Communication device, information processing device, control method thereof, program, and storage medium

Abstract

A communication device includes an acquisition unit that acquires position information and moving image information related to a sightseeing route, and a control unit that displays a map including the sightseeing route based on the position information and displays moving image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to communication devices, information processing devices, control methods, programs, and storage media thereof. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a case in which a user selects a preferred driving route from multiple driving routes pre-registered in a vehicle or similar device.

[0003] Existing technical documents Patent documents Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-221431. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem that the invention aims to solve However, the technology described in Patent Document 1 has the problem that it is difficult for users to easily confirm the details of the desired sightseeing route.

[0005] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a technology for users to easily confirm the details of sightseeing routes.

[0006] means for solving problems A communication device according to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned objectives is characterized in that, The communication device includes: The acquisition unit acquires location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; and The control unit displays a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information and displays dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

[0007] Invention Effects According to the present invention, users can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route. In addition, users can easily confirm the dynamic images linked to the location of the sightseeing route, and can make advance confirmations of the atmosphere of the place, the road surface conditions, etc., which cannot be conveyed by static images or text alone.

[0008] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same or identical structures. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The accompanying drawings are included in and form a part of the specification, illustrating embodiments of the invention and serving, together with the description, to explain the principles of the invention.

[0010] Figure 1This is a diagram used to illustrate an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to one embodiment.

[0011] Figure 2A This is a block diagram used to illustrate a configuration example of multiple information processing devices (server devices) involved in one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2B This is a block diagram used to illustrate an example of the configuration of a communication device according to one embodiment.

[0013] Figure 3A This is a diagram illustrating the processing flow of the information processing system according to the first embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3B This is a diagram illustrating the processing flow of the information processing system according to the first embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the processing implemented by the communication device according to the first embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing an example of a sightseeing route and a thumbnail animated image on the display unit of the communication device according to the first embodiment.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of map movement, magnified sightseeing routes, and thumbnail dynamic images on the display unit of the communication device according to the first embodiment.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a sightseeing route and a thumbnail animated image in the display section of a communication device according to a variation of the first embodiment.

[0019] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates an example of the location information of sightseeing routes maintained by the information processing apparatus (server apparatus) according to the first embodiment, as well as the determination information of dynamic images associated with each sightseeing route.

[0020] Figure 9A This is a diagram illustrating the processing flow of the information processing system involved in the second embodiment.

[0021] Figure 9B This is a diagram illustrating the processing flow of the information processing system involved in the second embodiment.

[0022] Figure 10A This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the processing implemented by the communication device according to the second embodiment.

[0023] Figure 10BThis is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the processing implemented by the communication device according to the second embodiment.

[0024] Figure 11 This diagram illustrates an example of displaying the predetermined locations of the sightseeing route and the playback positions of the moving images in the display unit of the communication device according to the second embodiment.

[0025] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating a display example of the travel direction of a sightseeing route within a moving image on the display unit of a communication device, which is easily identifiable as a variation of the second embodiment.

[0026] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating another example of a sightseeing route's direction of travel within a moving image on the display unit of a communication device, which is easily identifiable as a variation of the second embodiment.

[0027] Figure 14 This is another example of a display showing the direction of travel of a sightseeing route in a moving image on the display unit of a communication device, which is easily identifiable as a variation of the second embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the following embodiments are not intended to limit the invention to which the technical solution pertains. Additionally, not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the invention. Two or more features from the plurality of features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. Furthermore, identical or identical components are labeled with the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0029] (First Implementation) In this embodiment, an example will be described in which users of two-wheeled vehicles or other straddle-mounted vehicles can efficiently search, confirm, and select sightseeing routes.

[0030] <System Composition> Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the configuration of an information processing system according to one embodiment. The information processing system includes information processing device 10, information processing device 20, information processing device 30, and communication device 40. They are configured to communicate via a network 50. The network 50 is, for example, the Internet and / or a local area network (LAN).

[0031] Information processing device 10 is a management server that manages the location information of the sightseeing route according to one embodiment and the determination information of the animated images of the sightseeing route (e.g., the URL of the animated image). Information processing device 20 is an animated image server device that provides the animated image and animated image information according to one embodiment. Information processing device 20 may be, for example, YouTube. It is possible to utilize the animated images and animated image information uploaded to YouTube.

[0032] Information processing device 30 is a map server device that provides map information according to an embodiment. As a map, for example, Google Maps can be used if the communication device 40 is an Android device, and Apple Maps can be used if the communication device 40 is an iPhone device, but it is not limited to these. Communication device 40 is a communication device according to an embodiment, such as a portable information terminal (smartphone, tablet, etc.) held by a user (e.g., passenger) of a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle. A sightseeing information prompt application is installed in communication device 40, through which information on sightseeing routes is provided to the user. At this time, advertising information (advertising animations, advertising images) can also be stored in advance in information processing device 10, and advertisements can be displayed to the user when the application function is provided. Thus, the operator of information processing device 10 can obtain advertising revenue.

[0033] The information processing device 10 pre-registers and stores location information for tourist routes throughout the country, and pre-associates one or more dynamic image information for each tourist route. Additionally, it stores identification information (e.g., the URL of the dynamic image) for identifying each dynamic image.

[0034] The information processing device 10 can also involve the operator of the information processing device 10 directly contacting predetermined animated GIF contributors who have submitted attractive animated GIFs of tourist routes, enabling them to create and submit various animated GIFs of tourist routes for users of the tourist information notification application to view. In this case, the animated GIF contributor may be paid a fee. Alternatively, users of the tourist information notification application may purchase tourist route information (purchase a route information), and a portion of the purchase price may be refunded to the animated GIF contributor. Or, general animated GIF contributors may be able to freely submit animated GIFs of tourist routes through the tourist information notification application.

[0035] <Composition of Information Processing Device> Figure 2AThis diagram illustrates a configuration example of an information processing apparatus 10, information processing apparatus 20, and information processing apparatus 30 according to one embodiment. The information processing apparatus 10, information processing apparatus 20, and information processing apparatus 30 include a CPU 101, a storage device 102, and a communication unit 103. The CPU 101 is one or more CPUs that perform processing by reading and executing programs stored in the storage device 102. The storage device 102 is a storage medium and / or memory that stores various types of information. The storage device 102 is capable of storing programs for execution by the CPU 101 and storing information obtained from other devices via the communication unit 103. The communication unit 103 is capable of communicating with other devices and receiving and transmitting various types of information via wired or wireless means.

