JP3868365B2 - Information distribution system and information distribution method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present inventionInformation distribution system andIn connection with information distribution methods, in particular, users of information terminals with a communication function can quickly search for the optimal route to go to the desired location of interest from which information is obtained from an information distribution provider.Information distribution system andInformation distribution method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
By using the data communication function of a mobile phone, which is one of the information terminals, it is possible to easily obtain guidance information on various places of interest (POI: Point Of Internet) such as leisure facilities, restaurants, event venues, etc. It has become. As shown in FIG. 32, the mobile phone 10 is connected to the data communication service center 30 of the mobile phone operator via the mobile network 20, and the data communication service center 30 has a dedicated line 40.₁, 40₂Alternatively, information distribution computer systems 60 of various information distribution providers (content providers, application service providers, etc.) via the Internet 50₁, 60₂, 60₃, 60₄60 ..._i,..., 70 are connected. Each information distribution computer system 60_iEach of the storage means 61 composed of a hard disk or the like._iIn addition, a large number of POI guidance information divided by group and POI list information for each group are stored. The POI list information of a certain group and the guidance information of each POI can be obtained by accessing a predetermined address from the outside.
[0003]
When the mobile phone 10 performs a POI main menu request operation, the screen information of the POI main menu is returned from the data communication service center 30 and displayed on the screen 11 (see FIG. 33 (1). The reverse display indicates the cursor position). ). For example, when the user selects “meal”, the screen information of the POI submenu related to “meal” is returned from the data communication service center 30 and displayed on the screen 11 (see FIG. 33 (2)). The individual POI sub-menus related to “meal” are “restaurant”, “sushi”, “curry”, “ramen”, “barbecue”, “hamburg”, etc. The item names are POI list information of restaurants. It is a character link with the request reception address as link information. When the POI submenu of “hamburg” is selected and the store list information registered in “hamburg” is requested, the link information of “hamburg” is transmitted to the data communication service center 30, and the data communication service center 30 And a corresponding information distribution computer system, for example 60₃Request the restaurant list of “hamburg” to the information distribution computer system 60₃Is sent to the mobile phone 10 via a relay and displayed on the screen (see FIG. 33 (3)). Each restaurant name “Kaboos”, “delicious restaurant”,... Is a link whose link information is a guide information request receiving address.
[0004]
When a desired store name, for example, “Kaboos” is selected and guidance information for “Kaboos” is requested, the link information for “Kaboos” is transmitted to the data communication service center 30, and the data communication service center 30 receives the link information address. Information distribution computer system 60₃Request information on “Kaboo” to the information distribution computer system 60₃Is sent to the mobile phone 10 via a relay and displayed on the screen (see FIG. 33 (4)). Thereby, the address, business hours, telephone number, etc. of a desired restaurant can be known.
[0005]
By the way, in the case of land where the location of the desired restaurant is not well known, it is necessary to confirm the location on a map. Some cellular phone data communication services can display a POI on a map. Specifically, when the information distribution computer system 70 provides a map information distribution service, map data for map display for each area is stored in the storage means 71 at a predetermined scale. A map request receiving address is assigned to the information distribution computer system 70. On the other hand, each information distribution computer system 60₁, 60₂, 60₃60 ..._i,..., POI location information (longitude, latitude) is associated with each POI guide information, and when delivering POI guide information, a location map request receiving address including POI location information as a parameter is used. A link as link information is also transmitted together and displayed on the screen (see symbol A in FIG. 33 (4)). When the mobile phone 10 selects a map link displayed together with POI guidance information and requests a location map, the link information is transmitted to the data communication service center 30, and the data communication service center 30 stores the link information. The address shown is accessed, and the location map data is requested to the information distribution computer system 70. At this time, the POI position information is delivered. The information distribution computer system 70 returns map data for map display centered on POI position information with a POI position mark, and the data communication service center 30 relays it to the mobile phone 10 for display on the screen (FIG. 34). As a result, the desired POI location can be confirmed on the map.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional information delivery service system described above, the desired POI location can be confirmed on the map, but in any short time it can take any route from the current position by a combination of car, walk and transportation. I couldn't know if I could reach it. On the other hand, it was impossible to know what route could be reached in a short time by starting from the desired POI and going to the desired location by a combination of car, walking and transportation.
An object of the present invention is to provide an information distribution method that makes it possible to easily search for an optimum route to a desired POI using an information terminal in view of the above-described problems of the prior art.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an information distribution method that makes it possible to easily search for an optimum route connecting from a desired POI to a desired location using an information terminal.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  Information distribution according to claim 1 of the present inventionsystemIs
The number of information on the location of interest and the location information of the location of interest 1 According to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. 1 A computer system for a first information distribution company that searches for a relevant location of interest and distributes information on the location of interest to the information terminal;
Map data, road data for route search, timetable data for transportation, and second storage means for storing route search condition setting screen information, and the second storage means according to map request information from the information terminal. A computer system for a second information distributor that refers to the storage means and distributes the requested map information;
Communication means for data communication, display means for displaying a map image, and operation means for operating link information displayed on the display means, the computer system for the first information distributor An information terminal that transmits search request information of a desired place of interest, and further transmits the map request information to the computer system for the second information distributor;
An information distribution system comprising:
The computer system for the first information distribution company includes at least position information and a name of the place of interest in the guidance information of the place of interest searched according to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. Add a location map request link with link information including
The information terminal
(1) When receiving the guide information of the place of interest from the computer system for the first information distribution company, the guide information of the place of interest is displayed, and the location map request link is displayed.
(2) When the location map request link is operated, link information added to the location map request link is transmitted to the computer for the second information distributor,
(3) When the map information is received from the computer system for the second information distributor, the map information and the route search condition setting screen request link are displayed.
When the computer system for the second information distribution company receives link information added to the location map request link from the information terminal, the route search condition is added to the map information to which the position mark of the location of interest is added. A route search condition setting screen request link for inputting the information, and adding link information including the location information and name of the place of interest and delivering to the information terminalIt is characterized by.
Further, the information distribution system according to claim 2 is the information distribution system according to claim 1, and further, the computer system for the second information distribution company is connected from the information terminal to the route search condition setting screen request link. When the added link information is received, a route search request link is added to the route search condition setting screen that has been set as the destination or departure location based on the location information of the location of interest. The information is distributed to the information terminal.
[0008]
  ClaimThe information distribution system according to claim 3 is the information distribution system according to claim 2, and the computer system for the second information distribution operator is further requested to search for a route by operating the route search request link at the information terminal. If the desired position input at the information terminal using the route search condition setting screen is used as a departure point or destination, the route data for the route search and the timetable data of the transportation facility are referred to as candidate routes. And information on the candidate route is distributed to the information terminal as guide route information.
The information distribution system according to claim 4 is the information distribution system according to claim 2, wherein the information terminal further includes a current position detecting unit that generates current position information, and is for the second information distribution company. When a route search is requested by operating the route search request link at the information terminal, the computer system detects a desired position or the current position input at the information terminal using the route search condition setting screen. Searching for a candidate route with reference to the road data for route search and the timetable data of the transportation system, with the current position detected by the means as a starting point or destinationIt is a feature.
[0009]
  Of the present inventionClaimThe information distribution method described in 5
The number of information on the location of interest and the location information of the location of interest 1 According to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. 1 A computer system for a first information distribution company that searches for a relevant location of interest and distributes information on the location of interest to the information terminal;
Map data, road data for route search, timetable data for transportation, and second storage means for storing route search condition setting screen information, and the second storage means according to map request information from the information terminal. A computer system for a second information distributor that refers to the storage means and distributes the requested map information;
Communication means for data communication, display means for displaying a map image, and operation means for operating link information displayed on the display means, the computer system for the first information distributor An information terminal that transmits search request information of a desired place of interest, and further transmits the map request information to the computer system for the second information distributor;
An information distribution method in an information distribution system comprising:
The computer system for the first information distribution company includes at least position information and a name of the place of interest in the guidance information of the place of interest searched according to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. Including adding a location map request link to which link information including link information is added,
The information terminal
(1) A step of displaying the guide information of the place of interest when displaying the guide information of the place of interest from the computer system for the first information distribution company and displaying the location map request link When,
(2) when the location map request link is operated, transmitting link information added to the location map request link to the computer for the second information distributor;
(3) when receiving map information from the computer system for the second information delivery company, displaying the map information and a route search condition setting screen request link;
When the computer system for the second information distribution company receives link information added to the location map request link from the information terminal, the route search condition is added to the map information to which the position mark of the location of interest is added. And a route search condition setting screen request link for inputting the information, and adding link information including the location information and name of the place of interest and delivering to the information terminal.
