KR20200015647A - Server, electronic device and methods for supplying traffic information in the server and the electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a server which provides traffic information to an electronic device. The server comprises: a communication unit receiving first traffic-related content based on a first network and second traffic-related content based on a second network having location relevance to the first traffic-related content; and a control unit comparing the first traffic-related content and the second traffic-related content and transmitting a comparison result to a first electronic device through the second network.

Description

Server, electronic device, and traffic information providing method of the server and the electronic device {SERVER, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING TRAFFIC INFORMATION IN THE SERVER AND THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a technology for collecting and providing traffic information to a user through a social network. More specifically, the present invention provides traffic information of a server, an electronic device, the server, and the electronic device for providing a more accurate and faster traffic information to a user using social network based traffic information and other network based traffic information. It is about a method.

With the opening of the Internet and legislation on location information, the industry of location-based services (LBS) is being activated. As one of such location-based services, the navigation device industry, which locates and guides the current location of the terminal and moves to the destination, is also rapidly being activated. Accordingly, research on the navigation device is being actively conducted.

Furthermore, a wireless Internet communication environment is established, and various types of wireless communication terminals that are spread under such an environment enable easy access to various information anytime, anywhere, so that information can be collected and utilized more quickly and more fun. Various studies on the method are in progress.

Research on various methods for providing real-time traffic information has been actively conducted. For example, in the case of collecting and analyzing a large amount of traffic information and providing it to the user, the reliability of the provided information is high, but the traffic information is only provided to the user after a certain time delay.

If each of the terminal users, such as navigation, provides the traffic information provided in real time to other users, the real time of the information provision will be guaranteed. In this case, however, the reliability and accuracy of the traffic information may be a problem.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention, by using the traffic information provided from each of the network with high reliability and accuracy and the real-time guarantee network, to ensure the real-time stability while maintaining the reliability and accuracy of the traffic information provided to the user The present invention provides a server, an electronic device, a server, and a method for providing traffic information in an electronic device capable of providing traffic information.

The server according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the technical problem may include a communication unit and a control unit. The communication unit may receive first traffic-related content based on a first network and second traffic-related content based on a second network having a location relation with the first traffic-related content. The controller may compare the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content, and transmit the comparison result to a first electronic device through the second network.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the technical problem may include a display unit, a communication unit, and a control unit. The communication unit may receive first traffic-related content based on a first network and second traffic-related content based on a second network having a location relation with the first traffic-related content. The controller may compare the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content, and display the first traffic related content and the comparison result on the display unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing traffic information of a server, comprising: a first network-based first traffic-related content and a second network-based agent having a location relation with the first traffic-related content; 2 receiving traffic related content; And comparing the first traffic related content with the second traffic related content, and transmitting the comparison result to an external device through the second network.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing traffic information of an electronic device, the first network-based first traffic-related content and the second network-based having a location relation with the first traffic-related content. A communication unit configured to receive second traffic related content; And comparing the first traffic related content with the second traffic related content and displaying the first traffic related content and the comparison result on a display unit.

The traffic information providing method of the server may be implemented by executing a program for executing the traffic information providing method of the server stored in a computer-readable recording medium. In addition, the traffic information providing method of the electronic device may be implemented by executing a program for executing the traffic information providing method of the electronic device stored in a computer-readable recording medium.

According to the traffic information providing method of the server, the electronic device, the server and the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user can be provided with reliable and accurate traffic information in real time.