[0036] <Composition of Communication Devices> Figure 2B This diagram illustrates an example configuration of a communication device 40 according to one embodiment. Users can use an application installed on the communication device 40 to view, for example, location information of a sightseeing route traveled by two-wheeled vehicle, and dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route. Users can use the viewed sightseeing route information as a reference to confirm and select the route they actually want to visit.

[0037] The communication device 40 includes a CPU 401, a storage device 402, a communication unit 403, a display unit 404, and an operation input unit 405. The CPU 401 is one or more CPUs that read and execute programs stored in the storage device 402 to control the operation of the communication device 40. The storage device 402 is a storage medium and / or memory that stores programs for execution by the CPU 401 and various information input to the communication device 40 via the operation input unit 405.

[0038] The communication unit 403 can communicate with information processing devices 10, 20, and 30, and receive and send various information via wired or wireless means. The display unit 404 is a liquid crystal display or similar device that displays various information. The operation input unit 405 is a physical button, touch input unit, mouse, keyboard, or similar device, allowing the user to input various information. When the display unit 404 is a touch panel, it can also function as an operation input unit 405.

[0039] <Processing Flow> Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B This diagram illustrates an example of a processing flow in the information processing system according to this embodiment. This processing flow is executed, for example, when a user of the communication device 40 initiates a tourism information prompt application.

[0040] In F301, the information processing unit 30 sends map information to the communication unit 40. When the application starts, for example, it can send a map of all of Japan, or it can send map information from the last time the application was used.

[0041] In F302, the communication device 40 requests the information processing device 10 the location information of the sightseeing route included in the map currently displayed on the display unit 404.

[0042] In F303, the information processing device 10 sends to the communication device 40 the location information of the sightseeing route contained in the currently displayed map and the determination information of the dynamic image related to the sightseeing route (e.g., the URL of the dynamic image, etc.) according to the request from the communication device 40.

[0043] In F304, the communication device 40 sends the determination information received from the information processing device 10 to the information processing device 20.

[0044] In F305, the information processing device 20 sends dynamic image information of sightseeing routes included in the map currently displayed on the display unit 404 of the communication device 40 based on the received determination information. For example, if the displayed map includes three sightseeing routes A, B, and C, it sends one or more dynamic image information A related to sightseeing route A, one or more dynamic image information B related to sightseeing route B, and one or more dynamic image information C related to sightseeing route C. The dynamic image information may include thumbnail dynamic images (thumbnail images) of actual driving on the sightseeing route, as well as information such as the title or description of the dynamic image, the number of times it was played or the upload date, and the channel name.

[0045] In F306, the communication device 40 displays a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information of the sightseeing route received from the information processing device 10.

[0046] In F307, the communication device 40 displays the dynamic image information of the sightseeing route received from the information processing device 20 as dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route currently displayed on the map. Thus, the user of the communication device 40 can easily confirm one or more sightseeing routes and their dynamic image information within the area of ​​the currently displayed map.

[0047] In F308, the communication device 40 receives operations to move, zoom in, and / or zoom out of the map displayed on the display unit 404. For example, if the display unit 404 is a touch panel, the user can change the map's display position or zoom in or out of the map through touch or swipe operations. If the display unit 404 is not a touch panel, the operation input unit 405 can also be used, for example, through mouse and / or keyboard operations, to change the map's display position or zoom in or out of the map.

[0048] In F309, the communication device 40 updates the map display on the display unit 404 based on the various operations in F308. If, for example, nationwide map information has been pre-acquired in F301, the map information is updated using the map information held by the communication device 40. Alternatively, if nationwide map information has not been acquired, a request for map update information can be sent to the information processing device 30, and the updated map information can be obtained and displayed from the information processing device 30.

[0049] In F310, the communication device 40 requests the location information of the sightseeing route contained in the map updated by F309 from the information processing device 10.

[0050] In F311, the information processing device 10 sends the location information of the sightseeing route contained in the updated map and the determination information of the dynamic image related to the sightseeing route (e.g., the URL of the dynamic image, etc.) to the communication device 40 according to a request from the communication device 40.

[0051] In F312, the communication device 40 sends the determination information received from the information processing device 10 to the information processing device 20.

[0052] In F313, the information processing device 20 transmits dynamic image information of the sightseeing routes included in the updated map displayed on the display unit 404 of the communication device 40 based on the received determination information. For example, the operation in F308 results in zooming in on the map, and if the displayed map contains two sightseeing routes, dynamic image information related to each sightseeing route is transmitted. For example, if two sightseeing routes A and B are included on the map, more than one dynamic image information A related to sightseeing route A and more than one dynamic image information B related to sightseeing route B are transmitted. Alternatively, the operation in F308 results in moving the map, and if the displayed map contains two sightseeing routes D and E, dynamic image information related to each sightseeing route is transmitted. In this case, more than one dynamic image information D related to sightseeing route D and more than one dynamic image information E related to sightseeing route E are transmitted.

[0053] In F314, the communication device 40 updates and displays a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information of the sightseeing route received from the information processing device 10.

[0054] In F315, the communication device 40 displays the dynamic image information of the sightseeing route received from the information processing device 20 as dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route displayed on the updated map. Thus, the user of the communication device 40 can easily confirm one or more sightseeing routes and their dynamic image information within the area of ​​the map, which changes depending on the map's display position or whether the map is zoomed in or out. In particular, because the displayed content automatically changes according to map operations, the user can easily find the sightseeing route and its dynamic image information for the desired area. Therefore, it is easy to confirm the sightseeing route and select the sightseeing route that the user actually wants to travel.

[0055] It should be noted that, based on further map operations, a series of processes from F308 to F315 will be repeatedly executed. That concludes the explanation. Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B The processing flow has ended.

[0056] <Processing of Communication Devices> Next, Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the processing performed by the communication device 40 according to this embodiment. This processing is performed by executing a program stored in the storage device 402, which is read by the CPU 401 of the communication device 40.

[0057] In step S401, CPU 401 determines whether the user has activated the tourism information prompt application of communication device 40. If the answer is "yes" in this step, the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, if the answer is "no" in this step, the process enters standby mode.

[0058] In step S402, the CPU 401 receives map information from the information processing device 30 and displays it in a predetermined map display area. When the application starts, it can receive, for example, map information covering all of Japan, or map information from the last state when the application was last used. It should be noted that if the communication device 40 has pre-stored nationwide map information, this process can be skipped.

[0059] In step S403, CPU401 requests from information processing device 10 the location information of sightseeing routes included in the map currently displayed on display unit 404.

