JP3657434B2 - Guidance guidance system for the visually impaired - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a guidance guide system for a visually impaired person capable of acquiring position information, external guide information, and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As the current guidance system for visually impaired persons, for example, the following systems have been proposed.
[0003]
(1) To provide an information terminal device for a blind person that can immediately transmit arbitrary character information to a blind person and that is convenient to carry (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-72974).
[0004]
(2) By carrying a portable transceiver to a visually handicapped person and guiding the guidance information from the first area to the target second area by voice, avoiding the effort of searching for a destination or an object (See JP-A-5-257424).
[0005]
(3) For visually handicapped persons who use facilities such as public facilities, just carry a card with a built-in transmitter, and within a predetermined distance range from the voice guidance device installed near various facilities such as toilets. When it approaches, the voice guidance information about the equipment is automatically obtained (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-63070).
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the above-mentioned conventional prior arts are not always satisfactory for visually impaired people because they are not always easy to use and sufficient information cannot be obtained.
[0007]
In view of such a situation, the present invention can be used easily in a station premises or the like having a platform or a passage where a rail vehicle is in close proximity, and sufficient information is provided so that the visual impairment is safe and accurate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a guidance and guidance system for visually impaired persons that can guide and guide a person.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides
[1] In a guidance system for visually impaired persons, a speech recognition unit for recognizing speech, a processing unit having a navigation function for searching for a destination based on information from the speech recognition unit, and a search unit that is searched for A means for voice synthesizing and reporting the destination, a receiving device for receiving the tag information, a control device installed in the platform premises, and a railway vehicle state monitoring device controlled by the control device, A guide for visually handicapped persons having a portable terminal device having a data receiving device for obtaining external guidance information from an external device, and a tag reader and a transmitting device, comprising a transmission device for transmitting information on the railway vehicle state monitoring device. and cane, comprising a tag that stores the position information arranged at a predetermined position up to the destination, the tag stores location information is located within the railway vehicle Stores information of the railway vehicle, seating information, the information of the vehicle equipment in a storage device of the portable terminal device, along with the acquisition of the tag location information, safe ride to the train vehicle visually impaired, and performs reliably It is what I did.
[0009]
[2] In the guidance and guidance system for visually impaired persons described in [1] above, the tag is further embedded in the platform ground to store position information, and information on platforms and passages in the station campus, railway Information associated with the stop position of the vehicle, information on ticket gates, and the like are stored in the storage device of the portable terminal device.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic view of a guidance system for visually impaired persons showing an embodiment of the present invention.
[0012]
As shown in this figure, a visually handicapped person wears a portable terminal device 1 in a pocket or the like and carries a guide cane 10 in his hand.
[0013]
The mobile terminal device 1 has a speech recognition / speech synthesizer 2 as an input / output device. The speech recognition / speech synthesizer 2 is connected to a processing device 4. The storage device 3 is connected to the processing device 4, and information necessary for guidance to the destination is stored in the storage device 3. Therefore, the processing device 4 has a navigation function based on tag position information described later and information from the storage device 3.
[0014]
Furthermore, the receiving device (receiver) 5 that receives the position information from the tag, the data receiving device 6 that receives the external guidance information (data) from the external device 16, and the GPS information that is used complementarily can be received. A GPS (satellite navigation system) information receiving device 7 is provided. Further, a battery 8 for supplying power to each part is mounted.
[0015]
The guide cane 10 is equipped with a tag reader 11 at its tip, and the tag reader 11 is connected to a transmission device (transmitter) 12.
[0016]
Further, when it is desired to acquire GPS information, it is also possible to acquire GPS information. This is advantageous for movement in a place where there is no braille block or use in a place where no tag is embedded.
[0017]
On the other hand, tags (members on which an IC chip storing position information is mounted) 20, 30, 40 embedded in the ground or similar facilities are arranged to guide visually impaired persons. For example, the tag 20 is arranged in a station premises and has only position information. The storage device 3 stores information on platforms and passages in the station, train information, ticket gate information, and the like. Moreover, the tag 30 is arrange | positioned in a train and has only positional information. The storage device 3 of the mobile terminal device 1 stores railway vehicle information, seat information, in-vehicle equipment information, and the like. Furthermore, the tag 40 is embedded in a general road and has only position information. The storage device 3 stores road information, intersection information, landmark information, and the like.
