Information presentation device and program

Abstract

To make it easier for occupants to utilize destination-related information displayed on a screen in a vehicle for the occupants.SOLUTION: An information presentation device 20 is provided, comprising a control unit configured to display a banner for notifying an occupant of a vehicle 12 of destination-related information on a screen and generate a voice message encouraging the occupant to use the destination-related information, upon detection of the presence of the destination-related information when a destination is set by the occupant.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information presentation device and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an information display device that displays, on a navigation system, various pieces of information about places in the vicinity of a route to a destination. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2004-257951 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It is difficult for a driver to fully understand various pieces of information displayed on a navigation system while driving, and therefore, even if useful information is provided, the information may not be utilized.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to make it easier for occupants to utilize destination-related information displayed on a vehicle screen. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information presentation device according to the present disclosure includes: When a destination is set by a vehicle occupant and the presence of information related to the destination is detected, a control unit displays a banner on a screen informing the occupant about the information related to the destination and outputs an audio message urging the occupant to use the information related to the destination.

[0007] The program according to the present disclosure is When a destination is set by a vehicle occupant and the presence of information related to the destination is detected, the computer is caused to perform operations including displaying a banner on a screen informing the occupant about the information related to the destination and outputting an audio message encouraging the occupant to use the information related to the destination. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present disclosure, information related to a destination that is notified to occupants on a screen in a vehicle can be easily utilized. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of an information presentation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information presentation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the information display device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] 5 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the operation shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another example of a screen of the information display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the description of this embodiment, the description of the same or corresponding parts will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0012] The configuration of a system 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0013] The system 10 according to this embodiment includes an information presentation device 20 and a server device 30. The information presentation device 20 is capable of communicating with the server device 30 via a network 40.

[0014] The information presentation device 20 is a computer that may have a voice recognition function. The information presentation device 20 is an in-vehicle device such as a navigation device mounted on the vehicle 12. Alternatively, the information presentation device 20 may be a mobile device such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, or a tablet owned by the user 11. The information presentation device 20 is used by the user 11. The user 11 is an occupant of the vehicle 12.

[0015] The server device 30 is a computer that is installed in a facility such as a data center and that belongs to a cloud computing system or other computing system. The server device 30 is operated by a business operator that provides services such as web services.

[0016] The vehicle 12 may be any type of automobile, such as a gasoline vehicle, a diesel vehicle, a hydrogen vehicle, an HEV, a PHEV, a BEV, or an FCEV. "HEV" is an abbreviation for hybrid electric vehicle. "PHEV" is an abbreviation for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. "BEV" is an abbreviation for battery electric vehicle. "FCEV" is an abbreviation for fuel cell electric vehicle. The vehicle 12 is driven by a driver, but may be automated at a certain level. The level of automation may be, for example, any of levels 1 to 4 in the SAE level classification. "SAE" is an abbreviation for Society of Automotive Engineers. The vehicle 12 may be a MaaS-only vehicle. "MaaS" is an abbreviation for Mobility as a Service.

[0017] Network 40 includes the Internet, at least one WAN, at least one MAN, or any combination thereof. "WAN" is an abbreviation for wide area network. "MAN" is an abbreviation for metropolitan area network. Network 40 may include at least one wireless network, at least one optical network, or any combination thereof. A wireless network may be, for example, an ad-hoc network, a cellular network, a wireless LAN, a satellite communication network, or a terrestrial microwave network. "LAN" is an abbreviation for local area network.

[0018] The present embodiment will be outlined with reference to FIG.

[0019] 2, when the information presentation device 20 detects the presence of information related to the destination 13 when the destination 13 is set by the user 11, the information presentation device 20 displays a banner 14 on the screen notifying the user 11 of the information related to the destination 13, and outputs a voice message urging the user 11 to use the information related to the destination 13. Thus, according to this embodiment, the information related to the destination 13 notified to the user 11 on the screen in the vehicle 12 can be easily utilized.

[0020] In particular, when the user 11 is a driver, even if the user 11 is notified of information related to the destination 13, it may be difficult for the user 11 to carefully view the information while driving, etc. Therefore, it is considered that the user 11 is likely to decide not to view the information. However, according to this embodiment, not only is the information related to the destination 13 notified to the user 11 on the screen, but a message urging the user 11 to use the information is output by voice, so that the user 11 is likely to decide to view the information.

[0021] The configuration of an information display device 20 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0022] The information presentation device 20 includes a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, an input unit 24, an output unit 25, and a positioning unit .

[0023] The control unit 21 includes at least one processor, at least one programmable circuit, at least one dedicated circuit, or any combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or a GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. "CPU" is an abbreviation for central processing unit. "GPU" is an abbreviation for graphics processing unit. The programmable circuit is, for example, an FPGA. "FPGA" is an abbreviation for field-programmable gate array. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an ASIC. "ASIC" is an abbreviation for application specific integrated circuit. The control unit 21 executes processes related to the operation of the information presentation device 20 while controlling each part of the information presentation device 20.

