KR20080022864A - Navigation system using a calling card - Google Patents

Abstract

A navigation system using a name card is provided to keep track of a customer by using a barcode printed on the name card. A navigation system includes a name card(100), a data memory(200), a reader(300), a comparator(400), and a data converter(500). The name card includes information recording units storing coded information. The data memory stores position information corresponding to the information. The reader scans the information from the information recording units. The comparator compares the read information with the position information from the data memory and searches for the position information corresponding to the read information. The data converter converts the position information to compatible data, so that the position information from the comparator is processed at a CPU(Central Processing Unit).

Description

Navigation System Using A Calling Card

1 is a schematic view showing the configuration of a conventional navigation apparatus;

2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration to which a navigation system using a business card according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

3 is an internal configuration diagram showing the configuration of a navigation device using a business card according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operating state of a navigation system using a business card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

※ Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing

100: business card 200: data storage device

300: reading means 400: comparative operation

500: data conversion unit 600: navigation device

The present invention relates to a navigation system using a business card, and more particularly, after printing a bar code in which corresponding information of an address address is input on a business card, scanning position information of a barcode printed on the business card and inputting the data to a data storage device. The present invention relates to a navigation system capable of providing information to a driver by displaying a destination, an optimal route, a current location information, and surrounding road information on a navigation display unit, after comparing with the location information of a map.

 In general, a navigation device inputs a destination or a passing point, searches for an optimal route from the current position of a vehicle or a preset starting point to a destination by passing the passing point, and based on the searched route, a route by voice output or display. Refers to a device for guiding.

Such a navigation device uses a GPS (Global Position Information) device, and the development of such a navigation system is being made a lot, and its use is increasing.

For example, in the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of a conventional navigation apparatus, which is stored in a position detecting apparatus 10 and a CD-ROM (not shown) for detecting a current position of a vehicle. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) drive device 20 for reading a navigation program, a display device 30 for displaying the current position of the vehicle on the screen together with a road map of the surroundings, and the position The control apparatus 40 for controlling the detection apparatus 10, the CD-ROM drive apparatus 20, and the display apparatus 30 is provided. Here, the control device 40 includes a CPU 41 for executing a navigation program, a RAM (random access memory) 42 for temporarily storing a navigation program, navigation data, and the like, and a CPU 41 and a RAM ( It is composed of an internal bus 43 that electrically connects 42 to enable signal transmission between the CPU 41 and the RAM 42.

When power is supplied to the navigation device, the control device 40 drives the CD-ROM drive device 20 to read the navigation program from the CD-ROM and store it in the RAM 42. The navigation program stored in the RAM 42 of the control device 40 is read and executed by the CPU 41 of the control device 40 to display the current position of the vehicle and the road map around it. Display on the screen.

Such a navigation system stores map information in a storage medium such as a CD, and when the navigation system is moved, identifies the position of the navigation system to which the GPS is moved and outputs it to the display of the navigation system. The navigation system then displays its movement location on the map according to the received GPS information.

In such a conventional navigation system, a method of displaying an optimum route, a moving position of the vehicle, and a road map around the road based on pre-input road location information by inputting information of a starting point and a desired destination or a passing point through additional methods is common. If the desired destination is a first visit, an unfamiliar place, or a complicated geography around the destination, difficulties arise in accurately tracking its location.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provided with a business card coded with the correct information of the destination and a device capable of scanning the destination information coded on the business card and interworking with the conventional navigation system Another object of the present invention is to provide a navigation system using a business card that can display location information to a corresponding destination without any complicated operation such as button operation or information input.

A navigation system using a business card according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a conventional navigation system including an input-output device including a display device, an information storage device, and a central processing unit, the corresponding information is encoded (coding) A business card having processed individual information recording means, a data storage device storing positional information corresponding to the corresponding information, reading means capable of scanning the corresponding information of the individual information recording means, and the reading means. And performing a comparison operation on the corresponding information obtained from the data storage device and the position information pre-input to the data storage device, and then comparing and processing the position information corresponding to the corresponding information, and the position information obtained by the comparison operation processing unit. Including a data converter that converts the data to compatible data for processing by the device It is.

Preferably, the individual information recording means is coded using any one of a bar code, a magnetic and a chip.

Also preferably, the data storage device encodes and stores location information of a map including corresponding information.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Of the accompanying drawings, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration applied to the navigation system using a business card according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a configuration of a navigation device using a business card according to an embodiment of the present invention The internal diagram is shown.