1 is a block diagram of a communication network including a navigation device system according to embodiments of the present invention.
2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an information providing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a social network associated with one embodiment of the present invention.
4A is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4B illustrates one implementation of a navigation device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of data in a traffic information providing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention centering on an operation of a server.
7 to 9 illustrate screens of a navigation device displaying TPEG content received through a digital broadcasting network.
10 illustrates a screen of a navigation device displaying SNS content received through a social network.
FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server in the method for providing traffic information of a server shown in FIG. 6.
FIG. 11B is a flowchart illustrating another example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server in the method for providing traffic information of the server shown in FIG. 6.
12 to 14A are views in which a display form of first traffic-related content displayed on a first electronic device is changed based on identification information transmitted to the first electronic device by the traffic information providing method of the server shown in FIG. 11A. Examples are shown.
FIG. 14B illustrates an example in which the display form of the second traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device is changed based on the identification information transmitted to the first electronic device by the traffic information providing method of the server shown in FIG. 11B. .
15 to 17A are views in which the display form of the first traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device is changed based on the identification information transmitted to the first electronic device by the traffic information providing method of the server shown in FIG. 11A. Other examples are shown.
17B illustrates another example in which the display form of the second traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device is changed based on the identification information transmitted to the first electronic device by the traffic information providing method of the server shown in FIG. 11B. Indicates.
18A is a flowchart illustrating still another example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server in the method for providing traffic information of the server shown in FIG. 6.
18B is a flowchart illustrating still another example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server in the method for providing traffic information of the server shown in FIG. 6.
19 is a flowchart illustrating a traffic information providing method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device shown in FIG. 19.
20B is a flowchart illustrating another example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device shown in FIG. 19.
21 to 23A illustrate the first traffic-related content having a changed visual form on a display unit according to the traffic information providing method illustrated in FIG. 20A, and the traffic of the first traffic-related content selected based on a user's selection. The information is modified to be traffic information included in the second traffic related content and displayed on the display unit.
FIG. 23B illustrates that, according to the traffic information providing method illustrated in FIG. 20B, second traffic-related content having a changed visual form is displayed on a display unit, and traffic information of the second traffic-related content selected based on a user's selection is removed. 1 indicates that the information is corrected by traffic information included in the traffic-related content and displayed on the display unit.
24A is a flowchart illustrating still another example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device shown in FIG. 19.
24B is a flowchart illustrating still another example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device shown in FIG. 19.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail with respect to the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a communication network including a navigation device system according to embodiments of the present invention.

2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an information providing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2 are schematic diagrams schematically illustrating a system environment related to embodiments of the present invention.

In the system environment related to the embodiments of the present invention, a navigation device (navigating electronic device) 100, a satellite 20, a broadcasting station 30, various electronic devices (40, 50, 60, 70), a server ( 200 and the network 10 may be included in the environment.

The navigation device 100 is an electronic device that calculates a current location of the navigation device based on a GPS signal, etc., and guides a route to a destination based on the navigation device. The electronic devices 40, 50, 60, and 70 may communicate with each other by a wireless or wired method.

The navigation device 100 may access various electronic devices, for example, a notebook 40, a mobile phone 50, a server 200, and the like through the network 10.

The navigation device 100 may calculate a current position using a radio wave signal received from the satellite 20. The navigation device 100 compares the first traffic information received from the first network with the second traffic information received through the second network, and based on the comparison result, the first traffic related content and the second traffic related information. At least one type of content may be varied and displayed.

 The broadcasting station 30 may transmit various types of information to the navigation device 100, the server 200, and the electronic devices 40, 50, 60, and 70 through the network 10 or a broadcasting channel. For example, the navigation device 100 may receive and play broadcast content transmitted from the broadcasting station 30 or the like, and may also receive real-time traffic information transmitted with the broadcast content.

The notebook 40, the mobile phone 50, and the like may acquire various information and transmit the information to the navigation device 100 through the network 10 or directly. Alternatively, the information obtained by the notebook 40, the mobile phone 50, or the like may be transmitted through the network 10 or directly to the server.

The remote controller 60 may transmit various user inputs or commands required for the operation of the navigation device 100 to the navigation device 100. Accordingly, the navigation device 100 may perform an operation corresponding to the received user input or commands.

Referring to FIG. 2, the second electronic device 300 may transmit information to the server 200 or the first electronic device 100 through the network 10. The second electronic device 300 may be the notebook 40, the mobile phone 50, or the navigation device 100 shown in FIG. 1. The obtained information of the second electronic device 300 may be transmitted to the server 200 through the network 10.

The server 200, the first electronic device 100, and the second electronic device 300 may be connected to each other through a social network.

The server 200 may connect to the network 10 to search, receive, and analyze information transmitted from the first electronic device 300. The received information may be stored in the server 200.

In addition, the server 200 may be connected to the broadcasting station 30 through the broadcasting network 10 ', and may receive traffic-related content through the broadcasting network 10'.

In addition, the server 200 compares the first traffic information received from the first network 10 with the second traffic information received through the second network 10 'and based on the comparison result, the first traffic information. Information for changing at least one form of the first traffic information and the second traffic information displayed on the electronic device 100 may be transmitted to the first electronic device 100. The characteristics of the server 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 18B in the future.

3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a social network associated with one embodiment of the present invention.

The social network according to the present invention has one or more second nodes B, C, D, E, F, having a relationship with the first node A, centering on the first node A. G, H, I).

The first and second nodes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I may be subjects using traffic-related content.

At this time, the nodes (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I), preferably, may have a location attribute corresponding to them. In addition, the first node A may be classified into a static node and a dynamic node, where a static node means a node whose location property does not change, and the dynamic node corresponds to the specific user or the specific electronic device. Refers to a node whose location property can change over time.