The information distribution method according to claim 6 is the information distribution method according to claim 5, wherein the computer system for the second information distribution company is added to the route search condition setting screen request link from the information terminal. When the received link information is received, a route search request link is added to the route search condition setting screen that has been set as the destination or departure location based on the location information of the location of interest. Having a step of delivering to the information terminalIt is characterized by.
[0010]
  ClaimThe information distribution method according to claim 7 is the information distribution method according to claim 6, wherein the computer system for the second information distribution operator is requested to perform a route search by operating the route search request link at the information terminal. If the desired position input at the information terminal using the route search condition setting screen is used as a departure point or destination, the route data for the route search and the timetable data of the transportation facility are referred to as candidate routes. And a guide route distribution step of distributing the candidate route information as guide route information to the information terminal.
The information distribution method according to claim 8 is the information distribution method according to claim 6, wherein the information terminal further includes a current position detection unit that generates current position information,
When the route search request link is operated by operating the route search request link in the information terminal, the second information delivery company computer system is input at the information terminal using the route search condition setting screen. And searching for a candidate route with reference to the road data for route search and the timetable data of the transportation system, with the desired position or the current position detected by the current position detecting means as a starting point or a destination.It is characterized by.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an information distribution system using a data communication network according to the present invention.
10A is a mobile phone with a data communication function as an example of an information terminal, 20 is a mobile network wirelessly connected to the mobile phone 10A, 30 is a data communication service center operated by a mobile phone operator connected to the mobile network, The data communication service center 30 has a dedicated line 40₁, 40₂Alternatively, an information distribution computer system 60A operated by various information distribution companies (content provider, application service provider, etc.) via the Internet 50.₁60A₂60A₃60A₄60A_i,... And 80 are connected. Here, the information distribution computer system 60A_iIs operated by a content provider that distributes POI guidance information, and the information distribution computer system 80 is operated by an application service provider that distributes map information and route guidance information.
[0013]
Each information distribution computer system 60A_iAs shown in FIG. 2, each POI list information for each group is divided into one or more groups of POI guidance information, position coordinates (longitude, latitude) and names as POI position information, and POI list information for each group. Accumulated storage means 61A_ihave. Each POI guide information (POI name, address, business hours, telephone number, etc.) includes POI location map request URL (80) including POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters of interest position information. )_aURL (80) for requesting route search condition setting / route search request screen information including a character link of “MAP” with link information and POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters of interest position information as parameters._bA link for "total navigation (destination)" with the link information, POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) as the position information of interest, and route search condition setting / route search request screen information request including parameters as parameters. URL (80)_cA text link of “total navigation (departure location)” with the link information is attached.
[0014]
Information distribution computer system 60A_iThe POI list information of a certain group and the guidance information of individual POIs in the certain group can be obtained by accessing a predetermined address (all URL addresses here) from the outside. Information distribution computer system 60A_iRequest accepting address (URL) of the POI list information of the j-th group = URL (60A_i)_j0, J-th group k-th POI guide information request receiving address (URL) = URL (60A_i)_jkSuppose that Information distribution computer system 60A_iWhen delivering POI guide information, a position map request latitude / longitude coordinate as POI position information as position information of interest and a link using a location map request reception address including a name as a parameter, A link having a route search request reception address including POI position coordinates (longitude and latitude coordinates) and a name as parameters as link information is also transmitted and displayed on the screen.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 3, the information distribution computer system 80 is a unit map for each area (reference number M in FIG. 4) divided into predetermined longitude widths and latitude widths at a predetermined scale._ijReference) Map data for each map display (vector data), road data for optimal route search and transportation timetable data, transmitted to the information terminal, and in the interactive form on the information terminal side, the origin, destination, Information on a route search condition setting / route search request screen for setting a route search condition including a scheduled departure date and time or a destination arrival date and time, or for instructing a route search request to the information distribution computer system 80, The storage unit 81 includes a hard disk that stores a POI database that associates POI position coordinates with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and the like. The storage means 81 is also provided with a user data storage area for temporarily storing the route data of the walking route and the vehicle route among the results of the route search according to the user's instruction. Map data for map display is divided into unit maps having predetermined longitude widths and latitude widths. As shown in FIG._ijIs identified by a pair of diagonal vertex position coordinates A (longitude, latitude) and B (longitude, latitude).
[0016]
This information distribution computer system 80 has a URL (80) for receiving a location map request._a, URL for requesting route search condition setting / route search request screen information request (80)_bURL (80)_c, URL for receiving route search request (80)_c, URL for receiving route guidance map request (80)_r, URL for accepting a shortage of route guidance map data request (80)_gAre associated. URL for receiving location map requests from outside (80)_aIf there is an access with POI position information parameters, the information distribution computer system 80 reads out map data for map display in a certain range around the POI from the storage means 81 at a predetermined scale, and stores the POI in the map data. With a header including position mark data (position coordinates and mark type) and POI name character data (position coordinates and characters), including the position coordinates of interest (= POI position coordinates) to be the display center Return the location map information to the requester. When the information distribution computer system 80 distributes the map information, the URL (80) for accepting a route search condition / route search request screen information request including the position information of the POI as the position information of interest as a parameter._b(When POI is the destination) and URL (80)_cTwo links with link information (when POI is the departure point) are also sent together and displayed on the screen.
[0017]
Further, the information distribution computer system 80 sends the information to the storage means 81 to the information terminal side and interactively at the information terminal side, so that the departure point, destination, departure point departure date or destination arrival scheduled date and time, optimum route Information on the route search condition setting / route search request screen for setting route search conditions including the number of candidate searches and means of transportation, and for instructing a route search request to the information distribution computer system 80 is stored. Search condition setting / route search request screen information request URL (80)_b(URL (80)_c) Is accessed with parameters including the position coordinates and name of the POI as the position information of interest, the route search condition setting / request screen information in which the POI position information is already set in the destination (departure point) item. Reply to the requester.
[0018]
The information distribution computer system 80 also receives a route search request URL (80)._cIf there is an access accompanied by route search condition setting information, one or a plurality of optimum route candidates from the departure point to the destination are referred to by referring to the road data and the timetable data of the transportation system according to the route search condition. Explore. Then, for each optimum route candidate, by generating the route outline character information including the name of the means of transportation, the name of the start position and the arrival position, the start time and the arrival time for each means of transportation from the departure point to the destination, a route search request is generated. Reply to the original. At this time, among the candidates for the optimum route, the route data of the part where the transportation means is walking and the car is individually stored in the storage means 81 in association with the index including the arrival date and time (user data storage in FIG. 3). Area), a route guidance map request accepting URL (80) including the storage location of the route data in the storage means 81 and the start position coordinates of the route data as the position coordinates of interest as parameters._fThe link with the link information is added to the route outline character information and returned to the requester of the route search.
[0019]
The information distribution computer system 80 also receives a route guidance map request URL (80)._fIs accessed, the route data of the storage location indicated by the accompanying parameter is read, and a map of one unit of a predetermined scale including the position coordinates of interest indicated by the accompanying parameter and eight units surrounding the unit map Map (for example, unit map M as shown by symbol P in FIG.₂₂If the target position coordinates are in M₁₁~ M₁₃, M₂₁~ M₂₃, M₃₁~ M₃₃Map data for map display) is handled, the route data is treated as a road of a specific color, line type, and thickness and incorporated into the read map data, and the start position of the route data After the start position mark and the end position mark at the end position are incorporated in the map data, the information is returned to the request source together with information on the route guidance start command button (CB1) and the route guidance end command button (CB2) to be displayed by frame division. .
