WO2017033301A1 - Navigation device, navigation system, and information presentation method using navigation device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a navigation system.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a navigation system that estimates a destination from a user's movement history and past schedule information.
- Patent Document 1 it is necessary to search for information using a portable information terminal while the user is moving. For example, when the user is a driver, the portable information terminal cannot be operated, so that the usability is poor.
- Patent Literature 2 since the destination is estimated from the past behavior of the user, a place that the user has never visited is not estimated as the destination.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be estimated as a destination even in a place where the user has never been, and the user can easily update the latest information on the estimated destination.
- An object is to provide a car navigation system that can be browsed.
- a navigation device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires estimated destination information that is information related to a user's destination estimated from a search history or browsing history in an Internet terminal device, and displays various types of information as a display device or voice output.
- An output processing unit that is presented to the user using the device, and the estimated destination information acquired by the information acquisition unit from the destination setting screen, waypoint setting screen, route selection screen, or map display screen displayed on the display device Is configured to be able to call a screen for the user to view.
- a navigation system collects estimated destination information, which is information related to a user's destination estimated from a search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device, the navigation device, and the Internet terminal device, and transmits the collected information to the navigation device.
- the navigation device is configured to be able to output the estimated destination information received from the information collection device using a display device or a voice output device.
- the estimated destination information received by the navigation device is information relating to the user's destination estimated from the user's search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device, and the navigation device has never been performed by the user. You can get location information. In addition, the user can easily view the latest information on the estimated destination by transferring the estimated destination information to the navigation device.
- FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a navigation system according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of the Internet terminal apparatus according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the server according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation of the navigation device according to the first embodiment. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen display example of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a navigation system according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a navigation system according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a navigation system 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- the system includes an Internet terminal device 10, a server 20, and a navigation device 30.
- the internet terminal device 10 and the navigation device 30 are under the same user's management.
- the Internet terminal device 10 is, for example, a personal computer at the user's home, and includes a browser 11 that can perform Internet search (information search using the Internet), web page browsing, and the like.
- the Internet terminal device 10 can communicate with the server 20 through the Internet 40, and when the user performs an Internet search or web page browsing using the browser 11, the search history and browsing history are transmitted to the server 20.
- the Internet terminal device 10 preferably transmits both the search history and the browsing history to the server 20, but only one of them is transmitted, for example, when the user only searches the Internet or browses the web page. Sometimes.
- the server 20 is under the management of the service provider of the navigation system 100, for example.
- the Internet terminal device 10 and the navigation device 30 are registered in association with each other as belonging to the same user.
- the server 20 is related to the destination estimation unit 21 that estimates the user's destination (outing destination) from the user's search history and browsing history received from the Internet terminal device 10, and the user's destination estimated by the destination estimation unit 21. And an information collecting unit 22 that collects information (hereinafter referred to as “estimated destination information”) from the Internet 40. Further, the server 20 transmits the estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 to the navigation device 30. That is, the server 20 functions as an information collection device that collects information (estimated destination information) related to the user's destination estimated from the user's search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10 and transmits the information to the navigation device 30. is doing.
- the destination of the user estimated by the destination estimation unit 21 is not limited to the final destination, and may be a place (route) that stops on the way to the destination. Further, the destination of the user estimated by the destination estimation unit 21 does not have to be a pinpoint point. For example, the destination may be a certain wide area such as a prefecture or a municipality, or a road (route) to reach the destination. ) Etc. may be used.
- the estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 is information regarding an area or facility corresponding to the estimated destination.
- the content is preferably information useful for the user to determine the destination. For example, tourist spot information, event information, gourmet information (restaurant information) around the destination, and those tourist spots, events, restaurants Evaluation information, etc. can be considered.
- the data format of the estimated destination information is not particularly limited as long as it can be browsed using the navigation device 30. For example, moving image data, photo data, text data, audio data, web page copy data, and the like are conceivable.
- the navigation device 30 is, for example, a car navigation device mounted on a vehicle owned by the user. Although the present embodiment will be described assuming that the navigation device 30 is mounted on a vehicle, the navigation device 30 is not limited to being fixed in the vehicle, and may be a portable device.
- the navigation device 30 is connected with an input device 301, a display device 302, a voice output device 303, and a communication device 304.
- the input device 301 is a user interface that receives operations and information input by the user to the navigation device 30.
- the input device 301 may be hardware such as an operation button or a keyboard, or may be a software key using an icon displayed on the screen.
- the display device 302 and the audio output device 303 are devices for presenting various types of information output by the navigation device 30 to the user with images or sounds.
- the display device 302 and the input device 301 may be configured as one touch panel device having both functions.
- the communication device 304 is a device for the navigation device 30 to communicate with the server 20. By operating in cooperation with the communication device 304, the navigation device 30 can communicate with the server 20 through the Internet 40, and can receive estimated destination information transmitted by the server 20.
- the communication device 304 may be a general-purpose communication device such as a mobile phone or a smartphone.
- the navigation device 30 is connected (or built-in) with a position information receiving device (for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving device) or a map information storage device storing map information. It may be the same as that of a typical navigation device and is not shown because it is not related to the present invention.
- a position information receiving device for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving device
- a map information storage device storing map information. It may be the same as that of a typical navigation device and is not shown because it is not related to the present invention.
- the navigation device 30 includes an input processing unit 31, an output processing unit 32, a navigation unit 33, an information acquisition unit 34, and a storage unit 35.
- the input processing unit 31 receives a signal output from the input device 301, analyzes the content of the operation performed on the input device 301 by the user, and transmits the content of the operation to each element of the navigation device 30. Do.
- the output processing unit 32 generates image data or sound data for outputting information output from the navigation device 30 as an image or sound using the display device 302 and the sound output device 303.
- the navigation unit 33 performs route guidance processing that is a basic operation of the navigation device 30. Specifically, the travel route from the current position to the destination set by the user is searched, and the travel route is guided to the user (driver) while the vehicle is traveling.
- the travel route guidance is performed by displaying a map indicating the travel route on the display device 302, or by outputting a voice instructing the traveling direction or lane change at the intersection from the voice output device 303.
- the information acquisition unit 34 communicates with the server 20 via the communication device 304 and acquires the estimated destination information collected by the information collection unit 22 of the server 20.
- the storage unit 35 stores the estimated destination information acquired by the information acquisition unit 34.
- the navigation device 30 is configured so that the user can view the estimated destination information stored in the storage unit 35 via the display device 302 and the audio output device 303.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the navigation device 30. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the navigation device 30 includes at least a processing circuit 501, a memory 502, and an input / output interface 503.
- the input device 301, the display device 302, the audio output device 303, and the communication device 304 are connected to the input / output interface 503.
- the input device 301, the display device 302, the audio output device 303, and the communication device 304 are configured to be externally attached to the navigation device 30, but their hardware is arranged inside the navigation device 30. You may do it.
- the functions of the input processing unit 31, the output processing unit 32, the navigation unit 33, the information acquisition unit 34, and the storage unit 35 in the navigation device 30 are realized by the processing circuit 501. That is, the navigation device 30 acquires information (estimated destination information) related to the user's destination estimated from the search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10 and outputs the estimated destination information so that the user can view it.
- a processing circuit 501 is provided.
- the processing circuit 501 is a CPU (also referred to as a central processing unit, a central processing unit, a processing unit, a processing unit, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, a processor, and a DSP) that executes a program stored in the memory 502.
- the functions of the input processing unit 31, the output processing unit 32, the navigation unit 33, the information acquisition unit 34, and the storage unit 35 are realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware.
- Software and firmware are described as programs and stored in the memory 502.
