JP6753748B2 - Route search server, route search method, and route search program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a route search server, a route search method, and a route search program.

Conventionally, when searching for a route via a plurality of destinations, a plurality of facility genres are set in the order of route, the first destination candidate is extracted from the set search target area, and a predetermined distance from the first destination candidate. A technique for extracting a plurality of facilities located within the range as a second destination candidate is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, predetermined information that changes according to the user's behavior is acquired from the device accompanying the user, and based on the acquired information, the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, "using drive-through") is detected. In order to provide the user with a suggestion corresponding to the detected event, information previously associated with the detected event (for example, "information about a nearby park" to suggest eating at a nearby park after a drive-through) is provided. A technique for acquiring and providing to a user is known (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-184095 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-20980

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the user to set the facility genre to be passed through in advance, which is troublesome. In addition, the technique described in Patent Document 2 has not been able to provide useful information according to the future action planned by the user.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and when the user who searches for a route to a destination uses the route obtained by the search while minimizing the time and effort of the user. It is intended to provide a route search server, a route search method, and a route search program that can provide useful information.

One aspect of the present invention includes a communication unit that receives at least information indicating the user's destination from the user's terminal device, and a route including at least a movement route to the destination based on the information received by the communication unit. Based on the route information creation unit that creates information, the information received by the communication unit, and the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit, a stop-by spot related to the destination is extracted. It is a route search server including a stop-by spot extraction unit and a providing unit that transmits the stop-by spot extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit to the terminal device.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a user who searches for a route to a destination with information useful when using the route obtained by the search, while minimizing the trouble of the user. ..

It is a block diagram of the route search system 1 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram of the terminal apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram of the route search server 200 of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the area condition table 223. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the spot condition table 224A which defines the kind of stop-by spots according to a facility. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the spot condition table 224B which defines the type of the stop-by spot according to the movement condition. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the spot condition table 224B which defines the kind of stop-by spots according to the purpose of a user. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the user use history table 225. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the user registration information table 226. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the user setting information table 228. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents of the position information table 229. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing flow of a terminal apparatus 10. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing flow of the route search server 200. An example of the route search screen and an example of the result of the search using the route search screen are shown. An example of the map search screen and an example of the search result using the map search screen are shown.

Hereinafter, the route search system 1 to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a route search system 1 according to the present embodiment. The route search system 1 includes, for example, a plurality of terminal devices 10, a route search server 200, and a web server 400. The plurality of terminal devices 10 communicate with the route search server 200 and the web server 400 via the network NW. The network NW includes WAN (Wide Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, a dedicated line, a wireless base station, a provider, and the like.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the terminal device 10 according to the present embodiment. The terminal device 10 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or the like. The terminal device 10 includes, for example, a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a display unit 13, a storage unit 14, a positioning unit 15, and a control unit 16.

The communication unit 11 communicates with the route search server 200 or the web server 400 via the network NW. When the communication unit 11 receives the information transmitted by the route search server 200 or the web server 400, the communication unit 11 outputs the received information to the control unit 16. Further, the communication unit 11 transmits information to the route search server 200 or the web server 400 according to the instruction of the control unit 16.

The input unit 12 is a user interface such as a button, a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, and a touch panel. Further, the input unit 12 may accept, for example, voice input. When the display unit 13 is a touch panel, a part of the input unit 12 is formed integrally with the display unit 13.

The display unit 13 is, for example, a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display. The display unit 13 displays various images based on the information input from the control unit 16. The display unit 13 displays, for example, the search result by the route search server 200.

The storage unit 14 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a flash memory, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an SD card, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), or an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory). It is realized by a volatile storage medium such as a register.

The positioning unit 15 includes, for example, a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver. The positioning unit 15 performs positioning based on radio waves received from the satellite, identifies the position of the terminal device 10 (that is, the position of the user), and outputs the position information to the control unit 16.

The control unit 16 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program (software) such as a web browser stored in the storage unit 14. The program may be downloaded from the application server via the network NW, or may be pre-installed in the terminal device 10. Some of the functions of the control unit 16 may be realized by hardware such as LSI (Large Scale Integration), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and software and hardware. It may be realized by the collaboration of.

The control unit 16 creates an interface screen based on the information received from the route search server 200 or the web server 400 by using, for example, a web browser, and displays it on the display unit 13. Further, for example, the control unit 16 transmits the information input by the user to the interface screen to the route search server 200 and the web server 400, and displays the information received from the route search server 200 and the web server 400. To display.

For example, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 13 to display a predetermined interface screen for acquiring the destination, determines that the information input by the user for the interface screen is the destination, and determines that the destination is the destination. The route search server 200 is requested to search the route up to. When the control unit 16 displays a predetermined interface screen for acquiring both the start point and the destination on the display unit 13, the information input in the predetermined input field is the start point, respectively, based on the operation by the user. It can also be judged that it is the destination. That is, the "starting point" may be the starting point set by the user using the input unit 12, or may be the current location of the user positioned by the positioning unit 15.

The control unit 16 acquires the start point and the destination by using, for example, a series of interface screens related to a search screen for searching a route from the start point to the destination (hereinafter, referred to as a route search screen). Further, the control unit 16 is, for example, a search screen for designating a position on the map and searching for information on the surrounding area (hereinafter referred to as a map search screen), or a search for searching for information on the input keyword. At least the destination may be acquired by using a series of interface screens related to the screen (hereinafter referred to as a keyword search screen). The details of these screens will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

Next, the route search server 200 of this embodiment will be described. The route search server 200 searches for a movement route to the destination, and transmits route information including at least one movement route to the terminal device 10. The "route information" is information obtained by the route search of the route search server 200, and includes, for example, at least one travel route searched for each travel means, and further, a travel time corresponding to each travel route ( Information including departure time, arrival time, etc.), travel distance, required time, fare, etc.