[0020]
The data communication system of the mobile phone 10A is configured as shown in FIG. 6, and 12 is a communication unit. During data communication, it is wirelessly connected to the mobile network 20 through a predetermined data communication channel and input from a control unit described later. The received data is digitally modulated, frequency-converted and power-amplified, and a radio wave is transmitted to a base station (not shown) on the mobile network 20 side via the data communication channel, or transmitted from the base station via the data communication channel The received radio waves are received, amplified, frequency converted, and digital demodulated, and data destined for the own device is extracted and output to the control unit. Reference numeral 13 denotes a GPS receiver that periodically detects the current position by GPS satellite navigation and outputs current position data (longitude, latitude). Reference numeral 14 denotes a key operation unit, which includes menu keys, character / number keys, up / down / left / right key keys for performing a cursor movement operation or scroll operation, a confirmation key, a clear key, a registration key, and the like. A display unit 15 displays various menus, a POI list, desired POI guidance information, a map image including the desired POI, a route search condition setting / route search request screen, optimum route information, and the like. A storage unit 16 temporarily stores data received from the outside, and stores and stores data instructed by the user to be saved. Reference numeral 17 denotes a control unit having a microcomputer configuration, which controls the communication unit 12 in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 14 to control the data communication service center 30 and the information distribution computer system 60A via the mobile network 20.₁60A₂60A₃60A₄60A_i,..., 80 and various data related to the data communication service are transmitted and received, and the received data is stored in the storage unit 16, or the menu, POI list, desired POI guidance information, desired POI is displayed on the display unit 15 based on the received data. , A route search condition setting / route search request screen, optimum route outline character information, a route guidance map image, and the like are displayed.
[0021]
7 to 10 are flowcharts showing control processing of the control unit 17 of the mobile phone 10A related to the data communication service, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing communication service processing of the data communication service center 30, and FIG. 12 is an information distribution computer system 60A._i13 and FIG. 14 are flowcharts showing the information distribution processing of the information distribution computer system 80, FIGS. 15 to 19 and FIGS. 21 to 30 are diagrams of the screen 11 of the display unit 15 of the mobile phone 10A. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a display example, and FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of an optimum route searched by the information distribution computer system 80. Hereinafter, the operation of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to these drawings.
[0022]
(1) Obtaining desired POI guidance information
First, when the menu key is pressed on the mobile phone 10A and the menu is called up, the control unit 17 displays the initial menu on the display unit 15 (see steps S10 and S11 in FIG. 7; see FIG. 15 (1). Character inversion display). Shows the cursor position). When the numeric key is used to input 2 or when the cursor is placed on the “POI main menu” with the up / down / left / right keys and the enter key is pressed, the control unit 17 controls the communication unit 12 and the data communication service center 30 has the POI main menu. Request signal is transmitted together with the terminal ID information. The POI main menu request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. Upon receiving the POI main menu request signal, the data communication service center 30 reads the POI main menu from the storage means 31 and transmits it to the requesting mobile phone 10A via the mobile network 20 (steps S100 and S101 in FIG. 11). . In the mobile phone 10 </ b> A, POI main menu data is received by the communication unit 12 and output to the control unit 17. The control unit 17 temporarily stores the POI main menu in the storage unit 16 and displays it on the display unit 15 (step S13; see FIG. 15 (2)).
[0023]
When the user selects, for example, “meal” using the key operation unit 14, the control unit 17 transmits a POI submenu request signal of “meal” together with terminal ID information, and the POI submenu request signal is transmitted via the mobile network 20. Input to the communication service center 30. The data communication service center 30 having received the POI submenu request signal reads the “meal” POI submenu from the storage means 31 and sends it to the requesting mobile phone 10A (steps S102 and S103). The data is received by the communication unit 12 and output to the control unit 17. The control unit 17 temporarily stores the POI submenu of “meal” in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and displays it on the display unit 15 (steps S14 and S15, see FIG. 15 (3)). Each item of the POI submenu is information distribution computer system 60A.₁60A₂, ... storage means 61A₁60A₂,..., And a link with the storage location of the POI list information corresponding to the item character as link information.
[0024]
When the user selects, for example, “hamburg” on the key operation unit 14, the control unit 17 transmits an access request signal (in this case, a POI list request signal) to the URLf indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information. The access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. The data communication service center 30 to which the access request signal is input has a URL f of, for example, URL (60A₂)₁₀Information distribution computer system 60A₂The access request signal is sent to the dedicated line 40.₂Information distribution computer system 60A₂(Steps S104 and S105) and the information distribution computer system 60A₂The storage means 81A₂The POI list information corresponding to the address indicated by URLf is read out and transmitted to the requesting mobile phone 10A (steps S110 and S111), and the data communication service center 30 transfers the information to the mobile phone 10A (step S104, S105). The POI list information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 temporarily stores it in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and displays it on the display unit 15 (steps S16 and S17; see FIG. 16 (1)). Each item in the POI list for meals is a store name, but the information distribution computer system 60A.₁60A₂, ... storage means 61A₁60A₂,..., And the item character is a link having the storage location of the corresponding POI guidance information as link information.
[0025]
When the user selects, for example, “Kaboos” on the key operation unit 14, the control unit 17 transmits an access request signal (in this case, a POI guidance information request signal) to the URLg indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information. The access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. The data communication service center 30 to which the access request signal is input has a URLg of, for example, URL (60A₂)₁₁Information distribution computer system 60A₂Information distribution computer system 60A₂Therefore, the access request signal is sent to the dedicated line 40.₂Information distribution computer system 60A₂(Steps S104 and S105) and the information distribution computer system 60A₂The storage means 61A₂POI guidance information corresponding to the address indicated by URLg (in this POI guidance information, a location map request receiving URL (80) including POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters)_a"MAP" character link with the link information, and the URL (80) for accepting a request for requesting route information setting / requesting route information including POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters._bURL (80) for accepting a character search link “total navigation (destination)”, a route search condition setting / route search request screen information request including POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters_cThe link information is attached to the mobile phone 10A of the request source (steps S112 and S113), and the data communication service center 30 Transfer to the telephone 10A (steps S104 and S105). The POI guidance information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 temporarily stores it in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and displays it on the display unit 15 (steps S18 and S19, see FIG. 16 (2)). Thereby, the user can see guidance information such as a desired POI address, telephone number, business hours, and the like.
[0026]
(2) Saving POI guidance information
If you want to save the POI guidance information obtained this time, when you press the registration key, the control unit 17 assigns an appropriate name (for example, memo 1) to the information obtained this time in the registration area of the storage unit 16. (Step S20, S21).
[0027]
(3) POI location map display
For the POI for which the user has obtained the guidance information this time, if neither the map image for confirming the location nor the route guidance information from the desired location to the POI (or from the POI to the desired location) is required, control can be performed by pressing the clear key. The unit 17 erases the screen and returns to the beginning (steps S22 and S23). However, when it is desired to confirm the location on the map, the cursor is moved to the character link “MAP” with the up / down / left / right keys, and the confirmation key is pressed to select. Then, the control unit 17 determines that there is a link selection operation, and transmits an access request signal (here, a POI location map request signal) to the URLk indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information (steps S24 and S25). The access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. In the data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal, URLk is URL (80)._aIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0028]
The information distribution computer system 80 uses the URL (80) indicated by URLk._aIf there is access to the POI, it is determined that there is a POI location map request (step S120 in FIG. 13). A unit map including the unit map and the map data of the eight unit maps surrounding the unit map are read, and the POI position mark as one of the map symbols in the target position coordinates with respect to the read map data, a fixed distance from the target position coordinates to the east A POI name as one of map characters is added to a distant location, and a URL (80) for accepting a request for route search conditions and requesting screen information including POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and parameters as parameters._bURL (80) for accepting a character search link “total navigation (destination)”, a route search condition setting / route search request screen information request including POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters_cA link of “total navigation (departure location)” with the link information as the link information is attached, the current position coordinate is included in the header, and transmitted to the requesting mobile phone 10A (step S121). 30 transfers to the mobile phone 10A (steps S104 and S105). The POI location map information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 temporarily stores it in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16, and uses the POI location map information to remove the lower end portion of the display unit 15 to obtain the position coordinates of interest. A central map image is drawn and displayed, and at the lower end of the display unit 15, a character link of “total navigation (destination)” and a character link of “total navigation (departure point)” are arranged side by side by dividing the frame. It is displayed (steps S30, S31, S32 in FIG. 8, see FIG. 17). Thereby, the user can confirm the desired POI location on the map.
