 for outputting the video information frame 1412 for outputting the video detailed information.

Through such a screen configuration, as the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N click on a predetermined selection icon, corresponding video and video information are output.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, the movement route frame 1414 is configured at the bottom of the screen while the virtual journey of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N is performed. Can be represented.

In addition, the virtual tour server 130 may watch a play, a ballet, an opera, etc., which may be performed at a destination visited by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N while the virtual tour is in progress. Alternatively, travel activity information such as water activities such as water skiing and skin scuba diving are output from the travel activity information database 127 having an internal structure as shown in FIG. 110-N).

That is, when the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select a musical viewing of 'Miss Saigon' from the travel activity information output from the travel activity information database 127, the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. Video information including detailed information such as the plot, price, and performance time is output.

The virtual travel server 130 may use the virtual travel expenses and the virtual travel time according to the 'Miss Saigon' musical viewing expenses and viewing durations selected by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N. Reset it.

At this time, the first to N-th Internet user (110-1, ..., 110-N) is connected to the virtual travel server 130 during the virtual travel is made, the required expenses of the personal travel information entered before the virtual travel start and Information about the period is continuously output.

That is, as shown in Figure 15, the first to N-th Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) input 'expected expense is 00000 won, the current cost is 0000 won , The remaining expense is 0000 won. '

Also, the text 'Estimated schedule is 0 night 0 days, required schedule is 0 night 0 days, and remaining schedule is 0 night 0 days.'

The virtual travel server 130 outputs accommodation information, transportation information, and tourist destination information, so that the selection signals of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. Continue to determine if it is suitable for.

For example, if the fee of the accommodations selected by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N exceeds the estimated cost, as shown in FIG. 16, the 'charge of the selected accommodation is estimated. Exceed the expenses. Please confirm your choice of accommodation or invitation information. '

Here, when the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select different accommodation information, as shown in FIG. 7, the first to N-th Internet users 110-1 .. Outputs a plurality of accommodation information available in the region where .110-N) is located.

Meanwhile, in the case where the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N click on selecting invitation information in FIG. 16, the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. Output the recommendation information for the available accommodations based on the remaining expenses of 110-N).

In addition, the present invention is the remaining costs and schedules for the selected items by continuously counting the required expenses and schedules during the virtual journey of the first to Nth Internet users (110-1, ..., 110-N) It checks whether it is out of the allowable range of expenses and remaining schedule, and outputs an alarm message or alarm sound for it.

For example, the first through Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N perform the second day of the expected schedule of 7 nights and 8 days, the usage cost being 2 / If the value exceeds 3, the cost required for the rest of the travel schedule is insufficient, and thus the alarm message and the alarm sound are output to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

As described above, the first through N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N arrive in London on the first day of the virtual tour and tour the city of London on the second day based on various information provided over time. Do this.

Subsequently, the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110-N are moved to Paris according to the information output from the city information database 126 and the transportation information database 124 on the third day. In the same manner as described above, the transportation and accommodation place are selected.

In addition, the Internet virtual tour is performed on the 4th day of Paris, the 5th day of Paris, then to Rome, the 6th day of the Vatican, the 7th day of sightseeing and return preparation, and the 8th day of arrival in Seoul.

In addition, the database 120 may be configured to include weather information and local time information of the destination in addition to the various information described above.

As described above, various types of information provided according to the flow of the virtual trip are updated in real time, and various kinds of information may be configured to include not only text required for the trip but also video and audio information thereof.

As described above, various kinds of information stored in the database 120 are provided from travel agencies or travel information providers of various countries, and in order to access the manager mode for updating various kinds of information, the travel agency or travel information providers are assigned an ID assigned to them. You can access the administrator mode according to the authenticity of the entered ID.

A travel agency or a travel information provider connected to the manager mode selects an item of information to update, accesses a database of the selected item, and modifies and deletes the information.

The virtual travel method according to the present invention configured and operated as described above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

17 is a flowchart for performing a virtual trip according to the present invention.

First, travel departure time, estimated travel expenses, companions, departure place, travel destination and the like from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N connected to the virtual travel server 130 through the network. When personal travel schedule information, such as an estimated schedule, is input (S1600), the virtual travel server 130 designs a plurality of package products based on the input personal travel schedule information, and includes the first to N-th Internet users 110-1. ..., 110-N) (S1602).

