WO2015012459A1

WO2015012459A1 - Responsive digital map device

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Publication number: WO2015012459A1
Application number: PCT/KR2013/012214
Authority: WO
Inventors: 최규상
Original assignee: 영남대학교 산학협력단
Priority date: 2013-07-22
Filing date: 2013-12-26
Publication date: 2015-01-29
Also published as: KR20150011197A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a responsive digital map device which is flexible or bendable, the device comprising: a display for displaying map information; a bezel for fixing both ends of the display; and a control unit provided in the bezel for enlarging or reducing a portion of the map information displayed on a screen according to touch operations on the display.

Description

Responsive digital map device

The present invention relates to a digital map, and more particularly, to a responsive digital map device for displaying a map on a display that can be bent or bent according to a user's response, away from the conventional monotonous paper map or globe.

There are two types of maps that display geographic information. One is a paper map printed on paper, and the other is a digital map executed on various digital devices.

Paper maps cannot be modified once printed, and can only be viewed at a fixed resolution. In other words, it is impossible to reduce or enlarge. This is shown in FIG.

Accordingly, in recent years, digital maps that provide many advantages over the paper maps have been in the spotlight. In other words, when the map contents change, the digital map can be updated to reflect the changed contents, so that the digital map can always provide the latest information. In addition to supporting various resolutions, it is possible to enlarge and reduce specific areas. You can also enter information you want on the map. For example, you can add photos taken by the user. Such digital maps include those displayed in digital form on the display screens of electronic devices such as navigation systems in modern vehicles, portable information terminals, mobile phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, laptop computers, and the like. In addition, digital maps may include map information service at each portal site through the Internet or search services through maps.

However, the digital map also has some problems.

The biggest problem is that digital maps have improved portability compared to paper maps, but they are still inconvenient because they are used in devices such as computers.

Of course, in recent years, digital maps are provided through small-sized mobile devices according to the demands of consumers, and since the display screen of the mobile devices supports LED, LCD, and PDP-based displays, the clarity is improved along with portability. have.

However, digital maps that provide such advantages are still provided only in mobile devices having a uniform configuration, and thus do not satisfy user satisfaction. For example, paper maps that have been provided for a long time have been gradually reduced due to inconvenience in use, and recently provided digital maps also make up for the shortcomings of paper maps. Because it uses.

Aside from paper maps, there are also a number of globes available for viewing geographic locations. However, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the globe has only a map printed on the surface of the sphere, and the use of the globe is limited because only the map can be viewed while rotating the sphere. For this reason, there is a tendency to leave the globe as an ornament only.

Therefore, a new digital map that can be conveniently carried like a paper map, can update map information in real time like a digital map, zoom in / out certain areas, and provide information in response to user input. Required.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, and to provide a responsive digital map device having a new structure by breaking away from a general digital map provided through existing paper maps and digital media.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a responsive digital map device for improving the user's satisfaction by providing various services such as display of the map screen, input of information, screen movement, etc. in response to the user's response.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the display can be bent or bent, and displays map information; A bezel fixing both ends of the display; And a controller configured to enlarge and reduce a portion of the map information displayed on the screen according to a touch manipulation of the display, which is configured on the bezel.

The display may display map information when it is completely unfolded from the wound state, and the map information is map information including a previously displayed map information or a current location.

The bezel includes a db for storing map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information; A communication terminal capable of wired and wireless communication and for updating map information from a server; An input terminal for inputting the user input information; GPS for detecting current location; A camera for photographing the user's behavior; And at least one of a microphone for recognizing a voice of the user.

The controller may enlarge or display map information displayed on the display or move the displayed map in one direction according to a user's behavior pattern photographed by the camera.

When a predetermined position displayed on the display is selected, the controller displays an information input menu, wherein the information input menu includes a menu for accessing information stored in the db, a menu for accessing information that can be checked through the Internet, and It includes at least one of the menu that allows the user to enter information directly.