Further, the route search server 200 provides the route information to the terminal device 10 and also provides information useful when using the movement route obtained by the route search. For example, the route search server 200 provides a stop-by spot as useful information when using the travel route obtained by the route search. A "stop-by spot" is a spot related to a destination. The stop-by spots are extracted for each travel route by, for example, the route search server 200. In addition, the stop-by spot may include a spot according to the route information. The drop-in spot can be used, for example, by a commercial facility that the user may use at the destination, a commercial facility that the user may use while traveling to the destination, or a commercial facility that the user may use after the arrival of the destination. Includes sexual commercial facilities. The drop-in spots are not limited to commercial facilities, but may be facilities that provide prescribed services (including, for example, automated teller machines (ATMs), massage shops, beauty salons, etc.). Often, it may be a public facility (including, for example, a library, a ward office, a ticket office at a station, etc.).

Next, the configuration of the route search server 200 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the route search server 200 of the present embodiment. The route search server 200 includes, for example, a communication unit 210, a storage unit 220, and a control unit 230.

The communication unit 210 communicates with the terminal device 10 via the network NW. When the communication unit 210 receives the information transmitted by the terminal device 10, the communication unit 210 outputs the received information to the control unit 230. Further, the communication unit 210 transmits information to the terminal device 10 according to the instruction of the control unit 230.

The storage unit 220 is realized by, for example, an HDD, a flash memory, an EEPROM, a ROM, a RAM, or the like. The storage unit 220 includes, for example, map data 221, timetable table 222, area condition table 223, spot condition table 224, user usage history table 225, user registration information table 226, and electronic coupon information 227. The user setting information table 228 and the position information table 229 are stored. In addition to the above-mentioned various information, the storage unit 220 stores various programs such as application programs, processing results by the control unit 230, and the like.

Map data 221 contains, for example, data in which the shape of a road is represented by nodes and links, and further includes specific facilities and locations on the ground (eg, stations, restaurants, shops, amusement parks, aquariums, movie theaters, parks). The POI (Point of interest) data representing (etc.) includes data associated with coordinates. For example, attributes such as a genre (restaurant, convenience store, bookstore, etc.) that classifies the type of the target object are given to the POI data. POI data can be obtained by searching the map data 221 using the coordinates.

The timetable table 222 is a table that stores a timetable that summarizes the operating times of public transportation such as railways, fixed-route buses, air routes, and regular routes. In the timetable table 222, for example, a route name, a departure place, a departure time, an arrival place, an arrival time, a fare, and the like are associated with each other for each means of transportation.

The area condition table 223 is a table that defines a predetermined extraction area according to the movement condition. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the area condition table 223. In the area condition table 223, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, movement conditions are associated with the extraction area. The "extraction area" is an area in which a stop-by spot is searched for. Further, the "movement condition" associated with the extraction area is a condition predetermined for setting the extraction area according to each route information.

The spot condition table 224 is a table that defines predetermined drop-in spots according to the genre of the facility or the movement conditions. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the spot condition table 224A that defines the types of drop-in spots according to the facility. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the spot condition table 224A is a table in which a stop-by spot genre is associated with a facility genre. The “facility genre” is information that classifies the types of each facility, and includes, for example, parks, seas, mountains, leisure lands, movie theaters, and reiens. The "stop-by spot genre" is information for classifying the types of drop-in spots, and includes, for example, convenience stores, cafes, drug stores, and the like. As the facility genre and the stop-by spot genre, the POI data genre included in the map data 221 may be used.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the spot condition table 224B that defines the types of drop-in spots according to the movement conditions. The spot condition table 224B is, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, a table in which a stop-by spot genre is associated with a movement condition. The "movement condition" associated with the stop-by spot genre is a predetermined condition for setting the stop-by spot genre according to each route information.

Further, the spot condition table 224 may include a spot condition table 224C that defines a stop-by spot that is predetermined according to the purpose of the user. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the condition table 224C. The spot condition table 224C is, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a table in which drop-in spot genres are associated with the purpose of the user. The "user's purpose" directs the user's behavior at the destination, and includes, for example, playing, eating, resting, shopping, and the like. The purpose of the user may be set by the user using the input unit 12 or estimated by the stop-by spot extraction unit 233. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 refers to, for example, information that defines the user's behavior predicted according to the genre of each facility, and based on the genre of the facility that includes the destination set by the user, the user's purpose. To estimate.

The user usage history table 225 is a table that stores the user's past usage history. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the user usage history table 225. In the user usage history table 225, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the user ID is associated with the name of the facility used and the electronic coupon used. The user ID is information that identifies each user. The "user ID" may be an ID assigned by the control unit 230, or may be an existing user ID as long as it is a user already registered in the service of the provider that provides the route search result. Good. The "use facility name" is information indicating the name of a commercial facility or the like that has been used by the user in the past. The name of the facility used includes, for example, a commercial facility reserved in the past using the user ID, a commercial facility registered by the user in the past using the user ID, and the like. The "used electronic coupon" is, for example, an electronic coupon that has been used in the past by using a user ID.