[0029]
(4) Saving POI location map
To register the POI location map information obtained this time, when the registration key is pressed, the control unit 17 puts an appropriate name (for example, memo 2) in the registration area of the storage unit 16 for the information obtained this time. Then, it is stored (steps S37 and S38 in FIG. 8).
[0030]
(5) Route guidance from the current position to POI
(5-1) Acquisition of route search condition setting / request screen information
For example, if the user wants to know the optimum route from the current position to the POI for the POI for which the user has obtained the guidance information this time, the POI guidance information or the POI location map is displayed in the “total navigation (departure place)”. Move the cursor and press the Enter key to select the link. Then, the control unit 17 determines that there is a link selection operation, and transmits an access request signal (in this case, a route search condition setting / route search request screen information request signal) to URLm indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information. 7 (steps S24 and S25 in FIG. 7, or step S36 in FIG. 8 and step S25 in FIG. 7), the access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. In the data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal, URLm is URL (80)._bIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0031]
The information distribution computer system 80 uses the URL (80) indicated by URLm._bIf there is access, the route search condition setting / route search request screen information is determined to be requested (step S122 in FIG. 13), the route search condition setting / route search request screen information is read from the storage means 81, and the accessed URLm is read. URL (80) for accepting a route search request including the position coordinates and name included in the destination as the destination, and the POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters_cThe information of the character link of “search start” (here, the send command button (CB0)) is attached to the link information and transmitted to the requesting mobile phone 10A in the form of the form (step S123), and the data communication service The center 30 transfers to the mobile phone 10A (steps S104 and S105). The route search condition setting / route search request screen information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 temporarily stores it in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and displays it on the screen (steps S30, S31, and S33 in FIG. 8). 18).
[0032]
(5-2) Route search condition setting and route search request
In the route search condition setting / route search request screen in the form format, the position coordinate of the desired POI is already set (already entered) in the destination item, but in the display, it is replaced with the name instead of the position coordinate Yes. In the item of the departure place, any one of the current position (GPS), the desired address, and the installation position of the fixed telephone with the desired telephone number is selected and set and input. If you want to set the departure location as the current position (GPS), place the cursor and check the check box with the enter key (the current position (GPS) is already set in the initial state). For the desired address or telephone number, select the field (move the cursor and press the confirm key), and enter characters using the letter / number keys.
[0033]
Enter the date / time (year / month / day and hour / minute) in the date / time (year / month / day / hour / minute) field, and check and enter the check box for either departure or arrival. In the initial state, the departure check box is checked). The optimal number of route candidates is entered by checking one of the check boxes 1, 2, and 3 (in the initial state, 1 is already set). For the mode of transportation, enter the check box for either the combination of transportation and walking, walking or car (in the initial state, the combination of transportation and walking is already set) ).
[0034]
From the current location to the store of the desired POI, “Kaboos”, the optimal route that can arrive at the store in the shortest time by a combination of transportation and walking, with the destination arrival date and time of September 24, 2001 at 10:25 If two candidates are to be searched, input is made as shown in FIG. The input data is temporarily stored in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 in the form format as route search condition setting information (steps S60, S61, 63, and S61 in FIG. 9). Then, when the “search start” command button CB0 is selected and a route search request is instructed, the control unit 17 detects that the GPS receiving unit 13 at that time when GPS is selected as the departure point. The current position is set as the route search condition stored in the storage unit 16 as departure point data, and all the route search condition setting information set in the form format is attached to the command button CB0 for “start search”. URL (80)_cA route search request is sent together with the terminal ID information (steps S56 and S64). URL (80)_cThe transmission signal addressed is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20, and the data communication service center 30 has a URL (80)._cCorresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the transmission signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
If the route search is not particularly desired, if the clear key is pressed, the control unit 17 deletes the screen 11 (steps S39 and S40 in FIG. 8) and returns to the beginning.
[0035]
(5-3) Route search
The information distribution computer system 80 has a URL (80)_cIf there is transmission of route search condition setting information in the form to the destination, it is determined that there is a route search request (step S126 in FIG. 13), and road data stored in the storage means 81 according to the search conditions included in the transmitted form. And the timetable data of the transportation facility are used to search for the optimum route candidate (step S127). In this case, if the item of the departure place is an address or a telephone number, a search is made for the POI database storage area of the storage means 81 to obtain the position coordinates of the departure place. In addition, when a plurality of n optimum route candidates are requested, for example, when the means of transportation is walking + transportation, n stations are searched from the nearest to the departure place, and these n stations are routed separately. The optimum route to be searched is searched, and when the transportation means is a single walking or a single vehicle, the n optimal route candidates may be searched from the shorter required time.
[0036]
When the search for each candidate for the optimum route is completed, the optimum route outline character information consisting of the name of the means of transportation, the name of the start position and the arrival position, the start time and the arrival time is generated for each means of transportation from the departure point to the destination. Reply to the requester of the route search. At this time, among the candidates for the optimum route, the route data of the part where the transportation means is walking and the car is individually stored in the storage means 81 in association with the index including the arrival date and time (user data storage in FIG. 3). Area), a route guidance map request accepting URL (80) including the storage location of the route data in the storage means 81 and the start position coordinates of the route data as the position coordinates of interest as parameters._cIs added to the optimum route outline character information and returned to the route search request source (steps S130 and S131).
Here, as shown in FIG. 20, the first optimal route candidates are the walking route RA from the departure point to Katakura Station on the XX Company XX Line, and XX Hachioji from XX Katakura Station on the XX Company XX Line. It consists of a route RB for transportation to the station and a walking route RC from XX Hachioji Station to the destination “Kaboos”, and the second optimal route candidate is the △△ company □□ line from the departure point. △△ Walking route RD to Katakura Station, △△ Company □□ line △△ From Katakura Station to △△ Transportation route from Kitano Station △△ Company □□ Line △△ From Kitano Station △△ Hachioji It is assumed that the route is composed of a route RF for transportation to the station and a route RG for walking from Δ △ Hachioji Station to “Kaboos”.
[0037]
The optimum path outline character information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 temporarily stores it in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and displays it on the display unit 15 (step S30 in FIG. 8, see FIG. 21). As a result, the first candidate leaves the current location at 10:00 on September 24, 2001 and goes to XX Katakura Station on the XX company XX line on foot (route for walking (RA)), ○○ Take the 08:08 train at Katakura Station on the Company XX Line to Hachioji Station (Transportation Route (RB)), and walk from the Hachioji Station on the Company XX Line to Kaboos If you go 3 minutes, you can see that you can arrive around 10:17 (walking route (RC)). In addition, the second candidate departs from the current location at 09:58 on September 24, 2001, and goes to △△ company □□ line △△ Katakura station on foot (walking route (RD)), △ △ Take a 10:10 train from Katakura Station to △△ Go to Katakura Station (transportation route (RE)), △△ Change to the 10:17 train on the company line, and △△ To Hachioji Station Going (traffic route (RF)), △△ If you go from Hachioji station to Kaboos in 7 minutes on foot, you can arrive at 10:21 (walking route (RG)).
[0038]
(5-4) Saving route outline character information
When it is desired to store the route outline character information obtained this time, when the registration key is pressed, the control unit 17 puts an appropriate name (for example, memo 3) in the registration area of the storage unit 16 for the information obtained this time. Then, it is stored (steps S37 and S38 in FIG. 8).