- the processing circuit 501 implements the functions of each unit by reading and executing a program stored in the memory 502. That is, the navigation device 30 obtains information related to the user's destination estimated from the search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10 (estimated destination information), and allows the user to view the estimated destination information.
- the step of outputting comprises a memory 502 for storing a program to be executed as a result.
- the memory 502 is, for example, a RAM (Random-Access Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a flash memory, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.
- RAM Random-Access Memory
- ROM Read-Only Memory
- flash memory an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.
- Non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memories, magnetic disks, flexible disks, optical disks, compact disks, mini disks, DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), and the like are applicable.
- the storage area of the storage unit 35 is realized by using a part of the memory 502.
- the hardware configuration of the server 20 is basically the same as that shown in FIG. That is, the server 20 estimates the user's destination from the search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10, acquires information (estimated destination information) related to the estimated user's destination, and uses the estimated destination information as the navigation device. 30 and a memory 502 that stores a program for causing the processing circuit 501 to execute these processes.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the Internet terminal device 10.
- the Internet terminal device 10 transmits the search history and browsing history to the server 20 (step S12).
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the server 20.
- the destination estimation unit 21 analyzes the contents and estimates the user destination. (Step S22). For example, if a place name, a facility name, an event name, etc. are included in the search history, those locations and venues are estimated as user destinations. Further, if the browsing history includes websites such as specific sightseeing spots, facilities, and events, a corresponding place is estimated as the destination of the user.
- the destination estimation unit 21 does not need to narrow down the place estimated as the user's destination (hereinafter referred to as “destination candidate place”) to one place, and may list a plurality of destination candidates. If there are too many potential destinations, for example, narrow down to those with a relatively high search frequency or browsing frequency, or convert the entire area where the destination candidates are concentrated into one destination candidate. The number of candidate sites may be reduced.
- the information collection unit 22 searches and collects information (estimated destination information) related to the estimated user's destination from the Internet 40 (step S23).
- the estimated destination information includes the estimated destination of the user (destination candidate site) and its surrounding tourist spot information, event information, gourmet information, and evaluation information thereof.
- the server 20 confirms whether communication with the navigation device 30 is possible (step S24). If the server 20 is not communicable with the navigation device 30 (NO in step S24), the server 20 waits for communication, and if communication is possible (YES in step S24), the estimated destination information collected by the destination estimation unit 21. Is transmitted to the navigation device 30 (step S25).
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device 30, particularly the operation related to the reception and presentation of the estimated destination information.
- the estimated destination information transmitted by the server 20 in step S25 of FIG. 4 is received by the information acquisition unit 34 of the navigation device 30 through the communication device 304 (step S31).
- the estimated destination information received by the information acquisition unit 34 is stored in the storage unit 35 (step S32).
- the input processing unit 31 confirms whether or not the estimated destination information presentation request has been received from the user (step S33).
- the output processing unit 32 presents the estimated destination information to the user using the display device 302 or the voice output device 303 (step S34).
- the information acquisition unit 34 confirms whether new estimated destination information is transmitted from the server 20 (step S35).
- step S34 the estimated destination information presentation process is not performed. It is confirmed whether or not the estimated destination information has been transmitted (step S35).
- step S35 If new estimated destination information is transmitted from the server 20 (YES in step S35), the process returns to step S31 and receives new estimated destination information. If new estimated destination information has not been transmitted from the server 20 (NO in step S35), the process returns to step S33 and waits for a request to present estimated destination information from the user.
- the server 20 waits until communication with the navigation device 30 becomes possible and then transmits the estimated destination information. Therefore, basically, the timing at which the navigation device 30 receives the estimated destination information. Is immediately after the navigation device 30 is activated, more specifically, immediately after the communication between the navigation device 30 and the server 20 becomes possible. Therefore, the navigation apparatus 30 can acquire estimated destination information before the user sets a destination or the like. However, the timing at which the server 20 transmits the estimated destination information to the navigation device 30 is not only immediately after the navigation device 30 is activated. Even after the navigation device 30 is activated, the server 20 tries to transmit the estimated destination information to the navigation device 30 every time the estimated destination information is updated (that is, every time the operation of FIG. 4 is performed). Step S35 in FIG. 5 is a process for receiving the updated new estimated destination information.
- the navigation device 30 is configured so that the user can easily input a request for presenting estimated destination information using the input device 301. Although the description in FIG. 5 is omitted, the user views the estimated destination information presented by the navigation device 30, and then refers to the estimated destination information to set the destination or waypoint set in the navigation unit 33, It is configured so that a route or the like can be easily selected.
- the input device 301 and the display device 302 constitute one touch panel device. That is, the input device 301 is realized as various buttons (software keys) displayed on the screen of the display device 302.
- Each of the screens displayed on the display device 302 includes a “recommended information” button for calling a screen for the user to browse the estimated destination information (a screen for inputting a request for presenting the estimated destination information). It is displayed in the position where it is easy to see.
- the estimated destination information is useful information when selecting a destination, waypoint, route, and the like, and is also useful when it is desired to know detailed information around the destination after setting the destination. Therefore, for example, a “recommended information” button is displayed on the destination or waypoint setting screen as shown in FIG. 6, the route selection screen as shown in FIG. 7, the map display screen as shown in FIG. 8 (including the route guidance screen), or the like. Should be displayed.
- a list of destination candidates is displayed as shown in FIG.
- a list of events held in the vicinity of the destination candidates is displayed as shown in FIG.
- a list of restaurants in the vicinity of the destination candidates is displayed as shown in FIG.
- a list of accommodation facilities in the vicinity of the candidate destination location is displayed as shown in FIG.
- the estimated destination information related to the candidate destination location, event, restaurant, or accommodation facility corresponding thereto is displayed on the display device 302 or the voice. Output from the output device 303. Thereby, the user can view the estimated destination information.
- the original screen any of FIGS. 10 to 13 is restored.
- the waypoint and the route may be set by the same method.
- the destination estimation unit 21 estimates the user's destination from the user's search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10, so that it can be used as a destination even where the user has never been. Can be estimated. Further, the estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 is transferred to the navigation device 30, so that the user can easily browse the latest information on the estimated destination. Furthermore, since the information sent from the server 20 to the navigation device 30 is narrowed down to information related to the destination estimated by the destination estimation unit 21, the amount of data sent from the server 20 to the navigation device 30 can be suppressed.
- the navigation system 100 having a configuration in which the information collection device including the destination estimation unit 21 that estimates the destination of the user and the information collection unit 22 that collects the estimated destination information is realized on the server 20 is shown.
- the configuration of the navigation system 100 is not limited to this.
- the information collection device may be built in the Internet terminal device 10 by realizing the destination estimation unit 21 and the information collection unit 22 on the Internet terminal device 10.
- Processing as the collection unit 22 is performed on the Internet terminal device 10.
- the estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 is sent from the Internet terminal device 10 to the navigation device 30 via the Internet 40.
- the load on the Internet terminal device 10 is increased, but the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained.
- the estimated destination information may be transmitted from the Internet terminal device 10 to the navigation device 30 through the server 20 (which does not include the destination estimation unit 21 and the information collection unit 22). In that case, even when the user activates the navigation device 30 after turning off the power of the Internet terminal device 10, the navigation device 30 can receive the estimated destination information from the server 20.
- communication between the Internet terminal device 10 and the navigation device 30 may be performed through a LAN (Local Area Network) 41 in the user's home, for example.
- the communication device 304 connected to the navigation device 30 is a wireless or wired LAN terminal.
- the area where the navigation device 30 can acquire the estimated destination information is limited to the communication area of the LAN 41 (such as in the user's home or in the garage adjacent to the LAN 41). If the estimated destination information is configured to be acquired, the estimated destination information can be acquired almost certainly. Further, the configuration of FIG. 15 can contribute to the cost reduction of the system. Further, in place of the LAN 41, other short-range communication systems such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) may be used.
