Smart Applications of Location and Imaging Technology in Mobile Store Information Search

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart application of location and image technology for mobile phone retrieval of store information, comprising: a cloud server including an image recognition unit and a database storing a plurality of first street view images and a plurality of store information corresponding to each of the first street view images; and a smart mobile device including a communication unit, a global positioning system (GPS), and an image capturing unit. The communication unit connects to the cloud server and transmits the GPS location information to the cloud server. The image capturing unit captures at least one second street view image and transmits it to the cloud server. The image recognition unit of the cloud server compares and analyzes the location information and the second street view image with each of the first street view images, and transmits and displays each of the store information on the smart mobile device, wherein each of the store information corresponds to the second street view image.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a service platform, and more particularly to a smart application of location and image technology for mobile phone search of store information, which can provide multiple users with the ability to publish and accept commissions and provide services or execute commission content. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Currently available mobile phone-based location and store information retrieval technologies mostly rely on simple GPS positioning or map-based store searches. However, these existing technologies have some obvious drawbacks. First, traditional GPS positioning systems may experience signal blockage in dense urban areas or clusters of tall buildings, resulting in low positioning accuracy and affecting the accuracy of users finding stores. Second, although many systems provide store names and addresses, this information often lacks immediacy and detail, failing to fully reflect the store's operating status, promotional activities, or product features, and thus failing to effectively attract consumers.

[0003] Furthermore, existing technologies often rely solely on user-input keywords for searching, failing to flexibly adapt to changes in the user's actual location and needs, and unable to provide personalized recommendations based on the user's specific context. When a user is near a store, the system may not accurately identify surrounding stores, resulting in overly simplistic information display and a reduced user experience. Therefore, there is still a need to improve upon existing technologies.

[0004] In view of this, how to eliminate the above-mentioned deficiencies is the technical difficulty that the inventor of this case wants to solve; therefore, based on years of experience in related industries, the inventor of this case has devoted himself to research and improvement for many years and finally successfully developed this case, thus giving birth to this invention to improve its effectiveness. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings, the present invention provides a smart application of location and image technology for mobile phone retrieval of store information, comprising: a cloud server including an image recognition unit and a database, the database storing a plurality of first street view images and a plurality of store information corresponding to each of the first street view images; and a smart mobile device including a communication unit, a global positioning system and an image capturing unit, wherein the communication unit is connected to the cloud server and transmits the location information of the global positioning system to the cloud server, the image capturing unit captures at least one second street view image and transmits it to the cloud server, the image recognition unit of the cloud server compares and analyzes the location information and the second street view image with each of the first street view images, and transmits and displays each of the store information on the smart mobile device, wherein each of the store information corresponds to the second street view image.

[0006] Preferably, the second street view image is stored in the smart mobile device and a second street view image file is generated. The image recognition unit uses an algorithm to compare and analyze the first street view image and the second street view image or the second street view image file, and displays the store information in the second street view image file after matching.

[0007] Preferably, the algorithm includes optical character recognition technology to recognize the text in the second street view image and the second street view file.

[0008] Preferably, the smart mobile device has an application installed, the second street view image file is imported into the application, and the store information and the second street view image file are displayed in the application.

[0009] Preferably, the application allows multiple store operators and individual users to register, and each store operator sends its store information to the database for storage.

[0010] Preferably, the information for each store includes the store name, business hours, description of the products or services, and details of exclusive promotional activities.

[0011] This invention solves the positioning accuracy problem of existing technologies by combining the global positioning system and image capturing unit (i.e., camera) of a smart mobile device. It can accurately determine the location of a store by real-time comparison with street views captured by the user. This not only improves the accuracy of location determination but also displays more comprehensive store information, including business hours, promotional activities, etc., and provides basic information and registration prompts for unregistered stores, thereby achieving more personalized and efficient store information retrieval. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0020] The first figure is a schematic diagram of the cloud server architecture of the present invention.

[0021] The second figure is a schematic diagram of the overall architecture of the present invention.

[0022] The third figure is a schematic diagram of the operation of the application program of the present invention.

[0023] The fourth figure is a schematic diagram of the second street view file of the present invention.

[0024] The fifth figure is a schematic diagram of the registration process of the present invention.

