KR20220048108A - User-based sharing platform providing travel information and planning travel schedule for free independent tourism - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a user-centered platform for providing free travel information and planning and sharing travel schedules. The user-centered platform comprises: a main server which communicates with a plurality of user terminals through a wired or wireless network and transmits and receives travel-related information; a first database for receiving travel experience information of a plurality of first users and storing detailed travel experience information analyzed by place, time, travel type, travel purpose, and travel theme; a second database for receiving travel plan information of a second user planning a trip and storing destination, route, and time; a travel information search control unit which provides a terminal of the second user with means for searching for information by classification so that travel information can be checked according to travel schedule, travel location, age, number of people, companions, and travel purpose based on the first database; a travel information display control unit which receives user preference for the travel experience information of the first users and displaying an output position or an output method according to the preference on the terminal of the second user; a travel plan display control unit which provides visually travel route and travel time information to the terminal of the second user according to the travel plan information of the second user, and provides the result of modification or editing of the travel plan information to the terminal of the second user according to changes in the travel plan information of the second user; and a user management unit for controlling information related to the first and second users and user benefit information. Therefore, provided is a travel platform for providing travel information for individual free travels and freely planning travels.

Description

{User-based sharing platform providing travel information and planning travel schedule for free independent tourism}

The present invention relates to a sharing platform for travel information and travel planning, and more particularly, it proposes a new travel platform that shares travel information centered on users and allows free planning for local travel.

Unlike indirect experiences in the form of general learning through reading or lectures, travel provides opportunities to improve the breadth of knowledge and thinking by directly experiencing physical activities and new cultures in various regions.

Tourist destinations have been developed not only in Korea but also around the world, including long-standing historical sites, large cities, and regional cultural small towns. are doing In addition, new tourism models are being developed that focus on outdoor activities and performances, such as theme parks and river or sea activities, rather than specific tourist attractions centered on history or culture. Trekking, or trail, where you can enjoy the natural scenery while walking instead of on foot is also widely established as a travel culture.

As for tourism products centered on famous regions, various products have been proposed as itineraries to experience the culture and food of the region under the cooperation of a tour guide, and transportation (air, ship, vehicle, etc.) and package-type products that provide food in an integrated way. On the other hand, FIT (Individual Free Travel), which allows you to enjoy your own experience through an independent itinerary without going through a travel agency, is also gradually expanding. In the case of individual free travel, it has the advantage of being able to reduce the cost and enjoy a more unique tour. also big

With the activation of SNS through the Internet and the popularization of mobile devices such as smartphones, various travel guide programs that provide directions and travel information have been developed to satisfy the preferences of free travelers and are provided to consumers in the form of downloadable applications. there is. These travel guide applications or previously known technologies mainly provide travel destination information selected by the user, such as traffic information, accommodation information, food information, etc. There are limits.

For example, according to Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2017-0019605, efficient travel within a limited time by providing customized travel information for each user through a mobile environment and providing customized movement guide information based on the recommended travel information Although it is possible, it is only to provide a map-centered simple travel route, and there is not much difference from the existing map application.

In addition, according to Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2017-0046333, as a travel planning service system in which a travel plan is automatically set by inputting only the origin and destination of a trip, geographic guidance is provided according to the output values of the location setting module and the environment setting module. After receiving travel-related information including road information, accommodation information, food information, leisure information, and travel destination information from the travel planning server through the communication module, one or more of the travel-related information is selected If possible, it is proposed to operate a navigation module to pass through the relevant area. This technology does not match the trend of individual free travel in that travel plans are established based on information provided unilaterally without the user's will or preference being reflected.

The present invention was created under the technical background described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide travel information for individual free travel and to provide a travel platform that allows free travel establishment.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a travel platform capable of establishing a new traveler's travel plan based on the shared information, while sharing actual travel information based on the travelers' actual experiences.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sharing platform capable of generating travel-related big data through user-centered sharing of travel information and discovering new travel products by capturing changing travel trends.

