WO2013136449A1

WO2013136449A1 - Display information generation device, display information generation method, display information generation program, and information recording medium

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Publication number: WO2013136449A1
Application number: PCT/JP2012/056435
Authority: WO
Inventors: 智也大石; 克憲荒川; 坂本　強; 誠一長谷部; 翔太佐藤; 淳大杉; 宮坂　峰輝; 隆一郎松本
Original assignee: パイオニア株式会社
Priority date: 2012-03-13
Filing date: 2012-03-13
Publication date: 2013-09-19

Abstract

Provided is a display information generation device that displays information in a manner so that it becomes possible to immediately and intuitively recognize the information, which is for guiding a mobile body. A navigation device (SS) provided with a display (6) that moves together with a vehicle is provided with a display data generation unit (3) that, on the basis of the position information indicating the vehicle position, acquires distance information indicating the distance from the position of the vehicle of facilities positioned along the road along which the vehicle is moving, and on the basis of the acquired position information and distance information, displays an icon indicating the facilities at both sides of the road at the display (6) arranged in order of the order of appearance accompanying the motion of the vehicle. The display data generation unit (3) displays an icon indicating the last facility to appear in the interval to the end of motion along the road at a corresponding position in the display (6) that can be distinguished from icons indicating other facilities.

Description

Display information generating apparatus, display information generating method, display information generating program, and information recording medium

This application belongs to the technical field of a display information generation device, a display information generation method, a display information generation program, and an information recording medium. More specifically, a display information generation device and a display information generation method for generating display information to be displayed in a moving body such as a vehicle, a program used in the display information generation device, and the display information generation program are recorded. It belongs to the technical field of information recording media.

In recent years, navigation devices that guide movement of a vehicle or the like while moving with a vehicle, a bicycle, or a person have been widely used.

Here, in the currently generalized navigation device, a map including roads and the like is displayed on a display provided at, for example, a dashboard position visible to a driver such as a vehicle, and the displayed map It is configured to provide guidance while displaying the route to the destination. That is, in the conventional navigation device, the driver recognizes the route to the destination, the intersection to be bent, etc. in relation to the roads and facilities displayed as the map while displaying the map. . As prior art documents concerning such a conventional navigation device, for example, the following Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 can be cited.

Here, in the conventional navigation device described above, when the driver looks at the display provided at the dashboard position, it is necessary to shift the line of sight from the front to the position where the display can be seen. The above problems were sometimes pointed out.

Therefore, in recent years, a navigation device having a so-called head-up display (hereinafter simply referred to as HUD) has been developed in place of the display provided in the dashboard. This HUD performs a special process on the portion of the windshield on the line of sight of the driver who is driving, and projects / displays necessary information such as information for turning left and right on that portion for guidance. . There is also a navigation device equipped with a so-called head mounted display (hereinafter simply referred to as HMD) in which a display for displaying a map or the like is built in a helmet mounted on the driver's head. Has been developed. The navigation device provided with these HUD and HMD is suitable for safety because the driver does not need to shift his / her line of sight from the front in order to view the guidance information.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-132789 (for example, FIGS. 3 to 10) JP-A-6-96390 (for example, FIGS. 3 to 5)

However, in the case of HUD and HMD as described above, the physical area of the area for displaying information for guidance is limited in consideration of the purpose of not shifting the driver's line of sight. Therefore, too much information cannot be displayed. In particular, in the case of the HUD, information for guidance is displayed together with the forward scenery that can be seen through the windshield. As a result, the information is integrated with the scenery, so that complicated information cannot be displayed. .

Above all, in the case of HUD and HMD, it is necessary to recognize the guidance information while recognizing the scenery in front, so it is necessary to be able to recognize the necessary guidance information “intuitively” and “immediately”. It is done. Note that this “intuitive” and “immediately” viewpoint is not limited to HUD and HMD, but is also applicable to the case where information for guidance is displayed on a currently popular display.

Therefore, the present application has been made in view of the above-described problems and requests, and an example of the problem is that it is possible to more intuitively and immediately recognize information for guiding a moving object. The object is to provide a display information generation device or the like for displaying the information.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a display information generation device that generates display information to be displayed on a display unit that moves together with a moving body, and acquires position information indicating the position of the moving body. A distance information acquisition unit that acquires distance information indicating a distance from a position of the moving body of a feature positioned along a moving path along which the moving body moves based on the acquired position information Based on the information acquisition means and the acquired position information and distance information, the feature indicators indicating the features on both sides of the moving path are displayed on the display means in order of appearance along with the movement of the moving body. Generating means for generating the display information, and transmitting means for transmitting the generated display information to the display means for display, the generating means until the end of the movement along the movement path of For displaying the final feature index that is the feature index indicating the final feature that is the last feature that appears in the display unit so as to be distinguishable from the feature index that indicates the other feature. The display information is configured to be generated.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 7 is a display information generating device that generates display information to be displayed on a display unit that moves together with a moving body, and acquires position information indicating the position of the moving body. A distance information acquisition unit that acquires distance information indicating a distance from a position of the moving body of a feature positioned along a moving path along which the moving body moves based on the acquired position information Based on the information acquisition means and the acquired position information and distance information, the feature index indicating the feature that appears last until the end of the movement along the moving path, and the other feature Generation means for generating the display information to be displayed on the display means so as to be identifiable from the feature index to be shown; and transmission means for transmitting the generated display information to the display means for display.

In order to solve the above problem, an invention described in claim 8 is directed to a computer included in the display information generation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the position information acquisition unit, It functions as a distance information acquisition unit, the generation unit, and the transmission unit.

In order to solve the above-described problem, in the invention according to claim 9, the display information generating program according to claim 8 is recorded so as to be readable by the computer according to claim 8.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 10 is the display information generating method executed in the display information generating apparatus for generating the display information to be displayed on the display means that moves together with the moving body. A position information acquisition step of acquiring position information indicating the position of the object, and a distance from the position of the moving body of the feature located along the moving path along which the moving body moves based on the acquired position information Based on the acquired position information and distance information, the feature index indicating the feature on both sides of the moving path is displayed in the order of appearance accompanying the movement of the moving body. A generation step for generating the display information to be displayed side by side on the display means; and a transmission step for transmitting the generated display information to the display means for display. Indicates the final feature index that is the feature index indicating the final feature that is the last feature that appears until the end of the movement along the movement path, and indicates the other feature. The display information to be displayed on the display means is identifiable from a feature index.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the display information generation apparatus which concerns on embodiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram etc. which show schematic structure of the navigation apparatus which concerns on 1st Example, (a) is the said block diagram, (b) is a figure which illustrates the structure of the database for a display which concerns on each Example, (C) is a figure which illustrates the icon which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows the icon display process which concerns on 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the icon which concerns on 1st Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 1st example, (b) is a figure which shows a 2nd example, (c) is a figure which shows a 3rd example. FIG. It is a figure (I) which shows the example of a display concerning the 2nd example, (a) is a figure showing the 1st example, (b) is a figure showing the 2nd example, (c) is the figure It is a figure which shows 3 examples, (d) is a figure which shows a 4th example. It is a figure (II) which shows the example of a display concerning the 2nd example, (a) is a figure showing the 5th example, (b) is a figure showing the 6th example, (c) is the figure It is a figure which shows seven examples. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the icon which concerns on 3rd Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 1st example, (b) is a figure which shows a 2nd example, (c) is a figure which shows a 3rd example. (D) is a diagram illustrating a fourth example, (e) is a diagram illustrating a fifth example, (f) is a diagram illustrating a sixth example, and (g) is a seventh diagram. It is a figure which shows an example, (h) is a figure which shows an 8th example. It is a figure which shows the example of a display which concerns on 4th Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 1st example, (b) is a figure which shows a 2nd example, (c) is a figure which shows a 3rd example. (D) is a figure which shows a 4th example, (e) is a figure which shows a 5th example. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the icon which concerns on 5th Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 1st example, (b) is a figure which shows a 2nd example. It is a figure (I) which shows the example of a display concerning the 6th example, (a) is a figure showing the 1st example, (b) is a figure showing the 2nd example, (c) is the figure It is a figure which shows three examples. It is a figure (II) which shows the example of a display which concerns on 6th Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 4th example, (b) is a figure which shows a 5th example. It is a figure (I) which shows the example of a display concerning the 7th example, (a) is a figure showing the 1st example, and (b) is a figure showing the 2nd example. It is figure (II) which shows the example of a display which concerns on 7th Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 3rd example, (b) is a figure which shows a 4th example, (c) is a figure It is a figure which shows 5 examples, (d) is a figure which shows a 6th example. It is FIG. (III) which shows the example of a display of the icon which concerns on 7th Example. It is a figure (I) which shows the example of a display of an icon concerning the 8th example, (a) is a figure which illustrates the road state as a premise, and (b) is a figure showing the 1st example. It is a figure (II) which shows the example of a display concerning the 8th Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 2nd example, (b) is a figure which shows a 3rd example. It is figure (III) which shows the example of a display which concerns on 8th Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 4th example, (b) is a figure which shows a 5th example, (c) is a figure It is a figure which shows six examples. It is a figure (IV) which shows the example of a display of the icon which concerns on 8th Example, (a) is a figure which shows a 7th example, (b) is a figure which shows an 8th example. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure, such as a navigation apparatus concerning a modification.

Next, an embodiment for carrying out the present application will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the display information generation apparatus according to the embodiment.

The display information generation apparatus according to the embodiment is a display information generation apparatus that generates display information to be displayed on a display unit such as a liquid crystal display that moves together with a moving body such as a vehicle, a bicycle, or a person. As shown in FIG. 1, the display information generation apparatus S according to the embodiment includes a position information acquisition unit 2A, a distance information acquisition unit 2B, a generation unit 3, and a transmission unit 2C.

In this configuration, the position information acquisition unit 2A acquires position information indicating the position of the moving body and outputs the position information to the generation unit 3 and the distance information acquisition unit 2B. As this position information, for example, position information indicating a position detected in the moving object using so-called GPS (Global Positioning System), or position information indicating a position detected autonomously in the moving object itself is acquired.

Next, the distance information acquisition means 2B indicates the distance from the position of the moving body of the feature located along the moving path along which the moving body moves, based on the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means 2A. The distance information is acquired and output to the generation unit 3. This feature corresponds to, for example, various facilities located along the moving path of the moving body, a guide point in moving the moving body, or a destination point in moving. As the distance information, for example, distance information indicating the distance detected or calculated by the device provided in the moving body is acquired.

Accordingly, the generation unit 3 displays the feature indicators indicating the features on both sides of the moving path in order of appearance along with the movement of the moving body on the display unit based on the acquired position information and distance information. Information is generated and output to the transmission means 2C. Then, the transmission unit 2C transmits the output display information to the display unit for display.

At this time, the generation means 3 uses the final feature index, which is a feature index indicating the final feature, which is the last feature that appears until the end of the movement along the moving path, as a feature indicating another feature. Display information to be displayed on the display means in an identifiable manner from the object index is generated and output to the transmission means 2C.

As described above, according to the operation of the display information generation device S according to the embodiment, the features on both sides of the moving path are shown based on the position of the moving body and the distance from the position to the feature. The feature indicators are displayed on the display means in the order of appearance. Therefore, by visually recognizing the display means on which the feature index is displayed, the presence and position of the feature itself on both sides of the moving path, the distance to the feature, etc. can be more intuitively and immediately. Can be recognized.

In addition, since the final feature index indicating the final feature is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other feature indexes, the presence of the final feature, in other words, that there is no feature ahead of the final feature, Intuitive and immediate recognition.

Next, a plurality of specific examples corresponding to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, each Example demonstrated below is a case where the information display apparatus S which concerns on embodiment is applied with respect to the production | generation process of the display information displayed on the display contained in the navigation apparatus which is mounted in a vehicle and guides the movement This is an example. The vehicle is an example of the “moving body” according to the present application. Further, a vehicle in which the navigation device according to each embodiment is mounted is hereinafter referred to as “vehicle” as appropriate.
(I) First Example First, a first example corresponding to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing icon display processing according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 4 is related to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an icon. Here, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing extracted components related to the icon display processing according to the first embodiment in the navigation device according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 2, each of the constituent members of the example corresponding to each constituent member in the display information generating device S according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is the same as or related to each constituent member in the display information generating device S. The member number is used.