[0018]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the portable terminal device of the guidance guide system for the visually impaired, showing an embodiment of the present invention.
[0019]
In this figure, a speech recognition / speech synthesis device 2 as an input / output device includes a microphone 2A, a first amplification circuit 2B, a speech recognition circuit 2C, a speech synthesis circuit 2D, a second amplification circuit 2E, and a speaker ( Notification device) 2F.
[0020]
The storage device 3 includes (1) information on platforms and passages in the station, information on trains, information on ticket gates, (2) information on vehicles in the train, information on seats, information on in-vehicle facilities, (3) general Information on roads, information on intersections, information on landmarks, and the like are stored in advance.
[0021]
Further, as external guidance information, information on traffic lights at a pedestrian crossing, announcement information on a premises in a station premises, and the like can be received wirelessly.
[0022]
When traveling on a general road, GPS information can be complementarily received, and announcement information in the station can be received.
[0023]
Next, the operation of the guidance system for visually impaired persons showing a reference example will be described.
[0024]
For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when a visually handicapped person reaches the front of the pedestrian crossing, the tag 51 embedded therein reads only the position information with the tag reader 11 of the guide cane 10. Then, the operation state of the signal display device 63 of the traffic light 60 corresponding to this position information is the status information of the signal display device 63 transmitted from the transmission device 64, for example, when the traffic light is blue, the traffic light is blue. The data for crossing the road is received by the data receiving device 6 of the mobile terminal device 1, and the data is voiced as external guidance information, and “Now” is output from the speaker 2 F of the input / output device 2 of the mobile terminal device 1. The traffic light is blue. ”And the visually impaired can safely cross the pedestrian crossing.
[0025]
Here, only the position information is stored in the tag 51, but other information can also be stored to provide detailed external guidance information in cooperation with the traffic light 60. Needless to say, you can.
[0026]
Hereinafter, this operation flow will be described with reference to FIG.
[0027]
FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart of the guidance guide system for the visually impaired of the reference example.
[0028]
(1) First, tag position information is acquired (step S1).
[0029]
(2) It is checked from the tag position information whether the position is in front of the pedestrian crossing (step S2).
[0030]
(3) Next, when the position is in front of the pedestrian crossing, the state information of the signal display device 63 is received by the data reception device 6 of the portable terminal device 1 by radio waves from the traffic light 60, and voiced. Then, notification is given by voice from the speaker 2F of the input / output device 2 of the mobile terminal device 1 (step S3).
[0031]
(4) Then, the visually handicapped person confirms the state of the traffic light 60 by the voice notification and crosses the pedestrian crossing (step S4).
[0032]
By configuring in this way, it is possible to support the safe and reliable crossing of visually impaired persons by voice guidance even when passing through a pedestrian crossing.
[0033]
The receiving device (receiver) 5 wirelessly receives the tag position information from the transmitting device (transmitter) 12 installed on the guidance cane 10, but complementarily, the GPS information is transmitted via the GPS information receiving device 7. Can also be obtained.
[0034]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a usage state of the guidance guide system for the visually impaired person according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0035]
In this embodiment, guidance guidance for boarding a train as a railway vehicle will be described.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 6, the visually handicapped person proceeds to the entrance 83 of the train 80 depending on the tag position information. That is, when the position information of the embedded tag 71 is read by the tag reader 11 and reaches the entrance 83 of the train 80, as shown in FIG. 7, the railway vehicle state monitoring controlled by the control device 92 of the external device 90 is performed. The vehicle state of the device 93 is wirelessly transmitted as data from the transmission device 94. The data can be received by the data receiving device 6 of the mobile terminal device 1, and the data is converted into external guidance information by the input / output device 2 of the mobile terminal device 1. As shown in Figure 6, “Now, the door of the 3rd line train is open. ”And guidance.