[0060] In step S404, the communication device 40 receives from the information processing device 10 the location information of the sightseeing route contained in the currently displayed map and the determination information of the dynamic image related to the sightseeing route (e.g., the URL of the dynamic image).

[0061] In step S405, CPU401 sends the determination information received from information processing device 10 to information processing device 20.

[0062] In step S406, the CPU 401 receives from the information processing device 20 dynamic image information of the sightseeing route included in the map currently displayed on the display unit 404 of the communication device 40, which is determined based on the determination information.

[0063] In step S407, CPU 401 prompts for a map display area to display a map containing sightseeing routes based on the map information received in step S402 and the location information received in step S403. The map is displayed in the map display area, and the sightseeing routes contained within the map are displayed in a specific way. The sightseeing routes can be displayed as thick lines overlapping the map and following the routes. Additionally, CPU 401 prompts for a dynamic image display area to display dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing routes displayed on the map based on the dynamic image information received in step S406. The dynamic image display area displays one or more dynamic image information related to the sightseeing routes, such as thumbnail dynamic images, titles, descriptions, playback counts, upload dates, and channel names.

[0064] In step S408, CPU 401 determines whether one of the moving image information displayed in the moving image display area of ​​display unit 404 has been selected. For example, the moving image information may be selected if a thumbnail moving image (or a thumbnail image) has been selected from the moving image information via a touch operation. If the moving image information has been selected, the process proceeds to step S409. On the other hand, if no moving image information has been selected, the process proceeds to step S410.

[0065] In step S409, CPU 401 plays the dynamic image corresponding to the dynamic image information selected in step S408. Playback of the dynamic image can also drive other screens to execute within those screens. If the playback of the dynamic image ends, proceed to step S411. It should be noted that if the playback of the dynamic image is interrupted midway, the system can also transition back to the state before the start of step S408.

[0066] In step S410, CPU 401 determines whether the user has accepted the operation of moving, zooming in, and / or zooming out of the map. If the operation has been accepted, the process returns to S403. Otherwise, if no operation has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S411.

[0067] In step S411, CPU 401 determines whether to continue the series of processes. For example, if the user has ended the tourism information prompt application, the process ends. If this step is "yes", the process returns to S408. On the other hand, if this step is "no", the process ends.

[0068] <An example of what's displayed on the screen> Next, refer to Figure 5 , for Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B as well as Figure 4 An example of a screen displayed on the display unit 404 of the communication device 40 during processing will be described. The display unit 404 displays a map display area 501 and a dynamic image information display area 502.

[0069] Map 510 is displayed in map display area 501, showing the display method (lines 511 to 514) of the sightseeing routes included within the current display area of ​​map 510. In the illustrated example, four sightseeing routes are included within the map. Furthermore, sightseeing routes 511 to 514 are distinguished by different types of thick lines. It should be noted that the method of distinguishing each sightseeing route is not limited to the type of line. Sightseeing routes 511 to 514 can also be distinguished by different types of colors. Alternatively, instead of setting the route's interior to a single-color thick line, thin lines can be used to surround the route, and diagonal lines, vertical lines, horizontal lines, grid patterns, etc., can be used to distinguish the interior.

[0070] One or more animated image information 51, 52, 53, ... are displayed in the animated image display area 502. For example, animated image information 51 may include at least one of the following: thumbnail animated image 1 (thumbnail animated image 520), reference information 521 indicating the province where the sightseeing route within the animated image is located and the travel distance of the sightseeing route, animated image title 522, channel name 523, number of plays 524, upload date (year, month, day), etc. It should be noted that these are just examples, and the information may also include further information. For example, it may also include explanatory text describing the content of the animated image.

[0071] exist Figure 5 In the displayed state, if the user touches or swipes the map display area 501 to move (change) the map's display position and / or zoom in or out, the following actions are executed: Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B as well as Figure 4 The map is updated through the processing shown. As a result, the sightseeing routes included in the map also change. Furthermore, the content displayed in the dynamic image information also changes according to the changes in the sightseeing routes. For example, if a user zooms in on the map by operating the map display area 501, the result is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the map contains only one sightseeing route. In this case, as dynamic image information, only dynamic image information related to that sightseeing route is displayed. Figure 6 In the example, an operation is performed to move and zoom the map to display the map surrounding sightseeing route 513. As a result, the display content of map display area 501 is updated. Figure 5 The map then transitions to displaying only one of the four sightseeing routes, route 513, within its boundaries. At this point, dynamic image information 61 and dynamic image information 62 related to sightseeing route 513 are displayed in the dynamic image information display area 502. In the illustrated example, only two dynamic image information items are present; however, if a sightseeing route contains more than three dynamic images, additional dynamic image information is displayed below dynamic image information 62.

[0072] The animated image information 61 includes the thumbnail animated image 4 (thumbnail animated image 610), the province where the sightseeing route 513 within the animated image is located, and reference information 611 indicating the travel distance of the sightseeing route 513, the animated image title 612, the channel name 613, the number of plays 614, and the upload date (year, month, day) 615. It should be noted that these are just examples, and some of them may be omitted, or the image may be configured to include further information. For example, it may include explanatory text describing the content of the animated image.

[0073] Therefore, users can easily view the dynamic image information of the desired sightseeing route by moving, zooming in, and zooming out of the map.

[0074] It should be noted that, as Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, when multiple animated image information items are associated with sightseeing routes displayed on a map, these multiple animated image items are displayed in the animated image display area 502 in a predetermined order based on the information. Here, the predetermined information may include at least one of the following: the number of times the animated image has been played 524 times, the number of times the animated image has been played 614 times, the number of subscribers to the animated image's channel (not shown), the number of comments on the animated image (not shown), and the playback time (not shown), which indicates the length of the animated image. Here, the playback time is the length of the animated image itself (the time required for the animated image to play from start to end, such as 10 minutes, 20 minutes, etc.).

[0075] If the predetermined information is at least one of the following: the number of times the animated image has been played, the number of channel subscribers, and the number of comments on the animated image, multiple animated image information will be displayed in descending order. Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In the example, the more times a moving image is played, the higher it appears. Priorities can also be preset for this information. For example, suppose priority 1 is the number of plays, priority 2 is the number of channel subscribers, and priority 3 is the number of comments on the moving image. In this case, if the number of plays for priority 1 is the same for two moving images or the difference is less than a predetermined value (or less than a predetermined percentage), they can also be displayed in descending order of the number of channel subscribers for priority 2. Similarly, if the number of channel subscribers for priority 2 is the same or the difference is less than a predetermined value (or less than a predetermined percentage), they can also be displayed in descending order of the number of comments for priority 3.