Subsequently, when the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select one of a plurality of packaged goods output (S1604), the database 120 is selected according to a travel schedule of the selected packaged goods. Internet virtual tour is performed by outputting various information stored in advance (S1606). Here, it is obvious that limited selection of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N may be made in the packaged product.

On the other hand, when the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N do not select a package product, the virtual travel server 130 may check the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,. 110-N selectively outputs various kinds of information previously stored in the database 120 according to the personal travel itinerary information input by S110 in the flow of time (S1608).

When the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N select a desired item by the output information, image information and text information corresponding to the selected item are output and the first to Nth items are output. An internet virtual tour of a schedule and a form suitable for the Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N is performed (S1610).

At this time, it is obvious that the various information output from the database 120 in step S1608 may include not only text required for travel, but also video and audio information thereof.

In addition, the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N may travel appropriately for themselves by selecting a desired item from various types of information output.

While the process is performed through the above-described process, the schedule of the virtual trip of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N and the corresponding virtual tour activity information are stored in the customer information database 121. (S1612).

Subsequently, after the virtual trip is completed, a selective reservation is made according to a reservation request signal of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N according to the stored travel schedule and activity information (S1614).

Here, while the virtual trip through the Internet is performed, information on the remaining schedule and the remaining expenses is continuously output, and the virtual journey is performed in consideration of the schedule and expenses according to the information, which will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. As follows.

18 is a flowchart illustrating a virtual travel method in consideration of the anticipated itinerary according to the present invention.

First, personal travel itinerary information such as travel departure time, estimated travel expenses, companions, departure place, travel destination and estimated schedule is input from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. S1700).

Outputs various information stored in the database 120 according to the personal travel itinerary input in the above step (S1700), the first to N-th Internet user 110-1, ..., The required time according to the selection request signal of 110-N) is counted (S1702).

Here, the selection request signals of the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N are signals according to selection of a desired item among various types of information output from the database 120. It is a signal to select a flight, place of stay, transportation, tourist destination, restaurant, or travel activity to use.

It is determined whether the counted time exceeds the expected schedule (S1704). If the time required exceeds the expected schedule, an error message indicating that the estimated time has been exceeded is output (S1706), and the recommendation information for adjusting the selection request signal is performed. And information for inputting another selection request signal (S1708).

On the other hand, if the time required does not exceed the expected schedule, detailed information according to the selection request signal input by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, that is, image information and text information. Outputs (S1710).

19 is a flowchart illustrating a virtual travel method in consideration of an estimated expense according to the present invention.

First, personal travel itinerary information such as travel departure time, estimated travel expenses, companions, departure place, travel destination and estimated schedule is input from the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,. S1800).

Output various information stored in the database 120 according to the personal travel itinerary input in the above step (S1800), and the first to N-th Internet user (110-1, ..., ... The required cost according to the selection request signal 110-N) is counted (S1802).

It is determined whether the required cost counted exceeds the expected cost input in the above step (S1800) (S1804), and if the required cost exceeds the expected cost, an error message indicating that the estimated cost has been exceeded is output (S1806), Invitation information for adjusting the selection request signal and information for inputting another selection request signal are output (S1808).

On the other hand, if the required cost does not exceed the expected cost, detailed information according to the selection request signal input by the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N, that is, image information and text information. Outputs (S1810).

Such expenses and time are continuously counted while the virtual journey proceeds according to the time sequence by inputting the selection request signal of the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N. .

In the case of selecting an item of a schedule based on information provided from the database 120 during the Internet virtual tour according to the present invention, the result of whether the item selected by the anticipated schedule, expenses, etc. according to the personal tour schedule is feasible and The invitation information for adjusting the schedule is output to the first to Nth Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N.

After the Internet virtual tour is performed through the above-described process, the first to N-th Internet users 110-1,..., 110 -N perform a tour made through the Internet by performing a reservation according to the performed virtual travel schedule. It is actually done.

Internet virtual travel method and apparatus according to the present invention is based on the personal travel itinerary information after the Internet user coupled to the Internet inputs personal travel itinerary information about the rough destination, estimated expenses, departure date and purpose of the trip, Counting the time of the virtual travel in progress to provide a variety of pre-stored travel information accordingly, and performs the Internet virtual travel by the user selects the desired information from the various travel information provided.