[0039]
(5-5) Route guidance map display from the departure point to the nearest XX Katakura Station
When the user wants to confirm on the map the walking route from the starting point of the first candidate to OO Katakura Station, the user selects a character link of “walking route” (RA) (link information is URLo). Then, the control unit 17 determines that there is a link selection operation, and transmits an access request signal (in this case, a route guidance map request signal) to the URLo indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information (step S36 in FIG. 8). 7, the access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. In the data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal, the URLo is URL (80)._rTherefore, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0040]
The information distribution computer system 80 uses the URL (80) indicated by URLo._rIs accessed (step S132 in FIG. 14), the route data (RA) of the storage location indicated by the accompanying parameter is read, and a predetermined position including the target position coordinate indicated by the accompanying parameter is read. A map for one unit of scale and eight unit maps surrounding the unit map (for example, a unit map M as shown by reference numeral P in FIG. 4)₂₂If the target position coordinates are in M₁₁~ M₁₃, M₂₁~ M₂₃, M₃₁~ M₃₃Map data for map display) is handled, the route data is treated as a road of a specific color, line type, and thickness and is incorporated into the map data, and the start position mark at the start position of the route data, A route guidance start command button (CB1) (display character “NAVI start”) and a route guidance end command button (CB2) (display) are displayed together with a map by dividing the end position mark into the map data at the end position. Information on the character “NAVI end”) and a header including the current position coordinates are returned to the request source as route guidance map information (step S133). The route guidance start command button (CB1) includes a route guidance map request URL (80) having the storage location of the route data (RA) storage means 81 as a parameter._gIs assigned as link information.
[0041]
The route guidance map information is received by the communication unit 12 and is temporarily stored in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 by the control unit 17 and is included in the header except for the lower end portion of the display unit 15 using the route guidance map information. A map image (including a walking route, a start position mark, and an end position mark) is drawn around the position coordinates of interest, and a route guidance start command button (CB1) and route guidance are divided into frames at the lower end of the display unit 15. It is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the end command button (CB2) (steps S30, S31, S32 in FIG. 8, see FIG. 22). Thereby, the user can confirm on the map the route for walking (RA) from the departure place to XX Katakura Station.
[0042]
(5-5) Route guidance map display from XX Hachioji Station to desired store
Subsequently, when the user wants to confirm on the map the route from XX Hachioji Station as the first candidate to the destination “Kaboos” on the map, select the character link “walking route” (RC) (link information URLp). Then, the control unit 17 determines that there is a link selection operation, and transmits an access request signal (in this case, a route guidance map request signal) of URLp indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information (steps S24 and S25). The access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. In the data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal, the URLp is URL (80)._rIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0043]
The information distribution computer system 80 uses the URL (80) indicated by URLp._rIs accessed (step S132 in FIG. 14), the route data (RC) of the storage location indicated by the accompanying parameter is read, and a predetermined position coordinate including the target position coordinate indicated by the accompanying parameter is read. Map data for map display of a map of one unit of scale and eight unit maps surrounding the unit map is read, and the route data is treated as a road of a specific color, line type and line thickness, and converted into map data. In addition, after incorporating the start position mark at the start position of the route data and the end position mark at the end position into the map data, the route guidance start command button (CB1) (display character “NAVI start” is displayed together with the map by frame division. ”), Information on the route guidance end command button (CB2) (display character“ NAVI end ”), and the current position coordinates of interest. Tsu to reply to the requester as a route guidance map information dated da (step S133). The route guidance start command button (CB1) includes a route guidance map request URL (80) having the storage location of the route data (RC) storage unit 81 as a parameter._gIs assigned as link information.
The route guidance map information is received by the communication unit 12 and is temporarily stored in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 by the control unit 17 and is included in the header except for the lower end portion of the display unit 15 using the route guidance map information. A map image (including a walking route, a start position mark, and an end position mark) is drawn around the position coordinates of interest, and a route guidance start command button (CB1) and route guidance are divided into frames at the lower end of the display unit 15. It is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the end command button (CB2) (steps S30, S31, S32 in FIG. 8, see FIG. 23). Thereby, the user can confirm on the map the route for walking (RC) from XX Hachioji Station to the destination “Kaboos”.
[0044]
(5-6) Route guidance map display from the departure point to the nearest △△ Katakura Station
When the user wants to confirm the route from the starting point of the second candidate to ΔΔ Katakura Station on a map, the user selects a “walking route” (RD) character link (link information is URLq). Then, the control unit 17 determines that there is a link selection operation, and transmits an access request signal (in this case, a route guidance map request signal) to the URLq indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information (step S36 in FIG. 8). 7, the access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. In the data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal, URLq is URL (80)._rIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0045]
The information distribution computer system 80 uses the URL (80) indicated by URLq._rIs accessed (step S132 in FIG. 14), the route data (RD) of the storage location indicated by the accompanying parameter is read, and a predetermined position including the target position coordinate indicated by the accompanying parameter is read. Read out the map for one unit of scale and the map data for the map display of the eight unit maps surrounding the unit map, treat the route data as roads of a specific color, line type and thickness and incorporate them into the map data The route guidance start command button (CB1) (display character “NAVI start”) is displayed in the map data after the start position mark is incorporated in the map data and the end position mark is incorporated in the map data and then displayed together with the map. And a route guidance end command button (CB2) (display character “NAVI end”) and a head including the current target position coordinates. To reply to the requester as a route guidance map information by the urging (step S133). The route guidance start command button (CB1) includes a route guidance map request URL (80) having the storage location of the route data (RD) storage unit 81 as a parameter._gIs assigned as link information.
[0046]
The route guidance map information is received by the communication unit 12 and temporarily stored in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 by the control unit 17, and a map image centered on the position of interest coordinates included in the header (walking route, start position mark) , Including the end position mark) and is displayed on the display unit 15 together with the route guidance start command button (CB1) and the route guidance end command button (CB2) (steps S30, S31, and S32 in FIG. 8, see FIG. 24). . Thereby, the user can confirm on the map the route for walking (RD) from the departure point to ΔΔ Katakura Station.
[0047]
(5-6) △△ Route guidance map display from Hachioji Station to desired store
Subsequently, when the user wants to confirm the route from the Δ △ Hachioji station in the second candidate to the destination “Kaboos” on the map, the user selects the character link “walking route” (RG) (link information URLr). Then, the control unit 17 determines that there is a link selection operation, and transmits an access request signal (in this case, a route guidance map request signal) of the URLr indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information (step S36, FIG. 7). In step S25), the access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. In the data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal, the URLr is URL (80)._rIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0048]
The information distribution computer system 80 uses the URL (80) indicated by URLr._rIs accessed (step S132 in FIG. 14), the route data (RG) of the memory location indicated by the accompanying parameter is read, and a predetermined position coordinate including the target position coordinate indicated by the accompanying parameter is read. Read out the map for one unit of scale and the map data for the map display of the eight unit maps surrounding the unit map, treat the route data as roads of a specific color, line type and thickness and incorporate them into the map data The route guidance start command button (CB1) (display character “NAVI start”) is displayed in the map data after the start position mark is incorporated in the map data and the end position mark is incorporated in the map data and then displayed together with the map. And a route guidance end command button (CB2) (display character “NAVI end”) and a head including the current target position coordinates. To reply to the requester as a route guidance map information by the urging (step S133). The route guidance start command button (CB1) includes a route guidance map request URL (80) having as a parameter the storage location of the route data (RG) storage unit 81._gIs assigned as link information.
[0049]
The route guidance map information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 temporarily stores it in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16, and uses the route guidance map information to remove the lower end portion of the display unit 15 and obtain the position coordinates of interest. A map image (including a walking route, a start position mark, and an end position mark) is drawn and displayed at the center, and a route guidance start command button (CB1) and a route guidance end are divided into frames at the lower end of the display unit 15. A command button (CB2) is displayed (steps S30, S31, and S32 in FIG. 8; see FIG. 25). Thereby, the user can confirm on the map the route for walking (RG) from Δ △ Hachioji Station to the destination “Kaboos”.