In addition, the first node A and the second nodes (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) all have a relationship, but B, C, E, F, G, I The nodes are directly related to the first node A, but the D and H nodes are indirectly related to the first node B (the line connecting the node and the node in the drawing is connected to the node). They have a direct relationship).

The relationship between the first node A and the second nodes B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I may remain static, but the first node A and the second nodes It can be dynamically changed according to the positional relationship between (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I).

4A is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the navigation device 100 includes a communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 130, an output unit 140, a storage unit 150, a power supply unit 160, and a control unit 170. It may include.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in turn.

The communication unit 110 may be one or more modules that enable communication between the navigation device 100 and the communication system or between a network in which the navigation device 100 and the navigation device 100 are located or between the navigation device 100 and another electronic device. It may include. For example, the communication unit 100 may include a location data module 111, a wireless internet module 113, a broadcast transmission / reception module 115, a short range communication module 117, a wired communication module 119, and the like. .

The position data module 111 is a module for checking or obtaining position data of the navigation device 100. The location data module 111 of the navigation device 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may receive location data by receiving a service signal in an area in which the navigation device 100 is used. The position data module 111 may continuously calculate the current position of the navigation device 100 in real time, and speed information may be calculated using the position data module 111. In particular, the position data obtained by the position data module 111 may include longitude and latitude.

The wireless internet module 113 is a device that accesses the wireless Internet and acquires or transmits data. The broadcast transmission / reception module 115 is an apparatus for receiving broadcast signals through various broadcast systems. The short range communication module 117 refers to a module for short range communication. The wired communication module 119 serves to provide an interface with other electronic devices connected to the navigation device 100. The input unit 120 is a module that generates input data for controlling the operation of the navigation device 100. The input unit 120 may convert the physical input from the outside into a specific electrical signal to generate the input data. The input unit 120 may include a user input module 121, a microphone 123, an image acquisition module 125, and the like.

The user input module 121 receives a control input for controlling the operation of the navigation device 100 from a user. The microphone 123 is a device that receives a user's voice and sound generated in and out of the vehicle.

The image acquisition module 125 is an apparatus for acquiring images inside and outside the vehicle. For example, the image acquisition module 125 may include a camera. The image acquisition module 125 is not necessarily an essential component to be included in the navigation device 100.

The sensing unit 130 detects a current state of the navigation device 100 and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the navigation device 100. The sensing unit 130 may include a motion sensing module 131, an optical sensing module 133, and the like.

The output unit 140 is a device in which the navigation device 100 outputs data. The output unit 140 may include a display module 141, an audio output module 143, and the like.

The display module 141 is a device that outputs data that can be visually recognized by the navigation device 100.

The audio output module 143 outputs audio data that can be recognized acoustically. The audio output module 143 outputs an audio signal related to a function (for example, a path guidance function) performed by the navigation device 100.

The storage unit 150 may store a program for the operation of the navigation device 100, and may temporarily store data (path data and image data) input / output in relation to the navigation device 100. In addition, the storage unit 150 may store map data used for the route guidance service. The power supply unit 160 receives external power and internal power to supply power necessary for the operation of each component of the navigation device 100 or another device connected to the navigation device 100.

The controller 170 typically controls the overall operation of the navigation device 100. The controller 170 may include other modules (ie, the communication unit 110, the input unit 120, the sensing unit 130, the output unit 140, the storage unit 150, the power supply unit 160, etc.) and information described above. And / or an input / output unit (ie, an interface unit) for transmitting and receiving a control signal.

4B illustrates one implementation of a navigation device 100 according to one embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 4B, it can be seen that the microphone 123, the image acquisition module 125 (that is, the camera), which is a component of the input unit 120, may be implemented as a separate device (eg, a vehicle black box). . The vehicle black box may be mounted to the vehicle by the suction plate 127.

In this case, the driving image captured by the image acquisition module 125 included in the black box and the sound signal recorded through the microphone 123 may be wirelessly transmitted to the main body of the navigation apparatus 100 according to a preset wireless communication scheme. Can be.

Next, the configuration of the server according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server according to embodiments of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the server 200 may include a second communication unit 210, a database 230, and a second control unit 220. Hereinafter, the components will be described in turn.

The second communication unit 210 enables communication between the server 200 and external devices through the network 10. The database 230 may store various information collected from the network 10.

The second controller 220 typically controls the overall operation of the server 200. The second control unit 220 may include a location information processing module 221, an information collection module 222, a condition processing module 224, and an information transmission module 226.

The location information processing module 221 receives location information from the first electronic device 100 and / or the second electronic device 300 through the second communication unit 210, and receives the received location. Based on the information, necessary information can be calculated.