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Abstract
This navigation system 100 includes: an internet terminal device 10; a navigation device 30; and a server 20 which collects surmise destination information that is information relating to a destination of a user surmised on the basis of a search history or a viewing history in the internet terminal device 10, and which sends the surmise destination information to the navigation device 30. The navigation device 30 is configured to be able to output the surmise destination information received from the server 20 using a display device or a sound output device.
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本発明は、ナビゲーションシステムに関するものである。
The present invention relates to a navigation system.
自宅や会社などのコンピュータによる検索結果を携帯情報端末に転送し、移動中にその携帯情報端末で新しく検索した詳細な情報に基づいて、カーナビゲーション装置の目的地を設定するシステムが下記の特許文献1に開示されている。また、下記の特許文献2には、ユーザの移動履歴と過去のスケジュール情報から、目的地を推定するナビゲーションシステムが開示されている。
The following patent document describes a system for transferring a search result by a computer such as a home or a company to a portable information terminal and setting a destination of a car navigation device based on detailed information newly searched on the portable information terminal while moving 1 is disclosed. Patent Document 2 below discloses a navigation system that estimates a destination from a user's movement history and past schedule information.
特許文献1の技術では、ユーザが移動中に携帯情報端末を用いて情報を検索する必要があり、例えばユーザが運転者の場合には、携帯情報端末を操作できないため使い勝手が悪い。特許文献2の技術では、ユーザの過去の挙動から目的地を推定するため、ユーザが行ったことのない場所が目的地として推定されることはない。
In the technique of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to search for information using a portable information terminal while the user is moving. For example, when the user is a driver, the portable information terminal cannot be operated, so that the usability is poor. In the technique of Patent Literature 2, since the destination is estimated from the past behavior of the user, a place that the user has never visited is not estimated as the destination.
本発明は以上のような課題を解決するためになされたものであり、ユーザが行ったことのない場所でも行き先として推定することができると共に、推定された行き先の最新の情報をユーザが容易に閲覧することが可能なカーナビゲーションシステムを提供することを目的とする。
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be estimated as a destination even in a place where the user has never been, and the user can easily update the latest information on the estimated destination. An object is to provide a car navigation system that can be browsed.
本発明に係るナビゲーション装置は、インターネット端末装置における検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報である推定行き先情報を取得する情報取得部と、各種の情報を表示装置または音声出力装置を用いてユーザに提示する出力処理部と、を備え、表示装置に表示された目的地設定画面、経由地設定画面、経路選択画面または地図表示画面から、情報取得部が取得した推定行き先情報をユーザが視聴するための画面を呼び出し可能に構成されている。
A navigation device according to the present invention includes an information acquisition unit that acquires estimated destination information that is information related to a user's destination estimated from a search history or browsing history in an Internet terminal device, and displays various types of information as a display device or voice output. An output processing unit that is presented to the user using the device, and the estimated destination information acquired by the information acquisition unit from the destination setting screen, waypoint setting screen, route selection screen, or map display screen displayed on the display device Is configured to be able to call a screen for the user to view.
本発明に係るナビゲーションシステムは、インターネット端末装置と、ナビゲーション装置と、インターネット端末装置における検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報である推定行き先情報を収集してナビゲーション装置へ送信する情報収集装置と、を含み、ナビゲーション装置は、情報収集装置から受信した推定行き先情報を、表示装置または音声出力装置を用いて出力可能に構成されている。
A navigation system according to the present invention collects estimated destination information, which is information related to a user's destination estimated from a search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device, the navigation device, and the Internet terminal device, and transmits the collected information to the navigation device. The navigation device is configured to be able to output the estimated destination information received from the information collection device using a display device or a voice output device.
本発明によれば、ナビゲーション装置が受信する推定行き先情報は、インターネット端末装置におけるユーザの検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関する情報であり、ナビゲーション装置は、ユーザが行ったことのない場所の情報を得ることができる。また、ユーザは、推定行き先情報がナビゲーション装置に転送されることで、ユーザは推定された行き先の最新の情報を容易に閲覧することができる。
According to the present invention, the estimated destination information received by the navigation device is information relating to the user's destination estimated from the user's search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device, and the navigation device has never been performed by the user. You can get location information. In addition, the user can easily view the latest information on the estimated destination by transferring the estimated destination information to the navigation device.
この発明の目的、特徴、局面、および利点は、以下の詳細な説明と添付図面とによって、より明白となる。
The objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.
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図1は、本発明の実施の形態1に係るナビゲーションシステム100の構成を示す図である。当該システムは、インターネット端末装置10、サーバー20およびナビゲーション装置30を含む構成となっている。インターネット端末装置10およびナビゲーション装置30は同じユーザの管理下にあるものである。 <Embodiment 1>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of anavigation system 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The system includes an Internet terminal device 10, a server 20, and a navigation device 30. The internet terminal device 10 and the navigation device 30 are under the same user's management.
図1は、本発明の実施の形態1に係るナビゲーションシステム100の構成を示す図である。当該システムは、インターネット端末装置10、サーバー20およびナビゲーション装置30を含む構成となっている。インターネット端末装置10およびナビゲーション装置30は同じユーザの管理下にあるものである。 <Embodiment 1>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a
インターネット端末装置10は、例えばユーザの自宅のパソコン等であり、インターネット検索(インターネットを用いた情報検索)やウェブページ閲覧などが可能なブラウザ11を備えている。また、インターネット端末装置10は、インターネット40を通してサーバー20と通信可能であり、ユーザがブラウザ11を用いてインターネット検索やウェブページ閲覧を行うと、その検索履歴および閲覧履歴をサーバー20へ送信する。インターネット端末装置10は、検索履歴および閲覧履歴の両方をサーバー20へ送信することが好ましいが、例えば、ユーザがインターネット検索のみ、またはウェブページ閲覧のみを行った場合など、いずれか片方のみが送信されることもある。
The Internet terminal device 10 is, for example, a personal computer at the user's home, and includes a browser 11 that can perform Internet search (information search using the Internet), web page browsing, and the like. The Internet terminal device 10 can communicate with the server 20 through the Internet 40, and when the user performs an Internet search or web page browsing using the browser 11, the search history and browsing history are transmitted to the server 20. The Internet terminal device 10 preferably transmits both the search history and the browsing history to the server 20, but only one of them is transmitted, for example, when the user only searches the Internet or browses the web page. Sometimes.
サーバー20は、例えばナビゲーションシステム100のサービス提供会社の管理下にあるものである。サーバー20には、インターネット端末装置10およびナビゲーション装置30が、同じユーザのものとして対応付けされて登録されている。
The server 20 is under the management of the service provider of the navigation system 100, for example. In the server 20, the Internet terminal device 10 and the navigation device 30 are registered in association with each other as belonging to the same user.
サーバー20は、インターネット端末装置10から受信したユーザの検索履歴および閲覧履歴から、ユーザの行き先(外出先)を推定する行き先推定部21と、行き先推定部21により推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報(以下、「推定行き先情報」という)をインターネット40から収集する情報収集部22とを備えている。また、サーバー20は、情報収集部22が収集した推定行き先情報を、ナビゲーション装置30へ送信する。すなわち、サーバー20は、インターネット端末装置10におけるユーザの検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報(推定行き先情報)を収集してナビゲーション装置30へ送信する、情報収集装置として機能している。
The server 20 is related to the destination estimation unit 21 that estimates the user's destination (outing destination) from the user's search history and browsing history received from the Internet terminal device 10, and the user's destination estimated by the destination estimation unit 21. And an information collecting unit 22 that collects information (hereinafter referred to as “estimated destination information”) from the Internet 40. Further, the server 20 transmits the estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 to the navigation device 30. That is, the server 20 functions as an information collection device that collects information (estimated destination information) related to the user's destination estimated from the user's search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10 and transmits the information to the navigation device 30. is doing.
