JP3007786U - Electronic travel guide with navigation system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] You can see where you are now, you can see information about the tourist destinations you are going to, and you can also find out emergency contact information when you are involved in a traffic accident or incident. Make it possible to file memories. [Configuration] An antenna device that receives radio waves from three or more satellites that orbit the earth and outputs latitude, longitude, and altitude data of the receiving location, and map data consisting of latitude, longitude, altitude data, and image data, and on the map A storage device that sets attribute information such as explanations about tourist spots, and a central processing unit that outputs latitude and longitude, altitude data from the antenna device and map data from the storage device, and outputs current location data, A display device for displaying the map data and the current location data converted into image data in an overlapping manner and displaying the attribute information, a light pen for selecting and editing the map and the attribute information to be displayed on the display device, and a linking operation or an editing operation. It is composed of a read / write memory used and an input / output circuit for bidirectionally transferring the data in the storage device to the outside.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to an electronic travel guidebook equipped with a navigation device, and more particularly to an electronic travel guidebook equipped with a word processor, which is capable of editing and writing characters and pictures.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Today, overseas travel has become a commonplace and accessible to people of all ages. However, the reality is that we have not yet been able to feel at ease in terms of freely traveling and visiting foreign countries. Differences in security issues, words, customs, and guidebooks and map expressions are also thought to be caused by “anxiety” and “unfamiliarity” due to the lack of follow-up for beginners.

Conventionally, when going on a trip, first, a guidebook is used to check the destination inn, transportation, and local attractions. In the travel guide, a regular map of appropriate scale and standard figures and symbols indicating mountains, parks, etc. are written on the map. Also known are pictorial maps in which pictorial patterns are arranged graphically, and tourist maps of mixed forms of these. Furthermore, the pages of explanations (hereinafter referred to as information) of tourist spots, restaurants, museums, sports areas, etc. (hereinafter referred to as points) are attached to these maps to form a travel guide. Depending on the region, the explanatory text may describe items that should be protected and items that should not be done, such as not being able to spit.

By the way, in an actual trip, the user arrives at the site with a travel guidebook as a bag, and visits the site or visits the destination to achieve the purpose. As long as the map on the guidebook and the current location where you are are the same in your image, you can proceed safely without any sightseeing or errands. However, when I'm too absorbed in something, I sometimes lose track of my whereabouts. If you suddenly feel sick or remember an emergency, you will first need the location and phone number of the hospital or the person you are consulting with. At such times, it may be tempting to look at the information section of the guide immediately, but in an emergency, it is often not easy to turn the page of the guide and find the relevant section immediately.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 One of the causes of security problems, words, and “uneasiness” regarding customs associated with conventional travel is thought to be due to the lack of contents in guidebooks and differences in map expressions. It is considered that the major reason for “traveling beginners” is “anxiety” and “unfamiliarity” due to the lack of follow-up on the guidebook. This invention should have a travel plan in advance. Being able to always know where you are when you are traveling and to find out what is where. In an emergency, the necessary information can be retrieved immediately. It aims to provide a map for Japanese people (easy to understand for Japanese people) and to provide an overseas travel supporter system with a small handy computer that operates with simple operation. It also aims to provide an electronic travel guidebook with a navigation device that allows you to write your travel experience after a trip.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an antenna device which receives radio waves from three or more satellites orbiting the earth and outputs latitude, longitude, and altitude data of a receiving place, and a latitude, longitude, altitude data and The map data consisting of image data and the attribute information such as the description information about the tourist spots on the map are combined with the latitude, longitude and altitude data from the antenna device and the map data from the memory device to combine the current location. A central processing unit that outputs data, a display unit that displays the map data and the current location data converted into image data, and displays attribute information, and a light that selects and edits the map and attribute information to be displayed on the display unit. An electronic device equipped with a navigation device consisting of a pen, a read / write memory used for combining and editing operations, and an input / output circuit for bidirectionally transferring the data in the storage device to the outside. It was a travel guidebook.

[0007]

[Operation] The map data and the current position data converted into image data are displayed in an overlapping manner and used as a normal navigator. Attribute information such as explanations about tourist spots on the map is displayed and used as an electronic travel guide. You can instantly select the required tourist spots and emergency contacts with a light pen and use them immediately when needed. Write down the impressions at each destination and the shortage of explanations etc. at the site and additionally record them in the storage device. It is possible to construct an electronic travel guidebook with a rich content by collecting impressions that were collected and filled in later from electronic travel guidebooks brought by many travelers, and added explanations.