[0076] Furthermore, when the predetermined information is the playback time of a moving image, multiple moving images are presented in ascending order. This is because with moving images that are too long, users are more likely to struggle to find the information they want (e.g., scenic spots along a sightseeing route). Also, viewing excessively long moving images is inconvenient, so it's advisable to end most of the moving images before they finish playing. Therefore, the playback time is presented in ascending order. It should be noted that, considering users are unlikely to obtain the desired information from moving images with very short playback times, it's also possible to present the information in ascending order after removing moving images shorter than a certain duration.

[0077] <An example of controlling the display of dynamic image information> In the above embodiment, an example of displaying dynamic image information associated with sightseeing routes included within the area of ​​the map currently displayed in map display area 501 in dynamic image information display area 502 has been described.

[0078] Information processing device 10, for example, can associate and maintain location information of a sightseeing route with determination information of dynamic images used to determine the sightseeing route. Figure 8The information is presented in a table 801. For example, for sightseeing route A, information such as road X, road Y, etc., is maintained. Additionally, for the starting point, intermediate point 1, intermediate point 2, ..., and ending point of sightseeing route A, the latitude and longitude information of each location is maintained. Furthermore, for the determination of dynamic images related to sightseeing route A, information such as URL1 of dynamic image 1, URL2 of dynamic image 2, etc., is maintained. The same information is maintained for other sightseeing routes B, C, ... The information processing device 10 can maintain this information for all sightseeing routes throughout the country.

[0079] Here, it can also be configured such that the sightseeing routes displayed in the map display area 501 are associated with sightseeing routes that include both the starting point and the end point in the map display area 501. Therefore, since only sightseeing routes that are inferred to be largely contained within the map display area 501 are extracted, the display of sightseeing information associated with sightseeing routes that are only partially included on the map can be suppressed. Thus, it is less likely to display sightseeing route sightseeing information that the user does not want, and it is easier to access the desired sightseeing information.

[0080] Alternatively, it can be configured to display dynamic image information associated with sightseeing routes that include at least a portion of the sightseeing route in the map display area 501. Here, each sightseeing route may include information on multiple locations, including a starting point, one or more intermediate locations, and an ending point. For example, intermediate locations may be set every 5 km or 10 km. Furthermore, if two or more of these locations are included, it can be determined that at least a portion of the sightseeing route is included in the map display area 501.

[0081] The map display area 501 may contain at least a portion of the sightseeing route, or it may contain a predetermined number or more pairs of adjacent locations within the map display area 501. A pair of adjacent points refers to, for example, i) a pair of a starting point and an adjacent intermediate location, ii) a pair of two adjacent intermediate locations, or iii) a pair of an ending point or an adjacent intermediate location. This makes it easy to display dynamic image information of the sightseeing route desired by the user and to easily access the desired dynamic image information.

[0082] As explained above, in this embodiment, a map containing the sightseeing route is displayed based on location information related to the route, and dynamic image information associated with the currently displayed route on the map is also displayed. If the user moves, zooms in, or zooms out on the map, changing the map's display area, the display of dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route on the map changes accordingly. Thus, the user can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route by viewing the dynamic image. Therefore, the user can easily select the route they wish to visit. Previously, even when a preferred location was described within a dynamic image, it was necessary to consult a map. However, this invention, due to its pre-association function of location and dynamic image, allows viewers to easily search for the location of the dynamic image or its surroundings using a map. Furthermore, as a reverse usage method, new dynamic images can be discovered from the map. From the perspective of the dynamic image contributor, previously, when conveying locations described through dynamic images to viewers, it was necessary to display a map within the dynamic image for explanation. However, this invention, by linking the dynamic image and the map, provides content where the location and dynamic image are dynamically associated by the viewer.

[0083] [Modifications of the first embodiment] Figure 7 It means Figure 5 The diagram shows a variation of the example shown. In Figure 7 In the example, the control is to surround each thumbnail animation image with a thick-lined box, and the line type of each box is displayed using the same line type as that of the sightseeing route.

[0084] exist Figure 7 In the diagram, thumbnail animated image 1 is enclosed by frame 512', and the line type of frame 512' is the same as the line type displayed for sightseeing route 512. Similarly, thumbnail animated image 2 is enclosed by frame 511', and the line type of frame 511' is the same as the line type displayed for sightseeing route 511. Furthermore, thumbnail animated image 3 is enclosed by frame 514', and the line type of frame 511' is the same as the line type displayed for sightseeing route 514. Thus, users can easily identify which sightseeing route each animated image belongs to.

[0085] In addition, in this embodiment, such as Figure 5The example shown illustrates how to display each sightseeing route 511-514 using different line types, colors, or patterns, but this is not a limitation. For instance, the colors of the sightseeing routes could also be meaningful. For example, scenic routes could be displayed in "blue," and routes offering pleasant running experiences in "green." Furthermore, routes suitable for the autumn foliage season could be displayed in "red," off-road routes in "brown," and routes emphasizing local cuisine in "yellow." Thus, users can quickly identify the type of sightseeing route simply by observing its color. For example, when searching for sightseeing routes suitable for the autumn foliage season, focusing on routes indicated by red allows for quick discovery of the desired route.

[0086] Additionally, a filtering function for sightseeing routes can be configured. For example, routes can be displayed in a smaller area of ​​the map based on the contributor of the animated image (or channel name), i.e., based on the influencer. Alternatively, filtering can be performed to show only sightseeing routes featuring animated images contributed by selected influencers, based on user preferences. Furthermore, filtering can be performed to show only sightseeing routes with specific themes, such as "scenic sightseeing routes," "ideal running sightseeing routes," "suitable for autumn foliage season," "off-road sightseeing routes," or "food-oriented sightseeing routes," based on one or more specified preferences.

[0087] Therefore, since the displayed sightseeing routes can be narrowed down, it is easy to search for the desired sightseeing route even when multiple sightseeing routes are provided through the sightseeing information prompt application.

[0088] (Second Implementation) In this embodiment, another example will be described that enables users of motorcycles and other straddle-mounted vehicles to efficiently search for, confirm, and select sightseeing routes.

[0089] Since the system and device configurations are the same as in the first embodiment, detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0090] <Processing Flow> Figure 9A as well as Figure 9B This diagram illustrates an example of a processing flow in the information processing system according to this embodiment. This processing flow is executed, for example, when a user of the communication device 40 initiates a sightseeing information prompt application. The processes F301, F302, and F304-F307 are related to... Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are treated the same way, therefore descriptions are omitted.