Implementation Method

[0012] To facilitate the explanation of the content of the present invention and the effects it can achieve, specific embodiments are listed in conjunction with the figures. Please refer to the first figure. The intelligent application of the location and image technology for mobile phone retrieval of store information of the present invention includes: a cloud server 10, which includes an image recognition unit 11 and a database 12. The database 12 stores a plurality of first street view images 121 and a plurality of store information 122 corresponding to each of the first street view images 121.

[0013] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. A smart mobile device 20 includes a communication unit 21, a global positioning system 22, and an image capturing unit 23. The communication unit 21 is connected to the cloud server 10 and transmits the location information of the global positioning system 22 to the cloud server 10. The image capturing unit 23 captures at least one second street view image 231 and transmits it to the cloud server 10. The image recognition unit 11 of the cloud server 10 compares and analyzes the location information and the second street view image 231 with each of the first street view images 121, and transmits and displays each of the store information 122 on the smart mobile device 20. Each of the store information 122 corresponds to the second street view image 231. Each of the store information 122 includes the store name, store photos or videos, business hours, product or service descriptions, and exclusive promotional activities.

[0014] Furthermore, the second street view image 231 is stored in the smart mobile device 20 and generates a second street view file 232. The image recognition unit 11 uses an algorithm to compare and analyze the first street view image 121 and the second street view image 231 or the second street view file 232. After identification and matching, the store information 122 is displayed in the second street view file 232. The algorithm includes optical character recognition technology to recognize the text in the second street view image 231 and the second street view file 232.

[0015] The second street view image 231 and the second street view file 232 include at least one road S and at least one building B.

[0016] Please refer to Figures 3 and 4. The smart mobile device 20 has an application 30 installed. The second street view file 232 is imported into the application 30. The store information 122 and the second street view file 232 are displayed in the application 30.

[0017] Please refer to Figure 5. The application 30 provides registration for multiple store operators and individual users. Each store operator and individual user transmits their store information 122 and their personal information to the database 12 for storage.

[0018] In addition, if there are unregistered stores in the second street view image 231 or second street view file 232 captured by the smart mobile device 20, the cloud server 10 sends the first street view image 121 corresponding to the second street view image 231 or second street view file 232 to the smart mobile device 20 and displays a blank store information 122, allowing unregistered store operators to immediately register, edit or transfer the store information into the blank store information 122.

[0019] The above detailed description is a specific description of one feasible embodiment of the present invention. However, the embodiment is not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent implementations or modifications that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention should be included in the patent scope of this case.

Claims

1. A smart application of location and image technology for mobile phone store information retrieval, comprising: a cloud server including an image recognition unit and a database storing a plurality of first street view images and a plurality of store information corresponding to each of the first street view images; a smart mobile device including a communication unit, a global positioning system (GPS), and an image capturing unit, wherein the communication unit is connected to the cloud server and transmits the location information of the GPS to the cloud server, the image capturing unit captures at least one second street view image and transmits it to the cloud server, and the image recognition unit of the cloud server uses the location information and the second street view image to... The system compares and analyzes the first street view images, transmits and displays the store information on the smart mobile device, and the store information corresponds to the second street view image; and an application is installed on the smart mobile device, which allows multiple store owners and individual users to register, and each store owner transmits its store information to the database and the first street view image for storage. The store information includes the store name, business hours, product or service descriptions, and exclusive promotional activities; the second street view image includes a blank store information, which allows an unregistered store owner to immediately register, edit, or transmit the store information into the blank store information.

2. The smart application of location and image technology for mobile phone retrieval of store information as described in claim 1, wherein the second street view image is stored in the smart mobile device and a second street view file is generated, and the image recognition unit compares and analyzes the first street view image and the second street view file using an algorithm, and each store information is displayed in the second street view file.

3. The intelligent application of location and image technology for mobile phone retrieval of store information as described in claim 2, wherein the algorithm includes optical character recognition technology to recognize the text in the second street view image and the second street view file.

4. The smart application of location and image technology for mobile phone retrieval of store information as described in claim 1, wherein the second street view image file is imported into the application, and the store information and the second street view image file are displayed in the application.

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