Referring to FIG. 2, the navigation system using a business card of the present invention includes a business card 100 having individual information recording means in which corresponding information such as a destination or an address is coded, and location information corresponding to the corresponding information. A stored data storage device 200, reading means 300 capable of scanning the corresponding information of the individual information recording means, corresponding information obtained by the reading means 300 and the data storage device 200 The position information obtained from the comparison operation processor 400 and the comparison operation processor 400 to find the position information corresponding to the corresponding information, The data conversion unit 500 converts and converts the data into compatible data so as to be processed by the data transmission unit 610, and the position information transmitted from the data conversion unit 500 is transmitted to the input / output device 620 to be described below. After the processing in the CPU 610, it is configured as a navigation device 600 for displaying the necessary information to the screen of the display device 621.

The business card 100 is a small piece of paper containing a name or the like, and in addition to the name, an address, a telephone number, a job, a position, and the like are described. The material of the business card 100 uses a lot of paper, but may also use materials such as photo paper, plastic, and thin iron plates. The address listed on the business card 100 is used in the navigation system of the present invention, and the corresponding information about the address is coded to be used as a bar code, magnetic, or chip, which is an individual information recording means. Stored in a chip and printed or combined on the business card 100.

Here, the bar code is a bar code symbol of black and white, which is used by a computer to read easily and quickly input data, which is automatically read and input by an optical mark reader. For example, if you look at the use of such bar code, it indicates the type of goods that follow the universal product code (UPC), or point of sales system (POS), book classification, status in supermarkets, etc. It is often used for certificates. The bar code reads an electronic signal generated according to the intensity of the reflected light by illuminating the printed bar code, and then the information is read by an optical mark reading device that operates a logic circuit to convert the code into an internal code of a computer. Lose.

 On the other hand, the magnetic refers to a magnetic body called a magnetic stripe, and the magnetic body is to input information corresponding to the address of the business card. In addition, instead of using the magnetic, a chip, an integrated circuit (IC), may be attached to a business card.

The data storage device 200 is a storage device in which location information, which is map information, is input including an address printed on a business card, and the location information is coded to be compared with the corresponding information printed on the individual information recording means. Is processed. The data storage device 200 may be configured as a CD-ROM, and may be upgraded (UP-Grade) to replace the data stored when the position information changes.

The reading means 300 may be configured as a bar-code reader, which is an optical mark reader, when the individual information recording means is a bar code. 621 is integrally formed with and mounted to the vehicle.

The comparison operation processor 400 compares the corresponding information stored in the business card 100 with the position information previously input to the data storage device 200, and then finds the position information corresponding to the corresponding information. , This may use the central processing unit 610 of the navigation device, it may be configured as a separate device connected to the connector (not shown).

The data conversion unit 500 is a device for converting and transmitting the position information obtained from the comparison operation processing unit 400 to compatible data so that the central processing unit 610 can be processed. For example, the position information of a destination matching the corresponding information described in the bar code is found by the comparison operation unit 400 from the data storage device 200, and the position information is stored in the central processing unit of the navigation device ( The signal is converted to be processed at 610.

On the other hand, the navigation device 600 is operated in conjunction with the comparison operation processor 400 by connecting to the data conversion unit 500. The navigation device 600 used in the present invention reveals that a navigation device that is commonly used is used. Hereinafter, such a navigation device will be described.

Referring to FIG. 3, the navigation device 600 used in the present invention includes an input / output device 620 for inputting and outputting information regarding route guidance, a current position detection apparatus 630 for detecting information regarding a current position of a vehicle, and a route. Information storage device 640 that records navigation data required for calculation, display / voice guidance data necessary for route guidance, and programs (applications and / or OS), and display / voice guidance necessary for route search processing or route guidance. In addition to the processing is composed of a central processing unit 610 for controlling the entire system.

The input / output device 620 instructs the central processing unit 610 to perform navigation processing according to the driver's will so as to input a destination or output guide information as voice and screen when the driver needs it. It has a function to print out data and the like. As a means for realizing such a function, the input unit has a touch switch 624 or an operation switch for inputting a destination by a telephone number or a coordinate on a map, or requesting a route guidance. In addition, the position information of the destination obtained by the comparison operation processing unit 400 to be described below is converted by the data conversion unit 500, and the information is input through the input unit. The output unit includes a display device 621 for displaying input data on a screen or automatically displaying route guidance on a screen in response to a driver's request, and a printer for outputting data processed by a central processing unit or data stored in an information storage device. 622 and a speaker 623 for outputting the route guidance as voice.

In addition, a voice recognition device for enabling voice input and a recording card reading device for reading data recorded on the IC card or the magnetic card may be added. In addition, information sources and data such as information centers that accumulate data necessary for navigation and provide information through communication lines in response to the driver's request, and notebook-type electronic devices in which driver-specific data such as map data and destination data are stored in advance. It is also possible to add a data communication device for transmitting and receiving.

Here, the display device 621 is composed of a color CRT or color liquid crystal display, the route setting screen, the section map screen, the intersection map screen, etc. based on the map data or the guidance data processed by the central processing unit 610. All the screens required for navigation are displayed in color, and at the same time, buttons for setting the route guidance, guiding the route and switching the screen are displayed.

