TW201821766A - Navigation system and navigation method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure is a navigation system that includes an electronic device and a cloud server. The electronic device is configured to capture an environmental image, and to transmit the environmental image and a target information. The cloud server is configured to store several default patterns, and each of the default patterns corresponds to a default coordinate. The cloud server analyzes a pattern image of the environmental image according to the default patterns to calculate a coordinate of the electronic device, so as to navigate according to the coordinate of the electronic device and the target information.

Description

Navigation system and navigation method

This case is about a planning system and planning method, especially regarding a navigation system and navigation method.

With the rapid development of Augmented Reality (AR) technology, the electronic device system using Augmented Reality technology has been widely used in human life and plays an increasingly important role. For example, electronic devices employing augmented reality technology are widely used in fields such as education, product marketing, and lifestyle entertainment. However, at present, electronic devices using augmented reality technology are still rarely used in the navigation field to assist users in route planning and navigation. Although it is possible to perform route planning and navigation by executing an existing navigation program directly on the electronic device, since the conventional navigation program is not designed for augmented reality applications, the operation interface is not for the user. Intuition, which significantly reduces the user's experience quality.

Therefore, how to effectively optimize the operation interface of the electronic device using the augmented reality and improve the user's experience quality to design the navigation system and the navigation method is a big challenge.

One aspect disclosed in the present disclosure relates to a navigation system, and the navigation system includes an electronic device and a cloud server. The electronic device is used to capture environmental images and transmit environmental images and target information. The cloud server is configured to store a plurality of preset graphics, and each preset graphics corresponds to a preset coordinate. The cloud server analyzes the graphic image in the environmental image according to the preset graphic to calculate the coordinates of the electronic device, thereby navigating according to the coordinate and the target information of the electronic device.

Another aspect disclosed in the present disclosure relates to a navigation method applied to a navigation system, and the navigation system includes an electronic device and a cloud server. The navigation method includes the following steps: capturing an environmental image through an electronic device, and transmitting the environmental image and the target information to the cloud server; and analyzing the graphic image in the environmental image according to the plurality of preset graphics through the cloud server, thereby calculating the electronic device The coordinates, wherein each preset graphic corresponds to a preset coordinate. Navigate through the cloud server based on the coordinates and target information of the electronic device.

In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with the prior art. With the above technical solution, considerable technological progress can be achieved, and the industrial use value is widely used. The navigation system and the navigation method disclosed in the present invention analyze the graphic image in the environmental image according to the preset graphic, thereby calculating the electronic device. The coordinates are then routed and navigated for the user based on the calculated coordinates and target information of the electronic device. In addition, the navigation system and the navigation method disclosed in the present invention can be combined with augmented reality technology (for example, performing environmental image capture, route planning and navigation by an augmented reality operation interface), so that application expansion can be optimized. Augment the operating interface of the electronic device to effectively improve the user's experience quality.

The following is a detailed description of the embodiments in order to provide a better understanding of the scope of the present invention, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, and the description of the structural operation is not limited. The order in which they are performed, any structure that is recombined by the elements, produces equal means of function, and is covered by the disclosure. In addition, according to industry standards and practices, the drawings are only for the purpose of assisting the description, and are not drawn according to the original size. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or decreased for convenience of explanation. In the following description, the same elements will be denoted by the same reference numerals for convenience of understanding.

The terms used in the entire specification and the scope of the patent application, unless otherwise specified, generally have the ordinary meaning of each term used in the field, the content disclosed herein, and the particular content. Certain terms used to describe the present disclosure are discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art in the description of the disclosure.

In addition, the terms "including", "including", "having", "containing", etc., which are used in this case are all open terms, meaning "including but not limited to".

In this case, when an element is referred to as "connected" or "coupled", it may mean "electrically connected" or "electrically coupled". "Connected" or "coupled" can also be used to indicate that two or more components operate or interact with each other.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the architecture of a navigation system 100 according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the navigation system 100 includes an electronic device 110 and a cloud server 120. The electronic device 110 is configured to capture an environmental image and transmit the environmental image and the target information to the cloud server 120. The cloud server 120 is configured to store a plurality of preset graphics, and each preset graphic corresponds to a corresponding preset coordinate. The cloud server 120 analyzes the graphic images in the environmental image according to the preset graphics to calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110. Subsequently, the cloud server 120 navigates according to the coordinates of the electronic device 110 and the target information.

