Tourist information systems, tourist information methods, and tourist information programs

Abstract

This can improve the convenience of providing tourists with information about sightseeing. [Solution] The tourist information system 1 consists of multiple tourist destination identification objects 5a, each assigned a different language and equipped with a contactless IC tag that can be placed at any location by the user. When the contactless IC tag of a tourist destination identification object 5a placed on the placement stand 2 is read by the contactless IC tag reader 22, the language assigned to the tourist destination identification object 5a is set as the first designated language. The location where the contactless IC tag reader 22 that read the contactless IC tag of the tourist destination identification object 5a is located is set as the tourist destination, and a tourist information screen 110 related to the set tourist destination is displayed on the display unit 3 in the first designated language.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tourist information guidance system, a tourist information guidance method, and a tourist information guidance program for providing tourists with information related to sightseeing. Background Art

[0002] With the globalization in recent years, the number of foreign tourists has increased. There is a growing need to provide such foreign tourists with sightseeing information about tourist destinations and traffic information about travel by public transportation.

[0003] Against this background, a guidance device has been proposed that displays a world map on a touch panel, enables a user to touch a desired position on the world map, estimates a corresponding language from the position selected by the touch on the world map, responds in the estimated corresponding language, and presents guidance information including at least one of bus stop information and fare information (see Patent Document 1).

[0004] However, the guidance device described in Patent Document 1 requires at least two steps: a language setting step of setting a language (touching a desired position on the world map) and a response step of responding in the corresponding language to present desired guidance information. Therefore, there is a problem that a user needs to perform many operations to obtain desired guidance information, and accordingly it takes a long time to obtain the guidance information. That is, the conventional technology still has room for improvement in terms of convenience. Prior Art Documents Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-224614 Summary of the Invention Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, this invention aims to provide a tourist information system, a tourist information method, and a tourist information program that can improve the convenience of providing tourist information to tourists. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This invention is a tourist information system, tourist information method, and tourist information program comprising: a plurality of tourist destination identification objects, each assigned a different language and having a contactless IC tag, which can be placed at any location by a user; a platform on which the tourist destination identification objects are placed; projection means for projecting an image representing an illustrated map onto the platform; a plurality of contactless IC tag readers, each positioned at a plurality of points shown on the illustrated map on the platform, for reading the contactless IC tags; a display unit for displaying an image; language setting means for setting the language assigned to a tourist destination identification object as a first designated language when the contactless IC tag of the tourist destination identification object placed on the platform is read by the contactless IC tag reader; tourist destination setting means for setting the location where the contactless IC tag reader that read the contactless IC tag of the tourist destination identification object is located as a tourist destination; and display control means for displaying a tourist information screen relating to the tourist destination in the first designated language on the display unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] This invention can improve the convenience of providing tourists with information about sightseeing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] An explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the tourist information system of this invention. [Figure 2] A plan view showing an example of the arrangement configuration of contactless IC tag readers on a mounting platform. [Figure 3] A diagram showing an example of the corresponding locations for each contactless IC tag reader. [Figure 4] A diagram showing an example of assigned languages ​​for each object used to identify tourist destinations. [Figure 5] A diagram showing an example of assigned languages ​​and modes of transport used for each object used to identify modes of transport. [Figure 6] Flowchart of the tourist information processing method according to the present invention. [Figure 7] An explanatory diagram showing an example of the initial screen layout. [Figure 8] An explanatory diagram showing other examples of the initial screen layout. [Figure 9] An explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen layout of a tourist information screen. [Figure 10] An explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen layout of a traffic information screen. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, one embodiment of this invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the tourist information system 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 is a plan view showing an example of the arrangement configuration of the contactless IC tag reader 22 on the mounting base 2.

[0012] The tourist information system 1 of the present invention is a system for providing information about a designated tourist destination to tourists, including foreign tourists. For example, the information about the tourist destination may include information describing tourist spots and information on transportation to those spots.