The information collecting module 222 collects necessary information from the network 10 through the second communication unit 210.

In addition, the second control unit 220 may perform an operation of providing evaluation information to the collected information. Evaluation information given to the collected information may be calculated by various criteria.

The condition processing module 224 may search for information meeting the condition from information stored in the database 230 or information on the network 10 based on the condition information.

The information transmission module 226 performs a function of transmitting predetermined information to the second electronic device 300 with reference to an information group. Hereinafter, the first electronic device 100 and the second electronic device 300 described with reference to FIG. 2 will be described as being implemented by the navigation device 100 described with reference to FIG. 4. Furthermore, when there are specific electronic devices corresponding to the first node and the second node described with reference to FIG. 3, it is assumed that the specific electronic device is also implemented by the navigation device 100 described with reference to FIG. 4. Shall be.

6 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of data in a traffic information providing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention with a focus on the operation of the server 200. Hereinafter, the operation of the traffic information system will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

The server 200 receives first traffic related content based on a first network and second traffic related content based on a second network (S100). The received first and second traffic related content may be stored in the database 230. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the first traffic-related content may be content transmitted from the broadcasting station 30 through a broadcasting network.

Also, the second traffic related content may be social network based content formed based on a predetermined wireless communication network. Then, the server 200 receives a request for providing traffic information from the first electronic device 100 (S110). As shown in FIG. 6, the first electronic device 100 may be a navigation device.

When a request for providing traffic information is received from the first electronic device 100, the server 200 receives first and / or second traffic related content that meets the search condition without going through steps S120 and S130. The transmission may be transmitted to the first electronic device 100 (S115).

In addition, the first electronic device 100 may perform a search request for traffic-related content by transmitting the completed location-based search condition to the server 200. When a request for providing traffic information is received from the first electronic device 100, the server 200 compares the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content (S120). The comparison operation of the server 200 may be performed by comparing the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content having a location relation with the first traffic related content.

When the comparison between the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content is completed, the server 200 transmits a result of comparing the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content to the first electronic device 100. Transmit (S130).

7 to 9 illustrate a screen 141 of the navigation device 100 displaying TPEG content received through a digital broadcasting network. 10 illustrates a screen 141 of the navigation device 100 displaying SNS content received through a social network.

Referring to FIG. 7, when a vehicle equipped with the navigation device 100 is driving a route on a highway, a main point (eg, an interchange) within a predetermined distance is displayed on the screen 141 of the navigation device 100. , Distance information to a rest stop, etc.) and information on the exit are displayed, and the average speed of the vehicle between each major point is displayed based on the TPEG content.

Referring to FIG. 8, it can be seen that the screen 141 of the navigation device 100 displays summary traffic information around the Han River registered by the user as an interest section based on TPEG content. The summary traffic information can be seen that the speed information of the vehicle for a predetermined section is provided in a visually distinguished state.

Referring to FIG. 9, it can be seen that notice information such as construction news and a rally guide is displayed on the screen 141 of the navigation device 100 based on TPEG content. Such notice information is very important information that actually influences the flow of the vehicle, and may include event information, accident information, road control information, and the like, such as construction information and a meeting guide as illustrated in FIG. 9.

Referring to FIG. 10, the screen 141 of the navigation device 100 may be divided into a map display area on which a map for route guidance is displayed and a content display area on which SNS content is displayed, wherein the content display area is an SNS network. It can be seen through the various information received from the terminal of the user forming a personal relationship through.

For example, the SNS content may include personal information such as a user's name and a photo, various information such as a moving speed of the terminal, a moving section, a photo, and event information.

11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server 200 in the traffic information providing method of the server 200 shown in FIG. 6. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

When the server 200 receives the first traffic-related content and the second traffic-related content and stores it in the database 230, and then receives a request for providing traffic information from the first electronic device 100, the server 200 The first traffic related content and the second traffic related content are analyzed (S121) to obtain first traffic information included in the first traffic related content and second traffic information included in the second traffic related content ( S122).

Then, the server 200 compares the first traffic information and the second traffic information (S123), and determines whether the first traffic information and the second traffic information match (S124). If the first traffic information and the second traffic information coincide with each other, the server 200 may transmit only the second traffic related content to the first electronic device 100 through the second network (S132). ).

If the first traffic information and the second traffic information do not coincide with each other, the server 200 determines whether to recognize the reliability of the user who provided the second traffic-related content (S125). The credibility of the second traffic related content provider may be stored in the database 230 in advance.

If the reliability of the second traffic related content provider is not recognized, the server 200 transmits only the second traffic related content to the first electronic device 100 (S132).