According to another aspect of the invention, the touch display and the spherical display for displaying the map information; A pedestal for supporting the display; An annular connecting member connecting the display and the pedestal; A camera and a microphone mounted to the connection member or the base; And enlarge or reduce a portion of the displayed map or move the displayed map in one direction by using one of a touch manipulation of the display, a user's behavior pattern photographed by the camera, and a voice recognition input to the microphone. It provides a responsive digital map device comprising a control unit.

And the controller; Db for storing map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information; A communication terminal capable of wired and wireless communication and for updating map information from a server; An input terminal for storing the user input information; And at least one GPS for detecting a current position is configured inside the pedestal or inside the display.

According to the responsive digital map device of the present invention, the map displayed on the bendable or bendable display can be enlarged or reduced, or the map can be moved in one direction in response to the user's touch manipulation and the user's behavior pattern. . As such, since the map screen is displayed in response to the user's reaction, the user's satisfaction can be improved as compared to the conventional paper map or the globe.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage that the user can add the information that the user wants to input to the specific area displayed on the screen, the information processing is easy. It is possible to create your own map, it is possible to differentiate from the conventional map.

In addition, the present invention proposes a new type of digital map device, which can create a new digital map market by breaking away from conventional paper maps and globes, which can be expected to improve the competitiveness of map manufacturers.

1 shows a typical paper map

2 is a view showing a typical globe

3A and 3B are exemplary views showing a responsive digital map device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a block diagram of the responsive digital map device of FIG.

5 is an exemplary view showing an operation state of the responsive digital map device of FIG.

6A to 6C are diagrams for explaining an example of inputting information using the responsive digital map device of FIG.

7 is an exemplary view showing a responsive digital map device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a responsive digital map device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3A and 3B are exemplary views showing a responsive digital map device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the responsive digital map device of FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the responsive digital map device 100 includes a display 110 for displaying map information and a bezel 120 for fixing the display 110.

The display 110 is provided in the form of a flexible display or rollable display that can be bent or bent. That is the same type as e-paper. In addition, the display 110 provides a function of enlarging or reducing a portion of the currently displayed map information according to a user's touch manipulation.

The bezel 120 serves as a bracket for fixing the display 110 having the above characteristics. Bezels 120 are provided on both sides of the display 110 as shown in the figure. In an embodiment, the bezel 120 may include a first bezel 120a in which the display 110 is wound and a second bezel 120b spaced apart from the first bezel 120a to unfold the display 110. Have On the contrary, the display 110 may be accommodated in the second bezel 120b to move the first bezel 120a. Alternatively, the display 110 may be extended or wound while pulling both the first bezel 120a and the second bezel 120b. In the embodiment will be described as a structure that can pull the second bezel (120b) as described above. Accordingly, the bezel 120 pulls the second bezel 120b, and after pulling, the display 110 is maintained in an unfolded state, and then the display 110 is automatically wound around the first bezel 120a. Should be provided. Meanwhile, although the

bezels

120a and 120b are exemplarily formed in a cylindrical shape, the

bezels

120a and 120b may be configured in other shapes.

According to an embodiment, the following configuration is provided in the first bezel 120a.

First, a db 130 for storing map information is configured. The map information may also store various information related to a specific place. The db 130 may also store information input by the user, such as text, photo information, and video information.

In addition, an input terminal 131 through which a user can input information is provided. The input terminal 131 is connected to a stylus pen or a mouse as a medium for selecting information. In addition, a keyboard may be connected as a medium for inputting information. Of course, the information may be input by directly touching the display 110.

Meanwhile, in addition to zooming in and out by touching a portion of the map information displayed on the display 110, the map information displayed on the screen may be moved in one direction when the preset area is touched.