なお、行き先推定部21が推定するユーザの行き先は、最終的な目的地に限られず、目的地へ行く途中に立ち寄る場所(経由地)でもよい。また、行き先推定部21が推定するユーザの行き先は、ピンポイントの地点でなくてもよく、例えば、都道府県や市町村などある程度広範囲の地域でもよいし、目的地に到着するまでに通る道路(経路)など長さを持つものでもよい。
Note that the destination of the user estimated by the destination estimation unit 21 is not limited to the final destination, and may be a place (route) that stops on the way to the destination. Further, the destination of the user estimated by the destination estimation unit 21 does not have to be a pinpoint point. For example, the destination may be a certain wide area such as a prefecture or a municipality, or a road (route) to reach the destination. ) Etc. may be used.
また、情報収集部22が収集する推定行き先情報は、推定された行き先に対応する地域または施設に関する情報である。その内容は、ユーザが行き先を決定するために役立つ情報であることが好ましく、例えば、行き先の周辺の観光スポット情報、イベント情報、グルメ情報(飲食店情報)や、それら観光スポット、イベント、飲食店等の評価情報などが考えられる。推定行き先情報のデータ形態は、ナビゲーション装置30を用いて閲覧可能なものであればよく、例えば、動画データ、写真データ、テキストデータ、音声データ、ウェブページの複製データなどが考えられる。
Further, the estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 is information regarding an area or facility corresponding to the estimated destination. The content is preferably information useful for the user to determine the destination. For example, tourist spot information, event information, gourmet information (restaurant information) around the destination, and those tourist spots, events, restaurants Evaluation information, etc. can be considered. The data format of the estimated destination information is not particularly limited as long as it can be browsed using the navigation device 30. For example, moving image data, photo data, text data, audio data, web page copy data, and the like are conceivable.
ナビゲーション装置30は、例えば、ユーザが所有する車両に搭載されたカーナビゲーション装置などである。本実施の形態は、ナビゲーション装置30が車両に搭載されているものとして説明するが、ナビゲーション装置30は、車内に固定されたものに限らず、携帯型の装置であってもよい。
The navigation device 30 is, for example, a car navigation device mounted on a vehicle owned by the user. Although the present embodiment will be described assuming that the navigation device 30 is mounted on a vehicle, the navigation device 30 is not limited to being fixed in the vehicle, and may be a portable device.
ナビゲーション装置30には、入力装置301、表示装置302、音声出力装置303および通信装置304が接続されている。
The navigation device 30 is connected with an input device 301, a display device 302, a voice output device 303, and a communication device 304.
入力装置301は、ユーザがナビゲーション装置30に対して入力する操作や情報を受け付けるユーザインターフェイスである。入力装置301は、操作ボタンやキーボードなどのハードウェアでもよいし、画面に表示されるアイコンを用いたソフトウェアキーでもよい。
The input device 301 is a user interface that receives operations and information input by the user to the navigation device 30. The input device 301 may be hardware such as an operation button or a keyboard, or may be a software key using an icon displayed on the screen.
表示装置302および音声出力装置303は、ナビゲーション装置30が出力する各種の情報を、画像または音声でユーザに提示するための装置である。入力装置301としてのソフトウェアキーを、表示装置302の画面に表示させる場合、表示装置302および入力装置301は、両者の機能を兼ね備えた1つのタッチパネル装置として構成されてもよい。
The display device 302 and the audio output device 303 are devices for presenting various types of information output by the navigation device 30 to the user with images or sounds. When the software key as the input device 301 is displayed on the screen of the display device 302, the display device 302 and the input device 301 may be configured as one touch panel device having both functions.
通信装置304は、ナビゲーション装置30がサーバー20との通信を行うための装置である。ナビゲーション装置30は、通信装置304と連携して動作することで、インターネット40を通してサーバー20との通信が可能になり、サーバー20が送信する推定行き先情報を受信できるようになる。通信装置304は、携帯電話やスマートフォンなど、汎用の通信装置であってもよい。
The communication device 304 is a device for the navigation device 30 to communicate with the server 20. By operating in cooperation with the communication device 304, the navigation device 30 can communicate with the server 20 through the Internet 40, and can receive estimated destination information transmitted by the server 20. The communication device 304 may be a general-purpose communication device such as a mobile phone or a smartphone.
その他、ナビゲーション装置30には、位置情報の受信装置(例えばGPS(Global Positioning System)受信装置)や、地図情報が格納された地図情報記憶装置などが接続(または内蔵)されるが、それらは一般的なナビゲーション装置が有するものと同じでよく、本発明との関連が薄いため、図示を省略している。
In addition, the navigation device 30 is connected (or built-in) with a position information receiving device (for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving device) or a map information storage device storing map information. It may be the same as that of a typical navigation device and is not shown because it is not related to the present invention.
また、ナビゲーション装置30は、入力処理部31、出力処理部32、ナビゲーション部33、情報取得部34および記憶部35を含む構成となっている。
The navigation device 30 includes an input processing unit 31, an output processing unit 32, a navigation unit 33, an information acquisition unit 34, and a storage unit 35.
入力処理部31は、入力装置301が出力する信号を受けて、ユーザが入力装置301に対して行った操作の内容を解析し、当該操作の内容をナビゲーション装置30の各要素に伝達する処理を行う。出力処理部32は、ナビゲーション装置30が出力する情報を、表示装置302および音声出力装置303を用いて画像または音声として出力するための画像データまたは音声データを生成する。
The input processing unit 31 receives a signal output from the input device 301, analyzes the content of the operation performed on the input device 301 by the user, and transmits the content of the operation to each element of the navigation device 30. Do. The output processing unit 32 generates image data or sound data for outputting information output from the navigation device 30 as an image or sound using the display device 302 and the sound output device 303.
ナビゲーション部33は、ナビゲーション装置30の基本動作である経路案内の処理を行う。具体的には、現在位置からユーザが設定した目的地までの走行経路を探索し、車両の走行中に、ユーザ(運転者)に対して走行経路を案内する。走行経路の案内は、走行経路を示す地図を表示装置302に表示したり、交差点での進行方向や車線変更を指示する音声を音声出力装置303から出力したりすることによって行われる。
The navigation unit 33 performs route guidance processing that is a basic operation of the navigation device 30. Specifically, the travel route from the current position to the destination set by the user is searched, and the travel route is guided to the user (driver) while the vehicle is traveling. The travel route guidance is performed by displaying a map indicating the travel route on the display device 302, or by outputting a voice instructing the traveling direction or lane change at the intersection from the voice output device 303.
情報取得部34は、通信装置304を介してサーバー20との通信を行い、サーバー20の情報収集部22が収集した推定行き先情報を取得する。記憶部35は、情報取得部34が取得した推定行き先情報を記憶する。ナビゲーション装置30は、記憶部35に記憶されている推定行き先情報を、ユーザが表示装置302および音声出力装置303を介して視聴可能なように構成されている。
The information acquisition unit 34 communicates with the server 20 via the communication device 304 and acquires the estimated destination information collected by the information collection unit 22 of the server 20. The storage unit 35 stores the estimated destination information acquired by the information acquisition unit 34. The navigation device 30 is configured so that the user can view the estimated destination information stored in the storage unit 35 via the display device 302 and the audio output device 303.