In addition, other objects and technical features of the present invention will be presented in more detail in the following detailed description.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention communicates with a plurality of user terminals through a wired/wireless network and transmits/receives travel-related information, and receives a plurality of first user travel experience information to provide a place, time, travel type, and travel purpose. , a first database for storing detailed travel experience information analyzed for each travel theme, a second database for receiving travel planning information of a second user who plans a trip and storing destination, movement route, and time-related information, the first A travel information search control unit that provides a classification-specific information search means to a terminal of a second user so that travel information can be checked according to travel schedule, travel place, age, number of people, companion object, and travel purpose based on a database; the first user A travel information display control unit that receives a user preference for travel experience information and controls an output location or output method according to the preference to the second user terminal, and provides travel route and travel time information according to the travel plan information of the second user A travel plan display control unit that visually provides to a user terminal and provides a result of the correction or edited travel plan information to the second user terminal according to the change of the travel plan information of the second user, and the first user and the second user and a user management unit for integrally controlling information and user benefit information, wherein the travel plan display control unit provides specific first user travel experience information to the second user's terminal according to the request of the second user, the first user's travel It provides a user-centered free travel information provision and plan establishment sharing platform, characterized in that the result according to the second user's correction or editing of the experience information is provided to the second user's terminal.

In the present invention, the travel information display control unit may preferentially arrange the first user travel experience information in a specific location on the second user terminal according to a change in user preference. In addition, in the present invention, the travel information display control unit designates a specific location on the map output to the second user's terminal by the second user, or receives the location of the second user's terminal, and travel-related within a predetermined radius around the location center information can be provided.

In the sharing platform according to the present invention, the travel experience information of the first user may include photo, video, or text information, in this case, the travel information display control unit is a web of the travel destination included in the first user travel experience information. Information for the second user's reservation or advance payment may be provided to the second user's terminal in connection with a cyber operating space such as a site or application.

In the present invention, the main server transmits the travel experience information shared by the first user and the recommendation or response information of the second user to the travel experience information of the first user, the travel schedule of the first user and the second user, the travel location , may further include a third database for storing and analyzing big data according to age, number of people, companion target, and travel purpose.

According to the present invention, various travel information for individual free travel can be provided through a single channel platform, and users can conveniently and freely establish travel based on existing travel experience information.

In addition, it breaks away from the method of establishing a travel plan through a complicated process of filtering out advertisement-rich information through existing channels, and establishes a travel plan that suits the taste of the traveler in a short time, and easily adjusts the route and schedule during actual travel. By making changes, you can contribute to raising the level and quality of travel.

In addition, the present invention provides a service to enable the establishment of a new traveler's travel plan based on the shared information while sharing actual travel information based on the actual experiences of travelers, and through this user-centered sharing of travel information It is possible to create travel-related big data, and it can contribute to discovering new travel products by capturing changing travel trends.

1 is a system configuration diagram constituting a shared platform of the present invention;
2 is a display screen showing a service overview of a sharing platform according to the present invention;
3 is an exemplary screen for providing information of local travelers;
4 is a screen for establishing a travel plan through route import
5 is an example screen of a search list according to preference
6 is an additional travel service model by the sharing platform of the present invention

The present invention proposes a new travel platform that can provide travel information by sharing users' experiences in free individual travel and local travel as a new user-centered travel-related sharing platform, and establish a travel plan based thereon.

When preparing for a local trip, most travelers search for information or travel reviews uploaded to social media through internet networks, etc. going through the planning process. When planning a trip through multiple channels like this, it is exposed to highly advertised information, which is complicated and takes a lot of time to make an actual trip plan.

On the other hand, the present invention provides a platform for those who are preparing for a local tour in a specific area or are on a trip to establish their own travel route and share their travel experience with others. In particular, in addition to searching for destinations such as tourist destinations or hot places on one platform rather than multiple channels, you can quickly and easily create a desired travel route, and edit and edit freely.

Specifically, the travel-related sharing platform according to the present invention can recommend or search travel information, and based on this, plan establishment and revision according to the travel schedule, and receive travel route and required time information in real time visually, You can upload real-time information you experienced while traveling and share it with others.

For this, the technical configuration of the sharing platform is largely comprised of a main server that manages the operation and information of the entire platform, a database related to user's travel information and travel plan information, and visually provides travel route and time information, while providing multiple users for destinations. It includes elements such as a display control unit that changes the location and output method of recommendation information based on the preference of the user, and a user management unit that provides cyber money or discount coupons as a benefit to the user who provides travel information. In the display control related to the travel route, operations such as calculating the distance, providing the movement route, and calculating the required time may be performed in conjunction with the commercialized map service.