A navigation device SS according to a first example to which the display information generation device S according to the embodiment is applied is a navigation device SS that is mounted on the vehicle and guides the movement of the vehicle. As shown in FIG. 2, the navigation device SS according to the first example includes a storage unit 1 including a hard disk drive that stores a map database MDB and a display database DDB in a nonvolatile manner, a processing unit 2, and an embodiment. The display data generation unit 3 as an example of the generation unit 3, the operation unit 4 including an operation panel including a plurality of operation buttons or the like, or a remote control device including a plurality of operation buttons, and the like, an acceleration sensor and a vehicle speed pulse acquisition The sensor unit 5 includes a self-supporting position sensor such as a unit and the GPS and the like, and a display 6 including a liquid crystal display or an HUD as an example of the “display unit” according to the present application. At this time, the processing unit 2 includes a CPU, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like (not shown), and an example of the position information acquisition unit 2A, an example of the distance information acquisition unit 2B according to the embodiment, and a transmission unit. An example of 2C and an example of “determination means” according to the present application are configured. The storage unit 1, processing unit 2, display data generation unit 3, operation unit 4, sensor unit 5, and display 6 are connected via a bus 7 and can exchange data with each other.

In this configuration, the map database MDB of the storage unit 1 stores, as a database, map data used when displaying a map necessary for guidance of vehicle movement according to the first embodiment on the display 6. On the other hand, in the display database DDB, as shown in FIG. 2B, icon display data 1A, display control data 1B, accompanying information display data 1C, branch destination display data 1D, roads, etc. Display data 1E is stored in a nonvolatile manner.

Here, the icon display data 1A is data used when displaying the icons IC1 to IC10 as exemplified in FIG. 2C on the display 6, for example. The icons IC1 to IC10 illustrated in FIG. 2C are displayed for each facility (or the type of the facility of “A gasoline” in the case illustrated in FIG. 2C) included in the map. In addition, the icon is displayed at the position or the like of the display 6 when the position or the like of the facility is displayed on the display 6. This icon corresponds to an example of a “feature index” according to the present application. In the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, for example, icons for displaying ten sizes of icons IC1 to IC10 as shown in FIG. 2C for each (or one type) of facilities. Display data 1A is included in display database DDB and stored in storage unit 1. In the case of the icon display processing according to the first embodiment, each of these icons IC1 to IC10 is used when expressing a sense of distance from the current position of the vehicle, as will be described later. Specifically, the icon indicating the facility closer to the current position is displayed on the display 6 using, for example, an icon having a larger size. Each icon display data 1A includes information indicating an attribute of a facility indicated by an icon displayed thereby, specifically, information indicating a category such as “gas station”, information on business hours, or Information such as information indicating the presence or absence of a parking lot is associated and stored.

Next, the display control data 1B is control data for changing the display mode of the icon displayed on the display 6 in an icon display process described later according to the first embodiment. Specifically, for example, the display position of the icon displayed on the display 6 is moved up and down, left and right within the display 6 at predetermined time intervals, the icon itself is rotated at the display position, or the icon is moved. The display mode change such as blinking is controlled using the display control data 1B.

Next, the accompanying information display data 1C includes the accompanying information about the facility and the like displayed by the icon next to each icon displayed using the icon display data 1A (that is, the position corresponding to the icon). It is data for display. Specifically, the accompanying information display data 1C includes, for example, the price of gasoline at the “A gasoline” gas station whose presence is displayed on the display 6 using the icon IC1 illustrated in FIG. This is used when displaying the accompanying information as a side of the icon IC1.

Next, the road display data 1D is data for displaying the roads and the like according to the first embodiment, which are displayed on the display 6 together with the icons displayed using the icon display data 1A. Specifically, the road display data 1D includes, for example, a current position mark (described later) indicating the current position of the vehicle, a road mark (described later) representing the road according to the first embodiment, and a distance from the current position. For example, a distance mark described later is displayed on the display 6 together with the icon IC1 and the like illustrated in FIG.

Finally, the branch destination display data 1E displays information related to the facility or the like at the branch destination when there is a branch on the road on which the vehicle moves (in other words, from the current position). Used when displaying above. Specifically, for example, data for displaying a later-described direction mark indicating the direction of a branch, a number mark indicating the number of facilities at the branch destination, and the like are stored in the storage unit 1 as branch destination display data 1E. Is stored within.

Next, in the navigation device SS having the configuration illustrated in FIG. 2, the icon display processing according to the first embodiment, which is mainly executed by the processing unit 2 and the display data generation unit 3, is specifically illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 4. Will be described.

First, a display mode of icons and the like displayed on the display 6 as a result of execution of the icon display process according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4A.

When the icon display process according to the first embodiment, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 3, is executed, the road mark imitating a road is displayed on the display 6 as illustrated in FIG. 4A. RM, the current position mark PM indicating the current position of the vehicle, the linear distance mark DL indicating the relative distance from the current position in the road mark RM, and the existence of facilities corresponding to each distance The icons 10 to 19 for displaying are displayed.

In this display mode, the current position mark PM is displayed as a linear mark indicating the current position of the vehicle so that the current position is closest to the display 6. On the other hand, the road mark RM is displayed three-dimensionally and schematically by, for example, a so-called perspective so as to represent a road extending from the current position mark PM in the depth direction of the display 6. Here, even if the road itself to which the vehicle according to the first embodiment is going to move is actually bent, or there is an intersection on the road to turn right or left, the first embodiment The road mark RM itself is displayed linearly in the sense of “road on which the vehicle should travel”.

On the other hand, the distance mark DL is relative to the vehicle of each facility to be displayed on the display 6 at that time (a plurality of kinds of gas stations whose existence is displayed by the icons 10 to 19 in the case of FIG. 4A). In order to express a specific distance, it is displayed in the road mark RM as a straight line parallel to the current position mark PM as exemplified in FIG.

Each icon 10 to 19 is the current position of the vehicle up to the position where the facility whose presence is indicated by the icon 10 to 19 actually exists (the vehicle position schematically represented by the current position mark PM). They are displayed in the order of appearance when the vehicle moves to a position corresponding to a relative distance from the current position. The icons 10 to 19 indicate the road mark RM corresponding to the side on which the vehicle actually moves from the current position where the facilities actually exist (that is, either the right side or the left side of the road). It is displayed at the side position.

In addition, for facilities whose distance from the current position of the vehicle is close, the icons indicating the existence of the facilities overlap each other like

icons

10, 12 and 13 illustrated in FIG. 4A, for example. Is displayed. Furthermore, the icons 10 to 19 are located at equal intervals when viewed from the vehicle (although not actually located at equal intervals), the facilities whose presence is indicated by the icons 10 to 19 respectively. Are displayed side by side. More specifically, for example, in FIG. 4A, the distance from the current position of the vehicle to the gas station “A gasoline” whose presence is displayed by the icon 10 and the presence of the icon 11 are displayed. The difference from the current position of the vehicle to the “B gasoline” gas station (that is, the distance between the “A gasoline” gas station and the “B gasoline” gas station) is the same as the above “B gasoline” gas station. The difference between the distance from the current position of the vehicle and the distance from the current position of the vehicle to the “C gasoline” gas station whose presence is indicated by the icon 12 (ie, the “B gasoline” gas station and the “C gasoline” (Gasoline gas station interval) and (apparently) the same. More specifically, the display method in this case includes the following display methods.
When displaying using the perspective method, the closer to the gas station as viewed from the current position of the vehicle, the closer the icons are displayed on the display 6, the closer the icons are.
The size of the icon 10 or the like on the display 6 is displayed in perspective, and the icon 10 or the like is displayed at regular intervals on the display 6.
-Icons 10 etc. are displayed at equal intervals on the display 6 without using the perspective method.

These icons 10 to 19 are displayed using the icon display data 1A shown in FIG. The current position mark PM, the road mark RM, and the distance mark DL are displayed using road display data 1D shown in FIG.

4A, the petrol station “A gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 10 is the most viewed from the vehicle at the current position indicated by the current position mark PM. The icon 10 indicates that the vehicle is near and on the right side (right road side) of the road (the road schematically indicated by the road mark RM) on which the vehicle is about to move. . Similarly, the gasoline station “B gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 11 is close to the next to the gasoline station A gasoline whose presence is indicated by the icon 10 when viewed from the current position of the vehicle, and the road. The icon 11 indicates that the vehicle is present on the left side (left road side) of the road schematically indicated by the mark RM. Similarly, the “C gasoline” petrol station whose presence is indicated by the icon 12 is positioned on the right side of the road in the order of proximity from the current position of the vehicle, and “D gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 13. Is located on the right side of the road, the presence of “E gasoline” is indicated by the icon 14, and the presence of the gas station “C gasoline” is indicated by the icon 15. Is located on the right side of the road (separate from the “C gasoline” petrol station whose presence is indicated by the icon 12), and the “D gasoline” petrol station whose presence is indicated by the icon 16. (Different from the “D gasoline” petrol station whose presence is indicated by icon 13 (I) The gasoline station of “F gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 17 is indicated on the left side of the road and the presence of “G gasoline” is indicated by the icon 18. The station is located on the left side of the road, and the “B gasoline” petrol station whose presence is indicated by the icon 19 (separately from the “B petrol” petrol station whose presence is indicated by the icon 11 ) Positioning on the right side of the road is expressed and displayed. As described above, for example, the interval between the gas station “A gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 10 and the gas station “B gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 11 is the gasoline of the “B gasoline”. The station and icon 12 are displayed so as to be (apparently) equal to the interval between the “C gasoline” gasoline stations whose presence is displayed. It should be noted that the distance mark DL shown in FIG. 4A may be displayed so that the distance between the adjacent distance marks DL decreases as the distance mark DL is displayed farther from the current position of the vehicle (see FIG. 4). 4 (a) The same applies to the display of the distance mark DL in the following figures).

Next, an icon display process according to the first embodiment for displaying the icon 10 and the like in the display mode illustrated in FIG. 4A will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As described above, the icon display process shown in FIG. 3 is executed mainly by the display data generation unit 3 under the control of the processing unit 2. In the following description, the icon display mode illustrated in FIG. 4 is simply referred to as “icon row display”.

When the navigation device SS is turned on (step S1), as shown in FIG. 3, in the icon display process according to the first embodiment, the display data generating unit 3 first displays the icon string according to the first embodiment. It is determined whether or not an operation for performing is performed in the operation unit 4 (step S2). When the operation is not performed in the determination in step S2 (step S2; NO), the display data generation unit 3 next determines whether or not a display condition set in advance as a condition for starting icon row display is satisfied. Is determined (step S3). That is, the display data generating unit 3 is, for example, current position data indicating the current position of the vehicle acquired from the sensor unit 5, vehicle information indicating the state of the vehicle, or a network such as the Internet via a communication unit not shown in FIG. Whether or not the display condition is satisfied is determined based on the weather information acquired from the above.

Here, the display conditions determined in step S3 are the display conditions set in advance, for example, starting the icon string display according to the first embodiment triggered by time, place, weather, or the vehicle information. is there. Data indicating this display condition is stored in the storage unit 1 in advance, for example. Specific examples of the display conditions include the following conditions.
-Time condition: For example, when it is determined that the time zone for lunch or dinner is reached based on the time information timed in the processing unit 2 (step S2; YES), the display data generation unit 3 An icon string display using an icon indicating the presence of a facility such as a cafe is started.
Position condition: When it is determined that the vehicle has entered a predetermined area based on the current position data (step S2; YES), the display data generation unit 3 displays an icon indicating the presence of a facility such as a store in the area. The used icon row display is automatically started (that is, by push).
-Weather conditions: Based on the above weather information, for example, when it is determined that it has entered a time zone and place where snow is expected to become stronger (step S2; YES), the display data generation unit 3 can see stores along the road, etc. In preparation for becoming difficult, icon row display using an icon indicating the presence of a facility such as the store is started.
-Vehicle conditions: For example, when it is determined that gasoline (in the case of an internal combustion locomotive), battery remaining amount (in the case of an electric vehicle, etc.) or the like in the vehicle has decreased below a predetermined amount (step S2; YES), display The data generation unit 3 starts icon row display using icons indicating the existence of facilities such as a gas station and a charging station.