For example, the electronic device 110 can be a smart device, a tablet computer, or any device having an image capturing function and an arithmetic function. In addition, the target information can be a name of a place input by the user through the electronic device 110. After the electronic device 110 transmits the environment image and the target information (eg, the location name) to the cloud server 120, the cloud server 120 may generate a corresponding coordinate (eg, a coordinate corresponding to the location name) according to the target information, thereby The coordinates of the device 110 and the coordinates corresponding to the target information are used to navigate the user.

In an embodiment, the cloud server 120 is configured to compare the graphic image with the preset graphic to determine whether the graphic image is identical to the reference graphic in the preset graphic. For example, the graphic image can be placed on a floor, wall, pillar, or any object that is fixed at a location. Please refer to FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C. FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of an environmental image 210 captured by the electronic device 110 according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure, and FIGS. 2B and 2C are diagrams according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure. A schematic diagram of the reference graphics stored in the cloud server 120 is drawn. As shown in FIG. 2A, the environmental image 210 includes a first graphic image 212 and a second graphic image 214, and the first graphic image 212 is disposed on the floor, and the second graphic image 214 is disposed on the wall. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the shapes of the first graphic image 212 and the first reference graphic 222 are both star shapes, and the shapes of the second graphic image 214 and the second reference graphic 224 are both triangular shapes. For example, the first reference graphic 222 and the second reference graphic 224 may be different preset graphics, respectively, and the first reference graphic 222 and the second reference graphic 224 are both stored in the cloud server 120.

In another embodiment, when the cloud server 120 determines that the graphic image is the same as the reference graphic in the preset graphic, the cloud server 120 calculates the coordinates of the electronic device 110 according to the preset coordinates corresponding to the reference graphic. For example, referring to FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the cloud server 120 compares the graphic image (eg, the first graphic image 212 and the second graphic image 214) with the preset graphic, thereby determining that the graphic image is the same as the preset graphic. Reference graphics in (eg, first reference graphic 222 and second reference graphic 224). Since each preset graphic corresponds to the corresponding preset coordinate, the cloud server 120 can simultaneously calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110 according to the preset coordinates corresponding to the first reference graphic 222 and the second reference graphic 224.

In another embodiment, when the cloud server 120 determines that the graphic image is the same as the reference graphic in the preset graphic, the cloud server 120 calculates the coordinates of the electronic device 110 according to the size and angle of the reference graphic in the environmental image. For example, referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , the shapes of the first graphic image 212 and the first reference graphic 222 are both star shapes, but the size and angle of the first graphic image 212 and the first reference graphic 222 are not the same. Therefore, the cloud server 120 can calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110 according to the size and angle of the first reference graphic 222 in the environmental image 210. In other words, the cloud server 120 can calculate the relative position of the electronic device 110 relative to the first graphic image 212 according to the difference (eg, size and angle) between the first graphic image 212 and the first reference graphic 222, thereby calculating The coordinates of the electronic device 110.

Similarly, referring to FIGS. 2A and 2C , the shapes of the second graphic image 214 and the second reference graphic 224 are both triangular shapes, but the sizes and angles of the second graphic image 214 and the second reference graphic 224 are not the same. Therefore, the cloud server 120 can calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110 according to the size and angle of the second reference graphic 224 in the environmental image 210 (as exemplified in the above embodiment). In this embodiment, the cloud server 120 can simultaneously calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110 according to the size and angle of the first reference graphic 222 and the second reference graphic 224 in the environmental image 210.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 110 is configured to transmit high-resolution environmental image and target information to the cloud server 120, and continuously transmit another low-resolution environmental image to the cloud server according to the operation of the cloud server 120. 120. For example, the electronic device 110 first transmits the high-resolution environmental image and the target information to the cloud server 120, so that the graphic image in the environmental image can be presented in a high-resolution manner, thereby facilitating the cloud server 120 to analyze the environmental image. The graphic image in the image is used to calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110. When the cloud server 120 navigates the user according to the coordinates and the target information of the electronic device 110, and the user moves according to the navigation performed by the cloud server 120, the electronic device 110 can be converted into Another environment image of low resolution is transmitted to the cloud server 120, so that the transmission speed of the environment image can be improved, so that the cloud server 120 can update the coordinates of the electronic device 110 (because the user performs the cloud server 120 according to the cloud server 120). Navigate by navigation to continue subsequent navigation.