[0013] As shown in Figure 1, the tourist information system 1 includes a mounting base 2, a display unit 3, a projection unit 4, an identification object 5, and a control device 6. The mounting base 2, display unit 3, projection unit 4, and identification object 5 are each supported by a support member 7 to maintain a predetermined positional relationship.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the mounting platform 2 includes a base 20, a three-dimensional map 21 formed on the upper surface of the base 20, and contactless IC tag readers 22 positioned at multiple locations on the base 20 or the three-dimensional map 21.

[0015] The base portion 20 is a plate-shaped or block-shaped member, and functions as a base that supports the three-dimensional map 21. The shape of the base portion 20 may be rectangular, circular, or any other shape in plan view. Further, the base portion 20 may be provided with a recess or a locking structure for attaching the three-dimensional map 21 thereto.

[0016] The three-dimensional map 21 is a portion for three-dimensionally expressing map information of a tourist area in combination with an illustrated map projected from a projection unit 4, and has an uneven structure that expresses the map information. The three-dimensional map 21 may be configured to be detachably provided to the base portion 20. The map information includes information on topography (topographic information) and information on facilities such as roads and buildings (facility information). The three-dimensional map 21 may have an uneven shape reflecting topographic information such as mountains, hills, rivers, and regional boundaries. Further, the three-dimensional map 21 may have a shape reflecting facility information such as transportation facilities and landmark facilities. For example, transportation facilities include roads, railway tracks, stations, bus stops, airports, and port facilities. Examples of landmark facilities include tourist spots such as famous places and historic sites, tourist information centers, shopping malls, hotels, and parks.

[0017] However, in the three-dimensional map 21, the shape of the point where the non-contact IC tag reader 22 is arranged is a planar shape large enough to allow the identification object 5 to be placed thereon, and is substantially a horizontal surface.

[0018] The non-contact IC tag reader 22 is a device that reads data from a non-contact IC tag through wireless communication using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. For example, the non-contact IC tag reader 22 can be compatible with various frequency bands, such as the UHF band (860MHz to 960MHz), HF band (13.56MHz), and LF band (125kHz to 134kHz).

[0019] The contactless IC tag reader 22 includes an antenna unit, a high-frequency (RF) circuit, a decoder circuit, a reader control unit (microcontroller), and a data transmission unit. The contactless IC tag reader 22 transmits a wireless signal from the antenna unit and acquires a received signal from the contactless IC tag. The received signal is processed by the decoder circuit to acquire the identification data held by the contactless IC tag (stored in the contactless IC tag). After the acquired identification data is processed as necessary by the reader control unit, it is transmitted from the data transmission unit to the control device 6.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, multiple contactless IC tag readers 22 are positioned at multiple locations on the 3D map 21 of the mounting base 2. For example, the contactless IC tag readers 22 are positioned at locations corresponding to tourist destinations, transportation facilities, and landmark facilities. In this embodiment, the contactless IC tag readers 22 are embedded in the 3D map 21 and are not visible from the outside.

[0021] Returning to Figure 1, the display unit 3 includes a display and a display control circuit interposed between the display and the control device 6. For example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL display can be used as the display. The display control circuit includes a GPU and VRAM, and outputs various screens to the display using image generation data under the direction of the control device 6.

[0022] The display unit 3 is erected on the rear side of the base unit 20 as viewed from the user's position, and the display surface of the display unit 3 is configured to face forward. In this embodiment, the display unit 3 is positioned adjacent to the rear end of the base unit 20. In this way, the user can simultaneously view the three-dimensional map 21 provided on the upper surface of the base unit 20 and the display surface of the display unit 3.

[0023] The projection unit 4 is a so-called projector for projecting images (including video), and comprises an optical unit for generating and projecting images, and a projection control unit for controlling the image. The optical unit has components such as a light source for generating images, an optical adjustment unit for appropriately controlling the light from the light source, and a projection lens. The optical adjustment unit includes a projection module using a liquid crystal panel or a DLP (Digital Light Processing) element, and forms an image on the projection surface via the projection lens. The projection control unit has a receiving interface for receiving input from the control device 6 and receives image signals via the receiving interface. The projection control unit has the function of projecting a desired image by processing the image signal input from the control device 6 and controlling the optical adjustment unit.