The user registration information table 226 is a table that stores registration information registered in advance by the user. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the user registration information table 226. In the user registration information table 226, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the user ID is associated with the bank used, the point card used, and favorite information. The "bank used" or "point card used" is information indicating the bank or point card used by the user, for example, the bank or point card used in the past using the user ID, or the user ID. Includes banks or loyalty cards registered by the user using. The "favorite information" includes, for example, a commercial facility registered as a "favorite" by a user using a user ID. The "favorite" is a service provided by the issuer of the user ID, and is information managed by a service that temporarily stores items of interest of the user in association with the user ID.

Electronic coupon information 227 is information regarding electronic coupons that can be used at each facility. The electronic coupon information 227 includes, for example, the name of the facility where the electronic coupon can be used, the conditions under which the electronic coupon can be used (period, time zone, number of people, age, gender, etc.), a proof image certifying the electronic coupon, and the like. Is done.

The user setting information table 228 is a table that stores information set by the user from the information provided to the terminal device 10 by the route search server 200. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the user setting information table 228. In the user setting information table 228, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a departure place, a destination, a movement route, a stop-by spot, a time information, and a movement means are associated with a user ID. The user setting information table 228 may store the information used when the drop-in spots set by the user are extracted.

The position information table 229 is a table that stores position information and the like received from the terminal device 10. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the position information table 229. In the position information table 229, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the position information and the date and time information are associated with the user ID. The user ID, the position information, and the date and time information are received from the terminal device 10 in a state of being associated with each other, for example.

Returning to FIG. 3, the control unit 230 will be described. The control unit 230 includes, for example, a route information creation unit 231, an extraction area determination unit 232, a stop-by spot extraction unit 233, an additional information search unit 234, a provision unit 235, a registration unit 236, and a learning unit 237. It is provided with a data management unit 238. Each functional unit of the control unit 230 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a CPU executing a program stored in the program memory. Further, a part or all of the functional units of the control unit 230 may be realized by hardware such as LSI, ASIC, or FPGA.

The route information creation unit 231 refers to the map data 221 or the timetable table 222, and creates route information including at least a movement route to the destination based on the destination received by the communication unit 210. The route information creation unit 231 searches, for example, a plurality of travel routes for each travel means, and derives a departure time and an arrival time, a required time, a travel distance, a fare, and the like within each travel route. The route information creation unit 231 associates the user ID with the route information including such information, and outputs the user ID to the extraction area determination unit 232 and the stop-by spot extraction unit 233.

The extraction area determination unit 232 determines the extraction area based on the route information created by the route information creation unit 231. For example, the extraction area determination unit 232 compares the information included in the route information with the movement condition of the area condition table 223, and sets the extraction area associated with the movement condition matching the information included in the route information as an area. Read from the condition table 223 and determine the extraction area. The extraction area determination unit 232 associates the user ID with the determined extraction area and outputs it to the stop-by spot extraction unit 233.

The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 uses the following method based on the information received from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210 and the network NW and the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit 231. To extract stop-by spots.

[Method 1] The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 determines the genre of the destination by referring to the POI data included in the map data 221 based on the destination received from the terminal device 10, for example. Next, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 compares the determined destination genre with the facility genre of the spot condition table 224A, and spots the stop-by spot genre associated with the facility genre that matches the destination genre. Obtained from the condition table 224A. Then, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 refers to the map data 221, and based on the obtained stop-by spot genre, from the extraction areas determined by the extraction area determination unit 232, the facilities included in the stop-by spot genre and the facilities thereof. Extract the position.

[Method 2] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 compares the information included in the route information with the movement conditions of the spot condition table 224B, and makes a stop-by associated with the movement conditions matching the information included in the route information. The spot genre may be obtained from the spot condition table 224B. Then, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 refers to the map data 221, and based on the obtained stop-by spot genre, from the extraction areas determined by the extraction area determination unit 232, the facilities included in the stop-by spot genre and the facilities thereof. The position may be extracted.

[Method 3] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 is set by the user in the information about the facility used in the past by the user or the route search in the past by referring to the user usage history table 225 and the user setting information table 228. Based on the information obtained, it may be determined whether or not the destination included in the route information is the place to be visited for the first time, and the stop-by spots according to the determination result may be extracted. For example, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 refers to the user setting information table 228 to determine whether or not the destination included in the route information is the first set destination, and is the first set destination. In this case, it may be determined that the destination included in the route information is the first place to visit, and the tourist spot of the destination may be extracted as a stop-by spot. “Destination tourist spots” include, for example, shops selling local specialties and shops that are popular in the area. In addition, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 refers to the user usage history table 225, and based on the information about the facilities used by the user in the past, whether or not there is a facility used by the user in the past at the destination included in the route information. If there is no facility used in the past, it may be determined that the destination included in the route information is the first place to visit, and the tourist spot of the destination may be extracted as a stop-by spot.

On the other hand, if the destination included in the route information is the first set destination, or if the destination included in the route has a facility used by the user in the past, the destination included in the route information is visited for the first time. The drop-in spot extraction unit 233 refers to the user usage history table 225, and refers to the facility that the user has used in the past or the user from the extraction area determined by the extraction area determination unit 232. May extract facilities that have used electronic coupons in the past. In addition, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may use the stop-by spots extracted based on the destination or the stop-by spots extracted based on the route information to narrow down the stop-off spots that the user has used in the past as the stop-by spots. ..