[0091] In F901, the information processing device 10 sends to the communication device 40, upon request from the communication device 40, location information of the sightseeing routes included in the currently displayed map, determination information of the animated images related to the sightseeing routes (e.g., the URL of the animated images), and additional information. Unlike the first embodiment, this embodiment further sends additional information. Here, the additional information includes information indicating one or more predetermined locations for each sightseeing route on the map, and information indicating the playback position of the animated images for each of the predetermined locations. The association between the predetermined locations of the sightseeing routes and the playback positions of the animated images is assumed to be manually performed in advance by the operator of the information processing device 10. Therefore, it is possible to refer to... Figure 11 The predetermined locations on the sightseeing route described later will be displayed in relation to their corresponding animated image playback positions, or the animated images will be played from each animated image playback position.

[0092] Before the processing of F902 begins, for example, it becomes a display. Figure 5 The state of the map display area 501 and the dynamic image information display area 502 as shown.

[0093] In F902, the communication device 40 receives a selection of a sightseeing route from one or more sightseeing routes displayed on the map display area 501 of the display unit 404. For example, a selection can also be received by clicking or tapping a sightseeing route.

[0094] In F903, the communication device 40 displays a selected sightseeing route within the map display area 501 and, based on additional information received via F901, displays a display method representing one or more predetermined locations along the sightseeing route. Alternatively, the selected sightseeing route can be displayed in a size that converges within the map display area. Then, using the additional information, a display method representing one or more pre-defined predetermined locations (e.g., scenic spots) along the sightseeing route is displayed. For details of the display, refer to [reference needed]. Figure 11 Then it will be discussed.

[0095] In F904, the communication device 40 accepts the selection of a predetermined location for the sightseeing route displayed on the screen. For example, the selection can be accepted by clicking or tapping the display indicating the predetermined location.

[0096] In F905, the communication device 40 displays the selected predetermined location and the playback position of the corresponding moving image. Here, the communication device 40 displays a display method indicating the playback position of the moving image corresponding to the predetermined location based on additional information. It should be noted that this assumes one moving image is prepared for a sightseeing route, but multiple moving images can also be prepared for a sightseeing route. In this case, for example, multiple predetermined locations related to multiple moving images can be mixed and displayed on one sightseeing route. Then, when one of the predetermined locations is selected, the moving image information corresponding to the selected predetermined location can be configured to be displayed in the moving image information display area 502. Thus, when a predetermined location related to moving image A is selected, the moving image information of moving image A related to that predetermined location is displayed in the moving image display area 502. Similarly, when a predetermined location related to moving image B is selected, the moving image information of moving image B related to that predetermined location is displayed in the moving image display area 502. For details of the display, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 11 Then it will be discussed.

[0097] In F906, the communication device 40 starts playing dynamic images from a playback position corresponding to a predetermined location selected via F905.

[0098] <Processing of Communication Devices> then, Figure 10A as well as Figure 10B This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the processing performed by the communication device 40 according to this embodiment. This processing is performed by executing a program stored in the storage device 402, which is read by the CPU 401 of the communication device 40.

[0099] The processes in steps S401~S403 and S405~S407 are due to and Figure 4 The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are treated the same way, therefore descriptions are omitted.

[0100] In step S1001, the CPU 401 receives from the information processing device 10 the location information of the sightseeing routes included in the currently displayed map, the determination information of the dynamic images related to the sightseeing routes (e.g., the URL of the dynamic images), and additional information. Unlike the first embodiment, this embodiment further receives additional information. Here, the additional information, as described above, includes information indicating one or more predetermined locations for each sightseeing route on the map, and information indicating the playback position of the dynamic image for each of the one or more predetermined locations. That is, the additional information includes information that corresponds the predetermined locations of the sightseeing routes with the playback positions of the dynamic images.

[0101] In step S1002, the CPU 401 determines whether a sightseeing route has been selected by the user based on one or more sightseeing routes displayed in the map display area 501 on the display unit 404. For example, a selection can be accepted by clicking or tapping a sightseeing route. If this step is "yes", the process proceeds to step S1003. On the other hand, if this step is "no", the process proceeds to step S1009.

[0102] In step S1003, CPU401 displays the selected sightseeing route and displays a way of showing one or more predetermined locations along the sightseeing route. Here, refer to... Figure 11 The display example in the display unit 404 of the communication device 40 according to this embodiment will be described. The map display is updated in such a way that a sightseeing route 1101 is selected and only that sightseeing route 1101 is displayed in the map display area 1101. Then, a display mode 1102 is displayed based on the additional information received in step S1001, which displays one or more predetermined locations representing the sightseeing route 1101. Multiple display modes 1102 are shown in the illustrated example.

[0103] In step S1004, CPU 401 displays dynamic image information corresponding to the selected sightseeing route and displays a display method indicating more than one playback position of dynamic images corresponding to more than one predetermined location of the sightseeing route. For example, Figure 11 As shown, dynamic image information corresponding to the selected sightseeing route 1101 is displayed in the dynamic image display area 502. Furthermore, display mode 1102' displays one or more playback positions of dynamic images corresponding to one or more predetermined locations (display mode 1102) of the sightseeing route 1101. It should be noted that, as mentioned above, this assumes that one dynamic image is prepared for one sightseeing route, but multiple dynamic images may also be prepared for one sightseeing route. In this case, for example, multiple predetermined locations related to multiple dynamic images may be mixed and displayed on one sightseeing route. Moreover, when one of the predetermined locations is selected, the dynamic image information corresponding to the selected predetermined location may be displayed in the dynamic image information display area 502. Thus, when a predetermined location related to dynamic image A is selected, the dynamic image information of dynamic image A related to that predetermined location is displayed in the dynamic image display area 502; when a predetermined location related to dynamic image B is selected, the dynamic image information of dynamic image B related to that predetermined location is displayed in the dynamic image display area 502.

[0104] In step S1005, CPU401 determines whether a predetermined location among multiple predetermined locations on the sightseeing route has been selected. For example, selection can be accepted by clicking or tapping the display indicating the predetermined location. If this step is "yes", proceed to step S1006. On the other hand, if this step is "no", standby continues until a selection is made.