[0024] The projection unit 4 is positioned opposite the upper surface (3D map 21) of the base unit 20. For example, it is positioned on the normal to the upper surface (3D map 21) of the base unit 20 or within a 45° range, with the angle coinciding with the normal being 0°. In this embodiment, the projection unit 4 is positioned above the base unit 20 (3D map 21).

[0025] In this invention, the upper surface of the base unit 20 (3D map 21) becomes the projection surface of the projection unit 4. The projection unit 4 projects an image representing an illustrated map, consisting of still images and / or moving images, onto the 3D map 21, thereby displaying the illustrated map on the 3D map 21. The illustrated map represents a map of the area where the tourist information system 1 is installed.

[0026] Multiple identification objects 5 are objects that each have at least one different language (assigned language) assigned to them, have a contactless IC tag, and can be placed at any location by the user. When a contactless IC tag enters the communication range of the contactless IC tag reader 22, it transmits pre-stored identification data through communication with the contactless IC tag reader 22. The contactless IC tag is provided inside or on the surface (for example, the bottom) of the identification object 5. When the contactless IC tag is provided inside the identification object 5, it is preferable to place it as close to the bottom as possible.

[0027] In this embodiment, the identification object 5 has two types of identification objects 5: a tourist destination identification object 5a and a mode of transportation identification object 5b. The tourist destination identification object 5a is for setting the designated language and tourist destination. The mode of transportation identification object 5b is basically used after the tourist destination has been set, and is for setting the designated language and starting point.

[0028] Each contactless IC tag embedded in each identification object 5 stores identification data that includes, at a minimum, unique identification data to identify each identification object 5 (each contactless IC tag) and language data that allows a computer to identify the assigned language. Specifically, each contactless IC tag embedded in the tourist destination identification object 5a stores identification data that includes language data, and each contactless IC tag embedded in the transportation method identification object 5b stores identification data that includes language data and transportation method data that allows a computer to identify the assigned transportation method (transportation method used). Examples of transportation methods include trains, buses, taxis, automobiles (private cars, rental cars, etc.), and walking. Hereafter, when describing tourist destination identification object 5a and transportation method identification object 5b without distinguishing between them, they may simply be referred to as "identification object 5".

[0029] The identification object 5 is configured to be placed in any location by the user, and is formed in any shape (block, cube, card, or plate, etc.) that can be placed on a flat surface, and is designed so that the user can easily grasp it and place it on the placement base 2.

[0030] Furthermore, the identification object 5 can be shaped in a way that relates to the tourist destination. For example, the identification object 5 can be shaped like a character related to the tourist destination, like food or drink related to the tourist destination, or like a landmark building in the tourist destination. In this way, it is possible to make the system more familiar to users who are using the tourist information system 1 for the first time and encourage them to use the system.

[0031] Further, characters that allow recognition of the language assigned to the identification object 5 are provided on the outer surface of the identification object 5. For example, characters indicating each language name written in the respective language are displayed, such as "日本語" for Japanese and "English" for English.

[0032] The control device 6 is a general-purpose computer used by a user of the present system. Note that the control device 6 may be configured of one (single) computing device, or may be configured of a plurality of computing devices.

[0033] The control device 6 includes a control unit 61, a communication unit 62, and an auxiliary storage unit 63. Each of the communication unit 62 and the auxiliary storage unit 63 is communicably connected to the control unit 61. The control unit 61 of the control device 6 has an arithmetic unit 61a and a main storage unit 61b, and executes various calculations and control operations in the control device 6.

[0034] The arithmetic unit 61a is an arithmetic processing unit including a CPU, an MPU, or the like. The main storage unit 61b includes a RAM (DRAM) or the like. The RAM is used as a work area and a buffer area for the arithmetic unit 61a.