If the display condition is not satisfied in the determination in step S3 (step S3; NO), then the display data generation unit 3 has already performed icon row display according to the first embodiment on the display 6. Is determined (step S4). If the icon string display has not yet been performed in the determination in step S4 (step S4; NO), the display data generation unit 3 returns to the determination in step S2 and waits for an operation for displaying the icon string.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that an operation for displaying an icon row has been performed (step S2; YES), or if it is determined in step S3 that the display condition is satisfied (step S3). ; YES), the display data generation unit 3 then acquires display data for executing icon row display on the display 6 mainly from the storage unit 1 or the sensor unit 5 (step S5). Here, in the case of the icon row display according to the first embodiment, the display data acquired as step S5 indicates, for example, a search route to the destination searched based on the setting by the user of the navigation device SS. There is search route data, and display range data indicating a predetermined display range indicating how far away from the current position of the vehicle the facility to be displayed in the icon row according to the first embodiment. In addition, when the said search route is not searched because the said destination is not set, the estimated route data which show the route along the road where the vehicle is moving now are acquired in step S5, for example. Of these data, the search route data, the display range data, and the estimated route data are, for example, those searched by the search processing in the processing unit 2, or those set in the past stored in the storage unit 1, for example. Obtained from the processing unit 2.

When display data can be acquired in step S5, or when icon row display has already been performed in the determination in step S4 (step S4; YES), the display data generation unit 3 next determines the current position of the vehicle. The current position data shown is acquired from the sensor unit 5 (step S6). Next, whether the display data generation unit 3 newly starts icon row display according to the first embodiment on the display 6 or updates the icon row display that has already been executed as the vehicle progresses, for example. It is determined whether or not (step S7). In the determination of step S7, whether or not the icon row display that has already been executed is updated with the progress of the vehicle, for example, is expressed as being closest to the current icon row display. Whether or not the vehicle has moved to the actual position of the facility indicated by the displayed icon is determined by detecting the current position data output from the sensor unit 5, for example.

If it is determined in step S7 that the icon string display is to be updated (step S7; YES), the display data generation unit 3 next determines whether there is the search route data (step S8). If there is the search route data in the determination in step S8 (step S8; YES), the display data generation unit 3 searches the current position data acquired in the process of step S6 and the search acquired in the process of step S5. Based on the route data and the display range data, the icon display data 1A is acquired by the number of new icons to be added as an update of the icon row display (see step S7; YES) (step S9). In this case, when the category of the facility to be displayed (for example, a category such as “gas station”) is designated in advance, the display data generating unit 3 acquires icon display data 1A for displaying icons belonging to the category. To do. Thereafter, the display data generation unit 3 uses the acquired icon display data 1A to display an icon as an icon string display based on the current position data, search route data, and display range data, for example, in the display data generation unit 3 Are rearranged on a video RAM (not shown) (step S10). In the process of step S10, depending on the distance from the current position of the vehicle of the facility to be displayed and whether the facility corresponding to the left or right side of the road on which the vehicle is scheduled to move after the vehicle exists, The size of the icon to be displayed, the position with respect to the road mark RM (which side to place), the overlapping of icons indicating the existence of facilities that are close in distance, and the like (see FIG. 4A) are determined. Are rearranged. Thereafter, the display data generation unit 3 actually displays the rearranged icon on the display 6 (step S11), and updates the icon row display.

Thereafter, the display data generation unit 3 confirms whether or not an operation for ending the icon string display has been performed in the operation unit 4 (step S12). If the operation has been performed (step S12; YES), The display data generation unit 3 ends the icon display process according to the first embodiment, and then shifts to display of a normal guidance map, for example. On the other hand, in the determination of step S12, when the operation for ending is not performed (step S12; YES), the display data generating unit 3 returns to the determination of step S2 and starts a new icon display process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8 that there is no search route data (step S8; NO), the display data generation unit 3 obtains the current position data acquired in step S6 and the step S5. Based on the estimated route data and the display range data acquired in the process of (1), the icon display data 1A is acquired by the number of new icons to be added as the update of the icon string display (see step S7; YES) ( Step S13). Thereafter, the display data generation unit 3 uses the acquired icon display data 1A to display an icon as an icon row display on the video RAM, for example, based on the current position data, estimated route data, and display range data. Rearrangement is performed by the same processing as in step S10 (step S14). Thereafter, the display data generating unit 3 proceeds to the processing of step S11 and the subsequent step S12.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the start is not an update of the icon string display but a new start (step S7; NO), the display data generation unit 3 next determines whether there is the search route data. Is determined (step S15). When it is determined in step S15 that the search route data is present (step S15; YES), the display data generation unit 3 determines the current position data acquired in the process of step S6 and the process of step S5. Based on the acquired search route data and display range data, the icon display data 1A is acquired by the number of icons included in the new icon row display (see step S7; NO) (step S16). In this case, when the category of the facility to be displayed is designated in advance, the display data generating unit 3 acquires icon display data 1A for displaying an icon belonging to the category. Thereafter, the display data generation unit 3 uses the acquired icon display data 1A to display an icon as a new icon row display based on the current position data, search route data, and display range data, for example, on the video RAM. (Step S17). In the process of step S17, as in the process of step S10, the distance from the current position of the vehicle of the facility to be displayed and the left or right side of the road on which the vehicle is scheduled to move after the vehicle are handled. Depending on whether the facility exists, the size of the icon to be displayed, the position with respect to the road mark RM, the overlapping of icons indicating the presence of facilities that are close in distance, and the like (see FIG. 4A) are determined. Newly arranged. Thereafter, the display data generating unit 3 proceeds to the processing of step S11 and the subsequent step S12.

Further, if it is determined in step S15 that the search route data is not present (step S15; NO), the display data generation unit 3 displays the current position data acquired in step S6 and the step S5. Based on the estimated route data and display range data acquired in the process, the number of icons included in the new icon string display (see step S7; NO) is the same as that in step S16, and the icon display data is the same. 1A is acquired (step S18). Thereafter, the display data generation unit 3 uses the acquired icon display data 1A to display an icon as a new icon row display based on the current position data, the estimated route data, and the display range data in the process of step S17. Similarly to the above, for example, it is arranged on the video RAM (step S19). Thereafter, the display data generating unit 3 proceeds to the processing of step S11 and the subsequent step S12.

The icon display process described above with reference to FIG. 3 is repeated until the operation to end the operation is performed in the operation unit 4 (see step S12; YES), and is illustrated in FIG. 4A. The icon row display is executed while the icons displayed as the vehicle moves are sequentially updated.

The icon row display according to the first embodiment includes, for example, FIG. 4B (vertical display) or FIG. 4C (horizontal display) in addition to the three-dimensional icon row display illustrated in FIG. It is also possible to use a flat icon row display exemplified in (Display). In these cases, both sides of the road mark RM to which the current position mark PM is added at one end (in the case illustrated in FIG. 4B, left and right in the drawing, and in the case illustrated in FIG. 4C, up and down in the drawing. ), Icons 10A to 16A are displayed at positions corresponding to the distance between the location of the facility whose presence is displayed and the current position of the vehicle.

More specifically, the gasoline station “B gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 10A is closest to the current position of the vehicle and is schematically shown on the left side of the road (indicated schematically by the road mark RM). The presence on the left road side is expressed and displayed by the icon 10A. Similarly, the gasoline station “A gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 11A is located on the right side of the road in the order from the current position of the vehicle, and “E gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 12A. Is located on the left side of the road, the presence of “C gasoline” is indicated by the icon 13A, and the presence of “F gasoline” is indicated by the icon 14A. The gas station is located on the left side of the road, its presence is indicated by the icon 15A, the gas station of “D gasoline” is located on the right side of the road, and its presence is indicated by the icon 16A “G” The fact that the gasoline station is located on the left side of the road It is displayed. In addition, the update and new display in the icon row display illustrated by FIG. 4B or FIG. 4C are performed in the display data generation unit 3 described with reference to FIG. It is executed in the same manner as the icon row display exemplified.

As described above, according to the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, the facilities on both sides of the road are based on the current position of the vehicle and the distance from the current position to the desired facility. Are displayed on the display 6 in the order of appearance, so that the facilities on both sides of the vehicle can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

In addition, the icons 10 and the like are arranged in the order of appearance along with the movement of the vehicle and displayed on the display 6 at a position corresponding to the road side where the facility is located, so that the features on both sides of the road can be recognized more intuitively and immediately. be able to.

Furthermore, since the icons 10 and the like are displayed in the order of appearance along with the movement of the vehicle and displayed in perspective from the viewpoint of the vehicle position, facilities and the like can be recognized more intuitively and instantly by the perspective.

Furthermore, since the information indicating the distance to the facility itself is not displayed, the entire display on the display 6 can be simplified, and the facility or the like can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

Further, since the road mark RM for displaying the road is displayed in a straight line state regardless of the bending situation on the road, the relationship with the icon 10 or the like more intuitively and immediately as the road on which the vehicle moves Can be recognized.

Furthermore, when at least some of the plurality of icons 10 and the like overlap each other on the display 6, the plurality of icons 10 and the like are displayed so as to be shifted from each other. It can be displayed so as not to miss its existence.

In addition, since the plurality of icons 10 indicating the facilities on both sides of the road are displayed on the display 6 in the order in which they appear in the movement of the vehicle so that the facilities are located at equal intervals when viewed from the vehicle, By clarifying the anteroposterior relationship seen from the position of the vehicle, it is possible to recognize the relationship with other facilities more intuitively and immediately. In the case of the display method according to the first embodiment, the distance relationship from the vehicle, such as the icon 10 indicating the presence of a store or the like located on the left and right of the road, is displayed in a collapsed manner from the actual relationship. In some cases, particularly in the case of display using the above-mentioned perspective method, the substantial influence on the user is small. In urban areas, there is often no extreme difference in the number of stores on the left and right sides of the road, so practical problems are small. On the other hand, if the display method according to the first embodiment is used, the icons 10 and the like can be displayed close together, so that more facilities such as stores can be displayed. Further, even when the user feels that it is difficult to enter or does not want to enter a facility such as a store on the opposite lane side, only information on the order of appearance of the store on the traveling lane side can be referred to efficiently.

Furthermore, when HUD is used as the display 6, the facility can be recognized more intuitively and immediately without shifting the driver's line of sight.
(II) Second Example Next, a second example, which is another example corresponding to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams showing examples of icon display according to the second embodiment.

Further, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the second embodiment and the processing for displaying the icon string basically use the hardware configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment and FIG. The processing is similar to that described. Therefore, in FIG.5 and FIG.6, about the same structure as the structure (refer FIG. 2) and icon row display (refer FIG. 4) of the navigation apparatus SS which concerns on 1st Example, the same member number is attached | subjected and detailed. Description is omitted.

In the first embodiment described above, the icon row display in the case where the distance of each facility to be displayed is different for each facility with respect to the distance from the current position of the vehicle has been described. On the other hand, in the second embodiment described below, when there are a plurality of facilities at approximately the same distance as viewed from the current position of the vehicle, specifically, for example, a facility belonging to the category to be displayed is one building. The present application is applied to icon row display when there are a plurality of icons.

In other words, when the icon display process according to the second embodiment is executed, the display 6 has the same road as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4) as illustrated in FIG. 5A. A mark RM, a current position mark PM, a distance mark DL, and icons 20 to 29 that display the existence of facilities corresponding to each distance from the current position of the vehicle are displayed.

In the case illustrated in FIG. 5A, there are a gas station for “B gasoline”, a gas station for “F gasoline”, and a gas station for “D gasoline” whose presence is indicated by

icons

21, 22, and 23, respectively. They are on the first, second and third floors of a building, so that the gas stations are almost equidistant from the current position of the vehicle. Similarly, the “F gasoline” gas station and the “B gasoline” gas station, which are respectively indicated by

icons

27 and 28, are located on the first and second floors of one building, so that they can be viewed from the current position of the vehicle. Each gas station is almost equidistant. In such a case, as the icon display process of the second embodiment, the display data generation unit 3 displays the icons 21 to 23 so as to overlap each other at a position equivalent to the current position indicated by the current position mark PM. Accordingly, the icon display data 1A corresponding to the icons 21 to 23 is acquired (see steps S9, S13, S16, or S18 in FIG. 3), and the icons 21 to 23 are illustrated in FIG. As shown on the display 6 (see steps S10, S14, S17 or S19, and S11 in FIG. 3). Similarly, the icon display data 1A corresponding to the

icons

27 and 28 is acquired so that the

icons

27 and 28 are superimposed on each other at a position equivalent to the current position indicated by the current position mark PM. Then, using these, the

icons

27 and 28 are displayed on the display 6 as illustrated in FIG. 5A (see step S11 in FIG. 3). In the overlapping display of these icons, for example, the display data generation unit 3 displays

icons

20 and 27 indicating the presence of a gas station on the first floor, foremost, and further toward the upper floor, the gas station on that floor. The

icons

21 and 22 or 28 for displaying the presence of the icons are displayed so as to sequentially turn to the back according to the floor.