図2は、ナビゲーション装置30のハードウェア構成を示す図である。図2のように、ナビゲーション装置30は、少なくとも処理回路501、メモリ502、入出力インターフェイス503を含む構成となっている。
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the navigation device 30. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the navigation device 30 includes at least a processing circuit 501, a memory 502, and an input / output interface 503.
入力装置301、表示装置302、音声出力装置303および通信装置304は、入出力インターフェイス503に接続される。図1では、入力装置301、表示装置302、音声出力装置303および通信装置304が、ナビゲーション装置30に外付けされた構成としたが、それらのハードウェアがナビゲーション装置30の内部に配設されるようにしてもよい。
The input device 301, the display device 302, the audio output device 303, and the communication device 304 are connected to the input / output interface 503. In FIG. 1, the input device 301, the display device 302, the audio output device 303, and the communication device 304 are configured to be externally attached to the navigation device 30, but their hardware is arranged inside the navigation device 30. You may do it.
ナビゲーション装置30における入力処理部31、出力処理部32、ナビゲーション部33、情報取得部34および記憶部35の各機能は、処理回路501により実現される。すなわち、ナビゲーション装置30は、インターネット端末装置10における検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報(推定行き先情報)を取得し、その推定行き先情報をユーザが視聴できるように出力するための処理回路501を備える。処理回路501は、メモリ502に格納されるプログラムを実行するCPU(Central Processing Unit、中央処理装置、処理装置、演算装置、マイクロプロセッサ、マイクロコンピュータ、プロセッサ、DSPともいう)である。
The functions of the input processing unit 31, the output processing unit 32, the navigation unit 33, the information acquisition unit 34, and the storage unit 35 in the navigation device 30 are realized by the processing circuit 501. That is, the navigation device 30 acquires information (estimated destination information) related to the user's destination estimated from the search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10 and outputs the estimated destination information so that the user can view it. A processing circuit 501 is provided. The processing circuit 501 is a CPU (also referred to as a central processing unit, a central processing unit, a processing unit, a processing unit, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, a processor, and a DSP) that executes a program stored in the memory 502.
入力処理部31、出力処理部32、ナビゲーション部33、情報取得部34および記憶部35の機能は、ソフトウェア、ファームウェア、またはソフトウェアとファームウェアとの組み合わせにより実現される。ソフトウェアやファームウェアはプログラムとして記述され、メモリ502に格納される。処理回路501は、メモリ502に記憶されたプログラムを読み出して実行することにより、各部の機能を実現する。すなわち、ナビゲーション装置30は、インターネット端末装置10における検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報(推定行き先情報)を取得するステップと、その推定行き先情報をユーザが視聴できるように出力するステップとが、結果的に実行されることになるプログラムを格納するためのメモリ502を備える。また、これらのプログラムは、入力処理部31、出力処理部32、ナビゲーション部33、情報取得部34および記憶部35が行う処理の手順や方法をコンピュータに実行させるものであるともいえる。ここで、メモリ502は、例えば、RAM(Random-Access Memory)、ROM(Read-Only Memory)、フラッシュメモリ、EPROM(Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)、EEPROM(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)等の、不揮発性または揮発性の半導体メモリや、磁気ディスク、フレキシブルディスク、光ディスク、コンパクトディスク、ミニディスク、DVD(Digital Versatile Disc)等が該当する。なお、記憶部35の記憶領域は、メモリ502の一部を用いて実現される。
The functions of the input processing unit 31, the output processing unit 32, the navigation unit 33, the information acquisition unit 34, and the storage unit 35 are realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. Software and firmware are described as programs and stored in the memory 502. The processing circuit 501 implements the functions of each unit by reading and executing a program stored in the memory 502. That is, the navigation device 30 obtains information related to the user's destination estimated from the search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10 (estimated destination information), and allows the user to view the estimated destination information. The step of outputting comprises a memory 502 for storing a program to be executed as a result. In addition, it can be said that these programs cause the computer to execute procedures and methods of processing performed by the input processing unit 31, the output processing unit 32, the navigation unit 33, the information acquisition unit 34, and the storage unit 35. Here, the memory 502 is, for example, a RAM (Random-Access Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a flash memory, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like. Non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memories, magnetic disks, flexible disks, optical disks, compact disks, mini disks, DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), and the like are applicable. Note that the storage area of the storage unit 35 is realized by using a part of the memory 502.
また、サーバー20のハードウェア構成も、基本的には図2と同様の構成となっている。すなわち、サーバー20は、インターネット端末装置10における検索履歴または閲覧履歴からユーザの行き先を推定し、推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報(推定行き先情報)を取得し、その推定行き先情報をナビゲーション装置30へ送信するための処理回路501と、それらの処理を処理回路501に実行させるためのプログラムを記憶したメモリ502とを備えている。
The hardware configuration of the server 20 is basically the same as that shown in FIG. That is, the server 20 estimates the user's destination from the search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10, acquires information (estimated destination information) related to the estimated user's destination, and uses the estimated destination information as the navigation device. 30 and a memory 502 that stores a program for causing the processing circuit 501 to execute these processes.
以下、ナビゲーションシステム100におけるインターネット端末装置10、サーバー20およびナビゲーション装置30の各動作を説明する。
Hereinafter, each operation of the Internet terminal device 10, the server 20, and the navigation device 30 in the navigation system 100 will be described.
図3は、インターネット端末装置10の動作を示すフローチャートである。インターネット端末装置10は、ユーザがブラウザ11を用いてインターネット検索またはウェブページ閲覧を行うと(ステップS11)、その検索履歴および閲覧履歴をサーバー20へ送信する(ステップS12)。
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the Internet terminal device 10. When the user performs Internet search or web page browsing using the browser 11 (step S11), the Internet terminal device 10 transmits the search history and browsing history to the server 20 (step S12).
図4は、サーバー20の動作を示すフローチャートである。サーバー20が、インターネット端末装置10が図3のステップS12で送信したユーザの検索履歴および閲覧履歴を受信すると(ステップS21)、行き先推定部21は、それらの内容を分析してユーザの行き先を推定する(ステップS22)。例えば、検索履歴に地名、施設名、イベント名などが含まれていれば、それらの所在地や開催地がユーザの行き先として推定される。また、閲覧履歴に、特定の観光地、施設、イベントなどのウェブサイトが含まれていれば、それに対応する場所がユーザの行き先として推定される。
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the server 20. When the server 20 receives the user search history and browsing history transmitted by the Internet terminal device 10 in step S12 of FIG. 3 (step S21), the destination estimation unit 21 analyzes the contents and estimates the user destination. (Step S22). For example, if a place name, a facility name, an event name, etc. are included in the search history, those locations and venues are estimated as user destinations. Further, if the browsing history includes websites such as specific sightseeing spots, facilities, and events, a corresponding place is estimated as the destination of the user.
行き先推定部21は、ユーザの行き先として推定する場所(以下、「行き先候補地」という)を1箇所に絞り込む必要はなく、複数の行き先候補地を挙げてもよい。行き先候補地が非常に多く挙げられる場合には、例えば、検索頻度や閲覧頻度が比較的高いものに絞り込んだり、行き先候補が集中した地域全体を1つの行き先候補地に変換したりして、行き先候補地の数を少なくしてもよい。
The destination estimation unit 21 does not need to narrow down the place estimated as the user's destination (hereinafter referred to as “destination candidate place”) to one place, and may list a plurality of destination candidates. If there are too many potential destinations, for example, narrow down to those with a relatively high search frequency or browsing frequency, or convert the entire area where the destination candidates are concentrated into one destination candidate. The number of candidate sites may be reduced.