A communication terminal 132 for updating map information is configured. The communication terminal 132 includes a wired terminal for updating directly using a medium such as a PC and a cable, and a wireless terminal for updating through a communication network from a pc or a server. In addition, the communication terminal is provided with a connection terminal capable of connecting to the Internet, a terminal supporting various connection environments such as LAN, 3G, and WiFi.

A camera 133 is provided as an image capturing means for recognizing user's motion information. The camera 133 recognizes the user's behavior, for example, the number and shape of the fingers or photographs the movement of the pupil. The map information according to the motion information is displayed according to the control operation of the controller described later. That is, the predetermined area may be enlarged / reduced, or detailed information about the corresponding area may be additionally displayed. In the present embodiment, the camera 133 may adopt various types of image capturing means in addition to a camera capturing only an image of a user. For example, it may be an IR camera or a 3D recognizable camera.

A resolution selecting unit 134 for selecting the resolution of the map information is provided. The resolution selector 134 is for viewing a map at a resolution desired by the user. However, this is only an example, and it is preferable that the map information is displayed at the resolution of an optimal condition according to a function such as enlargement and reduction.

In addition, a control unit 135 which controls overall functions of the above-described configuration, that is, the db 130, the input terminal 131, the communication terminal 132, the camera 133, and the resolution selector 134 is configured. The controller 135 may be a kind of cpu. The controller 135 controls a function of expanding or reducing the screen of the map information by a touch manipulation or the like, or moving and displaying the map information according to a user's behavior pattern. The function of the controller 135 will be described in detail with reference to the operation described below.

In addition, the responsive digital map device 100 is equipped with a GPS 136 to display the current location.

A microphone 137 may also be provided. The microphone 137 recognizes a user's voice to perform an operation such as zooming in or out of a map. Of course, in this case, the voice corresponding to the voice command of the user should be stored together in the db 130.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, an example in which an input terminal 131, a communication terminal 132, and a camera 133 are mounted on the first bezel 120a is illustrated. That is, each component may be formed at an arbitrary position, and the input terminal 131 or the communication terminal 132 includes a plurality of terminals having different shapes according to various support conditions. It may be.

Next, a method of using the responsive digital map device according to the first embodiment having the above configuration will be described.

First, the responsive digital map device 100 is not used. In this case, the second bezel 120b is in close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the first bezel 120a. This will allow the user to easily store and carry the responsive digital map device 100.

Next, the responsive digital map device 100 is used. To view the map, the user pulls the second bezel 120b while holding the first bezel 120a and the second bezel 120b. Then, the second bezel 120b starts to move away from the first bezel 120a, and thus the display 110 stored in the first bezel 120a is unfolded. As such, when the display 110 is unfolded, a map is displayed.

The map is displayed on the display 110 in various cases.

For example, the map information may be displayed on the screen as long as the display 110 is opened. In this case, the displayed map information may be previously displayed map information or map information based on the current location. The current location is possible because the GPS 136 continuously detects the location information. As another example, the map information may be displayed on the screen only by operating a separate power button (not shown) after the display 110 is opened. In this case, the screen information displayed on the screen may be previously displayed map information or map information indicating a current location.

In addition, the display 110 may display in response to a user's touch manipulation and user's behavior. That is, when the user touches the display 110, the corresponding portion is enlarged or reduced. For example, touch once to zoom in and touch twice to zoom out. You can also zoom in or out using multiple fingers, such as Finger Zoom.

In addition, when a predetermined area is touched on one side of the display 110, the map displayed on the screen is displayed by moving in the touch manipulation direction. The area may be an area already set on the left side or the right side when the display 110 is completely unfolded. That is, referring to FIG. 5, the left area A and the right area B are set in advance. In this case, the areas A and B are not areas to be changed according to the map, and when the display 110 is unfolded, some areas of the display 110 are set as the touch manipulation area. Thus, when the user touches the area, the user can display and move the map information.