[0105] exist Figure 11 In the example, suppose one of several predetermined locations (display mode 1102) is selected (display mode 1103). The selected predetermined location (display mode 1103) and other predetermined locations (display mode 1102) are displayed with different colors and / or patterns, making it easy to identify the selection. Furthermore, detailed information 1104 of the selected predetermined location (display mode 1103) can also be displayed (in the illustrated example, the text indicating that the location is "XYZ Horizon Entrance").

[0106] In step S1006, the CPU401 displays the selected predetermined location and the corresponding playback position of the dynamic image.

[0107] like Figure 11 As shown, the selected predetermined location (display mode 1103) and other predetermined locations are displayed using different colors and / or patterns. Furthermore, the playback position (display mode 1103') of the animated image corresponding to the predetermined location (display mode 1103) is displayed using the same color and / or pattern as the predetermined location (display mode 1103). The current playback point 1152 on the playback bar 1151 representing the entire animated image, the title of the animated image 1153, the province where the sightseeing route within the animated image is located, and reference information 1154 indicating the travel distance of the sightseeing route are also displayed. In addition, a thumbnail image 1150 of the animated image is displayed, which corresponds to the thumbnail image at the playback position (display mode 1103') of the animated image corresponding to the predetermined location (display mode 1103) (XYZ horizon entrance).

[0108] In step S1007, CPU 401 begins playing the moving image from the playback position corresponding to the selected predetermined location. Alternatively, after a predetermined time has elapsed following the processing in step S1005, the moving image can be automatically started from the playback position (display mode 1103'). Alternatively, playback can be initiated by clicking or tapping. Figure 11 The play button 1155, as shown, starts the playback of the dynamic image from the playback position (display mode 1103').

[0109] In step S1008, CPU401 determines whether another predetermined location among multiple predetermined locations on the sightseeing route has been selected. If this step is "yes", the process returns to step S1006. On the other hand, if this step is "no", the process proceeds to step S1014.

[0110] In step S1009, CPU 401 determines whether a user has selected a dynamic image based on one or more dynamic image information currently displayed in the dynamic image information display area 502. If this step is "yes", proceed to step S1010. On the other hand, if this step is "no", return to step S1002.

[0111] In step S1010, CPU401 displays a sightseeing route corresponding to the selected dynamic image information and displays a display method representing one or more predetermined locations along the sightseeing route. According to Figure 5 Selecting one of the multiple animated images shown allows you to choose the corresponding sightseeing route, and the display location is as follows: Figure 11 The map display area 501 is automatically changed (moved, zoomed in, zoomed out) and displayed. In addition, display mode 1102, which represents more than one predetermined location, is also displayed.

[0112] In step S1011, the CPU401 displays a display method indicating one or more playback positions of dynamic images corresponding to one or more predetermined locations along the sightseeing route. For example... Figure 11 As shown, display mode 1102' displays more than one playback position of a dynamic image corresponding to more than one predetermined location of sightseeing route 1101 (display mode 1102) in dynamic image display area 502.

[0113] In step S1012, CPU 401 determines whether the user has received a playback instruction for the moving image. If the result is "yes", proceed to step S1013. Otherwise, if the result is "no", return to step S1005.

[0114] In step S1013, CPU 401 begins playing the dynamic image. Then, the process proceeds to step S1014.

[0115] In step S1014, CPU 401 determines whether to continue the series of processes. For example, if the user has ended the tourism information prompt application, the process ends. If this step is yes, the process returns to S1005. On the other hand, if this step is no, the process ends.

[0116] It should be noted that the following situations should be observed: Figure 10A as well as Figure 10B In, it not only includes and Figure 9A as well as Figure 9B The display control corresponding to the selection of sightseeing routes is also shown, and the processing of the display control corresponding to the selection of dynamic image information is also explained.

[0117] As explained above, in this embodiment, depending on whether the user selects one of more than one sightseeing routes displayed on the map, the display is updated so that only that sightseeing route is included in the map display area, and more than one predetermined location is displayed on the sightseeing route. Additionally, animated image information corresponding to the selected sightseeing route is displayed in the animated image information display area, and more than one playback position of the animated image corresponding to the more than one predetermined location is displayed. Then, if the user selects a predetermined location, that predetermined location is highlighted, and the corresponding playback position on the animated image is also highlighted. By indicating the start of animated image playback in this state, the animated image can be viewed from the playback position corresponding to the predetermined location in the selected sightseeing route. Alternatively, the animated image can be viewed automatically after a predetermined time has elapsed after the highlighted display.

[0118] Therefore, users can easily confirm the details of a sightseeing route through a simple operation. This makes it easy for users to select the route they want to visit.

[0119] Furthermore, in this embodiment, depending on whether the user selects one of multiple animated image information, the display is updated so that only the sightseeing route corresponding to that animated image information is included in the map display area, and a display mode showing more than one predetermined location is displayed on the sightseeing route. Then, a display mode showing more than one playback position of the animated image corresponding to the more than one predetermined location is displayed.

[0120] Therefore, users can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route through a simple operation of selecting dynamic image information. This makes it easy for users to select the sightseeing route they wish to take.

[0121] Thus, in this embodiment, a map containing a sightseeing route is displayed, and a display mode showing one or more predetermined locations representing the sightseeing route is displayed. Then, animated image information corresponding to the sightseeing route is displayed, and a display mode showing one or more playback positions of the animated image corresponding to the one or more predetermined locations is displayed.

[0122] Therefore, it is easy to identify the correspondence between locations on the sightseeing route and the corresponding animated image playback positions. Thus, it is easy to determine which animated image is playing from which location. Therefore, users can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route. Previously, when a favorite location was introduced within an animated image, it was necessary to consult a map. However, due to the function of pre-associating locations with animated images, viewers can easily search for locations within or around the animated image using a map. Furthermore, as a reverse usage method, new animated images can be discovered from the map. From the perspective of the animated image creator, previously, when conveying locations introduced through animated images to viewers, it was necessary to display a map within the animated image for explanation. However, because this invention allows for the linkage between animated images and maps, it can provide content where viewers dynamically associate locations with animated images.

[0123] [Modifications of the Second Embodiment] Figure 12 It means Figure 11 The diagram shows a variation of the example shown. Figure 12 The display example and Figure 11 The display examples are almost identical, but within the map display area 501, there is a display mode (S) indicating the starting position of the sightseeing route 1101 and a display mode (G) indicating the target position of the sightseeing route 1101.