However, if the reliability of the second traffic-related content provider is recognized, the server 200 generates identification information for changing the form of the first traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 (S126). ).

Then, the server 200 transmits the second traffic related content and the identification information to the first electronic device 100 through the second network (S134).

The identification information may include information for identifying the first traffic information from other traffic information. Then, the first electronic device 100 that has received the identification information may change the form of the first traffic-related content displayed on the display unit 141 based on the identification information.

FIG. 11B is a flowchart illustrating another example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server 200 in the traffic information providing method of the server 200 shown in FIG. 6. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

Processes S121 to S124 illustrated in FIG. 11B have been described with reference to FIG. 11A, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If the first traffic information included in the first traffic related content and the second traffic information included in the second traffic related content coincide with each other, the server 200 establishes the second network only with the second traffic related content. The data may be transmitted to the first electronic device 100 through S132 '.

If the first traffic information and the second traffic information do not coincide with each other, the server 200 determines whether to recognize the reliability of the user who provided the second traffic-related content (S125 ′). The credibility of the second traffic related content provider may be stored in the database 230 in advance.

If the reliability of the second traffic related content provider is recognized, the server 200 transmits only the second traffic related content to the first electronic device 100 (S132 ′).

However, if the reliability of the second traffic related content provider is not recognized, the server 200 generates identification information for changing the type of the second traffic related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 ( S126 ').

Then, the server 200 transmits the second traffic related content and the identification information to the first electronic device 100 through the second network (S134 ').

The identification information may include information for identifying the second traffic information from other traffic information. Then, the first electronic device 100 that has received the identification information may change the form of the second traffic-related content displayed on the display unit 141 based on the identification information.

12 to 14A illustrate a display form of first traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 to the first electronic device 100 by the traffic information providing method of the server 200 illustrated in FIG. 11A. Examples of varying speed, flow, and notice information based on the transmitted identification information.

14B illustrates that the display form of the second traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 is transmitted to the first electronic device 100 by the traffic information providing method of the server 200 shown in FIG. 11B. An example changed based on the information is shown.

15 to 17A illustrate a display form of first traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 to the first electronic device 100 by the traffic information providing method of the server 200 shown in FIG. 11A. Other examples vary based on the transmitted identification information. For reference, FIGS. 15 to 17A show examples in which the display form of the TPEG content is changed based on the SNS content.

12 and 15, the navigation device 100 includes the average speed of the vehicle displayed on the display unit 141 based on the TPEG content in the SNS content based on the identification information received from the server 200. It can be seen that the display is corrected to the average speed of the vehicle.

That is, in FIG. 12, the average speed of the vehicle from the current position of the vehicle to the Yongin interchange is displayed as 50 kilometers according to the TPEG content. In FIG. Able to know.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, the navigation apparatus 100 may separately display a portion where the first traffic-related content is modified.

Referring to FIG. 13 and FIG. 16, the navigation device 100 uses the SNS content of traffic flow information in the summary map displayed on the display unit 141 based on the TPEG content based on the identification information received from the server 200. The traffic flow included in the revision is displayed.

Referring to FIGS. 14A and 17A, the navigation device 100 may use the yugo information displayed on the display unit 141 on the TPEG content based on the identification information received from the server 200, and included in the SNS content. It is corrected and displayed. That is, in FIG. 14A, the navigation device 100 displays the construction period in the vicinity of Hunneung-ro according to TPEG content until April 12, 2009. In FIG. 17A, the construction period in the region is April 2009. Notice that it is marked as 10 days.

FIG. 17B illustrates that the display form of the second traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 is transmitted to the first electronic device 100 by the traffic information providing method of the server 200 shown in FIG. 11B. Another example varied based on information is shown.

14B and 17B, the navigation apparatus 100 includes the average speed of the vehicle displayed on the display unit 141 based on the SNS content in the TPEG content based on the identification information received from the server 200. It can be seen that the display is corrected to the average speed of the vehicle.

That is, in FIG. 14B, the average speed of the vehicle in the section in which the SNS content is transmitted according to the SNS content is displayed as 40 km, but in FIG. 17B, the average speed of the vehicle in the section in accordance with the TPEG content is corrected to 20 km. Can be.

18A is a flowchart illustrating still another example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server 200 in the method for providing traffic information of the server 200 shown in FIG. 6. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

Processes S121 to S124 illustrated in FIG. 18A have been described with reference to FIG. 11A, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If the first traffic information included in the first traffic related content and the second traffic information included in the second traffic related content coincide with each other, the server 200 establishes the second network only with the second traffic related content. The transmission may be transmitted to the first electronic device 100 through S133. However, when the first traffic information included in the first traffic-related content based on the first network and the second traffic information included in the second traffic-related content based on the second network are different from each other, the server 200 determines the first traffic information. 2, it is determined whether the traffic information is information automatically generated by the terminal transmitting the second traffic related content (S127).