In addition to the display mode illustrated in FIG. 5A, the icon row display according to the second embodiment is substantially equidistant when viewed from the current position of the vehicle as illustrated in FIG. 5B. The icons 20 to 23 and 27 and 28 indicating the presence of a certain facility may be displayed together with the equidistant mark DM indicating the equidistant facility. The data for displaying the equidistant mark DM at this time is, for example, data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. Acquired and used for column display (see step S5 in FIG. 3). Furthermore, as another example of the icon string display according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, for example, icons 20A to 22A for displaying the existence of facilities equidistant from the current position of the vehicle or 25A and 26A may be displayed together with the current position mark PM, the road mark RM, and the like so as to overlap each other while being shifted up and down. Furthermore, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), the current position is such that icons 20A to 22A or 25A and 26A that indicate the existence of facilities at an equal distance when viewed from the current position of the vehicle are overlapped while being obliquely shifted. It may be configured to display together with the mark PM, the road mark RM, and the like.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, in the icon row display illustrated in FIG. 5A, icons 21 to 23 that display the existence of facilities that are equidistant from the current position indicated by the current position mark PM. Also, 27 and 28 may be configured to be displayed by adding floor displays 21B, 22B, 23B, 27B and 28B indicating the floors where the gas stations whose presence is indicated by the respective icons 21 and the like are present. In this case, the data for displaying the floor display 21B and the like is also stored in the storage unit 1 in advance as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. Acquired and used for column display (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

Also, as illustrated in FIG. 6B, among the icons 21 to 23 that display the existence of gas stations that are equidistant from the current position of the vehicle in the case illustrated in FIG. Only the icon 21 indicating the presence of the gas station “B gasoline” on the first floor of a building is displayed as an icon representative of the gas station whose presence is displayed by the icons 21 to 23, and is attached thereto. Further, it may be configured to display a hierarchical mark FM indicating that the same kind of facility (gas station) exists on other floors. In the case illustrated in FIG. 6B, in the case illustrated in FIG. 5A, in addition to the icons 21 to 23 that display the existence of gas stations that are equidistant when viewed from the current position of the vehicle, etc. As for the

icons

27 and 28 indicating the existence of the gas stations at the distance, only the icon 27 indicating the existence of the gas station “F gasoline” on the first floor of the building where the gas stations are present is displayed together with the hierarchy mark FM. is doing.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 6C, among the icons 21 to 23 that display the existence of gas stations that are equidistant from the current position of the vehicle in the case illustrated in FIG. Only the icon 21 indicating the existence of the gas station “B gasoline” on the first floor of a building is temporarily displayed, and the icon 21 is displayed in a time-division manner, for example, “F” on the other floor of the same building. By cyclically switching to the icon 22 indicating the presence of the gas station “Gasoline” and the icon 23 indicating the presence of the gas station “D Gasoline”, the three gas stations are placed in one building. It can also be configured to display something. In this case, the time-divisional replacement of the icons 21 to 23 is performed by, for example, replacing the display data for replacement display control stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the display control data 1B illustrated in FIG. It is acquired in the case of the icon row display according to the example (see step S5 in FIG. 3), and the display data generation unit 3 uses the control data to sequentially display and replace the icons 21 to 23 (see step S11 in FIG. 3). That's fine.

As described above, according to the icon display processing in the navigation device SS according to the second embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the icon display processing in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, illustrated in FIG. As shown, when a plurality of facilities are located at equidistant positions when viewed from the current position of the vehicle, an icon 21 or the like indicating each of the plurality of facilities can be identified on the display 6 corresponding to the position. Therefore, it is possible to more intuitively and immediately recognize a plurality of facilities existing at equidistant positions when viewed from the position of the vehicle.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 5, display information is generated for displaying icon feature indexes indicating a plurality of facilities located at equidistant positions so that the display positions are shifted from each other so that they can be distinguished from each other. Thus, a plurality of features existing at equidistant positions can be recognized simultaneously.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 5, since the icons 21 and the like are displayed by shifting the display position in one direction (horizontal, vertical or diagonal in the figure), a plurality of facilities existing at equidistant positions are displayed. They can be recognized simultaneously in a display mode that can be easily recognized.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the equidistant mark DM indicating the plurality of facilities at equidistant positions is displayed together with the icons 21 and the like, so that the facilities are at equidistant positions. This can be easily recognized.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6A, since the icons 21 and the like are displayed in an order corresponding to the relationship between a plurality of facilities, the relationship between facilities at equidistant positions is intuitive and It can be recognized immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6A, since the icons 21 and the like are simultaneously displayed in an order corresponding to the relationship between a plurality of facilities, the relationship between facilities at equidistant positions is also intuitive. And it can be recognized immediately.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 6C, since the icons 21 and the like are displayed in a time-sharing manner in an order corresponding to the relationship between a plurality of facilities, the relationship between facilities at equidistant positions can also be intuitively understood. And instant recognition.

Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the floor display 21B and the hierarchy mark FM indicating the relationship between a plurality of facilities are displayed together with the icons 21 and so Can be recognized intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 6B, since the hierarchy mark FM corresponding to one facility is displayed together with the one icon 21 indicating the one facility, the number of displayed hierarchy marks FM and icons is reduced. The display state can be simplified and the visibility can be further improved.
(III) Third Example Next, a third example, which is still another example corresponding to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a view showing a display example of icons according to the third embodiment.

Further, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the third embodiment and the process for displaying the icon string basically use the hardware configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment and FIG. The processing is similar to that described. Accordingly, in FIG. 7, the same components as those in the configuration (see FIG. 2) and the icon row display (see FIG. 4) of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same member numbers and detailed description is omitted. To do.

In the first embodiment described above, the icon row display in the case where the distance of each facility to be displayed is different for each facility with respect to the distance from the current position of the vehicle has been described. On the other hand, in the third embodiment described below, when there is a search route according to the first embodiment, display of the destination to end the movement, or even if there is no search route, the current movement is performed. The present application is applied to icon row display when there is no facility belonging to the category to be displayed ahead of the road.

That is, when the icon display process according to the third embodiment is executed, the display 6 has the same road as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4) as illustrated in FIG. 7A. A mark RM, a current position mark PM, and a distance mark DL, and icons 30 to 33 that display the existence of facilities corresponding to each distance from the current position of the vehicle are displayed. In addition to this, in the icon row display according to the third embodiment, among the facilities belonging to the category that is the display target at that time, the icon that displays the presence of the last facility on the road on which the vehicle moves after the vehicle, A final mark indicating that the vehicle is the last facility belonging to the category along the road on which the vehicle moves is displayed (see step S11 in FIG. 3). For example, in the case illustrated in FIG. 7A, when the last gas station on the road on which the vehicle moves is a “G gasoline” gas station whose presence is displayed by the icon 33, the icon 33 is attached. For example, a flag-like final mark LM described as “LAST” is displayed. The data for displaying the final mark LM at this time is, for example, data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. 2B, and the icon string according to the third embodiment. It is acquired and used for display (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

Further, in the icon row display according to the third embodiment, the road farther from the current location of the vehicle than the last facility on the road on which the vehicle moves after dredging (that is, it belongs to the category to be displayed at that time) A road mark having a display mode different from a road mark RM indicating a road in front of the facility from the current position of the vehicle is displayed with respect to a road mark indicating a road where the facility no longer exists (step in FIG. 3). (See S11). For example, in the case illustrated in FIG. 7B, the final mark LM is displayed on the icon 32 that displays the presence of the gas station of “D gasoline” that is the last gas station among the gas stations that are display categories at that time. Is displayed along with it. In addition, a road mark indicating a road farther from the current position of the vehicle than the position of the gas station of “D gasoline” is different from the road mark RM in the display mode (FIG. 7B). Is indicated by dot hatching). A road mark RMM is displayed. The data for displaying the road mark RMM at this time is, for example, data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the road display data 1D illustrated in FIG. It is acquired and used for display (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

Furthermore, in the icon row display according to the third embodiment, the road mark in the case where the vehicle moves to an area where there is no longer a facility belonging to the category to be displayed at that time, for example, a bag path, and the movement ends. For example, instead of the road mark RM (for example, see FIG. 4) in the case where the facility belonging to the category that is the display target still exists first, the shape of the side line as exemplified in FIG. The changed road mark RML and the character mark NI indicating that as illustrated in FIG. 7D, for example, can be additionally displayed. The data for displaying the road mark RML or the character mark NI is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the road display data 1D illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example, according to the third embodiment. Acquired and used for icon row display (see step S5 in FIG. 3). Further, the road mark RM itself may be blinked and displayed as a road mark when the vehicle moves to an area where the facility no longer exists and finishes moving. In this case, the control data for blinking the road mark RM is, for example, an icon string display according to the third embodiment that is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the display control data 1B illustrated in FIG. In this case, it is acquired and used (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

Further, in the icon row display according to the third embodiment, for example, a destination mark DDM as illustrated in FIG. 7 (e), for example, as a display when arriving at the destination in the searched route, as shown in FIG. 7 (f). FIG. 7H shows a different display mode with respect to the color and the like from the checker flag mark EM as illustrated, the home mark HM as illustrated in FIG. 7G, or the current position mark PM used before arrival. The present location mark PMM as illustrated can be configured to display the arrival. The data for displaying the destination mark DDM, the checker flag mark EM or the home mark HM is, for example, data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. Acquired and used for icon row display according to the third embodiment (see step S5 in FIG. 3). The data for displaying the current position mark PMM is, for example, the data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the road display data 1D illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example, in the icon row display according to the third embodiment. Obtained and used (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

As described above, according to the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the third embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, the display object is displayed at that time. The final facility of a certain category, the final mark LM indicating the destination in the search route, or the destination mark DDM, etc. are displayed so as to be distinguishable from other icons, so the presence of the final facility, in other words, from the final facility, etc. It can be intuitively and immediately recognized that there is no facility or the like belonging to the category to be displayed.

In addition, since the final mark LM (see FIG. 7A) indicating that the facility indicated by the final mark LM or the like is the final facility is displayed in the icon indicating the final facility, the final facility Etc. can be recognized more intuitively and quickly.

Further, when there is no facility or the like belonging to the category to be displayed along the road that moves after the road, a road mark indicating a road in the non-existing range is displayed as a road mark RM indicating a road in the range in which the facility exists. Since the road mark RMM, the road mark RML, and the character mark NI are displayed in a different display mode, the current position mark PMM is displayed in a different display mode, or the road mark RM itself is blinked (FIG. 7). (B) to FIG. 7 (d)), it is possible to more intuitively and quickly recognize that there is no facility along the road.

Furthermore, when there is a search route to the destination, a destination mark DDM indicating the destination is displayed (see FIGS. 7 (e) to 7 (h)), so the destination of the default search route is displayed. Can be more intuitively recognized.
(IV) Fourth Example Next, a fourth example, which is still another example corresponding to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a view showing a display example of icons according to the fourth embodiment.

Also, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the fourth embodiment and the processing for displaying the icon string basically use the hardware configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment and FIG. The processing is similar to that described. Accordingly, in FIG. 8, the same components as those in the configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 2) and the icon row display (see FIG. 4) are denoted by the same member numbers and detailed description is omitted. To do.

In the first embodiment described above, the icon row display in the case where the distance of each facility to be displayed is different for each facility with respect to the distance from the current position of the vehicle has been described. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment to be described below, icons that are partially hidden by the icon in front of the current position of the vehicle in the icon row display according to the first embodiment are displayed by the icons. The display mode of the hidden icon is changed so that the displayed information can be easily viewed.