[0035] The communication unit 62 has a communication circuit for connecting to each of the display unit 3, the projection unit 4, and the non-contact IC tag reader 22. The communication circuit is a wired communication circuit or a wireless communication circuit, and can communicate with each of the display unit 3, the projection unit 4, and the non-contact IC tag reader 22 in accordance with instructions from the arithmetic unit 61a.

[0036] The auxiliary storage unit 63 is configured of a non-volatile memory such as an HDD, an SSD, a flash memory, or an EEPROM, and stores a control program 63a for the arithmetic unit 61a to control the operation of each component of the tourist information system 1, control data 63b necessary for using the present system, and the like.

[0037] The control program 63a and control data 63b are read from the auxiliary storage unit 63 as needed and temporarily stored in the main storage unit 61b. The operation of the tourist information system 1 is realized by the arithmetic unit 61a executing the control program 63a temporarily stored in the main storage unit 61b.

[0038] The control program 63a includes at least a main processing program for selecting and executing various functions provided by the tourist information system 1, an image display program for displaying a predetermined image on the display unit 3, a projection program for controlling the projection unit 4 to project a map image onto the upper surface (3D map 21) of the base unit 20, an identification data receiving program for receiving identification data transmitted from the contactless IC tag reader 22, a tourist destination setting program for setting tourist spots (tourist destinations) from the identification data, a language setting program for setting a specified language from the identification data, a starting point setting program for setting a starting point from the identification data, a language / transportation method setting program for setting a second specified language and means of transportation from the identification data, an information guidance image setting program for setting information corresponding to tourist destinations and specified languages ​​from tourist destinations and specified languages, and a transportation guidance information setting program for setting transportation guidance information from the starting point, tourist destinations, specified languages, and means of transportation.

[0039] The control data 63b includes, for each contactless IC tag reader 22, corresponding location data indicating the corresponding location where the contactless IC tag reader 22 is located, assigned language data included in the acquired identification data, transportation method data included in the acquired identification data, tourist destination data set according to the tourist destination setting program (tourist destination data), specified language data set according to the language setting program (specified language data), transportation method data set according to the transportation method setting program (transportation method data), guidance image data set according to the guidance image setting program (guidance image data), and traffic guidance information data set according to the traffic guidance information setting program (traffic guidance information data), etc.

[0040] Figure 3 shows an example of a corresponding location for each contactless IC tag reader 22. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the contactless IC tag readers 22 are located at different locations. Therefore, one contactless IC tag reader 22 corresponds to one corresponding location. The corresponding location data is configured in such a way that the relationship between each contactless IC tag reader 22 and its corresponding location can be identified by a computer. Specifically, the corresponding location data associates an ID to identify each contactless IC tag reader 22 with a location name to identify the corresponding location.

[0041] Figure 4 shows an example of an assigned language for each tourist destination identification object 5a. As shown in Figure 4, each tourist destination identification object 5a is assigned a predetermined language (assigned language). At least two languages ​​are set as assigned languages, and in this embodiment, four languages ​​are set. There may be multiple tourist destination identification objects 5a that are assigned the same language. The assigned language data is configured in such a way that the relationship between each identification object 5 and the assigned language can be identified by a computer. Specifically, the assigned language data is configured so that an ID for identifying each identification object 5 is associated with a language name for identifying the assigned language.

[0042] Figure 5 shows an example of the assigned language and mode of transport used for each mode of transport identification object 5b. As shown in Figure 5, each mode of transport identification object 5b is assigned a predetermined language (assigned language) and mode of transport used. Note that there may be multiple mode of transport identification objects 5b assigned the same language or the same mode of transport used. The mode of transport data is structured in such a way that the relationship between each mode of transport identification object 5b and the mode of transport used can be identified by a computer. For each mode of transport identification object 5b, an ID for identifying each tourist destination identification object 5a, a language name for identifying the assigned language, and a mode of transport name for identifying the mode of transport used are associated and managed.