The present embodiment may recognize a user's behavior and display map information in response to the recognition result. That is, as described above, the camera 133 photographing the user is mounted on the first bezel 120a. Therefore, when the user looks at the map and blinks the pupil in a predetermined pattern, spreads out the number of fingers, or makes a certain shape, the controller 135 performs a corresponding command. For example, if the user blinks the eyes twice in succession, the controller 135 enlarges and displays the map information currently displayed on the screen. Alternatively, when three fingers are opened, the controller 135 reduces and displays the map information currently displayed on the screen.

Even if the user does not use the touch manipulation or the motion recognition of the camera 133, the present embodiment may perform a command of enlarging / reducing / moving the above-described map information through voice recognition.

An example of operation of the map information according to voice recognition may be as follows. That is, when a user speaks a specific country, place name, or city name, the controller 135 accesses a map location corresponding to the corresponding country, and enlarges / reduces the corresponding location. This is possible when the map information is stored in the db 130, based on coordinate information such as latitude and longitude, such as country, place name, city name, and the like.

In addition, the command according to the voice recognition may move the map in one direction. That is, when the user issues a command to 'move to the left', the controller 135 may move and display the currently displayed map in the left direction. At this time, the map movement can be basically moved by a predetermined area. For example, latitude can be shifted by 1 °. Of course, when moving in the up / down direction can be displayed by moving in the up or down direction by 1 ° hardness.

As such, the present embodiment displays the map information in response to the user's touch and action.

Meanwhile, the responsive digital map apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment has an information input and display function. In this case, the information may be in various formats such as a photo, a video, and a document.

Examples of the information input and display function are described with reference to Figs. 6A to 6C. While the user checks the map information, he or she wants to enter the information in a specific location. In this case, the user selects a position to input information on the map screen displayed on the display 110 as shown in FIG. 6A. The selection can be selected by touch operation or input means such as a mouse or a stylus pen.

As such, when a specific location is selected on the map screen, the controller 135 displays an information input menu. The information input menu may be the same as FIG. 6B. That is, the first menu is displayed to access the information stored in the db, the second menu is provided to access the information that can be checked through the Internet, and the third menu is displayed so that the user can directly input the information. In this case, although the first menu, the second menu, and the third menu are written in the same text, the information may be replaced by text or an icon corresponding to what information is input.

Thereafter, when the user selects one of the menus, the controller 135 accesses the db according to the selected menu, checks the information through an internet connection, or displays an information input window.

In such a state, if the user selects a method and inputs information and then terminates, the information is stored in the added state. The end operation is automatically completed when a certain time elapses after operating a separate button or inputting information. 6C shows an example in which the picture information is accessed. That is, the photo information is accessed at a specific position of the map screen, and the specific position information and the photo information are stored together. Later, when the user selects the location on the map screen, the stored picture information is also displayed.

7 is an exemplary view showing a responsive digital map according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Responsive digital map device 200 according to the second embodiment is very similar in function to the first embodiment described above. That is, while the map screen is displayed on the display, the map screen may be enlarged and reduced according to a touch operation or a user's response.

In addition, the map information can be updated, and desired information can be added to the map screen and stored according to the user's intention.

As described above, since the responsive digital map device 200 of the second embodiment has the same function as the responsive digital map device of the first embodiment, detailed description will be omitted in order to avoid duplication.

However, as a configuration for performing the above functions, the positions where the control unit, db, communication terminal, input terminal, camera, etc. are mounted will be described only in this part.

As shown in FIG. 7, the second embodiment has the shape of a globe. That is, it consists of a spherical display 210, a pedestal 220 for supporting the display 210, and an annular connecting member 230 configured to connect the display 210 and the pedestal 220 and to rotate the sphere. .

Referring to such a configuration, the display 210 is a material that can be bent or bent by providing a function of displaying a map and can be touch operated. In addition, since the display 210 should have a circular shape, a spherical member (not shown) for supporting the display 210 may be further provided therein. Of course, if the display 210 is provided with a rigidity capable of maintaining a sufficiently spherical shape, the member of the spherical surface will not be necessary.