That is, in the icon row display according to the fourth embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8A, the icon for displaying the presence of each gas station in the same display manner as the icon row display according to the first embodiment. 40 to 49 are displayed together with a road mark RM, a current position mark PM, and a distance mark DL. In this state, the display data generation unit 3 displays the display position of the icon 42 that is partially hidden by the icon 40 in front of the current position of the vehicle as the icon string display according to the fourth embodiment. For example, by moving up and down as illustrated in FIG. 8B, or moving left and right as illustrated in FIG. 8C, or by repeating these vertical and horizontal movements, the icon is displayed. 42 makes it easy to visually recognize that the gas station whose presence is displayed is “C gasoline”. In this case, the icon 42 is moved up and down or left and right, for example, the icon movement control data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the display control data 1B illustrated in FIG. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may obtain in the case of icon row display (refer FIG. 3 step S5), and the display data generation part 3 may move and display the icon 42 using this control data (refer FIG. 3 step S11). The movement in this case may be configured to move at intervals of a predetermined time, for example, or may be configured to move only for a predetermined time triggered by an operation including icon selection in the operation unit 4. . Or you may comprise so that the movement of the icon which displays the presence of a restaurant may be started, for example, when lunch time comes. Furthermore, it is not always necessary that the entire icon 42 that has been partially hidden becomes visible by the movement. If the existence of the icon 42 and the display content of the icon 42 can be visually recognized, one of the icons 42 after the movement is displayed. The part may remain hidden.

Further, as another example of the icon string display according to the fourth embodiment, the icons are not moved as illustrated in FIGS. 8B and 8C, but illustrated in FIG. 8D, for example. As described above, the icon 42 itself partially hidden by the icon 40 may be configured to be displayed in place of the icon 42-1 which is larger than the other icons 40 and the like and has the same display content. . In this case, the icon display data 1A for displaying the icon 42-1 is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the icon display data 1A exemplified in FIG. What is necessary is just to acquire and use it in the case of this icon row display (refer FIG.3 step S5).

Further, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 8E, the icon 42 is attached to an icon 42 that is partially hidden by the icon 40 so that the icon 42 is more visually noticeable than the other icons 40. You may comprise so that the characteristic mark TM may be displayed. The data for displaying the feature mark TM in this case is, for example, data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. In this case, it is sufficient to obtain and use (see step S5 in FIG. 3). In addition, the icon 42 itself, which is partially hidden, may be configured to be visually conspicuous with respect to the other icons 40 and the like, for example, by lighting or blinking.

As described above, according to the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, at least a plurality of icons 42 and the like. When part of the icons overlaps each other, the icon 42 whose visibility is lowered due to the overlap is displayed with the icon 42 being changed so that the visibility of the icon 42 is increased. Even in such a case, the facility or the like whose presence is displayed by the icon 42 or the like can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 8B or FIG. 8C, the icon 42 or the like is displayed so that the display position is changed between the overlapping position and a position different from the overlapping position. Thus, the facility or the like whose presence is displayed by the icon 42 or the like can be more intuitively and immediately recognized while attracting the user's attention.

Further, when the icon 42 or the like is displayed so as to repeat the change of the display position between the two positions as illustrated in FIG. 8B or FIG. You can attract more attention.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 8B or FIG. 8C, when the entire icon 42 or the like is displayed so as to be visible after movement, a part of the icon 42 or the like can be visually recognized. A facility or the like whose presence is displayed can be more intuitively and immediately recognized by the hidden icon 42 or the like.

Moreover, when performing the change of the display position illustrated in FIG.8 (b) or FIG.8 (c) based on a user's operation, by changing a display position with the operation by the user who visually recognizes, The display position can be changed at a timing at which it is easier to attract the user's attention.

Furthermore, when the change of the display position illustrated in FIG. 8B or FIG. 8C is performed at a preset time interval, the change of the display position is repeated to further attract the user's attention. Can do.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 8D, when the size of the icon 42 or the like is enlarged and displayed, the facility whose presence is displayed by the icon 42 or the like while attracting the user's attention. Etc. can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 8E, when the icon 42 or the like is displayed with the feature mark TM indicating the existence of the facility or the like displayed by the icon 42 or the like being displayed, the icon 42 or the like is displayed. The facility indicated by the icon 42 or the like can be recognized more intuitively and quickly.

In addition, when there are one or a plurality of icons 42 or the like that are partially hidden, the display mode may be changed so as to improve the visibility of the icon 42 or the like selected by the user's operation. . According to this configuration, it is possible to recognize the facility whose presence is displayed by the icon 42 or the like more intuitively and immediately by changing the display mode at a timing at which it is easier to attract the user's attention. .

In addition, when there are one or more icons 42 or the like that are partially hidden, the display mode of each icon 42 or the like is changed for each icon 42 or the like at a preset time interval. You can also. This configuration can also attract the user's attention.
(V) Fifth Example Next, a fifth example, which is still another example corresponding to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a view showing a display example of icons according to the fifth embodiment.

Also, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the fifth embodiment and the processing for displaying the icon string are basically performed using the hardware configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment and FIG. The processing is similar to that described. Accordingly, in FIG. 9, the same components as those in the configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 2) and the icon row display (see FIG. 4) are denoted by the same member numbers and detailed description thereof is omitted. To do.

In the first embodiment described above, the icon string display based only on the distance from the current position of the vehicle has been described. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment described below, a determination condition for icon display is provided in addition to the distance, and an icon for displaying the existence of a facility having an attribute that does not match the determination condition is displayed. The aspect is made thinner than other icons or is not displayed.

Here, as the determination condition according to the fifth embodiment, for example, the business hours of the facility, the presence / absence of a parking lot at the facility, the overlapping display of the same affiliated store for the facility, the default favorite facility, the median strip Any one or a combination of presence / absence, crossing prohibited area, and the like is used. For these information, for example, data stored in the storage unit 1 in advance may be referred to, or for example, the display data generation unit 3 may acquire information indicating business hours via a network such as the Internet. .

And, for example, the display data generation unit 3 according to the fifth embodiment has an icon that displays the existence of a facility that does not have a parking lot, and a facility that excludes a facility that is closest to the current location among the facilities of the category or series that should be displayed at that time. An icon that displays the presence of a (for example, a facility of the category or the like that appears on or after the second time on the round trip), or passes through that part to the opposite lane due to the presence of a median strip or the prohibition of crossing An icon or the like indicating the existence of a facility that cannot move and enter is displayed on the display 6 with a lighter thickness than other icons (see step S11 in FIG. 3). In FIG. 9 (a), icons 50 to 59 for displaying the presence of each gas station are displayed as road mark RM, current position mark PM, and distance mark in the same display manner as the icon row display according to the first embodiment. When displayed together with DL, for example, the icon 52-1, “D gasoline”, which displays the presence of the “C gasoline” gas station, which cannot move and enter the opposite lane due to the presence of a median. The icon 53-1 for displaying the presence of the gas station and the icon 56-1 for displaying the presence of the gas station of “D gasoline” are displayed in a lighter manner than the other icons 50, etc. Instead of the

icons

52, 53 and 56, they are displayed on the display 6 (see step S11 in FIG. 3). The icon display data 1A for displaying the icons 52-1, 53-1 and 56-1 in this case is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the icon display data 1A illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example. What is necessary is just acquired and used in the icon row display which concerns on 5th Example (refer FIG.3 step S5). In addition to this, for example, the icon 50-1, the icon 53-1 and the icon 56-1 other than the icon 56-1 which display the existence of the gas station which cannot move and enter the opposite lane are rotated. It can also be configured to make it stand out more.

On the other hand, the display data generation unit 3 according to the fifth embodiment includes an icon for displaying the existence of a facility outside business hours and a facility registered as default so-called favorite data (the facility itself or a category including the facility). For the icons indicating the presence of facilities other than the whole), the icons themselves are deleted from the display 6. In FIG. 9B, icons 50 to 59 for displaying the existence of each gas station are displayed as road mark RM, current position mark PM, and distance mark in a display manner similar to the icon row display according to the first embodiment. When it is displayed with DL, for example, it has been found based on the data acquired through the network, for example, that the gas station of “C gasoline” whose presence is displayed by the

icons

52 and 55 is out of business hours, for example. In this case, the display data generation unit 3 deletes the

icons

52 and 55 from the display 6 (see step S11 in FIG. 3). At this time, when the icons 50 and the like that have not been deleted are displayed on the display 6 in the same display manner as the icon row display according to the first embodiment, for example, the distance data corresponding to the deleted

icons

52 and 55 is displayed. The icon is no longer displayed at the DL position. For this reason, in the icon row display according to the fifth embodiment, when there is an erased icon, the presence of a gas station at a position behind the erased

icons

52 and 55 as viewed from the current position of the vehicle is displayed. The display positions of the

icons

53, 54 and 56 to 59 to be moved are sequentially moved toward the front as viewed from the current position of the vehicle. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9B, the display data generation unit 3 brings the

icons

53, 54, and 56 to 59 that display the existence of the gas stations far away from the deleted

icons

52 and 55 closer to the positions. Rearrange (see step S10 or S14 in FIG. 3). Then, in the icon row display according to the fifth embodiment, the distant portion that has become blank due to this rearrangement is displayed by the display data generation unit 3 in the other category belonging to the category that should be displayed at that time (there is no existence so far). The

icons

59A and 59B that display the presence of the facility are newly displayed, for example, on the left side of the road mark RM (see step S11 in FIG. 3).

Here, regarding the registration of the favorite data itself, for example, the past visit history data to the facility is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 or the like for each facility that is the target of icon row display. Based on this visit history data, for example, the number of visits for each facility in the series is counted and stored in the processing unit 2, and the facilities in the series are searched / sorted in the processing unit 2 in descending order of the number of visits. After classifying into the upper group and the lower group as the sorting result using the set threshold number of times, the facility that belongs to the upper group is stored as “favorite facility” in the storage unit 1 or the like, The facility that enters the group can be configured to be determined as a facility other than the favorite facility.
As described above, according to the icon display processing in the navigation device SS according to the fifth embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the icon display processing in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, facilities that cannot actually be used. Each icon is displayed with the visibility of an icon indicating a facility having an attribute not matching the determination condition lower than the visibility of an icon indicating a facility having an attribute matching the determination condition. It is possible to discriminate between a matching facility and a non-matching facility more intuitively and immediately.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 9A, for example, each icon is displayed with the visibility of an icon indicating a facility outside business hours set lower than the visibility of an icon indicating a facility during business hours, for example. In such a case, it is possible to recognize intuitively and instantly a facility that is out of business hours and cannot be used.

Furthermore, for example, when each icon is displayed with the visibility of an icon indicating a facility without a parking lot lower than the visibility of an icon indicating a facility with a parking lot, there is no parking lot and the vehicle is used. It is possible to distinguish and recognize facilities that cannot be recognized intuitively and immediately.

Furthermore, the visibility of the icon indicating the facility or the like in the opposite lane at the position where the road indicated by the road mark RM indicates that the road has a median is shown. When displaying each icon lower than the visibility of the icon indicating the facility in the opposite lane at the position, distinguish the facility in the opposite lane that cannot be entered due to the presence of the median strip intuitively and immediately. Can be recognized.

In addition, the visibility of the icon indicating the facility or the like in the opposite lane at the position indicated as the crossing prohibited position on the road displayed by the road mark RM is set at the position indicated as not being the crossing prohibited position. When each icon is displayed lower than the visibility of the icons indicating facilities in the opposite lane, the facilities in the opposite lane that cannot be entered due to the prohibition of crossing are recognized and distinguished quickly and intuitively. Can be made.

In addition, the visibility of icons indicating facilities other than facilities of the same category or series that are closest to the position of the vehicle (for example, facilities of the category appearing in the round trip after the second time, etc.) When displaying each icon lower than the visibility of an icon indicating a facility belonging to the same category or the like at the nearest position, among the facilities having a common attribute such as the same category It is possible to recognize a facility or the like located far away in an intuitive and immediate manner.

Furthermore, each icon is displayed with the visibility of an icon indicating a facility or the like not having an attribute designated as “favorite” lower than the visibility of an icon indicating a facility or the like having an attribute designated as “favorite” In this case, it is possible to recognize the facility or the like that does not have the designated attribute intuitively and immediately. At this time, in the case of designating a facility or the like whose number of past visits is greater than or equal to the preset number as the “favorite”, the designation operation itself of the designated attribute is not necessary. Facilities that do not have can be recognized easily and more intuitively and immediately.