[0043] For the sake of explanation, strings indicating IDs, etc., are written in each column of Figures 3 to 5. However, since these contents are only created and used in the internal processing of the control device 6, the contents written in each column may be written using symbols or other characters that cannot be deciphered by humans.

[0044] The configuration of the tourist information system 1 described above is merely an example and is not limited to it; it can be modified as needed. For example, the tourist information system 1 may also include a speaker that outputs sound or voice (synthesized voice). The speaker may be integrated with the display of the display unit 3, or it may be configured independently of the other components.

[0045] <Example of system operation> Figure 6 is a flowchart of the tourist information processing of the present invention. Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen configuration of the initial screen 100. Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the screen configuration of the initial screen 100. Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen configuration of the tourist information screen 110. Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen configuration of the transportation information screen 120. Hereinafter, an example of the operation of the tourist information system 1 will be described with reference to Figures 6 to 10.

[0046] The tourist information system 1 (control device 6) can perform tourist information processing. The tourist information processing may be performed continuously while the tourist information system 1 is operating, or it may be performed only when necessary, such as when a person approaches.

[0047] As shown in Figure 6, when the control device 6 starts tourist information processing, it displays the initial screen 100 on the display unit 3 (display) (step S1), and projects an image for representing the illustrated map onto the mounting base 2 (3D map 21) (step S2).

[0048] As shown in Figure 7, the initial screen 100 displays a user promotion unit 101 that shows images to encourage the use of the tourist information system 1, and a first presentation unit 102 that indicates that tourist information can be provided by this system.

[0049] The user promotion unit 101 displays an image resembling the tourist destination identification object 5a and explanatory text to promote the use of the tourist information system 1. Part of the explanatory text on the user promotion unit 101 is displayed in multiple languages, corresponding to the assigned languages ​​for the tourist destination identification object 5a.

[0050] Furthermore, the initial screen 100 transitions to a new screen at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 0.5 seconds, every 1 second, or at any arbitrarily set interval). For example, as shown in Figure 8, a second display unit 103 indicating that the system can provide transportation guidance may be displayed instead of the first display unit 102. In this embodiment, the first display unit 102 and the second display unit 103 are displayed alternately at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, users can recognize that the system can provide both tourist information and transportation guidance.

[0051] Returning to Figure 6, following step S2, it is determined whether the tourist destination identification object 5a has been placed on the mounting platform 2 (step S3). Here, it is determined whether identification data for the tourist destination identification object 5a has been received from one of the contactless IC tag readers 22.

[0052] If it is determined that no tourist destination identification object 5a has been placed (Step S3: NO), the process returns to Step S3. That is, the system waits until a tourist destination identification object 5a is placed. On the other hand, if it is determined that a tourist destination identification object 5a has been placed (Step S3: YES), the system sets the corresponding location of the contactless IC tag reader 22 that transmitted the identification data of the tourist destination identification object 5a as a tourist destination (Step S4), sets the assigned language included in the identification data of the tourist destination identification object 5a as the first designated language (Step S5), and displays the tourist information screen 110 for the set tourist destination in the first designated language (Step S6). If multiple tourist destination identification objects 5a have been placed, or if a tourist destination identification object 5a that has been placed is moved to another location, the last acquired identification data takes precedence.

[0053] As shown in Figure 9, the tourist information screen 110 displays a tourist information display unit 111 that shows specific tourist information about the designated tourist destination. For example, the tourist information display unit 111 displays images of tourist spots and descriptions of tourist spots. Here, on the tourist information screen 110, the text portion, such as the descriptions of tourist spots, is displayed in the first designated language. In addition, the tourist information display unit 111 may also display information about events such as festivals at the designated tourist destination, or it may display information about the operating hours and fees of tourist facilities.

[0054] Returning to Figure 6, following step S6, it is determined whether the transportation method identification object 5b has been placed on the mounting platform 2 (3D map 21) (step S7). Here, it is determined whether identification data for the transportation method identification object 5b has been received from one of the contactless IC tag readers 22.