[Method 4] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 derives the scheduled time when the user is scheduled to exist in the route information based on the time information included in the route information, and extracts the stop-by spot corresponding to the derived scheduled time. You may. The scheduled time includes the time to reach the transit point of the train or bus, the time to get off the train or bus, the time to arrive at the stop-off spot, and the like. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may handle the departure time and arrival time included in the route information as the scheduled time.

[Method 5] Further, the drop-in spot extraction unit 233 may extract drop-in spots according to the weather of the destination based on the weather information regarding the weather of the destination. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 acquires the weather information of the destination from the web server 400 via, for example, the communication unit 210 and the network NW.

[Method 6] Further, the drop-in spot extraction unit 233 may refer to the user registration information table 226 and extract drop-in spots according to the registration information based on the registration information registered by the user, for example. ATMs available to the user may be extracted. For example, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 extracts a plurality of ATMs from the extraction area with reference to the map data 221 and refers to the user registration information table 226 to refer to the extracted ATMs from the banks registered by the user. ATM may be further extracted.

[Method 7] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may refer to the user registration information table 226 and extract the stop-by spot according to the registration information based on the registration information registered by the user, for example. Commercial facilities where the point card owned by the user can be used may be extracted. For example, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 extracts a plurality of stop-by spots from the extraction area with reference to the map data 221 and refers to the user registration information table 226 to register the user from the extracted stop-by spots. You may narrow down to the drop-in spots where you can use your point card.

[Method 8] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 determines the travel distance or required time from the area determined based on the travel distance or required time from the user's current location or the set departure point to the destination. You may extract the corresponding drop-in spots. Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may refer to the user registration information table 226 and extract a commercial facility or the like registered as a user's favorite as a stop-by spot.

[Method 9] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract a stop-by spot according to the moving means from the area determined based on the moving means to the destination. The drop-in spot extraction unit 233 may extract drop-in spots of different genres depending on whether the means of transportation is a walk or a train.

[Method 10] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract the stop-by spot from the route to the destination included in the route information. That is, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract the stop-by spot from the area on the movement route determined by the extraction area determination unit 232.

[Method 11] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract the stop-by spot from a predetermined range including the destination. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may change the size of a predetermined range according to the destination.

[Method 12] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 stops the stop-by spot for the user to stop before reaching the destination and for the user to stop after reaching the destination according to the information included in the route information. At least one of the drop-in spots may be extracted. For example, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 determines whether or not a schedule will occur after the arrival of the destination according to the arrival time and the genre of the destination, and if there is a possibility that the schedule will occur, the user will aim. You may extract a stop-by spot to stop by after reaching the ground. For example, the drop-in spot extraction unit 233 may arrive at the destination in the morning, or if the genre of the destination does not include food or drink, eats light meals, or is often used at a first party. May determine that a post-arrival appointment may occur at the destination.

[Method 13] Further, in the drop-in spot extraction unit 233, when the user's frequent occurrence area registered by the user is included in the extraction area determined by the extraction area determination unit 232, or when the frequent occurrence area is not included in the extraction area. The number of drop-in spots output to the providing unit 235 may be reduced as compared with the above. For example, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may refer to the user usage history table 225 and set a group of a predetermined range centered on the usage facility whose number of uses is equal to or greater than the threshold value as the frequent occurrence area. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 determines whether or not the number of extracted stop-by spots is less than the threshold value when the frequent area is included in the extraction area determined by the extraction area determination unit 232, and if it is not less than the threshold value, You may narrow down the extracted stop-by spots.

[Method 14] Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 refers to the user setting information table 228 and the location information table 229, compares the time when the user arrives at the destination with the arrival time of the route information, and reduces the waiting time. It may be derived and the drop-in spots according to the waiting time may be extracted. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233, for example, refers to the position information table 229 and acquires the time when the destination is reached. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 is not limited to this, and the time when the information indicating that the destination has been reached may be set as the time when the destination has arrived from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210.

The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may execute any one of the above-mentioned methods 1 to 14, or may combine at least two of the above-mentioned methods 1 to 14 to extract the stop-by spot. By using at least one of the above-mentioned methods 1 to 14, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 can extract the stop-by spot according to the user's situation when moving to the destination.

The facility extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 as described above is the stop-by spot. The stop-by spot extraction unit 233 associates the extracted stop-by spot with the user ID at the position and outputs the user ID to the additional information search unit 234 and the provision unit 235.

The additional information search unit 234 refers to the user setting information table 228 based on the route information created by the route information creation unit 231 and determines whether the destination set this time is a destination set in the past by the user. Create different additional information depending on whether or not. For example, the additional information retrieval unit 234 refers to the user setting information table 228, and when the destination set by the user is the first time, the additional information search unit 234 communicates with the web server 400 via the network NW to obtain a local specialty. , Recommended gourmet information, etc. may be searched and output to the providing unit 235. Further, when the additional information retrieval unit 234 refers to the user setting information table 228 and the destination set by the user has been set before, for example, "This destination is August 20, 2010. Additional information such as "I visited the day" may be created and output to the providing unit 235.

Further, the additional information search unit 234 may search for additional information related to the stop-by spot based on the stop-by spot extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit 233. The additional information search unit 234 searches for an electronic coupon available at the stop-by spot based on the stop-by spot extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 with reference to, for example, the electronic coupon information 227. The electronic coupon obtained by this search is an example of additional information. Further, the additional information search unit 234 refers to the user usage history table 225, determines whether or not the stop-by spots extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 include facilities that the user has used in the past, and the user determines. If the facility used in the past is included, the user searches for information on the facility used in the past. The information about the facility obtained by this search is an example of additional information. The additional information search unit 234 associates the user ID with the additional information obtained by the search and outputs the user ID to the providing unit 235.