Furthermore, when an icon to be displayed with low visibility is erased from the display 6, it is possible to make the icons other than the icons to be displayed with low visibility more clearly recognized.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, the non-display icon 52 and the icon 55 are displayed at a position corresponding to the position on the display 6 where the non-display icon 52 and the icon 55 should be displayed. When the

icons

53 and 56 for displaying other facilities far away from the displayed facility or the like are displayed, it is possible to distinguish and recognize the far away facilities etc. intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, when there is an icon 52 or the like to be hidden, other facilities that are further away from the facility or the like indicated by the icon 56 or the like that is displayed with the display position changed. When the icon 59A and the icon 59B for displaying etc. are displayed, it is possible to distinguish and recognize a far away facility etc. intuitively and immediately.
(VI) Sixth Example Next, a sixth example, which is still another example corresponding to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing examples of icon display according to the sixth embodiment.

Further, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the sixth embodiment and the processing for displaying the icon string basically use the hardware configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment and FIG. The processing is similar to that described. Therefore, in FIG.10 and FIG.11, the same member number is attached | subjected about the same structure as the structure (refer FIG. 2) and icon row display (refer FIG. 4) of the navigation apparatus SS which concerns on 1st Example, and is shown in detail. Description is omitted.

In the first embodiment described above, the icon string display for displaying only the icons for displaying the existence of each facility to be displayed has been described. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment described below, by performing not only the icon but also various accompanying displays together with the icon, the accompanying information itself related to the facility whose presence is indicated by the icon, or The present application is applied to icon row display for visually confirming the presence of the accompanying information.

That is, when the icon display process according to the sixth embodiment is executed, the display 6 has the same road as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4) as illustrated in FIG. 10A. The display data generation unit 3 displays a mark RM, a current position mark PM, a distance mark DL, and icons 60 to 69 that display the existence of facilities corresponding to each distance from the current position of the vehicle. In addition to this, in the icon row display according to the sixth embodiment, the accompanying mark VM having the accompanying information related to the facility whose presence is displayed by each icon 60 or the like is related to the accompanying information. It is displayed at a position where the relevance with the icon indicating the existence of the facility can be recognized. In the case illustrated in FIG. 10A, the unit price of gasoline at that point in the gasoline station “E gasoline” whose presence is displayed by the icon 64 (for example, the unit price by gasoline type may be used). ) Is displayed on the upper side of the icon 64. The data for displaying the accompanying mark VM in this case is, for example, the data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. In this case, it is sufficient to obtain and use (see step S5 in FIG. 3). As the display mode of the accompanying mark VM itself, for example, a filled display mode or a translucent display mode can be used.

Further, as another example of the display mode of the accompanying mark VM according to the sixth example, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, for example, the price of the accompanying mark VM is displayed by the accompanying mark VM. It may be configured such that it is displayed on a position in front of the current position of the vehicle, superimposed on the icon 64 that displays the presence of the petrol station. Further, the icon 64 in this case may be configured to be an icon 64-1 whose display is lightened as illustrated in FIG. 10B so that the contents of the accompanying mark VM can be easily seen. In this case, the icon display data 1A for displaying the icon 64-1 is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the icon display data 1A illustrated in FIG. What is necessary is just to acquire and use it in the case of this icon row display (refer FIG.3 step S5). Also in the case illustrated in FIG. 10B, as the display mode of the accompanying mark VM itself, for example, a filled display mode or a semi-transparent display mode can be used, and the display of the icon 64 and corresponding to this. The display of the accompanying mark VM can be switched at a predetermined time interval.

Furthermore, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 10C, in order to clarify the relationship between the icon 64 that displays the existence of a facility related to the display content of the accompanying mark VM and the accompanying mark VM. The associated mark VM may be displayed together with the related mark AR.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 11A, for example, when the display using characters becomes complicated like the price of the gasoline (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 11A) In the case of a cafe), the accompanying information VMM, VMS, or VMB2 indicating the presence of the accompanying information itself is not displayed directly, but the presence of the accompanying information is indicated by the accompanying mark VMB. You may comprise so that it may display in the display mode which can recognize the relationship with the icon 64, 66, or 62 which displays. In this case, the data for displaying the accompanying mark VMB and the like is also stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C exemplified in FIG. 2B, for example. What is necessary is just to acquire and use for a display (refer FIG.3 step S5). As illustrated in FIG. 11A, when the number of accompanying information to be recognized is one, one accompanying mark such as the accompanying mark VMB or VMS is used, and when there are a plurality of accompanying information. It is preferable to use an accompanying mark having a display form such that the number (two in the case of the accompanying mark VMB2) can be recognized, such as the accompanying mark VMB2. As a display mode of the number, in addition to the display mode illustrated in FIG. 11A, a number indicating the number itself may be displayed so as to overlap the accompanying mark. When the content of the accompanying information whose presence is displayed by the accompanying mark VMB or the like is confirmed, the content is separately displayed when an operation to that effect is performed in the operation unit 4. be able to.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 11B, the presence of the accompanying information is used as the accompanying mark VF, and the frame around the icon 64 that displays the existence of the facility in which the presence of the accompanying information is displayed by the accompanying mark VF. When the icon 64 is selected by an operation on the operation unit 4, the display is switched to the accompanying mark VFN indicating the content of the accompanying information as illustrated in the lower part of FIG. You can also Further, the accompanying mark VFN in this case can be configured to be displayed by, for example, dynamic animation display. The data for displaying the accompanying mark VF and the like is also stored in the storage unit 1 in advance as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example, in the icon row display according to the sixth embodiment. What is necessary is just to acquire and use (refer FIG.3 step S5).

Further, as the accompanying information in the icon row display according to the sixth embodiment, specifically, for example, the price illustrated in FIG. 10, the evaluation of facilities, etc. (evaluation in a so-called blog, etc.), the user of the navigation device SS Data belonging to so-called favorite data registered in advance (the data itself is acquired by the display data generation unit 3 from the storage unit 1 using the user's prior registration or the past search history of the user), New product information at the facility, campaign information, congestion level information (the facility itself and parking lot availability information), information indicating the presence or absence of a parking lot at the facility, and the like.

Furthermore, as a display mode of the accompanying mark VM or the like, for example, the extreme value information such as the lowest price is always displayed (that is, one as the accompanying mark VM for the facility), the use of the navigation device SS. One or a plurality of accompanying information that satisfies a specific condition set in advance by the person may be displayed.

In addition, when there are multiple facilities with accompanying information that should be displayed,
-A method to display all accompanying information at once,
-For example, a method of periodically switching at a predetermined time interval in order from the closest to the current position of the vehicle, in order from the cheapest to the price, or randomly, or
-There is a method of switching by allowing the user to arbitrarily set whether to display only one or a plurality of accompanying information.

Furthermore, by setting in advance conditions for the contents to be displayed by the user as the accompanying information and storing the contents in the storage unit 1, the accompanying information reflecting the setting contents can be displayed. More specifically, for example, the following conditions can be set as conditions set by the user.
・ Display the lowest or highest price.
-For the incidental information on the price, set the range of the amount to display, the level of evaluation, the condition range to display the distance from the current position of the vehicle of the facility to which the incidental information is related, etc. Displaying only one value-If there is multiple incidental information for one facility, display only one of them, or display all of them-Accompanying information to display for one facility Choose the type of. In this case, for example, it is conceivable to select “AND condition” or “OR condition”.

Further, each of the accompanying information itself may be configured so that the display data generation unit 3 acquires and displays the information stored in advance in the storage unit 1 or is not illustrated via the network. You may comprise so that what was acquired from the external server apparatus etc. may be displayed.

As described above, according to the icon display processing in the navigation device SS according to the sixth embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the icon display processing in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, the facility with accompanying information, etc. Since the accompanying mark VM or the like is displayed separately from the icon 64 at the display position corresponding to the display position of the icon 64 indicating, the accompanying information is easily recognized while showing the accompanyingness to the facility. Can be made. Therefore, for example, it is possible to more intuitively and immediately recognize the accompanying information that the user wants to pay attention to or the accompanying information that is considered to be most important as a facility.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10A, when the accompanying mark VM or the like is displayed at a display position adjacent to the display position of the icon 64 or the like indicating the facility or the like accompanied by accompanying information, it corresponds to the accompanying mark VM or the like. It is possible to immediately recognize the relationship between the accompanying information and the facility with which the accompanying information is attached.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, when the accompanying mark VM or the like is displayed over the icon 64-1 indicating the facility or the like with the accompanying information, the accompanying information corresponding to the accompanying mark VM or the like is displayed. It is possible to immediately recognize the relationship with the accompanying facility.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, when the accompanying mark VM or the like is displayed so that the icon 64-1 displayed in a superimposed manner is visible, the accompanying information corresponding to the accompanying mark VM and the like, It is possible to simultaneously recognize a facility or the like with accompanying information.

In addition, when switching and displaying the icon 64-1 and the accompanying mark VM that are displayed in an overlapping manner, the accompanying information corresponding to the accompanying mark VM is recognized to the same extent as the facility to which the accompanying information is attached. Can be made.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10C, when the related mark AR is displayed in addition to the icon 64 and the accompanying mark VM, etc., the relation between the accompanying information corresponding to the accompanying mark VM and the facility to which the accompanying mark AR is attached. Can be recognized immediately and more clearly.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11 (a) or FIG. 11 (b), when the accompanying mark VMB, VMS or VMB2 is displayed for each facility, etc., the presence of the accompanying information corresponding to the facility etc. is intuitive. Can be recognized.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 11B, when the displayed accompanying mark VF can be selected and the content of the accompanying information corresponding to the selected accompanying mark VF is displayed, the accompanying information is displayed with a simple operation. The content of itself can be recognized immediately.

When the information indicating the number of accompanying information is included in the accompanying mark VMB2 as in the accompanying mark VMB2 illustrated in FIG. 11A, the presence of the accompanying information corresponding to the facility or the like is intuitively recognized. Can do.
(VII) Seventh Example Next, a seventh example, which is still another example corresponding to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14 are diagrams showing examples of icon display according to the seventh embodiment.

Also, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the seventh embodiment and the processing for displaying the icon string basically use the hardware configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment and FIG. The processing is similar to that described. Accordingly, in FIGS. 12 to 14, the same components as those in the configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 2) and the icon row display (see FIG. 4) are denoted by the same member numbers and detailed. Description is omitted.

The seventh embodiment described below is an embodiment regarding a change in icon row display when one icon is selected by an operation in the operation unit 4 when the icon row display according to the first embodiment is performed. It is. In the seventh embodiment described below, the term “selection” includes the following two cases.
-Move (move) a cursor for selection (not shown) on a plurality of icons, stop the cursor on a specific icon to be selected, and perform a determination operation.
In the process of moving (moving) the cursor on a plurality of icons, the cursor is only on the specific icon (that is, the cursor is on the specific icon, but the specific icon The state has not been determined until
That is, the icon display process according to the seventh embodiment includes the same road mark RM, current position mark PM and distance mark DL as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4), and each distance from the current position of the vehicle. When the icons 70 to 79 indicating the presence of the corresponding facility are displayed, for example, when the icon 72 is selected by an operation on the operation unit 4, as illustrated in FIG. For example, a selection mark SM indicating that the icon 72 has been selected is displayed immediately below, and information on a facility whose presence is displayed by the selected icon 72 in a predetermined display area DA, etc. Is displayed in characters or the like. In this case, the current position mark PM displayed in the case of the first embodiment is not displayed for reasons such as improving the visibility of the content displayed in the display area DA. The data for displaying the selection mark SM in this case is, for example, data stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. In this case, it is sufficient to obtain and use (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

Further, as another example of the icon row display according to the seventh embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the selection mark SM and the display area DA are displayed as a result of the icon 70 being selected. When the icon 73 is newly selected, the selection mark SM and the display area DA for the icon 73 are displayed as shown in the lower part of FIG. The icons 70 to 72 displayed in front of the current position of the vehicle from the icon 73 are all erased, and the icon row display contents are sequentially changed so that the selected icon 73 is positioned in the foreground. It can be configured to transition to the near side. In this case, based on the distance from the current position of the vehicle and on which side the facility is located with respect to the road on which the vehicle moves, the position that displays farther than the original icon 79 Icons 79A to 79C indicating the presence are additionally displayed. The screen transition in this case is, for example, the icon movement control data (for screen transition) stored in the storage unit 1 in advance as the display control data 1B illustrated in FIG. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may acquire in the case of a column display (refer FIG. 3 step S5), and the display data generation part 3 moves and displays the icon 73 etc. using this control data (refer FIG. 3 step S11). Further, in the case illustrated in FIG. 12B, for example, when the icon 71 → the icon 72 is sequentially selected from the icon 70 displayed on the foremost side and the icon 73 to be selected is finally selected, As the screen transition according to the seventh embodiment, the selection mark SM is sequentially displayed immediately below the icon 70 etc. selected at that time, and is displayed in front of the icon selected at that time. The icons are sequentially deleted, and finally the icon 73 is displayed in the forefront as illustrated in the lower part of FIG. In the case illustrated in FIG. 12B, for example, when the icon 73 displayed at a distant position is directly selected by using, for example, a touch panel, the screen transition according to the seventh embodiment is selected. The selection mark SM moves immediately below the selected icon 73, and the icons 70 to 72 displayed in front of the selected icon 73 are erased at once, and the icon row display illustrated in the lower part of FIG. It becomes.