[0050]
(5-7) Route guidance from the departure point to the nearest XX Katakura Station
Since the current date and time is the scheduled departure date and time for the first candidate, if you want to proceed while confirming the current location on the map displaying the walking route (RA) after you depart on foot, With the map image displayed, the route guidance start command button (CB1) is selected and a route guidance start operation is performed. Then, the control unit 17 determines YES in step S41 of FIG. 8 and is currently displaying the route guidance map (step S42), so inputs the current position detected by the GPS receiving unit 13 (step S43) and stores it. All of the map data of a plurality of unit maps for route guidance around the current position (one unit map including the current position and eight unit maps surrounding the unit map) are provided in the temporary storage area of the unit 16. Is determined (step S44), and if YES, a map image for one screen centered on the current position is drawn together with the current position mark (PM) using the unit map for route guidance and displayed on the display unit 13. (Step S45). Then, the current position detected by the GPS receiver 13 is input (step S46), and has changed by a predetermined fixed distance (for example, 10m, 15m, etc.) since the previous drawing of the map image with the current position mark. Check (step S47). If YES, the process proceeds to step S44. If NO, it is checked whether the route guidance end operation has been performed (step S49). If NO in this case, the process returns to step S46.
[0051]
If the map data of a plurality of unit maps for route guidance around the current position are not found in the storage unit 16 in the check in step S44, the information distribution computer system 80 is requested and returned. Map data is added to the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 (step S48). Specifically, the control unit 17 determines the current position as the identification information and the position information of interest of one unit map including the current position and the eight unit maps surrounding the unit map that already exist in the storage unit 16. URL (80) for requesting a short route map while being included in the parameter_gAccess request signal (in this case, an insufficient route guidance map request signal) is transmitted together with the terminal ID information. The access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. The data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal has a URL of URL (80)._gIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0052]
Information distribution computer system 80 is URL_gIf there is an access to the data, it is determined that there is an insufficient route guidance map request (step S134 in FIG. 14), the route data (RA) of the storage location indicated by the accompanying parameter is read, and the target position coordinates indicated by the accompanying parameter are obtained. The map data for map display is read out except for the map of one unit including a predetermined scale and the eight unit maps surrounding the unit map, in which the map data already exists at the request source, and the route data (RA ) Is treated as a road of a specific color, line type, and thickness and incorporated into the map data, and the start position mark and the end position mark at the start position of the route data (A) are incorporated into the map data, and then requested. Reply to the original (step S133). The route guidance map information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 adds to the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and temporarily stores it (step S45). Then, returning to step S44, the map data of a plurality of unit maps for route guidance around the current position (one unit map including the current position and eight unit maps surrounding the unit map) are stored in the storage unit 16. It is determined whether all are present. If YES, a map image for one screen centering on the current position is drawn and displayed on the display unit 15 using a unit map for route guidance (step S45).
Thereafter, by repeating the same operation, a map on which the walking route (RA) and the current position mark (PM) are displayed is displayed on the screen after the departure on foot, with the current position as the center (FIG. 26). You can arrive at XX Katakura Station, which is definitely easy even without looking for a way.
[0053]
When the train arrives at Katakura Station, the route guidance end command button (CB2) is selected and the route guidance end operation is performed. Then, the control unit 17 determines YES in step S49 of FIG. 8 and deletes the screen (step S50).
Then, take the train from XX Katakura Station to XX Hachioji Station on the XX Company XX Line.
[0054]
(5-8) Route guidance from XX Hachioji Station to “Kaboos”
○○ After you arrive at Hachioji Station, if you want to go to the target store while checking the current position on the map where the walking route (RC) is displayed after leaving the station, press the menu key to display the initial menu And select the saved information list. Then, the control unit 17 determines YES in step S26 through steps S10 and S11 in FIG. 7, and displays a stored information list on the screen (step S70 in FIG. 10, see FIG. 27). When the memo 3 is selected, the control unit 17 determines YES in step S71, reads out the storage information selected by the user from the storage area of the storage unit 16, and displays it on the screen 11 based on the display information within the storage information ( Step S72). As a result, the optimum route outline character information is displayed as shown in FIG. Next, when the cursor is placed on the walking route (RC) and the selection key is pressed to select the walking route, the walking route (RC) guide map is displayed as shown in FIG. 23 as described in (5-5). Is done.
[0055]
Therefore, when the route guidance start operation is performed, the control unit 17 determines YES in step S41 of FIG. 8 and is currently displaying the route guidance map (YES in step S42), so the current position detected by the GPS receiving unit 13 (Step S43), and map data of a plurality of unit maps for route guidance around the current position (one unit map including the current position and eight unit maps surrounding the unit map) in the storage unit 16. (YES in step S44), if YES, a map image for one screen centered on the current position is drawn and displayed together with the current position mark (PM) using map data for route guidance. It is displayed on the part 15 (step S45). Then, the current position detected by the GPS receiver 13 is input (step S46), and it is checked whether the map image with the current position mark has been drawn the last time and changed by a predetermined distance (step S47). If there is, the process proceeds to step S44. If NO, it is checked whether the route guidance end operation has been performed (step S49). If NO in this case, the process returns to step S46.
[0056]
If it is determined in step S44 that the map data for route guidance around the current position is not all in the storage unit 16, the map data sent to the information distribution computer system 80 is requested and returned. 16 (step S48). Specifically, the control unit 17 determines the identification information and the current position as the target position information of one unit map including the current position and the eight unit maps surrounding the unit map that already exist in the storage unit 13. URL (80) for requesting a short route map while being included in the parameter_gAccess request signal (in this case, an insufficient route guidance map request signal) is transmitted together with the terminal ID information. The access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. The data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal has a URL of URL (80)._gIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0057]
Information distribution computer system 80 is URL_gIs accessed (step S134 in FIG. 14), the route data (RC) of the storage location indicated by the accompanying parameter is read, and the target position coordinates indicated by the accompanying parameter are determined. Map data for map display is read out, except for the map of one unit of the specified scale and the 8 unit maps surrounding the unit map, where the map data already exists at the request source, and the route data is specified The map is treated as a road of the color, line type, and thickness and incorporated into the map data, and the start position mark and the end position mark at the start position and the end position of the route data are incorporated into the map data, and then returned to the request source (step) S133). The route guidance map information is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 adds to the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and temporarily stores it (step S45). Then, returning to step S44, the map data of a plurality of unit maps for route guidance around the current position (one unit map including the current position and eight unit maps surrounding the unit map) are stored in the storage unit 16. It is determined whether or not all are present. If YES, a map image for one screen centered on the current position is drawn and displayed on the display unit 15 using the map data for route guidance (step S45).
In the following, by repeating the same operation, after leaving Hachioji Station on foot, the screen will display a map showing the route for walking (RA) and the current location mark centered on the current location. (Refer to FIG. 28), you can definitely arrive at the desired shop without a doubt.
[0058]
When arriving at “Kaboos”, the route guidance end command button (CB2) is selected, and the route guidance end operation is performed. Then, the control unit 17 determines YES in step S49 of FIG. 8 and deletes the screen (step S50).
[0059]
(6) Route guidance from POI to the destination
(6-1) Acquisition of route search condition setting / route search request screen information
If it is desired to search for a route from POI as a departure point to a desired place instead of setting POI as a destination, POI guidance information or a POI location map is displayed (see FIG. 16 (2) or FIG. 17). , Move the cursor to “Total Navigation (Departure)” and press the Enter key to select the link. Then, the control unit 17 determines that there is a link selection operation, and the control unit 17 transmits an access request signal (in this case, a route search condition input screen request signal) to URLn indicated by the corresponding link information together with the terminal ID information. (Steps S24 and S25 in FIG. 7, or Step S36 in FIG. 8, Step S25 in FIG. 7), the access request signal is input to the data communication service center 30 via the mobile network 20. In the data communication service center 30 that has input the access request signal, URLn is URL (80)._cIf it corresponds to the information distribution computer system 80 on the Internet 50, the access request signal is transferred to the information distribution computer system 80 via the Internet 50 (steps S104 and S105).