Therefore, the present invention is based on the rough personal travel itinerary information of the Internet user, and provides the user with information on flights, lodging, transportation, tourist attractions, restaurants and travel activities as time passes, so that the user can travel directly to the local area. The effect is to enjoy the mood.

In addition, the present invention has the effect that can provide a more realistic virtual trip because the information provided to the Internet user is provided with not only text but also video and audio information.

In addition, since the virtual tour schedule is performed by the Internet user by selecting various types of information provided from various databases, a virtual tour of a more suitable form is made for each individual Internet user, thereby improving satisfaction with the trip. There is also.

Although the above has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below It will be appreciated that modifications and variations can be made.

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Receiving a departure point and a departure time from a user; Setting the departure point to a virtual travel location and the departure time to a virtual travel time; Receiving a moving place from the user; Directing traffic goods from the virtual travel location to the travel location, wherein the traffic goods include at least time and fares; Including the traffic goods selected by the user among the traffic goods in the virtual travel schedule of the user; Updating the virtual travel location by using the moving place; Updating the virtual travel time by using the time included in the traffic goods; Displaying a unit tourism product including at least one of a tourist destination, accommodation, and an event related to the virtual travel location to the user; Including in the virtual tour itinerary selected by the user of the unit tourism product Virtual travel scheduling method comprising a. The method of claim 1, And receiving a travel duration and a travel expenses from the user. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Calculating a virtual travel expected period by adding time of unit products included in the virtual travel schedule; Determining the feasibility of the virtual travel schedule based on the travel duration and the virtual travel expected period; Outputting any one of a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; The virtual travel scheduling method further comprising. The method of claim 3, Displaying the unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel time period to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible The virtual travel scheduling method further comprising. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Calculating an estimated cost of a virtual trip by adding costs of unit products included in the virtual trip schedule; Determining the feasibility of a virtual travel schedule based on the travel expenses and the estimated virtual travel costs; Outputting any one of a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; The virtual travel scheduling method further comprising. The method of claim 5, Displaying the unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel expenses to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; The virtual travel scheduling method further comprising. The method of claim 1, The unit tour product including at least one of the tourist spot, accommodation, and event includes at least one of a foreground image or a video, text, and audio information of the virtual tour location. The method of claim 1, If the user selects the unit product that can be reserved, reserving the selected unit product using the user information The virtual travel scheduling method further comprising. Receiving a travel expenses from a user; Receiving at least one travel place from the user; Providing in real time to the user at least one unit product related to the travel location, the unit product including at least a cost; If the user selects the unit product, including the selected unit product in the virtual travel schedule of the user; Calculating an estimated cost of a virtual trip by adding costs of unit products included in the virtual trip schedule; Determining the feasibility of a virtual travel schedule based on the travel expenses and the estimated virtual travel costs; Outputting one of a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; Virtual travel scheduling method comprising a. The method of claim 9, Displaying the unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel expenses to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; The virtual travel scheduling method further comprising. The method of claim 9, The unit product is a virtual travel scheduling method, characterized in that any one of accommodation, transportation, meals, events. Receiving a travel duration from a user; Receiving at least one travel place related to the travel place; Providing to the user at least one unit product related to the travel place in real time, the unit product comprising at least time; If the user selects the unit product, including the selected unit product in the virtual travel schedule of the user; Calculating a virtual travel expected period by adding time of unit products included in the virtual travel schedule; Determining the feasibility of the virtual travel schedule based on the travel duration and the virtual travel expected period; Outputting one of a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; Virtual travel scheduling method comprising a. The method of claim 12, Displaying the unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel time period to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; The virtual travel scheduling method further comprising. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; The processor by the program Receiving a starting point and a departure time from a user; Setting the departure point to a virtual travel location and the departure time to a virtual travel time; Receiving a moving place from the user; Directing traffic goods from the virtual travel location to the travel location, wherein the traffic goods include at least time and fares; Including the traffic goods selected by the user among the traffic goods in the virtual travel schedule of the user; Updating the virtual travel location by using the moving place; Updating the virtual travel time by using the time included in the traffic goods; Displaying a unit tourism product including at least one of a tourist destination, accommodation, and an event related to the virtual travel location to the user; Including in the virtual tour itinerary selected by the user of the unit tourism product Internet virtual travel scheduling device running. Means for receiving a departure point and a departure time from a user; Means for setting the departure point to a virtual travel location and the departure time to a virtual travel time; Means for receiving a moving place from the user; Means for guiding traffic goods from the virtual travel location to the travel location, wherein the traffic goods include at least time and fares; Means for including the traffic product selected by the user among the traffic goods in the virtual travel schedule of the user; Means for updating the virtual travel location using the moving place; Means for updating the virtual travel time using the time included in the transportation product; Means for displaying to the user a unit tourism product including at least one of a tourist destination, a lodging, and an event related to the virtual travel location; Means for including in the virtual tour schedule the one selected by the user among the unit tourism products Virtual travel scheduling device comprising a. The method of claim 15, And a step of receiving a travel duration and a travel expenses from the user. The method according to claim 15 or 16, Means for calculating a virtual travel expected period by adding time of unit products included in the virtual travel schedule; Means for determining the feasibility of a virtual travel schedule based on the travel duration and the virtual travel expected period; Means for outputting a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible Virtual travel scheduling device further comprising. The method of claim 17, Means for displaying, to the user, a unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel period if the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; Virtual travel scheduling device further comprising. The method according to claim 15 or 16, Means for calculating a virtual trip estimated cost by adding costs of unit products included in the virtual travel schedule; Means for determining the feasibility of a virtual travel schedule based on the travel expenses and the estimated virtual travel costs; Means for outputting a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible Virtual travel scheduling device further comprising. The method of claim 19, Means for displaying, to the user, a unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel expenses if the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; Virtual travel scheduling device further comprising. The method of claim 15, The unit tour product including at least one of the tourist spot, accommodation, and event includes at least one of a foreground image of the virtual tour location, video, text, or audio information. The method of claim 15, Means for reserving the selected unit product using the user information when the user selects the unit product that can be reserved; Virtual travel scheduling device further comprising. Means for receiving a travel expenses from a user; Means for receiving at least one travel place from the user; Means for providing a user in real time with at least one unit product related to the travel venue, the unit product including at least a cost; Means for including the selected unit product in the user's virtual tour schedule when the user selects the unit product; Means for calculating a virtual trip estimated cost by adding costs of unit products included in the virtual travel schedule; Means for determining the feasibility of a virtual travel schedule based on the travel expenses and the estimated virtual travel costs; Means for outputting one of a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible Virtual travel scheduling device comprising a. The method of claim 23, wherein Means for displaying, to the user, a unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel expenses if the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; Virtual travel scheduling device further comprising. The method of claim 23, wherein And the unit product is any one of accommodation, transportation, meal, and event. Means for receiving a travel duration from a user; Means for receiving at least one travel place associated with the travel place; Means for providing a user in real time with at least one unit product related to the travel venue, the unit product including at least a period; Means for including the selected unit product in the user's virtual travel schedule when the user selects the unit product; Means for calculating a virtual travel expected period by adding periods of unit products included in the virtual travel schedule; Means for determining the practicality of a virtual travel schedule based on the travel duration and the virtual travel expected period; Means for outputting one of a warning message or a warning sound to the user when the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; Virtual travel scheduling device comprising a. The method of claim 26, Means for displaying, to the user, a unit tourism product that can be realized within the travel period if the virtual travel schedule is not feasible; Virtual travel scheduling device further comprising. Database for storing in advance the traffic goods information according to the virtual travel location and the moving location and the unit tourism goods information at the virtual travel location by personal identification information and travel planning information input from the user, wherein the traffic goods are at least time and fee And the unit tourism product information includes at least one of a tourist attraction, accommodation, and travel activity information; (a) setting a virtual travel location and a virtual travel time according to the personal information and the travel planning information, (b) outputting traffic goods information to the moving place inputted from the user, (c) updating the virtual travel location of the moving place according to the traffic goods selected by the user among the traffic goods, and updating the virtual travel time according to the time of the selected traffic goods, (d) displaying the unit tourism product information related to the updated virtual travel location to the user, (e) a virtual travel server operable to include the one selected by the user among the unit tourism products in the virtual travel schedule Internet virtual travel device configured to include.