The control unit, db, input terminal, communication terminal, GPS, microphone, etc. are provided to the display 210 or the pedestal 220. 6 illustrates an example in which an input terminal 222, a communication terminal 223, a GPS 224, and a microphone 225 are provided in the pedestal 220. Of course, other components, such as the control unit or db are provided inside the pedestal. The camera 232 is mounted on the connection member 230. This is because the user should be able to fully recognize the user's eyes or behavior when staring at the display 210. The camera 232 may also apply various cameras such as an image camera, an IR camera, or a 3D recognizable camera as in the first embodiment.

Meanwhile, the second embodiment also displays an information input menu when a predetermined position displayed on the display 210 is selected. That is, at least one of a menu for accessing information stored in the db, a menu for accessing information that can be checked through the Internet, and a menu for allowing a user to directly enter information is displayed. However, in the information input menu of the second embodiment, since the display 210 is formed in a spherical shape, the information input menu is also displayed in a round shape corresponding to the spherical shape.

As described above, the present invention provides a digital map by providing a display for displaying the map in a bendable or bendable medium, or provides a digital map in the form of a globe, and according to the user's touch operation or behavior pattern It can be seen that the basic technical point is to make it possible to enlarge, reduce and move the screen, and to configure the user to create additional maps by inputting additional information.

Although described with reference to the illustrated embodiment of the present invention as described above, this is merely exemplary, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention It will be apparent that other variations, modifications and equivalents are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

The present invention provides a digital map that can respond to the user's response by utilizing a flexible display, a spherical display, and is expected to be able to provide a service in connection with a location based service (LBS) and a geographic information service (GIS) industry.

Claims

A display capable of bending or bending and displaying map information;

A bezel fixing both ends of the display; And

And a control unit configured to enlarge and reduce a portion of the map information displayed on the screen according to a touch operation of the display.
The method of claim 1,

The display is a responsive digital map device that displays the map information when the fully expanded state in the wound state, the map information is a map information including the previously displayed map information or the current location.
The method of claim 1,

In the bezel,

Db for storing map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information;

A communication terminal capable of wired and wireless communication and for updating map information from a server;

An input terminal for inputting the user input information;

GPS for detecting current location;

A camera for photographing the user's behavior; And

Responsive digital map device comprising at least one of a microphone for the user's speech recognition.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The controller may be configured to enlarge or display map information displayed on the display or reduce or display the displayed map in one direction according to a user's behavior pattern photographed by the camera.
The method of claim 4, wherein

If a predetermined position displayed on the display is selected, the controller displays an information input menu.

The information input menu may include at least one of a menu for accessing information stored in the db, a menu for accessing information that can be checked through the Internet, and a menu for allowing a user to directly input information. Mold digital guidance device.
A spherical display capable of touch operation and displaying map information;

A pedestal for supporting the display;

An annular connecting member connecting the display and the pedestal;

A camera and a microphone mounted to the connection member or the base; And

By using one of the touch manipulation of the display, the user's behavior pattern photographed by the camera, and the voice recognition input to the microphone, a portion of the map displayed on the screen may be enlarged or reduced, or the displayed map may be moved in one direction. Responsive digital map device comprising a control unit.
The method of claim 6,

The controller;

Db for storing map information, user input information, and user behavior pattern information;

A communication terminal capable of wired and wireless communication and for updating map information from a server;

An input terminal for storing the user input information; And

Responsive digital map device wherein at least one of the GPS for detecting the current position is configured inside the pedestal or the pedestal of the display.
The method of claim 7, wherein

If a predetermined position displayed on the display is selected, the controller displays an information input menu.

The information input menu may include at least one of a menu for accessing information stored in the db, a menu for accessing information that can be checked through the Internet, and a menu for allowing a user to directly input information. Mold digital guidance device.