[0008]

【Example】

 Next, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of an electronic travel guidebook equipped with a navigation device according to the present invention. The electronic travel guidebook is composed of an antenna device 1 for receiving radio waves from a satellite and a main body 10 of a notebook computer (personal computer) having a display device 2 on the front side. The main body 10 incorporates a small-sized disk drive and an IC card read / write device, and is provided with a disk or IC card insertion port 11. An IC card will be described below as an example of a storage device that stores basic data.

By the way, the GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS: Global Positioning System) catches radio waves from three or more satellites out of 24 satellites launched into space, It is a system that allows you to know your exact position in real time, regardless of where you are at sea or in the air. Create multiple spheres whose radius is the distance from the satellite, and the intersection of these spheres is your position. If four satellites can be received, latitude, longitude and altitude can be measured. This latitude, longitude, and altitude are my position.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of an electronic travel guidebook including a navigation device according to the present invention. The radio wave from the satellite is received by the antenna device 1, and the detection signal is sent from the antenna device 1 to the central processing unit (CPU) 4. The antenna device 1 has an arithmetic function and creates a sphere having a radius from the distance from four satellites, and calculates one intersection point of these spheres. The antenna device 1 outputs this intersection as latitude, lightness, and altitude data on the earth, that is, as a detection signal.

Information in which information such as latitude, longitude, and altitude is set in advance at each position (coordinates) on the map is stored in the IC card 6 (explaining the case of the IC card reading device), that is, the latitude, The longitude is determined internationally on a map, and the digitized version is digital map data. The detected signal is processed by the CPU 4 using the program in the read-only memory ROM5, and the measured latitude, lightness and altitude are combined with the map data, and one point (circle mark) representing this latitude, lightness and altitude is displayed. Etc.) are overlapped and displayed on the map displayed on the display device 2.

The battery 8 supplies electric power to the antenna device 1, the CPU 4, and the display device 2. The light pen 3 selects a menu on the display device 2 to execute, start, and end various programs. The CPU 4 uses the RAM 7 at the time of calculation for combining the detected signal with map data and various calculations. The data in the RAM 7 and the IC card 6 can be output to various external computers 13 via the input / output device I / O 9.

Experimental Example 1. Hardware use device: Display device 2, light pen 3, CPU 4, ROM 5, IC card 6, RAM 7, I / O 9 is, for example, Apple Computer "NEWTON" 10 and antenna device 1 is commercially available GPS device. For example, using a GPS receiver. The applet "NEWTON" 10 and the antenna device 1 are carried by a traveler. To read data from the IC card 6 and write additional data, the connection cable 12, the personal computer 13 and necessary peripheral devices are used.

Contents of IC card of software: Regarding map specifications, map expressions differ from country to country, and in particular, Japanese maps are edited with emphasis on goals in the production of Western maps centered on street names. The points differ greatly. Here, by creating a map that is easy for Japanese people to see, the top priority is to eliminate the sense of insecurity about the map. An example of software is shown in Table 1.

Table 1

Next, a case of traveling to Hawaii using this device will be described. I will explain about going to Hawaii Museum H from Hotel A in Waikiki after arriving at Island of Hawaii. Before leaving Japan, a traveler rents a set of an Apple computer "NEWTON" 10 and a GPS receiver 1 which is an electronic travel plan internal document equipped with the navigation device of the present invention from a travel agency. The Apple Computer "NEWTON" 10 includes a light pen 3 and an IC card 6 for Hawaii information.

The GPS receiver 1 is not used in the pre-check before departure. Turn on the power of the Apple computer "NEWTON" 10 and display the map of the Waikiki area on the display device 2. Using the display device 2, the Hotel A in Waikiki and the Hawaii Museum H are confirmed, the Hotel A in Waikiki is set as the present location, the Museum H in Hawaii is set as the destination, and a halfway drive course can be set freely. These drive courses are overwritten with colored lines on the map of the Waikiki area.

Next, when an information item request is selected, the above-mentioned recorded items a to g are displayed. Therefore. a. Instruct the tourist points and their details (explanation, history, etc.). A list of sightseeing points is displayed. From these, select Hawaii Museum H. Details (description, history, etc.) about the Hawaii Museum H and other contents are displayed, so you can know the information you want in advance. Next, f. Instruct the rental car company, know the street address and telephone number, and check if there is a person who can speak Japanese. You will be able to prepare for your trip before you leave, and you can start your trip with peace of mind.

When arriving at the local island of Hawaii, use the electronic travel notebook in the same manner as the above-mentioned simulated travel before departure. In Waikiki, the actual hotel A (current location), Hawaii Museum H (destination), and the drive course on the way are displayed on the screen of the display device 2. A map from the hotel A (current location) to the rental car company can also be confirmed on the display device 2. You can display a list of car rental companies and select the nearest company from Hotel A. Even if it is a little far from Hotel A, you can also select a car rental company that has a dispatcher who can speak Japanese.