[0060]
The information distribution computer system 80 uses the URL (80) indicated by URLn._cIf there is access, the route search condition setting / route search request screen information is determined to be requested (steps S120 and S124 in FIG. 13), and the route search condition setting / route search request screen information is read from the storage means 81 and accessed. URL (80) for requesting a route search including the position coordinates and name included in URLn as the starting point and the POI position coordinates (latitude and longitude) and name as parameters_cThe data link is sent to the requesting mobile phone 10A in the form of a link with the information of the “search start” character link (here, the send command button (CB0)) as the link information (step S125), and the data communication service The center 30 transfers to the mobile phone 10A (steps S104 and S105). Information on the route search condition input screen is received by the communication unit 12, and the control unit 17 temporarily stores the information in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 and displays the screen (steps S30, S31, and S33 in FIG. 8; see FIG. 29). .
[0061]
(6-2) Route search condition setting and route search request
On the route search condition setting / route search request screen in the form format, the position coordinate of the desired POI is already set (already entered) in the item of departure place, but in the display, it is replaced with the name instead of the position coordinate Yes. As the destination item, any one of the current position (GPS), the desired address, and the installation position of the fixed telephone having the desired telephone number is selected and input. To set the destination as the current position (GPS), place the cursor and press the enter key to check the check box (note that the current position (GPS) is already set in the initial state). For the desired address or telephone number, select the field (move the cursor and press the confirm key), and enter characters using the letter / number keys.
[0062]
Enter the date / time (year / month / day and hour / minute) in the date / time (year / month / day / hour / minute) field, and check and enter the check box for either departure or arrival. In the initial state, the departure check box is checked). The optimal number of route candidates is entered by checking one of the check boxes 1, 2, and 3 (in the initial state, 1 is already set). For the mode of transportation, enter the check box for either the combination of transportation and walking, walking or car (in the initial state, the combination of transportation and walking is already set) ).
[0063]
The optimal route that allows the user to arrive at the current location in the shortest time in combination with transportation and walking from the shop of “Kaboos” which is the POI of the departure point to the departure date and time of September 24, 2001 at 12:25 If two candidates are to be searched, input is made as shown in FIG. The input data is temporarily stored in the temporary storage area of the storage unit 16 in the form format as route search condition setting information (steps S60, S61, 63, and S61 in FIG. 9). When the “search start” command button CB0 is selected and a route search request is instructed, if the GPS is selected as the destination, the control unit 17 is detected by the GPS receiving unit 13 at that time. The current position is set as the route search condition stored in the storage unit 16 as the destination data, and all the route search condition setting information set in the form format is attached to the command button CB0 for “start search”. URL (80)_cA route search request is sent together with the terminal ID information (steps S56 and S64).
URL (80)_cIn the same manner as described above, the information distribution computer system 80 that has been accessed searches for the optimum route according to the instructed search condition, returns the optimum route outline character information, and the walking route and the vehicle route are separately provided. Return route guidance map information as requested.
[0064]
(7) Delete walking route data and vehicle route data
The information distribution computer system 80 deletes the route data whose current date and time has passed the arrival date and time of the index in the user data storage area of the storage means 81 as needed (step S136 in FIG. 13).
[0065]
According to this embodiment, the information distribution computer system 60A operated by the first information distribution company._iThe information distribution computer system operated by the second information distribution company includes the POI position information as a parameter in the desired POI guidance information when the external mobile phone 10A requests the POI guidance information. URL for accepting POI location map information request for 80 (80)_aA route search condition setting including a character link of “MAP” with link information and POI position information as parameters, and a destination set for the information distribution computer system 80 operated by the second information distribution company URL for requesting route search request screen information (80)_bThe text information of “total navigation (destination)” with the link information and the POI position information as parameters, and the departure point for the information distribution computer system 80 operated by the second information distribution company has been set. URL for requesting route search condition setting / route search request screen information request (80)_cA link of “total navigation (departure location)” with the link information attached is returned to the requesting mobile phone 10A, and the mobile phone 10A displays the received POI guidance information and each character link together. . Then, when a character link “MAP” is selected and a POI location map information request is made to the information distribution computer system 80 operated by the second information distribution company, the information distribution computer system 80 receives the accessed URL ( 80)_aRoute search condition setting / route search request screen in which map data for map display around the POI location information included as parameters (adding POI location mark) and a destination for the information distribution computer system 80 have been set URL for receiving information request (80)_bA path that includes the character link of “total nahi (destination)” with the link information and POI position information as parameters, and has set the departure point for the information distribution computer system 80 operated by the second information distribution company Search condition setting / route search request screen information request URL (80)_cThe link information of “total navigation (departure location)” and the POI location map information including the POI position information as the position information of interest in the header is returned, and the mobile phone 10A is a map centered on the position information of interest. Display image with text link. The mobile phone 10A is used to select a character link of “Total Navigation (Destination)” (or “Total Navigation (Departure))” to access the information distribution computer system 80 operated by the second information distribution company. When the route search condition setting / route search request screen information is requested, the information distribution computer system 80 accesses the accessed URL (80)._b(Or URL (80)_cThe route search condition setting / route search request screen information in which the POI position information included as a parameter is set in the destination (or departure point) item is returned to the requesting mobile phone 10A. In the route search condition setting / route search request screen displayed based on the route search condition setting / route search request screen information received by the mobile phone 10A, POI position information has been set in the destination (or departure place) item. Therefore, it is possible to easily input a route search condition setting with the desired POI as the destination (or departure point). If the route search condition setting information is transmitted to the information distribution computer system 80 operated by the second operator, the route search condition input by the user with reference to the road data for route search and the timetable data of the transportation facility It is possible to search for the optimal route candidate according to the above and return the search result.
[0066]
In the above-described embodiment, the number of route searches can be selected from 1, 2, and 3 in the route search conditions. However, it is possible to select a number of searches of 4 or more, or one (When fixed to one, it is not always necessary to provide a search number input field on the route search condition setting / route search request screen). The transportation from the departure point to the destination can be selected from the combination of transportation and walking, walking alone or car alone, but the transportation and walking alone or walking alone. Or a combination of transportation and walking and a vehicle alone. In addition, only a combination of transportation and walking, walking alone, or only a car may be used (if fixed to one, the route search condition setting / route search request screen does not necessarily have an entry field for transportation means. In addition, when it is only walking or only a car, it is not necessary to store timetable data of transportation in the storage means 81).
[0067]
In addition, on the route search condition setting / route search request screen in which the destination is set to the POI position coordinates, it is possible to input not only the current location (GPS) but also an address and telephone number as the departure location. Only the current position may be used (in this case, the route search condition setting / route search request screen screen does not necessarily have an entry field for the departure place, and when the route search condition setting / route search request screen information is received) Alternatively, before the request signal is transmitted when the route search request is instructed, the control unit 17 includes the current position detected by the GPS receiving unit 13 at that time as departure point data in the setting information of the route search condition. In addition, the mobile phone 10A is provided with a timekeeping unit that measures the date and time, and the information distribution computer is included in the route search condition setting / route search request screen information in the form format. On the data system 80 side, the POI position coordinates and name are set as the destination in advance, the transportation mode is set to the combination of walking and transportation, and the number of route searches is set to 2, but the screen As shown in FIG. 31, only the characters “Automatic search condition setting to Kaboos” and the transmission command button CB0 ′ “Start search” are displayed, and the route search condition setting / route search request screen information is received. When the transmission command button CB0 ′ is pressed or a route search request is instructed, the control unit 17 sets the route search condition / route search temporarily stored in the storage unit 16 before transmitting the request signal. In the request screen information, the current position detected by the GPS receiver 13 is set as departure point data, and the current date and time is set as the departure point scheduled departure date and time. Unishi and may. In this way, the trouble of the user's setting operation further reduced.