[0055] If it is determined that the transportation method identification object 5b is not placed (Step S7: NO), the process returns to the same Step S7. That is, it waits until the transportation method identification object 5b is placed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the transportation method identification object 5b has been placed (Step S7: YES), the corresponding location of the contactless IC tag reader 22 that transmitted the identification data of the transportation method identification object 5b is set as the starting point (Step S7), the assigned language included in the identification data of the transportation method identification object 5b is set as the second designated language, the transportation method included in the identification data of the transportation method identification object 5b is set as the means of transportation to be used (Step S9), a transportation guidance screen 120 regarding travel using the means of transportation from the set starting point to the tourist destination is displayed in the second designated language (Step S10), an image representing an illustrated map including the travel route using the means of transportation from the set starting point to the tourist destination is projected onto the mounting platform 2 (3D map 21) (Step S11), and the tourist guidance process ends. Furthermore, if multiple transportation identification objects 5b are placed, or if a transportation identification object 5b that has been placed is moved to another location, the last acquired identification data will take precedence.

[0056] As shown in Figure 10, the transportation guidance screen 120 displays a transportation information display unit 121 that shows transportation information related to travel from a set starting point to a tourist destination using the chosen mode of transport. For example, the transportation information display unit 121 displays information such as the station or bus stop where you will board, the station or bus stop where you will alight, the route name, and explanatory text such as the travel time. Here, the text portion of the transportation guidance screen 120, such as explanatory text, is displayed in a second designated language. The transportation guidance screen 120 also displays a mark image 122 indicating the mode of transport to be used (for example, a bus).

[0057] As described above, in the tourist information system 1 of the present invention, when the tourist destination identification object 5a is placed on the mounting base 2, a tourist information screen 110 relating to the tourist destination is displayed on the display unit 3 in the first designated language. Therefore, simply by placing the tourist destination identification object 5a, the designated language and tourist destination can be set, and tourist information relating to the tourist destination can be presented to the user in the designated language. In other words, tourist information can be appropriately provided to tourists with minimal effort, thereby improving user convenience.

[0058] Furthermore, according to the present invention, when the transportation method identification object 5b is placed on the mounting base 2, a transportation guidance screen 120 regarding travel using the designated transportation method from the set starting point to the tourist destination is displayed in a second designated language. Therefore, simply by placing the transportation method identification object 5b, transportation guidance regarding travel can be presented to the user in a second designated language. In other words, tourist information can be appropriately provided to tourists with minimal effort, thereby improving user convenience.

[0059] Furthermore, according to the present invention, an illustrated map including the travel route using the means of transportation from a set starting point to the tourist destination is projected onto the mounting base 2 (3D map 21). Therefore, simply by placing the object 5b for identifying the means of transportation, the travel route can be visually presented to the user in addition to the transportation guidance screen 120. In other words, a large amount of tourist information can be provided to tourists at once with fewer steps, improving user convenience.

[0060] The tourist information system of this invention corresponds to the tourist information system 1 of the above embodiment, the tourist destination identification object corresponds to the tourist destination identification object 5a, the mounting base corresponds to the mounting base 2, the projection means corresponds to the projection unit 4, the contactless IC tag reader corresponds to the contactless IC tag reader 22, the display unit corresponds to the display unit 3, the language setting means corresponds to the language setting program and the control unit 61 that operates therein, the tourist destination setting means corresponds to the tourist destination setting program and the control unit 61 that operates therein, the display control means corresponds to the guidance image setting program, the image display program and the control unit 61 that operates therein, the transportation means identification object corresponds to the transportation means identification object 5b, the language / transportation means setting means corresponds to the language / transportation means setting program and the control unit 61 that operates therein, the starting point setting means corresponds to the starting point setting program and the control unit 61 that operates therein, and the projection control means corresponds to the projection program and the control unit 61 that operates therein. However, this invention is not limited to this embodiment and can take various other forms. Furthermore, the screens and specific configurations described in the above-mentioned embodiments are merely examples and can be modified as appropriate according to the actual product. [Industrial applicability]