A method of providing and sharing travel information in the sharing platform of the present invention may largely include a step of searching for travel information and providing the corresponding information, a step of establishing a travel plan, and a step of sharing information. In the search step of the travel information, recommendation information in relation to the user's travel schedule and place (destination) may be provided, and classification information by theme according to the age of the traveler, the purpose of the trip, the number of people, the travel target, etc. may be provided. When providing travel information according to a search or recommendation, the order and arrangement of the information, and editing of related contents (route, destination, time, review, etc.) are important. In the present invention, as a method of displaying travel information on a user terminal, A method such as higher priority placement according to the preference result may be implemented. In addition, it is also possible to designate a specific location on the map or to provide travel destination information (tourist spots, restaurants, cafes, accommodation companies, other themed places, etc.) within a predetermined radius around the current location through the GPS function of the user's mobile device. In the travel planning stage, visual information including the route (travel line) and time is provided. In particular, in the present invention, information based on other people's travel experiences can be referred to in making travel plans, and obtained through the route import function It is also possible to partially edit other people's information to modify the destination or movement order to suit one's preference. In addition, in the information sharing stage, a participation function is provided to express preference for other people's travel experience information, for example, step-by-step score marking, likes, etc., and travel experience information uploaded to a sharing platform and shared through SNS A function of exporting, copying a URL and linking to another blog, etc. may be provided.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, the technical configuration and effects of the travel-related sharing platform according to the present invention will be described in more detail through specific embodiments.

1 schematically shows the elements constituting the user-centered free travel information provision and plan establishment sharing platform 100 of the present invention, wherein the sharing platform transmits and receives information on a network with a plurality of first user terminals 210 and share travel-related information with each other. In addition, the sharing platform transmits/receives to and from the second user terminal 220 to obtain travel information, and provides travel information or assists the second user in establishing a travel plan.

This series of processes is performed under the control of the main server 110, and in the main server, the first database 120a and the second database 120b, the travel information search control unit 130, and the travel information display control unit ( 140), a travel plan display control unit 150, and a user management unit 160 may be included. In addition, the travel information search control unit, the travel information display control unit, and the travel plan display control unit may download some operations and functions in the form of an app to the user terminal, thereby assisting the operation process of the sharing platform within the user terminal more quickly.

The main server 110 may be composed of hardware such as a computer device or software capable of performing a web service, and communicates with a plurality of user terminals through a wired/wireless network and transmits and receives travel-related information, while transmitting and receiving travel-related information. Manage the components as a whole.

The first database 120a receives a plurality of first user travel experience information under the control of the main server and stores detailed travel experience information analyzed by place, time, travel type, travel purpose, and travel theme, and other users When there is a request from the terminal, the corresponding travel experience information may be provided to the corresponding terminal. The second database 120b receives travel planning information of a second user who plans a trip, stores destination, movement, and time-related information, and is linked with the first database to share travel-related information of the second user can be

The travel information search control unit 130 provides information searching means for each classification to the second user's terminal so that travel information can be checked according to the travel schedule, travel location, age, number of people, companion target, and travel purpose based on the first database. to provide.

In order to assist the second user in the travel information search process, the travel information display control unit 140 receives the user preference for the first user travel experience information and controls an output location or output method according to the preference to the second user terminal. can do.

In addition, the travel plan display control unit 150 visually provides travel route and travel time information to the second user terminal according to the travel plan information of the second user in order to assist the second user in setting up a travel plan, According to the change of the travel plan information of the second user, it is possible to provide a modified or edited result of the travel plan information to the second user terminal.

The user management unit 160 integrally controls the first user and second user related information and user benefit information.

In the present invention, the second user may receive travel information provided by the main server, and may receive travel experience information of a plurality of other first users. To this end, the travel plan display control unit may provide specific first user travel experience information to the second user's terminal according to the request of the second user. In addition, a result according to the second user's correction or editing of the first user's travel experience information may be provided to the second user's terminal.

For the convenience of the second user to search for travel information, the travel information display control unit may preferentially arrange the first user travel experience information in a specific location on the second user terminal according to a change in user preference. In addition, in order to search for travel information or change a travel plan of the second user who is traveling, the travel information display control unit allows the second user to designate a specific location on the map output to the second user's terminal, or the location of the second user's terminal. may be received to provide travel-related information within a predetermined radius around the center of the location.

In the present invention, the travel experience information of the first user may include photos, images, or text information. In this case, the travel information display control unit is a website or application of a travel destination included in the first user travel experience information. Information for the second user's reservation or advance payment may be provided to the second user's terminal in connection with a cyber operating space such as For example, a website or reservation payment screen related to the place is linked to a specific place part of the travel photo or video screen uploaded and shared by the first user, and the photo or By clicking the linked location of the video, it may be possible to access the website or reservation payment screen of the corresponding location.