行き先推定部21によりユーザの行き先が推定されると、情報収集部22が、インターネット40から、推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報(推定行き先情報)を検索して収集する(ステップS23)。先に述べたように、推定行き先情報は、推定されたユーザの行き先(行き先候補地)およびその周辺の観光スポット情報、イベント情報、グルメ情報およびそれらの評価情報などである。
When the destination of the user is estimated by the destination estimation unit 21, the information collection unit 22 searches and collects information (estimated destination information) related to the estimated user's destination from the Internet 40 (step S23). As described above, the estimated destination information includes the estimated destination of the user (destination candidate site) and its surrounding tourist spot information, event information, gourmet information, and evaluation information thereof.
行き先推定部21による推定行き先情報の収集が完了すると、サーバー20はナビゲーション装置30との通信が可能かどうか確認する(ステップS24)。サーバー20は、ナビゲーション装置30との通信可能でなければ(ステップS24でNO)、通信可能になるのを待ち、通信可能になると(ステップS24でYES)、行き先推定部21が収集した推定行き先情報をナビゲーション装置30へ送信する(ステップS25)。
When the collection of the estimated destination information by the destination estimation unit 21 is completed, the server 20 confirms whether communication with the navigation device 30 is possible (step S24). If the server 20 is not communicable with the navigation device 30 (NO in step S24), the server 20 waits for communication, and if communication is possible (YES in step S24), the estimated destination information collected by the destination estimation unit 21. Is transmitted to the navigation device 30 (step S25).
図5は、ナビゲーション装置30の動作、特に、推定行き先情報の受信および提示に係る動作を示すフローチャートである。サーバー20が図4のステップS25で送信した推定行き先情報は、通信装置304を通してナビゲーション装置30の情報取得部34に受信される(ステップS31)。情報取得部34に受信された推定行き先情報は、記憶部35に記憶される(ステップS32)。
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the navigation device 30, particularly the operation related to the reception and presentation of the estimated destination information. The estimated destination information transmitted by the server 20 in step S25 of FIG. 4 is received by the information acquisition unit 34 of the navigation device 30 through the communication device 304 (step S31). The estimated destination information received by the information acquisition unit 34 is stored in the storage unit 35 (step S32).
記憶部35に推定行き先情報が記憶されると、入力処理部31は、ユーザから推定行き先情報の提示要求を受けたか否かを確認する(ステップS33)。ユーザから推定行き先情報の提示要求を受けた場合(ステップS33でYES)、出力処理部32は、表示装置302または音声出力装置303を用いて推定行き先情報をユーザに提示する(ステップS34)。その後、情報取得部34は、サーバー20から新たな推定行き先情報が送信されたかを確認する(ステップS35)。
When the estimated destination information is stored in the storage unit 35, the input processing unit 31 confirms whether or not the estimated destination information presentation request has been received from the user (step S33). When the estimated destination information presentation request is received from the user (YES in step S33), the output processing unit 32 presents the estimated destination information to the user using the display device 302 or the voice output device 303 (step S34). Thereafter, the information acquisition unit 34 confirms whether new estimated destination information is transmitted from the server 20 (step S35).
ユーザから推定行き先情報の提示要求を受けていない場合は(ステップS33でNO)、推定行き先情報の提示処理(ステップS34)は行わないが、その場合も、情報取得部34は、サーバー20から新たな推定行き先情報が送信されたかを確認する(ステップS35)。
When the estimated destination information presentation request has not been received from the user (NO in step S33), the estimated destination information presentation process (step S34) is not performed. It is confirmed whether or not the estimated destination information has been transmitted (step S35).
サーバー20から新たな推定行き先情報が送信された場合は(ステップS35でYES)、ステップS31へ戻り、新たな推定行き先情報を受信する。サーバー20から新たな推定行き先情報が送信されていない場合は(ステップS35でNO)、ステップS33へ戻り、ユーザから推定行き先情報の提示要求が入力されるのを待つ。
If new estimated destination information is transmitted from the server 20 (YES in step S35), the process returns to step S31 and receives new estimated destination information. If new estimated destination information has not been transmitted from the server 20 (NO in step S35), the process returns to step S33 and waits for a request to present estimated destination information from the user.
図4で説明したように、サーバー20は、ナビゲーション装置30との通信が可能になるのを待ってから推定行き先情報を送信するため、基本的に、ナビゲーション装置30が推定行き先情報を受信するタイミングは、ナビゲーション装置30が起動した直後、より具体的にはナビゲーション装置30とサーバー20との通信が可能になった直後となる。そのため、ナビゲーション装置30は、ユーザが目的地等を設定する前に、推定行き先情報を取得できる。ただし、サーバー20が推定行き先情報をナビゲーション装置30へ送信するタイミングは、ナビゲーション装置30の起動直後だけではない。ナビゲーション装置30が起動した後も、サーバー20は、推定行き先情報を更新するごと(すなわち図4の動作が行われるごと)に推定行き先情報をナビゲーション装置30へ送信しようとする。図5のステップS35は、更新後の新たな推定行き先情報を受信するための処理である。
As described with reference to FIG. 4, the server 20 waits until communication with the navigation device 30 becomes possible and then transmits the estimated destination information. Therefore, basically, the timing at which the navigation device 30 receives the estimated destination information. Is immediately after the navigation device 30 is activated, more specifically, immediately after the communication between the navigation device 30 and the server 20 becomes possible. Therefore, the navigation apparatus 30 can acquire estimated destination information before the user sets a destination or the like. However, the timing at which the server 20 transmits the estimated destination information to the navigation device 30 is not only immediately after the navigation device 30 is activated. Even after the navigation device 30 is activated, the server 20 tries to transmit the estimated destination information to the navigation device 30 every time the estimated destination information is updated (that is, every time the operation of FIG. 4 is performed). Step S35 in FIG. 5 is a process for receiving the updated new estimated destination information.
ナビゲーション装置30は、ユーザが入力装置301を用いて推定行き先情報の提示要求を容易に入力できるように構成されている。また、図5での説明は省略したが、ユーザは、ナビゲーション装置30が提示した推定行き先情報を視聴した後、その推定行き先情報を参考にして、ナビゲーション部33に設定する目的地や経由地、経路などを容易に選択できるように構成されている。
The navigation device 30 is configured so that the user can easily input a request for presenting estimated destination information using the input device 301. Although the description in FIG. 5 is omitted, the user views the estimated destination information presented by the navigation device 30, and then refers to the estimated destination information to set the destination or waypoint set in the navigation unit 33, It is configured so that a route or the like can be easily selected.
以下では、これらを実現するための画面構成の例を示す。以下の例における「おすすめ情報」は、ユーザの推定行き先情報に相当するものである。また、入力装置301および表示装置302は、1つのタッチパネル装置を構成しているものとする。すなわち、入力装置301は、表示装置302の画面に表示されている各種のボタン(ソフトウェアキー)として実現されている。
The following shows an example of the screen configuration for realizing these. “Recommended information” in the following example corresponds to the estimated destination information of the user. Further, the input device 301 and the display device 302 constitute one touch panel device. That is, the input device 301 is realized as various buttons (software keys) displayed on the screen of the display device 302.
ナビゲーション装置30は、推定行き先情報をユーザが閲覧するための画面(推定行き先情報の提示要求を入力するための画面)を呼び出すための「おすすめ情報」ボタンを、表示装置302に表示される各画面の見やすい位置に表示させる。推定行き先情報は、目的地、経由地、経路等を選択する際に役立つ情報であるのはもちろん、目的地等を設定した後にその周辺の詳細な情報を知りたい場合にも役立つ情報である。そのため、例えば図6のような目的地または経由地の設定画面や、図7のような経路選択画面、図8のような地図表示画面(経路案内画面を含む)などに、「おすすめ情報」ボタンを表示させるとよい。
Each of the screens displayed on the display device 302 includes a “recommended information” button for calling a screen for the user to browse the estimated destination information (a screen for inputting a request for presenting the estimated destination information). It is displayed in the position where it is easy to see. The estimated destination information is useful information when selecting a destination, waypoint, route, and the like, and is also useful when it is desired to know detailed information around the destination after setting the destination. Therefore, for example, a “recommended information” button is displayed on the destination or waypoint setting screen as shown in FIG. 6, the route selection screen as shown in FIG. 7, the map display screen as shown in FIG. 8 (including the route guidance screen), or the like. Should be displayed.