[0037]
Then, from the position of the tag 71, the visually impaired person can get on from the door 81 where the train 80 is open.
[0038]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an operation flowchart of the guidance guide system for the visually impaired person according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0039]
(1) First, tag position information is acquired (step S11).
[0040]
(2) From the tag position information, it is checked whether or not it is the position of the train entrance (step S12).
[0041]
(3) Next, when it is the position of the entrance of the train, the state information of the railway vehicle state monitoring device of the external device being transmitted is transmitted to the visually impaired by the data receiving device of the portable terminal device. For example, “Now, the door of the third line train is open.” Is guided (step S13).
[0042]
(4) Then, the visually handicapped person confirms the state of the train by the notification by the voice and gets on the train from the entrance (step S14).
[0043]
With such a configuration, it is possible to safely and reliably get on the train of the visually impaired along with the acquisition of the tag position information.
[0044]
In addition, use location information and status information of external devices and equipment at the location to provide guidance on where the location is and whether the device and equipment at the location can be used. You can also.
[0045]
For example, by providing a device for storing personal information, it is possible to provide guidance according to the destination or the visually impaired person's disability.
[0046]
Also, by inputting the place you want to go to, find the route to the destination, based on this, which location you can go through, whether the pedestrian crossing you are going to cross is correct, the crossing in front of you Comprehensive guidance can be provided, such as whether to cross the sidewalk.
[0047]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, A various deformation | transformation is possible based on the meaning of this invention, and these are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
[0049]
(A) By receiving external guidance information from an external device corresponding to the position while obtaining accurate position information by a tag reader attached to the tag and the guide cane, a visually impaired person can accurately guide guidance. Can be enjoyed.
[0050]
(B) Along with the acquisition of the tag position information, the visually impaired person can get on the railway vehicle safely and reliably.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic view of a guidance system for a visually impaired person showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal device of the guidance system for visually impaired persons showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state of a guidance system for a visually impaired person showing a reference example.
FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a traffic light that transmits external guidance information showing a reference example.
FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart of the guidance system for visually impaired persons showing a reference example.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a usage state of the guidance and guidance system for the visually impaired according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of a railway vehicle state monitoring apparatus that transmits external guidance information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of the guidance system for visually impaired persons showing an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Mobile terminal device 2 Input / output device (speech recognition / synthesizer)
2A Microphone 2B First amplification circuit 2C Speech recognition circuit 2D Speech synthesis circuit 2E Second amplification circuit 2F Speaker 3 Storage device 4 Processing device 5 Receiver (receiver)
6 Data Receiving Device 7 GPS Information Receiving Device 8 Battery 10 Guide Cane 11 Tag Reader 12, 64, 94 Transmitting Device (Transmitter)
16, 90 External device 20, 30, 40, 51, 71 Tag 60 Traffic signal 62, 92 Control device 63 Signal display device 80 Train 81 Door 83 Boarding gate 93 Railroad vehicle condition monitoring device

Claims (2)

In the guidance system for the visually impaired,
(A) Voice recognition means for recognizing voice, a processing apparatus having a navigation function for searching for a destination based on information from the voice recognition means, and synthesizing and notifying the destination searched for from the processing apparatus Notification means for receiving, a receiving device for receiving tag information, a control device installed in a platform premises platform, a railway vehicle state monitoring device controlled by the control device, and information on the railway vehicle state monitoring device are transmitted. A mobile terminal device having a data receiving device for acquiring external guidance information from an external device comprising:
(B) a visually-impaired guide cane having a tag reader and a transmission device;
(C) a tag storing position information arranged at a predetermined position up to the destination, the tag being arranged in the railway vehicle and storing position information, information on the railway vehicle, seat Information and in-vehicle equipment information is stored in the storage device of the portable terminal device, and the position of the tag is acquired and the visually impaired person gets on the railcar safely and reliably. Guidance system for people. 2. The guidance and guidance system for visually impaired persons according to claim 1, wherein the tag is further embedded in the platform ground to store position information, information on the platform and passage in the station campus, and the stop position of the railway vehicle. And the like, information on ticket gates and the like are stored in the storage device of the portable terminal device.

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