Furthermore, as another example of icon row display according to the seventh embodiment, for example, when the icon 70 illustrated in FIG. 12A is selected, the facility whose presence is displayed by the selected icon 70 is displayed. The facility on the opposite side of the road where the is located can be configured to reduce the visibility of icons indicating the presence of these facilities.

More specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 13A, the display data generation unit 3 uses icons 71-1, 74 that display the existence of facilities on the opposite side as thin icons with reduced visibility. -1, 77-1 and 78-1 can be configured. The icon display data 1A for displaying the icons 71-1, 74-1, 77-1 and 78-1 in this case is stored in the storage unit 1 as the icon display data 1A illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example. What is stored in advance may be acquired and used for icon row display according to the seventh embodiment (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

Further, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 13B, the display data generation unit 3 selects the

icons

71, 74, 77, and 78 that indicate the existence of the facility on the opposite side as they are and selects them. A selection mark that surrounds

icons

72, 73, 75, 76, and 79 indicating the presence of other facilities on the same side as the facility where the facility whose presence is displayed by icon 70 is located, together with icon 70 It can be configured to display SSM. The data for displaying the selection mark SSM in this case is also the icon string display according to the seventh embodiment that is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the accompanying information display data 1C illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example. In this case, it is sufficient to obtain and use (see step S5 in FIG. 3).

Further, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 13C, the display data generation unit 3 may be configured to delete all the

icons

71, 74, 77, and 78 that display the existence of the facility on the opposite side. good.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 13D, the display data generation unit 3 displays the presence of a facility far from a preset distance from the current position of the vehicle including the selected icon 70. Can be configured to be replaced with thin icons 75-1 to 79-1. In this case, the icon display data 1A for displaying the icons 75-1 to 79-1 is also stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the icon display data 1A illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example. What is necessary is just to acquire and use in the icon row display which concerns on 7 Example (refer FIG.3 step S5). The facility whose presence is indicated by the icon replaced with the icon with reduced visibility may be a facility far from a position corresponding to a preset travel time from the current position of the vehicle. As the travel time in this case, for example, the travel time calculated by a predetermined calculation method from the average speed at the current position of the vehicle may be used, or the predetermined calculation method from the legal speed of the road at the current position. The travel time calculated by may be used.

Furthermore, in the icon selection process in the icon row display according to the seventh embodiment, regarding the selection of facilities that exist along the opposite lane to the lane in which the vehicle moves, for example, the opposite lane due to the presence of a median strip. It is possible to set the selection order in consideration of the case where it cannot move. More specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 14, there are four gas stations on the opposite lane side and

icons

70, 72, 75, and 76 indicating their existence are displayed. Actually, the relationship of the distance required for the vehicle to reach (by making a U-turn, etc.)
Gas station of “A gasoline” whose presence is indicated by icon 70> Gas station of “C gasoline” whose presence is indicated by icon 75> “C gasoline” whose presence is indicated by icon 72 Gas station> The position of the gas station of “D gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the icon 76 (ie, the position of the gas station of “C gasoline” whose presence is indicated by the

icons

75 and 72, respectively) For example, there is a median strip). In this case, when the selection operation is repeated starting from the icon 70 as illustrated in the uppermost part of FIG. 14, the order of the selected icons (that is, the selection mark SM is displayed and information and the like are displayed in the display area DA (shown in FIG. 14). The order of the facilities displayed in) is as shown in FIG.
Icon 70 → Icon 75 → Icon 72 → Icon 76
It becomes.

In the case illustrated in FIG. 14, the case where the icon selection process according to the seventh embodiment is applied to the selection of the facility existing along the opposite lane has been described, but in addition to this, the lane in which the vehicle moves The seventh embodiment can also be applied to a case where there is a facility that exists along the route and has to be detoured due to traffic regulations or the like. In this case, for example, icons are selected in the order along the detour.

In the icon selection process in the icon row display according to the seventh embodiment, for example, in the case illustrated in FIG. 12A, an icon (not shown) for icon selection is displayed side by side on the right side of the road. It can also be configured to move only upward, that is, select icon 70 → icon 72 → icon 73 → icon 75 → icon 76. At this time, the

icons

71, 74, 77, and 78 displayed on the opposite side (in this case, the left side) of the road may be displayed with reduced visibility. With this configuration, when selecting the icons by moving the cursor sequentially from the front of the display toward the back, for example, in the case of FIG. 12A, the icon 70 → the icon 71 → the icon 72 → the icon 74 → ... Therefore, the right and left icons are switched in visibility each time the selection is made (more specifically, for example, it appears to flicker). This can be prevented.

As described above, according to the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the seventh embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, the selection mark is used for selecting an icon. Since SM is displayed, it is more intuitive and immediate to recognize which icon is currently selected, which icon will be selected later, and information about the selected icon. By being able to do so, the visibility and recognizability related to the selection of the icon can be improved and the burden on the user can be reduced.

Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 14, when the icon 71 other than the icon 70 indicating the facility closest to the vehicle position is selected, the current position mark PM is not displayed. It is possible to intuitively recognize that a facility or the like located far away is selected.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 12B, when an icon 73 other than the icon 70 indicating the facility closest to the position of the vehicle is selected, the display position corresponding to the position closest to the vehicle is the selected icon 73. Therefore, the facility or the like indicated by the selected icon 73 can be recognized more intuitively.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 12B, an icon 74 indicating another facility far away from the facility indicated by the icon 73 selected from the position of the vehicle is displayed before the icon 73 is selected. Since a display position corresponding to a position closer to the display position is displayed, the facility far away from the current position of the vehicle is more intuitively recognized than the facility indicated by the selected icon 73. Can do.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 12B, icons 79A to 79A indicating other facilities and the like that are further away from the display positions where the icons 73 to 79 whose display positions have been moved on the display 6 are displayed. Since the icon 79C is displayed, other facilities farther away than the facility whose display position has been moved can be discriminated intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 13A to FIG. 13C, the visibility of the icon 71-1 indicating the facility on the opposite side of the facility indicated by the selected icon 70 is selected. In the case of reducing the visibility of the icon 70, the facility or the like indicated by the selected icon 70 can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 13A to 13C, the visibility of the

icons

71, 74, 77, and 78 indicating the facility on the opposite side of the road is determined by the selected icon 70. When the visibility of the icon 72, icon 73, icon 75, icon 76, and icon 79 indicating other facilities on the road side is reduced, the icon 70 indicated by the selected icon 70 indicates It is possible to more intuitively and immediately recognize other facilities on the side of the road where the facility is located.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 13C, when the icon 71 indicating the facility on the opposite side of the road is hidden, the feature indicated by the selected feature index is more intuitive and It can be recognized immediately.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 13 (d), other than the predetermined distance or the moving time as seen from the position of the feature indicated by the selected icon 70 (in other words, the current position of the vehicle). The visibility of the icons 75-1 to 79-1 indicating the facilities etc. is reduced as compared with the visibility of the selected icon 70. Intuitive and immediate recognition.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 14, when a plurality of icons 70, icons 72, icons 75, and icons 76 respectively indicating a plurality of facilities are sequentially selected, actual movements necessary to reach each facility etc. Since the selection of each icon 72 and icon 75 indicating each facility or the like is switched in the order according to the distance, the feature can be recognized with a sense corresponding to the actual moving distance.
(VIII) Eighth Example Finally, an eighth example, which is still another example corresponding to the embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an icon display example according to the eighth embodiment, and FIGS. 16 to 18 are diagrams showing icon display examples according to the eighth embodiment.

Also, the hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the eighth embodiment and the processing for displaying the icon string basically use the hardware configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment and FIG. The processing is similar to that described. Accordingly, in FIGS. 15 to 18, the same components as those in the configuration of the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 2) and the icon row display (see FIG. 4) are denoted by the same member numbers. Description is omitted.

In the first embodiment described above, the icon row display for displaying the icons about the facilities along the road on which the vehicle moves after the vehicle has been described with respect to the distance from the current position of the vehicle. On the other hand, the eighth embodiment described below is an embodiment for explaining the display mode of icons and the like when there is a branch point on the road.

In the icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, as a premise thereof, there are one or a plurality of branch points on the road on which the vehicle moves from the current position. This branch point is basically a branch point on the searched route (accidentally) regardless of the route indicated by the searched route or the estimated route data. At this time, as a result of the search for a new route executed after the departure, the branch point may be one of guide points in the newly searched search route, for example. In the icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, as illustrated in, for example, FIG. 15A, when viewed from the current position (actual current position) of the vehicle indicated by the current position mark PM (actual) For example, (real) gas stations SD1 to SD6 exist along the road R. In addition to this, in the eighth embodiment, there is a (actual) branch point C1 that can be turned left between the gas station SD2 and the gas station SD5, and a right turn is possible between the gas station SD3 and the gas station SD4 (actual). Suppose that there is a branch point C2.

When the icon display process according to the eighth embodiment is executed under this premise, the display 6 is similar to the case of the first embodiment (see FIG. 4) as illustrated in FIG. 15B. Road data RM, current position mark PM and distance mark DL, and icons 80 to 85 for displaying the existence of the gas stations SD1 to SD6 corresponding to the distances from the current position of the vehicle. Is displayed. In addition to this, in the icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, a branch indicating the existence of the branch point C1 that can turn left is located at a position in the icon row display indicating the position of the branch point C1 illustrated in FIG. The point mark LMK is displayed by the display data generation unit 3. Furthermore, in the icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, a branch point mark RMK indicating the presence of the right branch point C2 at the position in the icon row display indicating the position of the branch point C2 illustrated in FIG. Is displayed by the display data generation unit 3. In addition to these, in the icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, if the turn point C1 whose presence is indicated by the branch point mark LMK is turned to the left beside the branch point mark LMK, it is within a predetermined distance ahead. The display data generation unit 3 displays a number mark LL indicating the number of gasoline stations (that is, facilities belonging to the category that is currently displayed in the icon row display). Similarly, when the right turn is made at the branch point C2 indicated by the branch point mark RMK by the branch point mark RMK, the number of gas stations within the predetermined distance is indicated next to the branch point mark RMK. The number mark LR is displayed by the display data generation unit 3. The data for displaying the branch point marks RMK and LMK and the number marks LL and LR, respectively, is stored in advance in the storage unit 1 as the branch destination display data 1E illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example. They are acquired and used for icon row display according to the eighth embodiment (see step S5 in FIG. 3). For example, information included in advance in the map database MDB can be used as the position information indicating the positions of the branch points C1 and C2 and the information indicating the number of gas stations at the branch destination. Here, as the “number”, for example, the number of gas stations within a predetermined distance from the branch point C1 or C2 at each branch destination may be used, or the next branch point from the branch point C1 or C2 may be used. You may use the number of gas stations in between. Note that these pieces of information can be acquired from an external server device or the like via the network, for example.