ユーザが図6~図8の各「おすすめ情報」ボタンにタッチすると、まず、図9のような推定行き先情報(おすすめ情報)のジャンル選択画面が表示される。
When the user touches each “recommended information” button in FIGS. 6 to 8, first, a genre selection screen of estimated destination information (recommended information) as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed.
例えば、ユーザが「おすすめ目的地」ボタンにタッチすると、図10のように行き先候補地の一覧が表示される。また、ユーザが「おすすめイベント」ボタンにタッチすると、図11のように行き先候補地の周辺で開催されているイベントの一覧が表示される。同様に、ユーザが「おすすめ飲食店」ボタンにタッチすると、図12のように行き先候補地の周辺の飲食店の一覧が表示される。ユーザが「おすすめ宿泊施設」ボタンにタッチすると、図13のように行き先候補地の周辺の宿泊施設の一覧が表示される。
For example, when the user touches the “recommended destination” button, a list of destination candidates is displayed as shown in FIG. When the user touches the “recommended event” button, a list of events held in the vicinity of the destination candidates is displayed as shown in FIG. Similarly, when the user touches the “recommended restaurant” button, a list of restaurants in the vicinity of the destination candidates is displayed as shown in FIG. When the user touches the “recommended accommodation facility” button, a list of accommodation facilities in the vicinity of the candidate destination location is displayed as shown in FIG.
図10~図13の各画面において、「情報を見る」ボタンのいずれかにユーザがタッチすると、それに対応する行き先候補地、イベント、飲食店または宿泊施設に関する推定行き先情報が、表示装置302または音声出力装置303から出力される。それにより、ユーザは、推定行き先情報を視聴することができる。推定行き先情報の視聴が終わると、再び元の画面(図10~図13のいずれか)に戻る。
In each of the screens of FIGS. 10 to 13, when the user touches one of the “view information” buttons, the estimated destination information related to the candidate destination location, event, restaurant, or accommodation facility corresponding thereto is displayed on the display device 302 or the voice. Output from the output device 303. Thereby, the user can view the estimated destination information. When viewing of the estimated destination information ends, the original screen (any of FIGS. 10 to 13) is restored.
また、図10~図13の各画面において、「目的地に設定」ボタンにユーザがタッチすると、それに対応する先候補地の場所、イベントの開催地、飲食店の所在地または宿泊施設の所在地を、目的地としてナビゲーション部33に設定することができる。このような画面構成により、ユーザは、推定行き先情報を視聴およびそれに対応した目的地の設定を容易に行うことができる。なお、ここではユーザが、推定行き先情報を考慮して目的地に設定する例を示したが、同様の方法により、経由地や経路を設定できるようにしてもよい。
10 to 13, when the user touches the “set to destination” button, the corresponding destination location, event location, restaurant location or accommodation location is displayed. It can be set in the navigation unit 33 as a destination. With such a screen configuration, the user can easily view the estimated destination information and set a destination corresponding to the estimated destination information. Although an example in which the user sets the destination in consideration of the estimated destination information is shown here, the waypoint and the route may be set by the same method.
実施の形態1に係るナビゲーションシステム100によれば、行き先推定部21はインターネット端末装置10におけるユーザの検索履歴または閲覧履歴からユーザの行き先を推定するため、ユーザが行ったことのない場所でも行き先として推定することができる。また、情報収集部22が収集した推定行き先情報が、ナビゲーション装置30に転送されることで、ユーザは推定された行き先の最新の情報を容易に閲覧することができる。さらに、サーバー20からナビゲーション装置30へ送られる情報は、行き先推定部21によって推定された行き先に関する情報に絞り込まれているため、サーバー20からナビゲーション装置30へ送られるデータ量は抑えられる。
According to the navigation system 100 according to the first embodiment, the destination estimation unit 21 estimates the user's destination from the user's search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device 10, so that it can be used as a destination even where the user has never been. Can be estimated. Further, the estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 is transferred to the navigation device 30, so that the user can easily browse the latest information on the estimated destination. Furthermore, since the information sent from the server 20 to the navigation device 30 is narrowed down to information related to the destination estimated by the destination estimation unit 21, the amount of data sent from the server 20 to the navigation device 30 can be suppressed.
<実施の形態2>
実施の形態1では、ユーザの行き先を推定する行き先推定部21と、推定行き先情報を収集する情報収集部22とを含む情報収集装置を、サーバー20上で実現した構成のナビゲーションシステム100を示したが、ナビゲーションシステム100の構成はこれに限られない。例えば、図14のように、行き先推定部21および情報収集部22をインターネット端末装置10上で実現することで、情報収集装置をインターネット端末装置10に内蔵させてもよい。 <Embodiment 2>
In the first embodiment, thenavigation system 100 having a configuration in which the information collection device including the destination estimation unit 21 that estimates the destination of the user and the information collection unit 22 that collects the estimated destination information is realized on the server 20 is shown. However, the configuration of the navigation system 100 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the information collection device may be built in the Internet terminal device 10 by realizing the destination estimation unit 21 and the information collection unit 22 on the Internet terminal device 10.
実施の形態1では、ユーザの行き先を推定する行き先推定部21と、推定行き先情報を収集する情報収集部22とを含む情報収集装置を、サーバー20上で実現した構成のナビゲーションシステム100を示したが、ナビゲーションシステム100の構成はこれに限られない。例えば、図14のように、行き先推定部21および情報収集部22をインターネット端末装置10上で実現することで、情報収集装置をインターネット端末装置10に内蔵させてもよい。 <Embodiment 2>
In the first embodiment, the
図14のナビゲーションシステム100では、ブラウザ11における検索履歴または閲覧履歴からユーザの行き先を推定する行き先推定部21としての処理、および、推定されたユーザの行き先に関する情報(推定行き先情報)を収集する情報収集部22としての処理が、インターネット端末装置10上で行われる。そして、情報収集部22により収集された推定行き先情報は、インターネット端末装置10からインターネット40を介してナビゲーション装置30へと送られる。実施の形態1のナビゲーションシステム100に比べると、インターネット端末装置10にかかる負荷が大きくなるが、実施の形態1と同様の効果が得られる。
In the navigation system 100 of FIG. 14, information as a destination estimation unit 21 that estimates a user's destination from the search history or browsing history in the browser 11 and information that collects information (estimated destination information) about the estimated user's destination. Processing as the collection unit 22 is performed on the Internet terminal device 10. The estimated destination information collected by the information collecting unit 22 is sent from the Internet terminal device 10 to the navigation device 30 via the Internet 40. Compared with the navigation system 100 of the first embodiment, the load on the Internet terminal device 10 is increased, but the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained.
また、図14のナビゲーションシステム100でも、インターネット端末装置10からナビゲーション装置30への推定行き先情報の送信を、(行き先推定部21および情報収集部22を有しない)サーバー20を通して行ってもよい。その場合、ユーザがインターネット端末装置10の電源を切った後にナビゲーション装置30を起動させる場合でも、ナビゲーション装置30はサーバー20から推定行き先情報を受信することができる。
Further, in the navigation system 100 of FIG. 14, the estimated destination information may be transmitted from the Internet terminal device 10 to the navigation device 30 through the server 20 (which does not include the destination estimation unit 21 and the information collection unit 22). In that case, even when the user activates the navigation device 30 after turning off the power of the Internet terminal device 10, the navigation device 30 can receive the estimated destination information from the server 20.