In one embodiment, the navigation system 100 can incorporate augmented reality techniques to route and navigate the user. For example, the navigation system 100 can display a virtual logo (eg, a directional arrow) through a display device in the electronic device 110, and the virtual logo is used to guide the user to continuously perform real-time navigation for the user.

FIG. 3 is a flow diagram of a navigation method 300 drawn in accordance with an embodiment disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the navigation method 300 can be applied to the navigation system 100 described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In order to facilitate the understanding of the navigation method 300, the navigation system 100 will hereinafter be used as an exemplary target for implementing the navigation method 300. As shown in FIG. 3, the navigation method 300 includes the following steps: S301: capturing an environment image through the electronic device 110, and transmitting the environment image and target information to the cloud server 120; S302: using the cloud server 120 according to multiple presets Graphically analyzing the graphic image in the environmental image, thereby calculating the coordinates of the electronic device 110, wherein each preset graphic corresponds to a corresponding preset coordinate; and S303: passing the cloud server 120 according to the coordinates and target information of the electronic device 110 Navigate.

For example, the target information may be the name of the place the user wants to go to. After the target information (eg, the location name) is transmitted to the cloud server 120 through the electronic device 110, the corresponding coordinates can be generated by the cloud server 120 according to the target information, thereby performing subsequent navigation.

In an embodiment, referring to step S302, the navigation method 300 can execute and compare the graphic image with the preset graphic through the cloud server 120 to determine whether the graphic image is identical to the reference graphic in the preset graphic. For example, the graphic image can be placed on a floor, wall, pillar, or any object that is fixed at a location.

In another embodiment, please continue to refer to step S302. When it is determined that the graphic image is the same as the reference graphic in the preset graphic, the navigation method 300 can be executed by the cloud server 120 and according to the preset coordinates corresponding to the reference graphic. The coordinates of the electronic device 110 are calculated. For example, since each preset graphic corresponds to a corresponding preset coordinate, the cloud server 120 can calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110 of the electronic device 110 according to the preset coordinates corresponding to the reference graphic.

In still another embodiment, please continue to refer to step S302. When it is determined that the graphic image is the same as the reference graphic in the preset graphic, the navigation method 300 can be executed by the cloud server 120 and according to the size of the reference graphic in the environmental image. The coordinates of the electronic device 110 are calculated from angles. For example, the cloud server 120 can calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110 of the electronic device 110 according to the difference between the graphic image and the reference graphic (eg, size and angle) to estimate the relative position of the electronic device 110 relative to the graphic image. .

In an embodiment, referring to step S301, the navigation method 300 can execute and transmit the high-resolution environmental image and target information to the cloud server 120 through the electronic device 110. When navigating through the cloud server 120 according to the coordinates and target information of the electronic device 110, the navigation method 300 can be executed through the electronic device and continuously transmit another low-resolution environmental image to the cloud server 120. For example, the electronic device 110 first transmits the high-resolution environmental image and the target information to the cloud server 120, so that the graphic image in the environmental image can be presented in a high-resolution manner, thereby facilitating the cloud server 120 to analyze the environmental image. The graphic image in the image is used to calculate the coordinates of the electronic device 110. When the cloud server 120 navigates the user according to the coordinates and the target information of the electronic device 110, and the user moves according to the navigation performed by the cloud server 120, the electronic device 110 can be converted into Another environment image of low resolution is transmitted to the cloud server 120, so that the transmission speed of the environment image can be improved, so that the cloud server 120 can update the coordinates of the electronic device 110 (because the user performs the cloud server 120 according to the cloud server 120). Navigate by navigation to continue subsequent navigation.

In one embodiment, the navigation method 300 can be combined with augmented reality techniques to route and navigate the user. For example, the navigation method 300 can be executed by the electronic device 110 and transmitted through the display device in the electronic device 110 to present a virtual logo (eg, a directional arrow), and the virtual logo is used to guide the user, thereby continuously The user performs live view navigation.