In addition, as icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, in addition to the three-dimensional icon row display illustrated in FIG. 15A, as icon display processing according to the first embodiment, FIGS. 4B and 4B. Similarly to the case described with reference to (c), for example, a flat icon row display illustrated in FIG. 16A (vertical display) or FIG. 16B (horizontal display) may be used. In these cases, on both sides of the road mark RM to which the current position mark PM is added at one end (left and right in the case of FIG. 16A, up and down in the case of FIG. 16B), respectively. The icons 80A to 85A are displayed at positions corresponding to the distance between the location of the facility whose presence is displayed and the current position of the vehicle. In addition, the branch point marks LMK and RMK and the number marks LL and RL according to the eighth embodiment are displayed at the positions shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), respectively. The meanings of these branch point marks LMK and RMK and the number marks LL and RL are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

Further, in the case of the planar icon row display described with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B, examples are shown in FIG. 17A (vertical display) and FIG. 17B (horizontal display). As described above, the display data generation unit 3 adds road marks RM indicating roads after branching via the branch point C1 and the branch point C2 to the planar road mark RM, and the branch point C1 and It may be configured to display only the number mark LL and the number mark RL at the position of the road mark RM corresponding to the branch point C2. In this case, neither the branch point mark LMK nor the branch point mark RMK is displayed.

In addition to this, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 17C, in the three-dimensional icon array display according to the eighth embodiment, the branch point C1 whose presence is displayed by the branch point mark RMK and the branch point mark LMK. When there is no facility that belongs to the category that is the display target at that time and is far from the branch point C2, and there is a facility that belongs to the category after branching from the branch point C1 or the branch point C2. While displaying the number as the number mark RL and the number mark LL, for example, the display data generation unit 3 blinks, for example, the branch point mark LMK indicating the presence of the branch point with the larger number, thereby changing the route ( A left turn in the case illustrated in FIG. 17C may be recommended to the user of the navigation device SS. The blinking display in this case is obtained by, for example, obtaining icon blinking control data stored in the storage unit 1 in advance as the display control data 1B illustrated in FIG. (See step S5 in FIG. 3) The display data generation unit 3 may be configured to blink the branch point mark LMK using this control data (see step S11 in FIG. 3).

As still another example, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 18A, in the three-dimensional icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, the branch point whose presence is displayed by the branch point mark RMK and the branch point mark LMK. If there are more facilities that belong to the category to be displayed when turning left or right at C1 and branch point C2 than when going straight ahead, the presence of the facility is indicated by a branch point mark LMK in the case illustrated in FIG. It is said that the left turn at the branch point C1 is more than the number of gasoline stations to be displayed is going straight ahead), and the branch point mark LMK is illustrated as the branch point mark LMK-1 in FIG. In this way, it is possible to recommend the user of the navigation apparatus SS to change the route (left turn in the case of FIG. There. The blinking display in this case may be obtained by using the icon blinking control data in the icon row display according to the eighth embodiment.

Furthermore, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 18B, in the three-dimensional icon row display according to the eighth embodiment, the branch point C1 and the branch whose presence is displayed by the branch point mark RMK and the branch point mark LMK. When the left or right turn at the point C2 can reach the facility belonging to the display target category earlier than when going straight ahead (in the case illustrated in FIG. 18B, the branch indicated by the branch point mark RMK) It is said that turning right at the point C2 can reach the display station faster than going straight to the display station), and the branch point mark RMK is illustrated as the branch point mark RMK-1 in FIG. 18B. It is configured so as to encourage the user of the navigation device SS to change the route (in the example illustrated in FIG. 18B, turn right) by blinking the display. It may be. The blinking display in this case may be obtained by using the icon blinking control data in the icon row display according to the eighth embodiment.

In addition, the number data RL and the number data LL are not necessarily required in the point that the existence of the facility after the right turn or the left turn (not the number but the existence of the facility after the branch) is displayed. The branch point mark LMK or the like may be displayed only in a display mode that can clearly indicate (for example, the corresponding branch point mark LMK or the like is blinked or enlarged).

As described above, according to the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the eighth embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the icon display process in the navigation device SS according to the first embodiment, The branch point mark LMK and the like are displayed at the display position on the display 6 corresponding to the position of the branch point, and the number mark LL and the like are displayed at the display position corresponding to the branch point mark LMK and the like. Since the presence or absence of facilities at the branch destination can be recognized intuitively and immediately, for example, the vehicle can be prevented from entering a road that does not have a facility belonging to the category that is the display target, and more useful ( In other words, the route can be presented to the user more intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 15B and the like, when the arrow indicating the branch direction is included in the branch point mark LMK or the like, the branch direction can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 17, when a branch is displayed by a road mark RM indicating a branch destination road, it can be more intuitively and immediately recognized that the branch is a branch.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIGS. 15B to 18, when displaying the number mark LL indicating the number of facilities at the branch destination, the number at the branch destination is recognized intuitively and immediately. Can do.

When a number mark LL indicating the number of facilities belonging to the same category as the facility indicated by the currently displayed icon 80 or the like is displayed, the number at the branch destination of facilities belonging to the same category Can be recognized intuitively and immediately.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 18 (a), when the number of facilities and the like is larger on the branch destination road, the visibility of the branch point mark LMK-1 indicating a branch having a large number of such facilities is determined. Since the visibility of the icon 80 or the visibility of the other branch point mark RMK is enhanced, a more convenient branch for the user can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 17C, when there is no facility along the road far from the branch when viewed from the current position of the vehicle, the visibility of the branch point mark LMK or the like indicating the branch is indicated by an icon 80. Therefore, it is possible to recognize a more convenient branch for the user more intuitively and immediately.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 18B, when the person who moved on the branch destination road can reach the desired facility or the like earlier, the branch point mark RMK corresponding to the branch destination road that can reach the facility or the like earlier can be obtained. Since the visibility is higher than the visibility of the icon 83 or the visibility of the other branch point mark LMK, a branch destination that is more convenient for the user can be recognized more intuitively and immediately.

In the above-described eighth embodiment, the embodiment has been described on the assumption that the icon row is displayed. However, the present application is not limited to this, and when the icon row is not displayed, it branches to the road to be moved. When there is, a branch point mark LMK or the like is displayed at a display position on the display 6 corresponding to the position of the branch point, and a number mark LL or the like is displayed at a display position corresponding to the branch point mark LMK or the like. May be. Even in this case, the position of the branch point and the presence or absence of facilities at the branch destination can be recognized intuitively and immediately, preventing the vehicle from entering a road that does not have a facility belonging to the category that is the display target. In addition, more useful routes can be presented to the user more intuitively and immediately.

In each of the above-described embodiments, an icon as an image is used as an example of the “feature index” according to the present application. However, in addition to this, an index including character data, symbol data, and the like other than image data is used for each implementation. The present application can also be applied to display in place of the icon according to the example.

Moreover, in each Example mentioned above, it was set as the structure which completes and performs the icon row display which concerns on each Example in the navigation apparatus SS illustrated in FIG. 2, but as shown in FIG. The storage unit 1 according to each embodiment is placed in the server device 92 on the network, and the communication unit 91 provided in the server device 92 and the communication unit 90 provided in the navigation device SS1 are connected via the network. It can also be configured to perform icon row display according to each embodiment while exchanging data. In this case, the storage capacity necessary for the navigation device SS1 can be greatly reduced, and the navigation device SS1 itself can be manufactured / sold at a low cost, for example.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the present application is applied to the navigation device SS or the navigation device SS1 has been described. In addition to this, for example, a display of an information terminal carried by a user boarding a vehicle It is also possible to apply the present application when performing icon row display according to each embodiment above. In this case, the processing unit 2 and the display data generation unit 3 according to each embodiment do not need to be provided in the information terminal, for example, in a server device connected to the information terminal via a network. The processing unit 2 and the display data generation unit 3 are provided. The display data generated in the display data generation unit 3 is transmitted to the information terminal via the network, and the icon sequence according to each embodiment. The display may be performed on the information terminal.

Furthermore, in each embodiment described above, the function as the processing unit 2 and the function as the display data generation unit 3 in the navigation device SS or the navigation device SS1 are, for example, a program corresponding to the flowchart shown in FIG. It may be functionally realized in the CPU or the display data generation unit 3 by being read and executed by the CPU and the display data generation unit 3. This program may be configured to be acquired and executed in each navigation device SS or navigation device SS1 via the network NW. For example, the program recorded on an optical disc or the like is stored in the processing unit 2 of each device and The display data generation unit 3 can also be configured to read and execute.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Memory | storage part 2 Processing part 2A Position information acquisition means 2B Distance information acquisition means 2C Transmission means 3 Display data generation part (generation means)
4 Operation section 5 Sensor section 6 Display 1A Icon display data 1B Display control data 1C Attached information display data 1D Road display data 1E Branch

destination display data

10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Icon S Display information generator SS, SS1 Navigation device DDB Display database RM Road mark PM Current position mark DL Distance mark

Claims

In a display information generating device that generates display information to be displayed on a display means that moves together with a moving body,
Position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating the position of the moving body;
Based on the acquired position information, distance information acquisition means for acquiring distance information indicating the distance from the position of the moving body of the feature located along the moving path along which the moving body moves;
Based on the acquired position information and distance information, the display information for displaying on the display means the feature indicators indicating the features on both sides of the moving path in order of appearance along with the movement of the moving body. Generating means for generating;
Transmitting means for transmitting and displaying the generated display information to the display means;
With
The generating means obtains a final feature index, which is the feature index indicating the final feature, which is the feature that appears last until the end of the movement along the movement path, as another feature. The display information generating apparatus for generating the display information for display on the display means so as to be identifiable from the feature index indicating
The display information generating device according to claim 1,
The generating means includes the display information for displaying on the display means an accompanying indicator indicating that the feature indicated by the final feature indicator is the final feature. A display information generation device characterized by generating.
The display information generating device according to claim 1,
A determination means for determining whether or not the feature exists along the moving path based on the acquired position information;
The generation unit is configured to display a road index indicating the travel path in a range where it is determined that the feature does not exist different from a road index indicating the travel path in a range where the feature is present. The display information generation apparatus characterized by generating the display information to be displayed on the display means.
In the display information generating device according to claim 3,
The generation means includes a display color difference, a difference between the display of the road index using a solid line and a display of the road index using a line other than a solid line, a difference due to the presence or absence of blinking display of the road index, or the ground A display information generation apparatus for generating the display information for representing a difference in the display mode based on any one of the differences depending on the presence / absence of display of character information indicating that no object exists.
The display information generating device according to claim 1,
When the moving path is a preset moving path to a destination corresponding to the final feature that is a destination of movement of the mobile body, the acquired position information and the destination to the destination Based on the distance information indicating a distance, the generation unit generates the display information for displaying the feature index indicating the destination on the display unit.
The display information generating device according to claim 1,
A display information generating apparatus, wherein the display means is a head-up display.
In a display information generating device that generates display information to be displayed on a display means that moves together with a moving body,
Position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating the position of the moving body;
Based on the acquired position information, distance information acquisition means for acquiring distance information indicating the distance from the position of the moving body of the feature located along the moving path along which the moving body moves;
Based on the acquired position information and distance information, the feature index indicating the feature that appears last until the end of the movement along the moving path is determined from the feature index indicating the other feature. Generating means for generating the display information for display on the display means in an identifiable manner;
Transmitting means for transmitting and displaying the generated display information to the display means;
A display information generating apparatus comprising:
A computer included in the display information generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The position information acquisition means;
The distance information acquisition means;
The generating means; and
The transmitting means;
A display information generation program characterized in that it functions as a program.
9. An information recording medium in which the display information generating program according to claim 8 is recorded so as to be readable by the computer according to claim 8.
In a display information generation method executed in a display information generation apparatus that generates display information to be displayed on a display unit that moves together with a moving body,
A position information acquisition step of acquiring position information indicating the position of the moving body;
Based on the acquired position information, a distance information acquisition step of acquiring distance information indicating a distance from the position of the moving body of the feature located along the moving path along which the moving body moves;
Based on the acquired position information and distance information, the display information for displaying on the display means the feature indicators indicating the features on both sides of the moving path in order of appearance along with the movement of the moving body. A generation process to generate;
A transmission step of transmitting and displaying the generated display information to the display means;
Including
In the generating step, the final feature index that is the feature index indicating the final feature that is the last feature that appears until the end of the movement along the movement path is changed to the other feature. A display information generation method for generating the display information for display on the display means in an identifiable manner from the feature index indicating an object.