[0124] Based on this display, users can easily identify which direction the moving image, taken from the displayed sightseeing route, is heading. It should be noted that this is not limited to display methods such as S and G; other display methods are also possible. For example, ... Figure 13 As shown, one or more arrows 1301 (indicating the direction of travel in the dynamic image of the route) along the sightseeing route can also be added adjacent to the sightseeing route. Or, as... Figure 13 As shown, the arrowhead 1401 can also be placed at the end of the sightseeing route. Any display method is acceptable, as long as the direction of travel of the sightseeing route within the dynamic image can be identified.

[0125] In addition, such as Figure 12As shown, a display mode 1201 (a star-shaped marker in the illustrated example) indicating highlighted locations can also be displayed in the map display area 501. Additionally, a display mode 1201' indicating the playback position of the animated image corresponding to the highlighted location can be further displayed in the animated image information display area 502. Here, highlighted locations are attractive spots along the sightseeing route, and only one animated image can be configured for each sightseeing route. Therefore, users can efficiently confirm sightseeing routes by focusing specifically on the highlighted locations of each route.

[0126] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the first embodiment is... Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B F308~F315 Figure 4 The map operation and the corresponding screen display update shown in S410 are omitted from the description, but the same processing as in the first embodiment can be performed.

[0127] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, examples have been described where the information processing device 30 provides map information to the communication device 40, the information processing device 20 provides dynamic images to the communication device 40, and the information processing device 10 provides information required for display in the communication device 40. However, this is not a limitation of these examples. For instance, the information processing device 10 may also manage map information or dynamic images, and provide map information or dynamic images to the communication device 40 from the information processing device 10. Furthermore, the map information may also be stored in advance by the communication device 40, using stored map information.

[0128] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, examples of communication devices 40 collecting various information and displaying sightseeing routes or moving images have been given, but this is not a limitation of these examples. For instance, the information processing device 10 may acquire or pre-store various information and control the display of sightseeing routes or moving images on the display unit 404 of the communication device 40. In this case, the information processing device 10 may also centrally manage map information, location information of sightseeing routes, determination information for moving images, moving image information, and some or all of the moving image data itself. Alternatively, map information may be acquired from the information processing device 30, and moving image information (and moving image data) may be acquired from the information processing device 20.

[0129] For example, the information processing device 10 can send operation information (information on the map range displayed) to the information processing device 10 based on the user's map movement, zooming, or zooming operations on the communication device 40. The information processing device 10 can also send information on sightseeing routes within the displayed map range to the communication device 40 based on the map range information. Furthermore, it can obtain dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route from the information processing device 20 and send it to the communication device 40 for display. Thus, the information processing device 10 can execute the processing performed by the communication device 40 in the various embodiments described above.

[0130] <Summary of Implementation Methods> 1. The communication device (40) involved in the above embodiments is a communication device. The communication device (40) includes: Acquisition unit (401) acquires location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; and The control unit (401) displays a map (510) containing the sightseeing route (511-514) based on the location information and displays dynamic image information (51-53) associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

[0131] According to this implementation method, users can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route.

[0132] 2. The communication device (40) according to the above embodiment further includes an operation unit (404, 405), which accepts at least one operation of moving, zooming in, and zooming out of the map. The control unit updates and displays dynamic image information based on the sightseeing routes on the map, which are updated as a result of the operations performed by the operation unit.

[0133] According to this embodiment, since various sightseeing routes and associated dynamic image information are updated and displayed based on the user's map operations, the user can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing routes.

[0134] 3. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, When multiple dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map exists, the control unit displays multiple dynamic image information in a predetermined order based on the arrangement of the information.

[0135] According to this implementation, dynamic image information that is highly likely to be useful to the user can be prioritized and presented to the user.

[0136] 4. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, The predetermined information includes at least one of the following: the number of times the animated image has been played, the number of channel subscribers to the animated image, the number of comments on the animated image, and the playback time indicating the length of the animated image.

[0137] According to this implementation, the dynamic image information that is most likely to be useful to the user is preferably prompted to the user.

[0138] 5. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, If the predetermined information is at least one of the number of plays, the number of channel subscribers, and the number of comments. The control unit displays the multiple dynamic image information in descending order.

[0139] According to this embodiment, dynamic image information that is highly likely to be useful to the user can be preferentially presented to the user.

[0140] 6. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, If the predetermined information is the playback time... The control unit displays the multiple dynamic image information in ascending order.

[0141] According to this embodiment, since short animated images are prioritized, the content of the animated images can be confirmed immediately.

[0142] 7. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, The control unit displays dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing routes displayed on the map, which include the starting point and the end point of the sightseeing routes.

[0143] According to this embodiment, dynamic image information associated with tourist routes that are only briefly mentioned on the map is not displayed; instead, dynamic image information associated with tourist routes that are prominently featured in the field of view is displayed. Therefore, it is easier to display dynamic image information for tourist routes that the user is interested in.

[0144] 8. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, The control unit displays dynamic image information associated with a portion of the sightseeing routes included on the map.

[0145] According to this embodiment, since dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route displayed on the map and entering the user's field of vision is displayed, display omissions can be suppressed. Therefore, situations where the user cannot find the dynamic image information they want can be prevented.

[0146] 9. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, The sightseeing route includes multiple locations, including a starting point, one or more intermediate locations, and an ending point. A portion of the sightseeing route being included on the map means that a predetermined number of adjacent locations are included within the area of ​​the map being displayed.

[0147] According to this embodiment, the display of associated dynamic image information can be adjusted based on what part of the sightseeing route is included. Therefore, fine adjustments can be made.

[0148] 10. The communication device (40) further comprises a route selection unit, which accepts the selection of one of a plurality of sightseeing routes displayed on the map. When the control unit receives a selection of a sightseeing route through the route selection unit, it displays the selected sightseeing route on the map and displays a display mode representing more than one predetermined location of the sightseeing route (1102).

[0149] According to this implementation method, users can easily identify which location on the sightseeing route they are interested in has information.

[0150] 11. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, The control unit also displays dynamic image information corresponding to the selected sightseeing route and displays a display mode (1102') indicating the playback position of the dynamic image corresponding to the more than one predetermined location of the sightseeing route.

[0151] According to this implementation, it is possible to easily identify playback locations where useful information can be obtained within the sightseeing routes that users are interested in.

[0152] 12. The communication device (40) according to the above embodiment further includes a location selection unit, which accepts the selection of one of the more than one predetermined location on the sightseeing route. When the control unit receives a predetermined location selection through the location selection unit, it establishes a correspondence between the predetermined location and the playback position of a dynamic image corresponding to the predetermined location and highlights it (1103, 1103').