The route to the car rental company can be confirmed on the map, and the telephone number is known. If the dispatcher's wording and correspondence are kind, please comment or comment. Add to the rental car company column. While traveling from Hotel A to Hawaii Museum H by rental car, the electronic travel guidebook equipped with navigation devices functions as a normal car navigator. Now, let's suppose that on the way from Hotel A to Hawaii Museum H, you suddenly feel a urgent flight on Route 99. In the electronic travel guide of the present application, call the nearest gasoline station from the current position, display it on the map, point to it with a light pen, and display the distance to it. If you know the distance, you can determine the estimated arrival time from the vehicle speed. You can adjust your physical condition and go safely to the gas station. The storage device is not limited to the IC card, but may be an IC (RAM) memory, a small magnetic disk, or the like. Furthermore, a foreign language electronic dictionary can be incorporated into the IC card of the storage device so that it can be used as an assistant notebook for conversation. Furthermore, the device of the present application can be rented out to a large number of travelers, and the opinions, impressions, and additional data of each traveler can be collected, and a detailed travel guide without omission of explanation can be completed.

[0021]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, an antenna device that receives radio waves from three or more satellites orbiting the earth and outputs latitude, longitude, and altitude data of the receiving location, and latitude, longitude, and altitude data. Combine the map data from the storage device with the storage device that sets the map data consisting of the image data and the attribute information such as the description of the tourist spots on the map, and the latitude, longitude, and altitude data from the antenna device. Select the central processing unit that outputs the current location data, the display device that displays the map data and the current location data converted to image data in an overlapping manner, and the attribute information, and the map and attribute information that is displayed on the display device. A navigation device consisting of a light pen for editing, a read / write memory used for combining and editing operations, and an input / output circuit for bidirectionally transferring the data in the storage device to the outside. The following effects can be obtained since the example was electronic travel guidebook. To list the effects, 1. A travel plan is made before the trip. I.I. C. C. If you rent a package, you can simulate your travel plan at home and file a decision course. 2. Know where you are now You can always know where you are on the island with GPS. 3. You can find information on the tourist spots you are going to. If you have a plan in advance, you can display the next destination and search for detailed information. You can also find out the detailed information on the nearest tourist spots and restaurants from where you are. 4. Even the first person can order the recommended menu of the restaurant. Detailed information is attached to all data, and features can be understood. You can also equip "Life 110" to understand the rules of living in Hawaii, such as manners at restaurants, tips for shopping, and how to rent a toilet. 5. You can file your impressions and memories. You can write down impressions and impressions of tourist spots and create a collection of advice to acquaintances. 6. You will also receive advice on what you should not do in dangerous areas or Hawaii. State areas that are dangerous to outsiders on the map. He also advises rules in Hawaii. 7. Get emergency contact information when you are involved in a traffic accident or incident. You can find your closest emergency contact from there because you can find your position on GPS. Prompt follow-up to trouble can provide the most sense of security. Therefore, I. C. C. It can be commercialized in the form of (Intelligent Cruising Conductor). As a total effect, we were able to realize a tool that brings out the joy of new travel by removing the loneliness that is often associated with overseas travel. In addition, it can be said that for travel companies, it will bring about an effective sales effect as a device that creates decisive differentiation in the selection of travel companies by users.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic travel guide provided with the navigation device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Antenna Device 2 Display Device 3 Light Pen 4 CPU 5 ROM 6 IC Card 7 RAM 9 I / O 10 Computer 11 Insertion Port 12 Connection Cable 13 Personal Computer

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Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A map comprising an antenna device for receiving radio waves from a satellite and outputting latitude, longitude, and altitude data of a receiving place, latitude, longitude, altitude data, and image data uniquely combined with these data. A storage device in which data and attribute information such as a description of a position (coordinates) on a map are set; a read-only memory for storing a program for calculating data in the storage device and data from the antenna device; A central processing unit that outputs latitude and longitude, altitude data from the antenna device and map data from the storage unit according to the program and outputs current position data, and displays the map data and the current position data in an overlapping manner and the attribute. A display device for displaying information, and a map controlled by this central processing unit and the attribute information selected and edited by the display device are selected and edited. A light pen, a read / write memory controlled by the central processing unit and used in the combining operation and the editing operation, and an input / output circuit for bidirectionally transferring the data in the read / write memory and the storage device to the outside. An electronic travel guidebook, comprising: a navigation device that is capable of writing the edited result in the storage device under the control of a central processing unit.