[0068]
Similarly, on the route search condition setting / route search request screen in which the origin is set to the POI position coordinates, it is possible to input not only the current location (GPS) but also an address and telephone number as the destination. May be only the current position (in this case, the destination search field setting / route search request screen screen does not necessarily have to have a destination entry field, and the route search condition setting / route search request screen information has been received. Or the route stored in the storage unit 16 as the destination data of the current position detected by the GPS receiver 13 before the request signal is transmitted when a route search request is instructed. It may be included in the search condition setting information.)
[0069]
In the above-described embodiment, a mobile phone has been described as an example of the information terminal. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to a portable computer, a stationary computer, and the like.
[0070]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, when a user of an information terminal wants to check POI on a map after obtaining desired POI guidance information from an information delivery computer system operated by the first information delivery provider, the POI guidance information If the link attached to is selected, the location map of the desired POI can be obtained from the information distribution computer system operated by the second information distribution company. Furthermore, when searching for an optimal route from a desired location (the desired POI) such as the current location to the desired POI (to the desired location), the second information distribution business can be performed by selecting a link attached to the POI location map. The route search condition setting / route search request screen information in which the position information of the desired POI is already set in the destination (or departure point) item can be obtained from the information distribution computer system operated by the user, and after the route search condition is set If a route search is requested, the information distribution computer system operated by the second information distributor can search the optimum route and obtain the result, so that the optimum route search result can be easily obtained.
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FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an optimum route search system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the contents stored in the storage means of the information distribution computer system operated by the POI guidance information distributor in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the storage contents of the storage means of the information distribution computer system operated by the distribution company of the map information and the optimum route information in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of map data for map display.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of map data for map display.
6 is a configuration diagram of a data communication system of the mobile phone in FIG. 1. FIG.
7 is a flowchart showing a control process of a control unit in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control process of a control unit in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control process of a control unit in FIG. 6;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control process of a control unit in FIG.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control processing of the data communication service center in FIG. 1;
12 is a flowchart showing a control process of an information distribution computer system operated by a POI guidance information distribution company in FIG. 1; FIG.
13 is a flowchart showing a control process of an information distribution computer system operated by a distribution company of map information and optimum route information in FIG.
14 is a flowchart showing a control process of an information distribution computer system operated by a distribution provider of map information and optimum route information in FIG. 1. FIG.
15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6. FIG.
16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of optimum route candidates.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
22 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
24 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6. FIG.
25 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
27 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6;
29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6. FIG.
30 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit in FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the display unit of the mobile phone according to the modification of the present invention.
FIG. 32 is a configuration diagram of a conventional information distribution system.
33 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of the mobile phone in FIG. 32. FIG.
34 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of the mobile phone in FIG. 32. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10A mobile phone 20 mobile network
30 Data Communication Service Center 50 Internet
60A₁60A₂60A₃60A₄60A_i80
Information distribution computer system
61A₁61A₂61A₃61A₄... 61A_i... 81
Accumulation means
11 screen 12 display section
13 GPS receiver 14 Operation unit
15 Display unit 16 Storage unit
17 Control section

Claims (8)

  The number of information on the location of interest and the location information of the location of interest 1 According to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. 1 A computer system for a first information delivery company that searches the relevant storage location, searches for the relevant location of interest, and delivers the guidance information of the location of interest to the information terminal;
  Map data, road data for route search, timetable data for transportation, and second storage means for storing route search condition setting screen information, and the second storage means according to map request information from the information terminal. A computer system for a second information distributor that refers to the storage means and distributes the requested map information;
  Communication means for data communication, display means for displaying a map image, and operation means for operating link information displayed on the display means, the computer system for the first information distributor An information terminal that transmits search request information of a desired place of interest, and further transmits the map request information to a computer system for the second information distribution company;
  An information distribution system comprising:
  The computer system for the first information distribution company includes at least position information and a name of the place of interest in the guidance information of the place of interest searched according to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. Add a location map request link with link information including
  The information terminal
(1) When receiving the guide information of the place of interest from the computer system for the first information distribution company, the guide information of the place of interest is displayed, and the location map request link is displayed.
(2) When the location map request link is operated, link information added to the location map request link is transmitted to the computer for the second information distributor,
(3) When the map information is received from the computer system for the second information distributor, the map information and the route search condition setting screen request link are displayed.
  When the computer system for the second information distribution company receives link information added to the location map request link from the information terminal, the route search condition is added to the map information to which the position mark of the location of interest is added. An information distribution system characterized by adding a route search condition setting screen request link for inputting the information and adding link information including position information and a name of the place of interest to the information terminal.   Further, when the computer system for the second information delivery company receives link information added to the route search condition setting screen request link from the information terminal, the computer system for the second information distribution company is based on the location information of the location of interest. The information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein a route search request link is added to a route search condition setting screen that has been set with the position of the target location as a destination or a departure location, and the information is distributed to the information terminal.   Further, the computer system for the second information distribution company inputs the information at the information terminal using the route search condition setting screen when the route search is requested by operating the route search request link at the information terminal. The information terminal is configured to search for a candidate route with reference to the road data for route search and the timetable data of the transportation system using the desired position as a starting point or destination, and using the candidate route information as guide route information. The information distribution system according to claim 2, wherein the information distribution system is distributed.   The information terminal further includes current position detecting means for generating current position information,
When the route search request link is operated by operating the route search request link in the information terminal, the second information delivery company computer system is input at the information terminal using the route search condition setting screen. Desired position or current position detected by the current position detecting means 3. The information distribution system according to claim 2, wherein a candidate route is searched by referring to the road data for route search and the timetable data of the transportation system, with a departure point or destination as a departure point or destination.   The number of information on the location of interest and the location information of the location of interest 1 According to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. 1 A computer system for a first information delivery company that searches the relevant storage location, searches for the relevant location of interest, and delivers the guidance information of the location of interest to the information terminal;
  Map data, road data for route search, timetable data for transportation, and second storage means for storing route search condition setting screen information, and the second storage means according to map request information from the information terminal. A computer system for a second information distributor that refers to the storage means and distributes the requested map information;
  Communication means for data communication, display means for displaying a map image, and operation means for operating link information displayed on the display means, the computer system for the first information distributor An information terminal that transmits search request information of a desired place of interest, and further transmits the map request information to a computer system for the second information distribution company;
  An information distribution method in an information distribution system comprising:
  The computer system for the first information distribution company includes at least position information and a name of the place of interest in the guidance information of the place of interest searched according to the search request information of the place of interest from the information terminal. Including adding a location map request link to which link information including link information is added,
  The information terminal
(1) A step of displaying the guide information of the place of interest when displaying the guide information of the place of interest from the computer system for the first information distribution company and displaying the location map request link When,
(2) when the location map request link is operated, transmitting link information added to the location map request link to the computer for the second information distributor;
(3) when receiving map information from the computer system for the second information delivery company, displaying the map information and a route search condition setting screen request link;
  When the computer system for the second information distribution company receives the link information added to the location map request link from the information terminal, the route search condition is added to the map information to which the position mark of the location of interest is added. And a route search condition setting screen request link for inputting the information, and adding link information including location information and name of the place of interest and delivering the information to the information terminal. .   Furthermore, when the computer system for the second information distribution company receives link information added to the route search condition setting screen request link from the information terminal, the computer system for interest is based on the position information of the location of interest. 6. The information distribution according to claim 5, further comprising a step of adding a route search request link to a route search condition setting screen that has been set with the location of the place as a destination or a departure point and distributing the information to the information terminal. Method.   Further, the computer system for the second information distribution company inputs the information at the information terminal using the route search condition setting screen when the route search is requested by operating the route search request link at the information terminal. Searching for a candidate route with reference to the road data for route search and timetable data of the transportation system, with the desired position thus made as a departure point or destination, and information on the candidate route as guide route information The information distribution method according to claim 6, further comprising a guide route distribution step of distributing to the information terminal.   The information terminal further includes current position detecting means for generating current position information,
The computer system for the second information distribution company uses the route search condition setting screen when a route search is requested by operating the route search request link in the information terminal. A candidate route by referring to the route data for the route search and the timetable data of the transportation system, with the desired position input at the information terminal or the current position detected by the current position detecting means as a departure point or destination The information distribution method according to claim 6, further comprising a step of searching for.

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