On the other hand, the main server provides the travel experience information shared by the first user and the recommendation or response information of the second user to the travel experience information of the first user, the travel schedule, the travel location, the age of the first user and the second user, A third database may be further included to analyze and store big data according to the number of people, companions, and travel purpose. This third database may be utilized to provide additional travel services based on user-centered various travel information generated by the sharing platform of the present invention.

The sharing platform of the present invention basically provides a user's travel information search and travel planning service for local travel within a specific area, but is also applicable to long-distance travel moving beyond the area.

FIG. 2 shows an overview of services of a sharing platform according to the present invention, and shows, for example, various service screens of a sharing platform that are output on a display of a user's portable terminal. The travel schedule service includes information on the travel route and time, the travel memory upload service can include information such as photos, videos, and reviews of travelers, and the travel story curation service provides travel recommendations or search services. may include Through these services, travelers can establish travel schedules (travel lines, time) in advance, share travel memories through photos, videos, or reviews while traveling, and curate travel stories later. can In such a sharing platform, a second user who has conducted a trip plays the role of a first user after the end of the trip, and the first user for a specific travel destination becomes a second user for another travel destination, providing and sharing mutually continuous travel information can be actively pursued.

3 is an exemplary screen for providing information of a local traveler. When travel information search information is received from the main server of the sharing platform through the second user's terminal, travel information is based on the information stored in the first database. Under the operation of the display control unit and the travel plan display control unit, a map screen showing spatial information in one display screen of the second user's terminal, a moving time and a moving route list, etc. can be checked at once. In addition, it is possible to intuitively recognize spatiotemporal changes in the travel route by providing the shortest route and the required time. The data on the travel route can provide reliable information through a commercial map API provided on the Internet, for example, it can provide information on the route and distance optimized for car use between moving places, and the required time.

Users can intuitively check information such as travel routes, specific places of travel destinations, related photo information, and travel reviews corresponding to hashtag and keyword search results by searching through the terminal, as well as using the GPS function of the user terminal. Search information according to the radius of the starting point of the current location of the user who is actually traveling may be provided. In addition, it is possible to provide information on a recommended route in a variety of ranges based on big data accumulated through information search and route input by the user.

The sharing platform of the present invention displays, among the travel routes posted by users by the travel information display control unit, on the user terminal so that the most preferred routes and places are exposed at the top of the screen. It provides a service centered on user-centered local travel information. In addition, by the travel plan display control unit, it is possible to bring other people's existing travel route information as it is, and to modify and edit the information according to one's own schedule. 4 shows a screen for establishing a travel plan through route import. You can edit the travel route and itinerary by selecting one from among the recommended travel routes of others and checking the schedule of the route, then deleting some routes and adding a new route in consideration of your own schedule or desired movement route. .

The route import function is based on the method of sharing travel experiences on the sharing platform of the present invention. For example, travel reviews of various types (companions) are classified, such as solo traveler, couple, friends, family unit, travel with children, travel with parents, etc. so you can share your travel experiences. In addition, detailed information on a specific place (destination) within a local travel destination may be provided, or reviews written by a plurality of users on the corresponding place may be provided together. By uploading photos taken directly about the travel destination through such a sharing platform, a cyberspace is provided where the creator (the first user) can keep memories and other users (the second user) can have an indirect experience.

In addition, in consideration of the technical situation in which mobile devices are common, real-time information sharing is possible between a first user traveling and a second user traveling through a real-time travel destination video streaming service. Such a video streaming service may be built to be connected to the aforementioned reservation and payment linkage function.

In order for travelers to easily and freely establish their own travel plans, it is necessary to be able to quickly and intuitively check a wide range of travel information within one service. 5 exemplarily shows travel information and a search screen according to preference as travel information provided by the sharing platform of the present invention.

In such a service, information such as the route and place, photos, and reviews can be intuitively checked on the user's terminal by searching for hashtags and keywords through, for example, an extensive search through the aforementioned travel search control unit, and Information on various recommended routes can be provided based on big data accumulated through information search and route input. Based on the information of the previous traveler (the first user) obtained through this search process, while another traveler (the second user) has no information about the local travel destination, looking at the various routes provided by others (the first user) You can easily plan your trip by importing routes. Through this process, not only can you easily modify your travel plans using the intuitive UI, but you can also edit routes and add information during travel due to weather or other variables, so you can establish a travel plan that suits you in real time. .