If the second traffic information is information automatically generated by the second traffic related content transmission terminal, the server 200 may change the form of the first traffic related content displayed on the first electronic device 100. Generates identification information for the application (S128) and transmits it to the first electronic device 100 (S135).

However, if the second traffic information is not automatically generated by the second traffic related content transmission terminal, the server 200 transmits only the second traffic related content to the first electronic device 100 (S133). . FIG. 18B is a flowchart illustrating still another example of processes S120 and S130 performed by the server 200 in the traffic information providing method of the server 200 shown in FIG. 6. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

Processes S121 to S124 illustrated in FIG. 18A have been described with reference to FIG. 11A, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If the first traffic information included in the first traffic related content and the second traffic information included in the second traffic related content coincide with each other, the server 200 establishes the second network only with the second traffic related content. The data may be transmitted to the first electronic device 100 through S133 '. However, when the first traffic information included in the first traffic-related content based on the first network and the second traffic information included in the second traffic-related content based on the second network are different from each other, the server 200 determines the first traffic information. 2, it is determined whether the traffic information is information automatically generated by the terminal transmitting the second traffic related content (S127 ′).

If the second traffic information is not information automatically generated by the second traffic related content transmission terminal, the server 200 may change the form of the second traffic related content displayed on the first electronic device 100. Identification information for generating is generated (S128 ') and transmitted to the first electronic device 100 (S135').

However, if the second traffic information is information automatically generated by the second traffic related content transmission terminal, the server 200 transmits only the second traffic related content to the first electronic device 100 (S133 ′). .

19 is a flowchart illustrating a traffic information providing method of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a method of providing traffic information of the electronic device 100 will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

The electronic device 100 receives first traffic related content based on a first network (S200), and receives second traffic related content searched based on a location based search factor through a second network (S210). The first traffic related content and the second traffic related content may be stored in the storage 150.

Then, the electronic device 100 compares the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content (S120). Here, the second traffic related content may be content having a positional relationship with the first traffic related content.

When the comparison between the first traffic-related content and the second traffic-related content is completed, the electronic device 100 displays a comparison result of the first traffic-related content and the second traffic-related content on the display unit 141. (S230).

20A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device 100 in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 19. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

When the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content are received from the server 200 and stored in the storage unit 150, the electronic device 100 analyzes the first traffic related content and the second traffic related content. In operation S221, first traffic information included in the first traffic-related content and second traffic information included in the second traffic-related content are obtained (S222). Then, the server 200 compares the first traffic information and the second traffic information (S223), and determines whether the first traffic information and the second traffic information match (S224). If the first traffic information and the second traffic information coincide with each other, the electronic device 100 displays the first traffic related content on the display unit 141 (S232).

However, when the first traffic information and the second traffic information do not coincide with each other, the electronic device 100 determines whether to recognize the reliability of the user who provided the second traffic-related content (S225).

If the reliability of the second traffic related content provider is not recognized, the electronic device 100 displays the first traffic related content on the display unit 141 as it is (S232). However, if the reliability of the second traffic-related content provider is recognized, the server 200 generates identification information for changing the form of the first traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 (S226). ). Then, the electronic device 100 changes the visual form of the first traffic-related content based on the identification information and displays it on the display unit 141 (S234).

20B is a flowchart illustrating another example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device 100 in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 19. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

Processes S221 to S224 illustrated in FIG. 20B have been described with reference to FIG. 20A, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As a result of performing processes S221 to S224 shown in FIG. 20B, when the first traffic information included in the first traffic related content and the second traffic information included in the second traffic related content coincide with each other, the electronic device 100 The first traffic related content is displayed on the display unit 141 (S232 ').

However, when the first traffic information and the second traffic information do not coincide with each other, the electronic device 100 determines whether to recognize the reliability of the user who provided the second traffic related content (S225 ′). The reliability of the second traffic related content provider may be stored in the storage 150 in advance.

If the reliability of the second traffic related content provider is recognized, the electronic device 100 displays the second traffic related content on the display unit 141 as it is (S232 ').

However, if the reliability of the second traffic-related content provider is not recognized, the server 200 generates identification information for changing the type of the first traffic-related content displayed on the first electronic device 100 ( S226 '). Then, the electronic device 100 changes the visual form of the first traffic-related content based on the identification information and displays it on the display unit 141 (S234 ').