[0061] This invention can be used in industries that provide tourists with information about tourism. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1…Tourist information system 2… Mounting platform 21…3D map 22... Contactless IC tag reader 3...Display section 4…Projection section 5…Identification object 5a... Objects used for identifying tourist destinations 5b…Transportation means identification object 6...Control device 61... Control Unit 63…Auxiliary storage unit

Claims

1. Multiple tourist destination identification objects, each assigned a different language, equipped with a contactless IC tag, and placed at any location by the user, A mounting platform on which the aforementioned object for identifying tourist destinations can be placed, A projection means for projecting an image to represent an illustrated map onto the aforementioned mounting platform, Multiple contactless IC tag readers are positioned at multiple locations shown on the illustrated map of the mounting platform to read the contactless IC tags, A display unit that displays images, When the contactless IC tag of the tourist destination identification object placed on the aforementioned mounting platform is read by the contactless IC tag reader, the language setting means sets the language assigned to the tourist destination identification object as the first designated language, A tourist destination setting means for setting a location where the contactless IC tag reader that reads the contactless IC tag of the aforementioned tourist destination identification object is located as a tourist destination, The system includes a display control means that displays a tourist information screen for the aforementioned tourist destination in a first designated language on the display unit. Tourist information system.

2. Each is assigned a different language and mode of transport, and has multiple objects for identifying modes of transport that can be placed on the aforementioned stand, When the contactless IC tag of the transportation method identification object placed on the aforementioned mounting platform is read by the contactless IC tag reader, the language / transportation method setting means sets the language assigned to the transportation method identification object as the second designated language and sets the transportation method to be used, which is the transportation method to be used. The system further includes a starting point setting means that sets the starting point as the location where the contactless IC tag reader that read the contactless IC tag of the aforementioned object for identifying means of transport is located, The display control means displays a traffic guidance screen on the display unit in the second designated language, showing the travel information regarding the use of the means of transport from the starting point to the tourist destination. The tourist information system according to claim 1.

3. The system further includes projection control means for projecting an image onto the projection means that represents an illustrated map showing the travel route using the means of transport from the starting point set by the starting point setting means to the tourist destination. The tourist information system according to claim 2.

4. A tourist information system comprising: multiple tourist destination identification objects, each assigned a different language and having a contactless IC tag, which can be placed at any location by the user; a platform on which the tourist destination identification objects can be placed; projection means for projecting an image representing an illustrated map onto the aforementioned platform; multiple contactless IC tag readers, each positioned at multiple points shown on the illustrated map on the aforementioned platform and reading the contactless IC tags; and a display unit for displaying the image, wherein the tourist information system is implemented as a tourist information method, When the contactless IC tag of the tourist destination identification object placed on the aforementioned mounting platform is read by the contactless IC tag reader, the language assigned to the tourist destination identification object is set as the first designated language. The location where the contactless IC tag reader that read the contactless IC tag of the aforementioned tourist destination identification object is located is set as a tourist destination. The tourist information screen for the designated tourist destination is displayed on the display unit in the first designated language. Tourist information guidance methods.

5. A tourist information system comprising: a platform on which multiple tourist destination identification objects are placed, each having a different language and possessing a contactless IC tag, which can be placed at any location by the user; a projection means for projecting an image representing an illustrated map onto the aforementioned platform; multiple contactless IC tag readers positioned at multiple locations shown on the illustrated map on the aforementioned platform for reading the contactless IC tags; a display unit for displaying the image; and a control device capable of communicating with the projection means, the contactless IC tag readers, and the display unit. The computer of the aforementioned control device When the contactless IC tag of the tourist destination identification object placed on the aforementioned mounting platform is read by the contactless IC tag reader, the language setting means sets the language assigned to the tourist destination identification object as the first designated language, A tourist destination setting means for setting a location where the contactless IC tag reader that reads the contactless IC tag of the aforementioned tourist destination identification object is located as a tourist destination, This means functions as a display control means that displays a tourist information screen for the aforementioned tourist destination in the first designated language on the display unit. Tourist information program.

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