The travel service provided through the sharing platform of the present invention not only completes your own travel route and shares it within the platform, but also exports the information through external SNS to share with more users or includes travel information. It can also be shared on the Internet by copying the URL or the like. In addition, by adding a category to the bottom of the search window and controlling the display so that the most searched places or routes are exposed as a list according to preference when searching for a place in the travel guide, the user can easily search for a desired travel destination without any prior information. .

In the case of existing travel-related web services or mobile applications, advertisements related to travel products or tourism companies were excessively exposed, and users without travel destination information had a lot of difficulties in searching, but through the sharing platform of the present invention, travel information and plan establishment were provided through a single channel. You can complete a series of processes, such as searching for destinations and reviews, writing routes, and checking the optimal route and required time, quickly and easily. In particular, user-centered preference-based information exposure (and ranking) rather than advertising cost or fee-based information exposure. adjustment) can reduce the effort of filtering advertising information, and by accumulating the experiences of many travelers who have visited local destinations and FIT (Freedom Independet Tourism) routes for various purposes, detailed big data for each travel time, number of people, and places can be saved. can accumulate.

As a result, precise targeting of local travel marketing is possible and high-level local travel product planning and development are possible. 6 exemplarily shows various business models based on big data obtained through the sharing platform of the present invention, and more detailed information use and information sharing is possible through the establishment of a partner targeted as an advertisement platform for travel information and local business operators. It is expected that payment reservations for recommended and targeted travel destinations can be easily made, and furthermore, travel product development and commercialization of direct sales or sales agencies through a shared platform is expected.

In the above, the present invention has been exemplarily described through preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, and various forms within the technical spirit of the present invention, specifically, within the scope of the claims may be modified, changed, or improved.

100: shared platform 110: main server
120a: first database 120b: second database
130: travel information search control unit 140: travel information display control unit
150: travel plan display control unit 160: user management unit
210: first user terminal 220: second user terminal

Claims (5)

A main server that communicates with a plurality of user terminals through a wired/wireless network and transmits and receives travel-related information;
A first database for receiving a plurality of first user travel experience information and storing detailed travel experience information analyzed by place, time, travel type, travel purpose, and travel theme;
A second database that receives travel planning information of a second user who plans a trip and stores destination, route, and time-related information;
A travel information search control unit that provides information retrieval means for each classification to a second user's terminal so that travel information can be checked based on the first database according to travel schedule, travel location, age, number of people, companion target, and travel purpose;
a travel information display controller configured to receive a user preference for the first user travel experience information and control an output location or output method according to the preference to a second user terminal;
According to the travel plan information of the second user, the travel route and travel time information are visually provided to the second user terminal, and the travel plan information is corrected or edited in the second user terminal according to the change of the travel plan information of the second user. a travel plan display control unit that provides a result of the
It includes a user management unit that integrally controls the first user and second user related information and user benefit information,
The travel plan display control unit provides specific first user travel experience information to the second user's terminal according to the request of the second user, and provides a result according to the second user's modification or editing of the first user travel experience information 2 Characterized in providing to the user's terminal
User-centered free travel information and plan sharing platform.
The method of claim 1,
The travel information display control unit is a user-centered free travel information provision and plan establishment sharing platform, characterized in that preferentially arranging the first user travel experience information in a specific location on the second user terminal according to a change in user preference.
The method of claim 1,
The travel information display control unit is characterized in that the second user designates a specific location on a map output to the second user's terminal, or receives the location of the second user's terminal and provides travel-related information within a predetermined radius around the location. User-centered free travel information provision and plan establishment sharing platform.
The method of claim 1,
The first user's travel experience information includes photo, video, or text information, and the travel information display control unit provides information related to a cyber operation space such as a website or application of a travel destination included in the first user travel experience information. 2 A user-centered free travel information provision and plan establishment sharing platform, characterized in that it provides information for the user's reservation or advance payment to the second user's terminal.
The method of claim 1,
The main server collects the travel experience information shared by the first user and the second user's recommendation or response information for the first user's travel experience information, including the travel schedule, travel location, age, number of first users and the second user; User-centered free travel information provision and plan establishment sharing platform, characterized in that it further comprises a third database that analyzes and stores big data according to the companion target and travel purpose.

Images