また、図15のように、インターネット端末装置10とナビゲーション装置30との間の通信を、例えばユーザの自宅内のLAN(Local Area Network)41を通して行ってもよい。この場合、ナビゲーション装置30に接続された通信装置304は、無線または有線のLAN端末となる。
Further, as shown in FIG. 15, communication between the Internet terminal device 10 and the navigation device 30 may be performed through a LAN (Local Area Network) 41 in the user's home, for example. In this case, the communication device 304 connected to the navigation device 30 is a wireless or wired LAN terminal.
図15のナビゲーションシステム100では、ナビゲーション装置30が推定行き先情報を取得できるエリアがLAN41の通信圏内(ユーザの自宅内やそれに隣接した車庫内など)に制限されるが、ナビゲーション装置30は、起動時に推定行き先情報を取得するように構成されていれば、ほぼ確実に推定行き先情報を取得できる。また、図15の構成は、システムの低コスト化にも寄与できる。また、LAN41に代えて、Bluetooth(登録商標)など、他の方式の近距離通信システムを用いてもよい。
In the navigation system 100 of FIG. 15, the area where the navigation device 30 can acquire the estimated destination information is limited to the communication area of the LAN 41 (such as in the user's home or in the garage adjacent to the LAN 41). If the estimated destination information is configured to be acquired, the estimated destination information can be acquired almost certainly. Further, the configuration of FIG. 15 can contribute to the cost reduction of the system. Further, in place of the LAN 41, other short-range communication systems such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) may be used.
なお、本発明は、その発明の範囲内において、各実施の形態を自由に組み合わせたり、各実施の形態を適宜、変形、省略することが可能である。
It should be noted that the present invention can be freely combined with each other within the scope of the invention, and each embodiment can be appropriately modified or omitted.
この発明は詳細に説明されたが、上記した説明は、すべての局面において、例示であって、この発明がそれに限定されるものではない。例示されていない無数の変形例が、この発明の範囲から外れることなく想定され得るものと解される。
Although the present invention has been described in detail, the above description is illustrative in all aspects, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It is understood that countless variations that are not illustrated can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the present invention.
100 ナビゲーションシステム、10 インターネット端末装置、11 ブラウザ、20 サーバー、21 行き先推定部、22 情報収集部、30 ナビゲーション装置、31 入力処理部、32 出力処理部、33 ナビゲーション部、34 情報取得部、35 記憶部、40 インターネット、41 LAN、301 入力装置、302 表示装置、303 音声出力装置、304 通信装置、501 処理回路、502 メモリ、503 入出力インターフェイス。
100 navigation system, 10 internet terminal device, 11 browser, 20 server, 21 destination estimation unit, 22 information collection unit, 30 navigation device, 31 input processing unit, 32 output processing unit, 33 navigation unit, 34 information acquisition unit, 35 storage Part, 40 Internet, 41 LAN, 301 input device, 302 display device, 303 voice output device, 304 communication device, 501 processing circuit, 502 memory, 503 input / output interface.
Claims (11)
- インターネット端末装置における検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報である推定行き先情報を取得する情報取得部と、
各種の情報を表示装置または音声出力装置を用いてユーザに提示する出力処理部と、
を備え、
前記表示装置に表示された目的地設定画面、経由地設定画面、経路選択画面または地図表示画面から、前記情報取得部が取得した前記推定行き先情報をユーザが視聴するための画面を呼び出し可能に構成されている
ことを特徴とするナビゲーション装置。 An information acquisition unit for acquiring estimated destination information that is information related to a user's destination estimated from a search history or browsing history in an Internet terminal device;
An output processing unit that presents various types of information to the user using a display device or an audio output device;
With
The user can call a screen for viewing the estimated destination information acquired by the information acquisition unit from the destination setting screen, waypoint setting screen, route selection screen, or map display screen displayed on the display device. The navigation apparatus characterized by being made. - 前記推定行き先情報は、推定されたユーザの行き先に対応する地域または施設に関する情報である
請求項1記載のナビゲーション装置。 The navigation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the estimated destination information is information relating to an area or facility corresponding to the estimated destination of the user. - 前記情報取得部は、前記ナビゲーション装置の起動時に、前記推定行き先情報を取得する
請求項1記載のナビゲーション装置。 The navigation device according to claim 1, wherein the information acquisition unit acquires the estimated destination information when the navigation device is activated. - インターネット端末装置と、
ナビゲーション装置と、
前記インターネット端末装置における検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報である推定行き先情報を収集して前記ナビゲーション装置へ送信する情報収集装置と、
を含み、
前記ナビゲーション装置は、前記情報収集装置から受信した前記推定行き先情報を、表示装置または音声出力装置を用いて出力可能に構成されている
ことを特徴とするナビゲーションシステム。 An internet terminal device;
A navigation device;
An information collection device that collects estimated destination information that is information related to a user's destination estimated from a search history or a browsing history in the Internet terminal device and transmits the information to the navigation device;
Including
The navigation system is configured to be capable of outputting the estimated destination information received from the information collection device using a display device or a voice output device. - 前記ナビゲーション装置は、前記表示装置に表示された目的地設定画面、経由地設定画面、経路選択画面または地図表示画面から、前記情報収集装置から受信した前記推定行き先情報をユーザが視聴するための画面を呼び出し可能に構成されている
請求項4記載のナビゲーションシステム。 The navigation device is a screen for a user to view the estimated destination information received from the information collection device from a destination setting screen, a waypoint setting screen, a route selection screen, or a map display screen displayed on the display device. 5. The navigation system according to claim 4, wherein the navigation system is configured to be callable. - 前記推定行き先情報は、推定されたユーザの行き先に対応する地域または施設に関する情報である
請求項4記載のナビゲーションシステム。 The navigation system according to claim 4, wherein the estimated destination information is information relating to an area or facility corresponding to the estimated destination of the user. - 前記情報収集装置は、前記ナビゲーション装置と通信可能になった直後に、前記推定行き先情報を前記ナビゲーション装置へ送信する
請求項4記載のナビゲーションシステム。 The navigation system according to claim 4, wherein the information collection device transmits the estimated destination information to the navigation device immediately after communication with the navigation device is enabled. - 前記情報収集装置は、前記インターネット端末装置および前記ナビゲーション装置との通信が可能なサーバーとして構成されている
請求項4記載のナビゲーションシステム。 The navigation system according to claim 4, wherein the information collection device is configured as a server capable of communicating with the Internet terminal device and the navigation device. - 前記情報収集装置は、前記インターネット端末装置に内蔵されている
請求項4記載のナビゲーションシステム。 The navigation system according to claim 4, wherein the information collection device is built in the Internet terminal device. - 前記情報収集装置は、インターネットから情報を収集する
請求項4記載のナビゲーションシステム。 The navigation system according to claim 4, wherein the information collection device collects information from the Internet. - 情報収集装置が、インターネット端末装置における検索履歴または閲覧履歴から推定されたユーザの行き先に関連する情報である推定行き先情報を収集して、ナビゲーション装置へ送信し、
前記ナビゲーション装置が、前記情報収集装置から受信した前記推定行き先情報をユーザに提示する
ことを特徴とするナビゲーション装置を用いた情報提示方法。 The information collection device collects estimated destination information, which is information related to the user's destination estimated from the search history or browsing history in the Internet terminal device, and transmits it to the navigation device,
An information presentation method using a navigation device, wherein the navigation device presents the estimated destination information received from the information collection device to a user.
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