21 to 23A illustrate the first traffic related content having a changed visual form on the display unit 141 according to the traffic information providing method illustrated in FIG. 20A and selected based on a user's selection. The traffic information of the content is modified to be traffic information included in the second traffic related content and is displayed on the display unit 141.

Referring to FIG. 21A, the navigation device 100 visually varies the display portion of the average speed of the vehicle in a specific section in the form of an explosion mark, so that the average speed of the vehicle based on the TPEG content is increased. It can be seen that it is different from the average vehicle speed based on SNS contents.

Referring to FIG. 21B, in the state of FIG. 21A, when the user selects a portion in which the average speed of the vehicle in which the visual form is deformed is displayed, the navigation device 100 determines the average speed of the vehicle. It can be seen that is modified to the average speed of the vehicle included in the SNS content, and displays the modified average speed of the vehicle on the display unit 141.

Referring to FIG. 22A, the navigation device 100 visually varies the traffic flow information display portion in a specific section of the summary map in the form of an explosion mark, thereby providing traffic flow information based on TPEG content. Is different from the traffic flow information based on SNS content.

Referring to FIG. 22B, in the state of FIG. 22A, when the user selects a portion where the traffic flow information with the changed visual form is displayed, the navigation device 100 transmits the traffic flow information to the SNS. It can be seen that the traffic information flow information included in the content is corrected and the modified traffic flow information is displayed on the display unit 141.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 23A, the navigation device 100 visually varies a part in which a specific notice information is displayed among the notice information displayed on the screen 141 in the form of an explosion mark, and thus displays the user based on the TPEG content. It can be seen that the information is different from the yugo information based on the SNS contents.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 23A, in the state of FIG. 23A, when the user selects a portion on which the notice information whose visual form is modified is displayed, the navigation device 100 transmits the notice information to the SNS content. It can be seen that the modified notice information is included and the modified notice information is displayed on the display unit 141.

FIG. 23B illustrates that the second traffic-related content having a changed visual form is displayed on the display unit 141 according to the traffic information providing method illustrated in FIG. 20B, and the traffic of the second traffic-related content selected based on a user's selection. The information is modified to be traffic information included in the first traffic related content and is displayed on the display unit 141.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 23B, the navigation apparatus 100 visually varies the display portion of the average speed of the vehicle in a specific section in the form of an explosion mark, so that the average speed of the SNS content-based vehicle is increased. It can be seen that it is different from the average vehicle speed based on TPEG content.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 23B, in the state of FIG. 23B, when the user selects a portion in which the average speed of the vehicle in which the visual form is modified is displayed, the navigation device 100 determines the average speed of the vehicle. It can be seen that is modified to the average speed of the vehicle included in the TPEG content, and displays the modified average speed of the vehicle on the display unit 141.

24A is a flowchart illustrating still another example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device 100 in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 19. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

For reference, the process illustrated in FIG. 24A is similar to the process illustrated in FIG. 19. Hereinafter, the process illustrated in FIG. 24A will be described based on a process different from the process illustrated in FIG. 19.

When the first traffic information included in the first traffic-related content based on the first network and the second traffic information based on the second network are different from each other, the electronic device 100 determines that the second traffic information is related to the second traffic. It is determined whether the information is automatically generated by the content providing terminal (S227).

If the second traffic information is information automatically generated by the content providing terminal, the electronic device 100 generates identification information for modifying the first traffic information based on the second traffic information (S228). In operation S235, first traffic-related content including the first traffic information modified based on the identification information is displayed on the display unit 141.

However, if the second traffic information is not automatically generated by the content providing terminal, the electronic device 100 displays the first traffic-related content on the display unit 141 as it is (S233).

The screens shown in FIGS. 21B, 22B, and 23AB are the results of performing the traffic information providing method of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 24. The first traffic information included in the first traffic-related content may be viewed as modified and displayed based on the second traffic information included in the second traffic-related content based on SNS.

FIG. 24B is a flowchart illustrating another example of processes S220 and S230 performed by the electronic device 100 in the method for providing traffic information of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 19. Hereinafter, the process will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

For reference, the process illustrated in FIG. 24B is similar to the process illustrated in FIG. 19. Hereinafter, the process illustrated in FIG. 24B will be described based on a process different from the process illustrated in FIG. 19.

When the first traffic information included in the first traffic-related content based on the first network and the second traffic information based on the second network are different from each other, the electronic device 100 determines that the second traffic information is related to the second traffic. It is determined whether the information is automatically generated by the content providing terminal (S227 ').