The providing unit 235 transmits the route information created by the route information creating unit 231 and the stopping spots extracted by the stopping spot extraction unit 233 to the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210 and the network NW. Further, the providing unit 235 may provide the additional information searched by the additional information search unit 234 to the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210 and the network NW.

The registration unit 236 associates the information received from the terminal device 10 with each other and writes the information in the user setting information table 228. For example, the registration unit 236 receives the information regarding one route information set by the user and writes it in the user setting information table 228. Further, in addition to the information received from the terminal device 10, the registration unit 236 includes information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit 231, information on the extraction area determined by the extraction area determination unit 232, and a stop-by spot. Information about the stop-by spots extracted by the extraction unit 233 may be written in the user setting information table 228.

Based on the information written in the user setting information table 228, the learning unit 237 uses machine learning technology to make more popular visits according to the genre of stop spots that suits each user's taste and the destination. Learn more popular extraction areas according to the genre of spots and destinations. "More popular" means, for example, that the probability of being selected from the information presented to the user is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. The learning unit 237 may store the learned contents in the storage unit 220, or may rewrite the area condition table 223 and the spot condition table 224 based on the learned contents. The extraction area determination unit 232 and the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may determine the extraction area or extract the stop-by spots by referring to the information indicating the contents learned by the learning unit 237.

The data management unit 238 stores the information about the user received from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210 in the storage unit 220. The data management unit 238 stores, for example, the user ID received from the terminal device 10, the position information, and the date and time information in the position information table 229 in association with each other.

Next, a flow of processing of a part of the terminal device 10 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the terminal device 10. The control unit 16 of the terminal device 10 uses a web browser to display, for example, a predetermined interface screen for acquiring a start point and a destination on the display unit 13 (S101). The control unit 16 acquires the start point and the destination based on the user's operation on the predetermined interface screen (S102). Next, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the route search is instructed for the predetermined interface screen (S103), and if instructed, associates the start point and the destination with the user ID and associates with the communication unit 11. It is transmitted to the route search server 200 via the network NW (S104).

Based on the information received from the route search server 200, the control unit 16 creates, for example, a screen that displays both the route information and the stop-by spot on the same screen, and causes the display unit 13 to display the screen (S105). For example, the control unit 16 displays an icon corresponding to the genre of the stop-by spot at the position of the stop-by spot on the map, displays the movement route on the map, and displays the content of the route information on a part of the screen. Next, the control unit 16 uses the input unit 12 to determine whether or not the stop-by spot has been selected by the user (S106). When a stop-by spot is selected by the user using the input unit 12, the user ID is associated with the selected stop-by spot and the corresponding movement route, and the route search server 200 is associated with the communication unit 11 and the network NW. Is transmitted to (S107).

Next, the processing flow of the route search server 200 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the route search server 200. The control unit 230 determines whether or not there is a route search request from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210 (S201). When it is determined that the route search request has been made, the route information creation unit 231 searches for the movement route from the start point to the destination based on the start point and the destination received from the terminal device 10, and creates the route information ( S202). Next, the extraction area determination unit 232 determines the extraction area based on the route information created by the route information creation unit 231 (S203). Then, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 extracts the stop-by spot based on the information received from the terminal device 10 and the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit 231 (S204).

The additional information search unit 234 searches for additional information related to the stop-by spot based on the stop-by spot extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 (S205). Based on the route information created by the route information creation unit 231 and the stop-off spots extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit 233, the providing unit 235 creates a map displaying the movement route and the stop-by spots, and uses the route information as the route information. Together with the included information and the additional information searched by the additional information search unit 234, the information is transmitted to the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210 and the network NW (S206).

The registration unit 236 determines whether or not the information regarding the stop-by spot has been received from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 210 (S207). The registration unit 236 associates the information received from the terminal device 10 with each other and writes the information in the user setting information table 228 (S208). Next, the learning unit 237 determines whether or not it is the learning timing (S209). The learning timing may be a predetermined time, or may be when a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous learning process. When the learning timing is reached, the learning unit 237 learns using the machine learning technique based on the information written in the user setting information table 228 (S210).

An example of the route search screen described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows an example of a route search screen and an example of a search result using the route search screen. FIG. 14A shows an example of the route search screen 21. As shown in the figure, the route search screen 21 is set with an input field 21A for inputting a departure place, an input field 21B for inputting a destination, and a search button 21C for instructing a route search. As the departure place, the current position of the user specified by the positioning unit 15 of the terminal device 10 may be automatically input. When the search button 21C is selected by the user via the input unit 12, the route search screen 21 transitions to the screen shown in FIG. 14B. When the search button 21C is selected, the control unit 16 of the terminal device 10 sets the information input in the input field 21A as the starting point and the information input in the input field 21B as the destination. to decide. The control unit 16 requests the route search server 200 to search for a route from the set departure point to the set destination.

FIG. 14B is an example of the search result screen 22 showing the result of searching the route from the set departure point to the set destination. As shown in the figure, the search result screen 22 displays the route information created by the route information creation unit 231 as the route search result. When one of the routes displayed on the search result screen 22 (here, the route to be moved on foot) is selected by the user using the input unit 12, the search result screen 22 is shown in FIG. 14 (c). Transition to the screen shown. FIG. 14C is an example of a guidance screen 23 for guiding a route selected from the routes displayed on the search result screen 22. As shown in the figure, the guidance screen 23 includes a route displayed on the map, information for guiding the route, a means of transportation, a moving distance, and the like.