[0153] According to this embodiment, it is possible to easily identify the correspondence between the location of the sightseeing route that the user is interested in and the playback position of the corresponding dynamic image.

[0154] 13. The communication device (40) according to the above embodiment further includes a dynamic image selection unit, which accepts the selection of one dynamic image from a plurality of dynamic image information. When the control unit receives a selection of dynamic image information through the dynamic image selection unit, it establishes a correspondence between the playback position of the dynamic image information and the predetermined location of the sightseeing route corresponding to the dynamic image and displays it (1102, 1102', S1009~S1011).

[0155] According to this embodiment, it is possible to easily identify the location of the sightseeing route that the user is interested in and the location of the dynamic image playback that provides useful information within that sightseeing route by selecting only one from multiple dynamic image information associated with a variety of sightseeing routes.

[0156] 14. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, The animated image content at the playback location is the animated image content corresponding to the predetermined location of the sightseeing route.

[0157] According to this implementation, users who want to view images of a predetermined location can easily confirm the images.

[0158] 15. In the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments, The control unit displays the map containing the sightseeing route in the map display area (501) and displays the dynamic image information in the dynamic image information display area (502).

[0159] According to this implementation, by displaying information in separate display areas, map operations and dynamic image information can be performed simultaneously. Furthermore, the improved visual clarity due to the separate display areas enhances user convenience.

[0160] 16. The information processing apparatus (10) described in the above embodiments is an information processing apparatus that communicates with the communication apparatus (40). The information processing device (10) includes: Acquisition unit (101) acquires location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; and The control unit (101) causes the display unit (404) of the communication device to display a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information and to display dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

[0161] According to this implementation method, users can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route.

[0162] 17. The control method of the communication device (40) according to the above embodiments is a control method for communication devices. The control method of the communication device (40) includes: In the acquisition steps (S404, S406), location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route are acquired; and In the control step (S407), a map containing the sightseeing route is displayed based on the location information, and dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map is also displayed.

[0163] According to this implementation method, users can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route.

[0164] 18. The control method of the information processing device (10) according to the above embodiment is a control method of an information processing device that communicates with the communication device (40), wherein, The control method of the information processing device (10) includes: The acquisition step involves acquiring location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; and The control step involves causing the display unit (404) of the communication device to display a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information and to display dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

[0165] According to this implementation method, users can easily confirm the details of the sightseeing route.

[0166] 19. The program involved in the above embodiments is a program that causes a computer to execute the control method involved in the above embodiments.

[0167] According to this embodiment, the control method involved in the above embodiment can be implemented as a program.

[0168] 20. The storage medium described in the above embodiments is a storage medium that stores a program for causing a computer to execute the control method described in the above embodiments.

[0169] According to this embodiment, the control method involved in the above embodiment can be implemented as a storage medium.

[0170] The invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and alterations can be made within the scope of the invention's intent.

[0171] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10, 20, 30: Information processing devices; 40: Communication devices.

Claims

1. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device includes: The acquisition unit acquires location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; and The control unit displays a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information and displays dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

2. The communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication device also includes an operation unit that accepts at least one of the following operations: moving, zooming in, and zooming out of the map. The control unit updates and displays dynamic image information based on the sightseeing routes on the map, which are updated as a result of the operations performed by the operation unit.

3. The communication device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, When multiple dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map exists, the control unit displays multiple dynamic image information in a predetermined order based on the arrangement of the information.

4. The communication device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The predetermined information includes at least one of the following: the number of times the animated image has been played, the number of channel subscribers to the animated image, the number of comments on the animated image, and the playback time indicating the length of the animated image.

5. The communication device according to claim 4, characterized in that, If the predetermined information is at least one of the following: the number of plays, the number of channel subscribers, and the number of comments. The control unit displays the multiple dynamic image information in descending order.

6. The communication device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, If the predetermined information is the playback time... The control unit displays the multiple dynamic image information in ascending order.

7. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The control unit displays dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing routes displayed on the map, which include the starting point and the end point of the sightseeing routes.

8. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The control unit displays dynamic image information associated with a portion of the sightseeing routes included on the map.

9. The communication device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sightseeing route includes multiple locations, including a starting point, one or more intermediate locations, and an ending point. The inclusion of a portion of the sightseeing route on the map means that a predetermined number of pairs of adjacent locations are included within the area of ​​the map displayed.

10. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The communication device also includes a route selection unit that accepts the selection of one of a plurality of sightseeing routes displayed on the map. When the control unit receives a selection of a sightseeing route through the route selection unit, it displays the selected sightseeing route on the map and displays a display method representing more than one predetermined location of the sightseeing route.

11. The communication device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The control unit also displays dynamic image information corresponding to the selected sightseeing route and displays a display mode indicating one or more playback positions of dynamic images corresponding to one or more predetermined locations of the sightseeing route.

12. The communication device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that, The communication device further includes a location selection unit that accepts the selection of one of the more than one predetermined location on the sightseeing route. When the control unit receives a predetermined location selection through the location selection unit, it establishes a correspondence between the predetermined location and the playback position of a dynamic image corresponding to the predetermined location and highlights it.

13. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The communication device also includes a dynamic image selection unit, which accepts the selection of one dynamic image from a plurality of dynamic image information. When the control unit receives a selection of dynamic image information through the dynamic image selection unit, it establishes a correspondence between the playback position of the dynamic image information and the predetermined location of the sightseeing route corresponding to the dynamic image and displays it.

14. The communication device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The animated image content at the playback location is the animated image content corresponding to the predetermined location of the sightseeing route.

15. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The control unit displays the map containing the sightseeing route in the map display area and the dynamic image information in the dynamic image information display area.

16. An information processing apparatus, which communicates with a communication device, characterized in that, The information processing device includes: The acquisition unit acquires location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; as well as The control unit causes the display unit of the communication device to display a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information and to display dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

17. A control method for a communication device, characterized in that, The control method of the communication device has the following characteristics: The acquisition step involves acquiring location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; as well as The control step involves displaying a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information and displaying dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

18. A control method for an information processing device, wherein the control method for the information processing device communicating with a communication device is characterized in that, The control method of the information processing device has the following characteristics: The acquisition step involves acquiring location information and dynamic image information related to the sightseeing route; as well as A control step, in which the display unit of the communication device displays a map containing the sightseeing route based on the location information and displays dynamic image information associated with the sightseeing route being displayed on the map.

19. A program, characterized in that, The program is used to cause the computer to perform the control method as described in claim 17 or 18.

20. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a program for causing a computer to execute the control method of claim 17 or 18.

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