In the above embodiment, the navigation system and the navigation method disclosed in the present invention analyze the graphic image in the environmental image according to the preset graphic, thereby calculating the coordinates of the electronic device, and then, according to the calculated coordinate and target information of the electronic device. Route planning and navigation for the user. In addition, the navigation system and the navigation method disclosed in the present invention can be combined with augmented reality technology (for example, performing environmental image capture, route planning and navigation by an augmented reality operation interface), so that application expansion can be optimized. Augment the operating interface of the electronic device to effectively improve the user's experience quality.

Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the disclosed embodiments achieve the advantages of one or more of the foregoing examples. After reading the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications, substitutions, equivalents, and various other embodiments. Therefore, the scope of protection of this case is mainly based on the scope of the patent application and its equal scope.

100‧‧‧Navigation system

110‧‧‧Electronic devices

120‧‧‧Cloud Server

210‧‧‧Environmental imagery

212‧‧‧ first graphic image

214‧‧‧Second graphic image

222‧‧‧ first reference graphic

224‧‧‧second reference graphic

300‧‧‧ navigation method

S301~S303‧‧‧Steps

1 is a block diagram of a navigation system according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure; 2A is a schematic diagram of an environmental image captured by an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure; FIGS. 2B and 2C are based on A schematic diagram of a reference pattern stored in a cloud server drawn by an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure; and FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a navigation method drawn in accordance with an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure.

Claims (10)

A navigation system includes: an electronic device for capturing an environmental image and transmitting the environmental image and a target information; and a cloud server for storing a plurality of preset graphics, and each of the preset graphics Corresponding to a preset coordinate, wherein the cloud server analyzes a graphic image in the environmental image according to the preset graphics to calculate a coordinate of the electronic device, thereby navigating according to the coordinates of the electronic device and the target information. . The navigation system of claim 1, wherein the cloud server compares the graphic image with the preset graphics to determine whether the graphic image is identical to a reference graphic of the preset graphics. The navigation system of claim 2, wherein when the cloud server determines that the graphic image is the same as the reference graphic in the preset graphics, the cloud server is configured according to the preset coordinate corresponding to the reference graphic. Calculate the coordinates of the electronic device. The navigation system of claim 3, wherein when the cloud server determines that the graphic image is the same as the reference graphic in the preset graphics, the cloud server according to the size of the reference image in the environmental image The coordinates of the electronic device are calculated from the angle. The navigation system of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is configured to transmit the high resolution image of the environment and the target information to the cloud server, and continuously transmit the low resolution according to the operation of the cloud server. Another environmental image to the cloud server. A navigation method is applied to a navigation system, wherein the navigation system includes an electronic device and a cloud server, the navigation method includes: capturing an environmental image through the electronic device, and transmitting the environmental image and a target information to The cloud server analyzes a graphic image in the environmental image according to the plurality of preset graphics, and calculates a coordinate of the electronic device, wherein each of the preset graphics corresponds to a preset coordinate; The cloud server navigates according to the coordinates of the electronic device and the target information. The navigation method of claim 6, wherein the cloud image server analyzes the graphic image in the environmental image according to the preset graphics, so that calculating coordinates of the electronic device includes: comparing the graphic by using the cloud server And the preset image, and determining whether the graphic image has the same reference image in the preset graphics. The navigation method of claim 7, wherein the cloud image server analyzes the graphic image in the environmental image according to the preset graphics, thereby calculating a coordinate of the electronic device: when determining that the graphic image is the same as the When the reference graphic is preset in the graphics, the coordinates of the electronic device are calculated by the cloud server according to the preset coordinates corresponding to the reference graphic. The navigation method of claim 8, wherein the cloud image server analyzes the graphic image in the environmental image according to the preset graphics, thereby calculating a coordinate of the electronic device: when determining that the graphic image is the same as the When the reference graphic in the preset graphic is used, the coordinates of the electronic device are calculated by the cloud server according to the size and angle of the reference graphic in the environmental image. The navigation method of claim 6, further comprising: transmitting the high-resolution environment image and the target information to the cloud server through the electronic device; and when the coordinates of the electronic device are transmitted through the cloud server When the target information is navigated, another low-resolution environmental image is continuously transmitted to the cloud server through the electronic device.