Next, an example of the map search screen described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 shows an example of the map search screen and an example of the search result using the map search screen. FIG. 15A shows an example of the map search screen 31. As shown in the figure, the map search screen 31 is set with a pointer 31A for setting a destination area and a search button 31B for instructing a search for peripheral information of the destination area. The pointer 31A is arranged by the user at an arbitrary location on the map by using the input unit 12. When the search button 31B is selected by the user using the input unit 12, the map search screen 31 transitions to the screen shown in FIG. 15B. When the search button 31B is selected, the control unit 16 determines that the destination area is set within a certain range centered on the position indicated by the pointer 31A.

FIG. 15B shows an example of the category selection screen 32 for selecting the user's purpose from the categories. As shown in the figure, the category selection screen 32 has an input field 32A for displaying the set destination area and accepting editing, an input field 32B for displaying the set user's purpose and accepting editing, and a user's purpose. A selection field 32C that displays an example and accepts selections from the user, and a search button 32D that instructs to search for information on the facility related to the set purpose among the facilities included in the set destination area are set. Has been done.

In the input field 32A, for example, information indicating the location where the pointer 31A is arranged on the map search screen 31 is displayed. When the purpose displayed in the selection field 32C is selected by the user using the input unit 12, the control unit 16 determines that the selected purpose has been set, and sets the purpose set in the input field 32B. indicate. User objectives include, for example, shopping, dining, amusement, beauty and health, hospitals, banks and mail, public facilities, and lodging. In addition to the illustrated categories, the user's purpose may include specific keywords (for example, French, Italian, etc.), and are directly input to, for example, the input field 32B.

When the search button 32D is selected by the user using the input unit 12, the category selection screen 32 transitions to the screen shown in FIG. 15 (c). When the search button 32D is selected, the control unit 16 requests the communication unit 11 and the network NW to search for information on the facility related to the set purpose among the facilities included in the set destination area. Is sent to the web server 400. Based on the search request, the web server 400 transmits the search result obtained by the search to the terminal device 10. The control unit 16 creates the screen shown in FIG. 15C based on the search result received from the web server 400, and displays it on the display unit 13.

FIG. 15C shows an example of a destination selection screen 33 for selecting a destination. As shown in the figure, the destination selection screen 33 displays facilities and the like included in the destination area set by the user and related to the purpose set by the user. Facilities and the like include commercial facilities, public facilities, parking lots and the like. On the destination selection screen 33, the name of the facility or the like related to the purpose and the image related to the facility or the like are displayed. When the name or image of the facility or the like displayed on the destination selection screen 33 is selected by the user using the input unit 12, the control unit 16 determines that the selected facility or the like is set as the destination. To do. The control unit 16 requests the route search server 200 to search for a route to the set destination.

As described above, the route search server 200 according to the present embodiment extracts a stop-by spot based on the information received from the terminal device 10 and the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit 231. Thereby, it is possible to provide information useful for using the route obtained by the search to the user who searches for the route to the destination while minimizing the trouble of the user. For example, the user does not have to search for a place to purchase necessary items or items on the way to the destination, a place to purchase necessary items from the destination, etc., thus improving convenience. be able to. Further, since the route search server 200 can provide a stop-by spot even if the user is likely to forget to purchase, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to purchase. Further, the route search server 200 can provide a new interest to the user as well as the route to the destination by providing the stop-by spot.

Further, the route search server 200 according to the present embodiment extracts a stop-by spot from an extraction area determined based on the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit 231 to obtain a movement route or a movement means. It is possible to determine the place where the stop-by spot is searched according to the above. Therefore, the route search server 200 is not limited to the vicinity of the destination, and on the way to the destination, it is possible to extract a stop-by spot from a place where the user can easily stop by while moving.

Next, specific examples of the drop-in spots extracted by the above-mentioned methods 1 to 14 will be described.

(1) For example, when the destination is a park, the drop-in spot extraction unit 233 may extract convenience stores and cafes around the park as drop-in spots by the method 1. This eliminates the user having to search for a place to buy coffee, light meals, etc. before going to the park. Further, when the destination is the sea, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract a convenience store or a drug store in the middle of the route to the sea as a stop-by spot by the method 1. This eliminates the need for the user to search for a place to buy drinks, sunscreen, etc. on the way to the sea. When the destination is a non-dense area (a place with few shops) such as the sea, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 can extract the stop-by spot from the dense area on the way to the destination. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation where the user returns to go to the store after reaching the destination.

(2) Further, for example, when the arrival time included in the route information is included in the lunch time zone, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract the restaurant as a stop-by spot from the vicinity of the destination by the method 2. .. This eliminates the user having to search for a place to have lunch at the destination. Further, the drop-in spot extraction unit 233 can extract drop-in spots of different genres by the method 2 when the destinations are the same but the arrival times are different. For example, the drop-in spot extraction unit 233 extracts the cafe from the extraction area if the time of arrival at the destination is around 15:00, and the restaurant is extracted from the extraction area if the time of arrival at the destination is around 18:00. It may be extracted.

(3) In addition, when the destination is the first place to go, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 extracts souvenir shops and restaurants that can know the place, and the number of destinations is large. If it is a place that you have visited many times, extract the shops that you visited last time, and if the destination is a shop that you have visited many times, extract only the shops that you often stop by. You may. As a result, the route search server 200 can provide a stop-by spot according to the user's experience and taste.