The display device 621 is installed in the instrument panel near the driver's seat, and the driver can check the current position of the vehicle by looking at the section map, and can obtain information on the route in the future. In addition, the display device 621 is set with a touch switch 624 corresponding to the display of the function button, and is configured to execute the above operation based on a signal input by touching the button.

The current position detection device 630 is a device for transmitting and receiving road information, traffic information, etc. which are information on driving of a vehicle, detecting information about a current position of a vehicle, or transmitting and receiving information about a current position.

The current position detection device 630 obtains information by using a GPS receiver 631 that receives information using a vehicle's current position satellite navigation system (GPS), FM multicasting, electronic beacons, optical beacons, and the like. A VICS information receiving apparatus 632, a data transmitting / receiving apparatus 633 for bidirectionally communicating information with an information center (e.g. ATIS) or another vehicle by using a mobile phone, a personal computer, etc. That is, the absolute direction sensor 634 detects the absolute direction by using the geomagnetism, the distance sensor 635 which detects the traveling distance of the vehicle based on the rotation speed of the wheel, and the other side using the string sensor, the gyro sensor, etc. It consists of the relative orientation sensor 636 which detects.

The information storage device 640 is an external or internal storage device for storing a navigation program and data. The program 641 is a program for processing route search, a processing program represented by a flowchart or a display output control required for route guidance, a program for voice output control necessary for voice guidance, and data necessary for this, route guidance and map display. The display information data required for this is stored. The data 642 includes files such as map data, search data, guide data, map matching data, destination data, road data, and the like, and all data necessary for the navigation device are stored.

The central processing unit 610 checks / updates a program of a CPU 611 that executes various arithmetic processing, a flash memory 612 that reads a program from a CD-ROM as an information storage device, and stores the program. ROM 613, which stores a program to be processed (program reading means), RAM 614 that temporarily stores route guidance information for which the set destination point coordinates, road name code number, etc. are searched, or data being processed. The image memory 615 reads image data from the image memory 615 based on the display output control signal from the CPU 611 and the image memory 615 in which the image data used for screen display is stored, and displays the image by processing it. On the basis of the audio output control signal from the image processor 616 and the CPU 611 to be output to the 621, the audio, the phrase and the like read from the information storage device 640 are synthesized and converted into analog signals. A voice processor 617 outputting to the picker, a communication interface 618 for transmitting and receiving compressed data, a sensor input interface 619 for reading the sensor signal of the current position detecting device, and a date or time for writing the internal diagram information. A clock 610a and the like are provided. The route guidance is screen display and voice output, and the presence or absence of voice output is configured to be selected by the driver.

Hereinafter, the operation sequence of the navigation system using the business card configured as described above will be described. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operating state of a navigation system using a business card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the operation sequence of the navigation system using a business card according to the present invention, first read the bar code portion (bar code) printed on the business card to a bar-code reader which is an optical mark reader as a reading means In this case, the barcode reader reads the corresponding coded information (100S).

On the other hand, the data storage device 200 is stored in advance in the database (database) location information of the map (110S).

The corresponding information of the address address obtained by the reading means 300 is subjected to a comparison operation processing with the position information previously input in the comparison operation processor 400, the matching position information in this process is the data conversion unit 500 ) And the data conversion unit 500 converts the location information into a signal that can be processed by the central processing unit 610 of the navigation device.

The location information converted / transmitted by the data conversion unit 500 may be computed and processed by the central processing unit 610 to indicate the location of the destination, and thus the destination, the optimal path, the current location information, and the driver's destination. The surrounding road information and the like are displayed on the display 621 of the navigation to provide information to the driver.

According to the navigation system using a business card according to the present invention, by using a barcode printed on the business card to more easily track the location of the customer to overcome the inconvenience of the conventional navigation system and to enable more effective and convenient business There is.

While the invention has been shown and described with respect to particular embodiments, it will be understood that various changes and modifications can be made in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. It will be appreciated that those skilled in the art can easily know.

Claims (3)

In a conventional navigation system including an input / output device including a display device, an information storage device, and a central processing unit, A business card provided with individual information recording means having corresponding information coded therein; A data storage device storing location information corresponding to the corresponding information; Reading means capable of scanning the corresponding information of the individual information recording means; A comparison operation processing unit for comparing the information obtained by the reading means with the position information pre-input to the data storage device and finding position information corresponding to the information; And And a data converting unit converting the positional information obtained from the comparing and processing unit into compatible data for transmission by the central processing unit. The method of claim 1, The individual information recording means is a navigation system using a business card, characterized in that the coded (coded) process using any one of a bar code (magnetic) and a chip (chip). The method of claim 1, The data storage device is a navigation system using a business card, characterized in that the location information of the map including the information stored in the coding (coding) process.

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