If the second traffic information is not information automatically generated by the content providing terminal, the electronic device 100 generates identification information for modifying the second traffic information based on the first traffic information; 228 '), the second traffic related content including the second traffic information modified based on the identification information is displayed on the display unit 141 (S235').

However, if the second traffic information is information automatically generated by the content providing terminal, the electronic device 100 displays the second traffic related content on the display unit 141 as it is (S233 ').

The screen shown in FIG. 23B is a result of performing the traffic information providing method of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 24B, and the second traffic information included in the SNS-based second traffic related content is related to the first traffic related to TPEG. It may also be viewed as modified and displayed based on the first traffic information included in the content.

Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and magnetic disks such as floppy disks. Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of programs include not only machine code generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter. The hardware device described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

As described above, although the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains various modifications and variations from such descriptions. This is possible.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the claims below, but also by those equivalent to the claims.

10: network 20: satellites
30: stations 40, 50, 60, 70: electronic devices
100: navigation device 110: communication unit
120: input unit 130: sensing unit
140: output unit 141: display module
142: audio output module 150: storage unit
160: power supply unit 170: control unit
200: server 210: communication unit
220: control unit 230: database

Claims (19)

A communication unit configured to communicate with a first node connected with a first network and a second node connected with a second network;
A database for receiving and storing contents including location information from the first node and the second node; And
And a controller for searching for the content corresponding to the search condition among the stored contents and transmitting the searched content to the user electronic device when a search condition is received from the user electronic device through the communication unit.
The first node and the second node is determined as a dynamic node or a static node according to the position attribute corresponding to the position of each node,
The dynamic node is a node whose position attribute corresponding to the dynamic node changes with time, the static node is a node whose position attribute corresponding to the static node does not change with time,
Wherein the first network or the second network is a social network, the social network forms a dynamic relationship according to a positional relationship between the first node and the second node,
The content received from the first node and the second node, the server characterized in that it comprises a user message or an image obtained from the location of the first node or the second node. The method of claim 1,
The first network or the second network is a social network, and the social network forms a static relationship according to a user's selection. The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
And assigning evaluation information to the content received from the first node or the second node. The method of claim 3, wherein
The evaluation information is determined according to whether the content is information generated automatically by the first node or the second node or information generated arbitrarily by a user in the first node or the second node. . The method of claim 4, wherein
And the control unit transmits identification information for identifying and transmitting or identifying whether the content is the automatically generated information or the information arbitrarily generated by the user, to the user electronic device. The method of claim 5, wherein
The automatically generated information is position information, movement speed information, or movement section information of the first node or the second node,
And the information generated by the user is a message or image data generated by the user. The method of claim 5, wherein
And the evaluation information is determined according to the reliability of the provider of the received content. The method of claim 7, wherein
The control unit,
And selecting content to be transmitted to the user electronic device according to the reliability. The method of claim 8,
The searched content,
And content related to an area within a predetermined distance from the search condition. Receiving contents including location information from a first node connected with a first network and a second node connected with a second network; And
If a search condition is received from a user electronic device, searching for the content corresponding to the search condition among the received contents, and transmitting the searched content to the user electronic device,
The first node and the second node is determined as a dynamic node or a static node according to the position attribute corresponding to the position of each node,
The dynamic node is a node whose position attribute corresponding to the dynamic node changes with time, the static node is a node whose position attribute corresponding to the static node does not change with time,
Wherein the first network or the second network is a social network, the social network forms a dynamic relationship according to a positional relationship between the first node and the second node,
The content received from the first node and the second node, the content providing method of the server, characterized in that it comprises a user message or an image obtained at the location of the first node or the second node. The method of claim 10,
The first network or the second network is a social network, and the social network forms a static relationship according to a user's selection. The method of claim 10,
The transmitting step,
And assigning evaluation information to the content received from the first node or the second node. The method of claim 12,
The evaluation information is determined according to whether the content is information generated automatically by the first node or the second node or information generated arbitrarily by a user in the first node or the second node. How content is served. The method of claim 13,
The transmitting step,
And transmitting identification information for identifying and transmitting or identifying whether the content is the automatically generated information or the information arbitrarily generated by the user, to the user electronic device. The method of claim 14,
The automatically generated information is position information, movement speed information, or movement section information of the first node or the second node,
And the information generated by the user is a message or image data generated by the user. The method of claim 15,
And the evaluation information is determined according to the reliability of the provider of the received content. The method of claim 16,
The transmitting step,
Selecting content to be transmitted to the user electronic device according to the reliability. The method of claim 17,
The searched content,
And contents related to an area within a predetermined distance from the search condition. A computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program for executing the method for providing content of the server according to any one of claims 10 to 18.

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