(4) In addition, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 derives the scheduled time for connecting trains in the route information by the method 4, and if the scheduled time is in the 12 o'clock range, the lunch box shop in the station yard is used. It may be extracted. In addition, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 derives the scheduled time to board the train in the route information by the method 4, and if the scheduled time is in the morning time zone (4 to 9 o'clock), the convenience store outside the station. You may extract the store etc. and the lunch box shop in the station yard. As a result, the user can purchase a lunch box or the like on the way to the destination without purchasing a lunch box or the like near his / her home. Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 accesses the web server 400 via the network NW by the method 4, acquires the opening time and the closing time of the stop-by spot, and operates at the time of arriving at the stop-by spot. You may extract the shops. As a result, the route search server 200 can avoid the situation where the user who arrives at the stop-by spot cannot use the shop.

(5) Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract a convenience store or a drug store selling an umbrella in the middle of the movement route when the weather at the destination is rainy by the method 5. As a result, the user does not have to search for a place to purchase an umbrella at the destination even if the umbrella is needed due to a sudden change in weather.

(6) Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract the ATM of the bank registered by itself in the middle of the movement route when the destination is a theme park or a shopping center by the method 6. As a result, the user can use the ATM on the way to the destination even if he / she did not prepare the money the day before.

(7) Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 uses the method 7, and the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 extracts a plurality of drug stores from the extraction area with reference to the map data 221 and refers to the user registration information table 226. , The drugstores that can use the point card registered by the user may be further extracted from the extracted drugstores. As a result, the user can select a facility where the point card he / she owns can be used and stop by even in an unfamiliar place.

(8) Further, when the moving distance to the destination is the threshold value th1 or more, or the required time is the threshold value th2 or more, and the moving means is a train or a bus, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 uses the method 8. Shops and the like in the station premises may be extracted from the boarding point or the connecting point and the area around it. As a result, the user can purchase drinks, lunch boxes, and the like before or during the train or bus in preparation for the subsequent long-term movement. Further, according to the method 8, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 reaches the destination when the moving distance to the destination is the threshold th3 or more, or the required time is the threshold th4 or more, and the moving means is walking. Bookstores, supermarkets, travel agencies, insurance agents, etc. may be extracted from points at predetermined intervals and the surrounding area on the movement route. As a result, the route search server 200 can provide users traveling a long distance with places to purchase drinks, lunch boxes, etc., and also provides users in the middle of a walk with places to stop by at various places. Can be done.

(9) Further, according to the method 9, when the means of transportation is walking, the drop-in spot extraction unit 233 can use a cafe, a park, or a convenience store from the intermediate point to the destination and the surrounding area in addition to the vicinity of the destination. Stores and the like may be extracted. As a result, the route search server 200 can provide a user who walks to the destination with a place to take a break on the way.

(10) Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract the stop-by spot from the selected movement route by the method 10. As a result, the route search server 200 can extract stop-by spots within a range that does not deviate from the selected movement route.

(11) Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract the stop-by spot from the vicinity of the destination by the method 11, and when the destination is a non-dense place, the stop-by spot is from the vicinity of a wider destination. May be extracted. As a result, the user can refer to the stop-by spot when deciding a schedule after arriving at the destination, and can save the trouble of collecting information about the destination.

(12) Further, according to the method 12, when the arrival time at the destination is in the morning, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 provides a stop-by spot for the user to stop by before reaching the destination and the user to the destination. Both stop-by spots for stopping after reaching may be extracted. Further, when the destination is a movie theater, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract both the stop-by spots for the user to stop by after reaching the destination. As a result, the user can refer to the stop-by spot when deciding a schedule after arriving at the destination, and can save the trouble of collecting information about the destination.

(13) Further, according to the method 13, when the extraction area is an area that the user often visits, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 narrows down the extracted stop-by spots and reduces the number of stop-by spots provided by the provision unit 235. You may. As a result, the route search server 200 can reduce the annoyance felt by the user by providing a lot of various information in the area where the user often goes.

(14) Further, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract a stop-by spot that can kill the time until the arrival time when the user arrives at the destination earlier than the arrival time in the route information by the method 14. For example, the stop-by spot extraction unit 233 may extract a bookstore, a cafe, etc. if the waiting time is about 30 minutes, or a nearby movie theater, etc. if the waiting time is 2 hours or more. Further, in this case, the additional information retrieval unit 234 may derive the return time according to the waiting time and the stop-by spot, and output information to the providing unit 235 to notify the user at a predetermined timing. The return time is the time required to return from the stop-by spot to the destination. This allows the user to avoid searching for a place to spend up to the promised time, even if the user arrives at the destination early.

The route search server 200 is not limited to the above contents. For example, the control unit 16 of the terminal device 10 may be realized by executing a predetermined application program (hereinafter referred to as an application) instead of the web browser. This application, for example, displays the user's position on a map based on the position information positioned by the terminal device 10, displays the progress status in the route information as the user moves, and guides to a stop-by spot. Or, the arrival time when you stop by the stop-by spot is displayed. In this case, the route search server 200 may include a route search unit that searches for and navigates the user's movement route.

An example of the route search unit will be described. The route search unit refers to the user setting information table 228 and the position information table 229, compares the user's movement route with the route information set by the user, and determines whether or not the user's behavior deviates from the route information. To judge. The route search unit refers to the location information table 229 to determine whether or not the user has departed from the departure place by the departure time, and if the user does not depart from the departure place by the departure time, the user's action is the route. Judge that it is out of the information. Further, the route search unit refers to the position information table 229, determines whether or not the locus of the user's position information is moving along the selected movement route, and selects the locus of the user's position information. If the user does not move along the moving route, it is determined that the user's behavior deviates from the route information. When it is determined that the user's behavior deviates from the route information, the route search unit notifies the terminal device 10 to that effect via the communication unit 210 and the network NW.

1 ... Route search system, 10 ... Terminal device, 11 ... Communication unit, 12 ... Input unit, 13 ... Display unit, 14 ... Storage unit, 15 ... Positioning unit, 16 ... Control unit, 200 ... Route search server, 210 ... Communication Unit, 220 ... Storage unit, 221 ... Map data 222 ... Timetable table, 223 ... Area condition table, 224, 224A, 224B ... Spot condition table, 225 ... User usage history table, 226 ... User registration information table, 227 ... Electronic coupon information, 228 ... user setting information table, 229 ... location information table, 230 ... control unit, 231 ... route information creation unit, 232 ... extraction area determination unit, 233 ... stop-by spot extraction unit, 234 ... additional information search unit, 235 ... Provision Department, 236 ... Registration Department, 237 ... Learning Department, 238 ... Data Management Department, 400 ... Web Server

Claims (18)

A communication unit that receives at least information indicating the user's destination from the user's terminal device, and
Based on the information received by the communication unit, route information for creating route information including at least a travel route for each travel means to the destination and a travel time including a departure time and an arrival time for each travel route. Creation department and
Based on the information received by the communication unit and the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit, a type of stop-by spot predetermined according to the genre of the destination, and the above-mentioned A drop-in spot extraction unit that extracts a predetermined type of stop-off spot according to at least one of the moving means and the moving time, and
A providing unit that transmits the stop-by spots extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit to the terminal device, and a providing unit.
Route search server with. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route search server according to claim 1, wherein a stop-by spot according to the route information is extracted based on the information included in the route information created by the route information creating unit. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route search server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stop-by spot is extracted from an extraction area determined based on the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route is based on the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit with reference to the information about the facility used by the user in the past or the information set by the user in the past route search. The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which determines whether or not the destination included in the information is a place to be visited for the first time, and extracts the stop-by spot according to the determination result. The drop-in spot extraction unit
Any based on said time information included in the route information to derive the scheduled time that will Oite user exists in the moving route, among the claims 1 to 4 for extracting a drop spot corresponding to the expected time at which the derived The route search server described in item 1. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which extracts the stop-by spot according to the weather of the destination based on the weather information regarding the weather of the destination. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which extracts stop-by spots according to the registration information based on the registration information registered by the user. The drop-in spot extraction unit
Claim 1 to extract the drop-in spot according to the travel distance or required time to the destination from the area determined based on the travel distance or required time from the user's current location or the set departure point to the destination. The route search server according to any one of 7 to 7. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which extracts a stop-by spot according to the moving means from an area determined based on the moving means to the destination. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which extracts the stop-by spot from the route to the destination included in the route information. The drop-in spot extraction unit
The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the stop-by spot is extracted from a predetermined range including the destination. The drop-in spot extraction unit
Depending on the information contained in the route information, at least one of a stop-off spot for the user to stop by before reaching the destination and a stop-off spot for the user to stop after reaching the destination. The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The drop-in spot extraction unit
When the frequent occurrence area of the user registered by the user is included in the extraction area determined based on the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit, the frequent occurrence area is not included in the extraction area. The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the number of stop-by spots to be output to the providing unit is reduced as compared with the case. The drop-in spot extraction unit
Any one of claims 1 to 13 for deriving the waiting time by comparing the time when the user arrives at the destination with the arrival time of the route information and extracting the stop-by spot according to the derived waiting time. The route search server described in item 1. Based on the information included in the route information created by the route information creation unit or the stop-off spot extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit, the route information or additional information related to the stop-by spot, or the additional information. Further provided with an additional information search unit for searching at least one of the electronic coupons included in the information and available at the stop-off spot.
The providing part
The route search server according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the additional information searched by the additional information search unit is provided to the terminal device. The additional information retrieval unit
With reference to the information about the commercial facility used by the user in the past, it is determined whether or not the stop-by spot extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit includes the commercial facility used by the user in the past, and the user determines whether or not the commercial facility used by the user in the past is included. The route search server according to claim 15, wherein when a commercial facility used in the past is included, the user searches for information on the commercial facility used in the past. The server
Upon receiving at least information indicating the user's destination from the user's terminal device,
Based on the received information, route information including at least a travel route for each transportation means to the destination and a travel time including a departure time and an arrival time for each travel route is created.
Based on the received information and the information included in the created route information, depending on at least one of the moving means and the moving time, a drop-in spot of a type predetermined according to the genre of the destination. Extract the types of stop-by spots that have been decided in advance .
A route search method for transmitting the created route information and the extracted stop-by spot to the terminal device. On the computer
At least information indicating the user's destination is received from the user's terminal device,
Based on the received the information, to create a route information including the moving time including at least the departure time and arrival time of each of the moving path and the moving path of each mobile unit to the destination,
Based on the received information and the information included in the created route information, a predetermined type of stop-off spot according to the genre of the destination, and at least one of the moving means and the moving time. Extract the types of stop-by spots that are decided in advance according to
A route search program that causes the terminal device to transmit the created route information and the extracted stop-by spots.

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