[0024] The storage unit 22 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or any combination thereof. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM, a ROM, or a flash memory. "RAM" is an abbreviation for random access memory. "ROM" is an abbreviation for read only memory. The RAM is, for example, an SRAM or a DRAM. "SRAM" is an abbreviation for static random access memory. "DRAM" is an abbreviation for dynamic random access memory. The ROM is, for example, an EEPROM. "EEPROM" is an abbreviation for electrically erasable programmable read only memory. The flash memory is, for example, an SSD. "SSD" is an abbreviation for solid-state drive. The magnetic memory is, for example, an HDD. "HDD" is an abbreviation for hard disk drive. The storage unit 22 functions, for example, as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 22 stores information used for the operation of the information display device 20 and information obtained by the operation of the information display device 20.

[0025] The communication unit 23 includes at least one communication module. The communication module is, for example, a module compatible with a mobile communication standard such as LTE, 4G standard, or 5G standard, or a wireless LAN communication standard such as IEEE802.11. "LTE" is an abbreviation for Long Term Evolution. "4G" is an abbreviation for 4th generation. "5G" is an abbreviation for 5th generation. "IEEE" is an abbreviation for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The communication unit 23 communicates with the server device 30. The communication unit 23 receives information used in the operation of the information presentation device 20, and transmits information obtained by the operation of the information presentation device 20.

[0026] The input unit 24 includes at least one input device. The input device is, for example, a physical key, a capacitive key, a pointing device, a touch screen integral with a display, a visible light camera, a depth camera, LiDAR, or a microphone. "LiDAR" is an abbreviation for light detection and ranging. The input unit 24 accepts an operation to input information used for the operation of the information presentation device 20. The input unit 24 may be connected to the information presentation device 20 as an external input device instead of being provided in the information presentation device 20. As the connection interface, an interface compatible with a standard such as USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used. "USB" is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. "HDMI (registered trademark)" is an abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

[0027] The output unit 25 includes at least one output device. The output device is, for example, a display or a speaker. The display is, for example, an LCD or an organic EL display. "LCD" is an abbreviation for liquid crystal display. "EL" is an abbreviation for electro luminescent. The output unit 25 outputs information obtained by the operation of the information presentation device 20. Instead of being provided in the information presentation device 20, the output unit 25 may be connected to the information presentation device 20 as an external output device such as a display audio. As a connection interface, an interface compatible with standards such as USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

[0028] The positioning unit 26 includes at least one GNSS receiver. "GNSS" is an abbreviation for global navigation satellite system. GNSS is, for example, GPS, QZSS, BDS, GLONASS, or Galileo. "GPS" is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System. "QZSS" is an abbreviation for Quasi-Zenith Satellite System. QZSS satellites are called quasi-zenith satellites. "BDS" is an abbreviation for BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. "GLONASS" is an abbreviation for Global Navigation Satellite System. The positioning unit 26 measures the position of the information presentation device 20.

[0029] The functions of the information presentation device 20 are realized by executing a program according to this embodiment on a processor serving as the control unit 21. That is, the functions of the information presentation device 20 are realized by software. The program causes a computer to execute the operations of the information presentation device 20, thereby causing the computer to function as the information presentation device 20. That is, the computer functions as the information presentation device 20 by executing the operations of the information presentation device 20 in accordance with the program.

[0030] The program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. Examples of the non-transitory computer-readable medium include a flash memory, a magnetic recording device, an optical disk, a magneto-optical recording medium, or a ROM. The program may be distributed, for example, by selling, transferring, or lending a portable medium such as an SD card, DVD, or CD-ROM on which the program is stored. "SD" is an abbreviation for Secure Digital. "DVD" is an abbreviation for digital versatile disc. "CD-ROM" is an abbreviation for compact disc read only memory. The program may be distributed by storing the program in the storage of a server and transferring the program from the server to another computer. The program may be provided as a program product.

[0031] A computer temporarily stores in a main storage device, for example, a program stored in a portable medium or a program transferred from a server. Then, the computer reads the program stored in the main storage device with a processor, and executes processing according to the read program with the processor. The computer may read the program directly from a portable medium and execute processing according to the program. The computer may execute processing according to the received program each time a program is transferred from the server to the computer. Processing may be executed by a so-called ASP-type service that realizes functions only by execution instructions and result acquisition without transferring a program from the server to the computer. "ASP" is an abbreviation for application service provider. A program is information used for processing by a computer, and includes those equivalent to a program. For example, data that is not a direct command to a computer but has the property of defining computer processing falls under "those equivalent to a program."

[0032] A part or all of the functions of the information display device 20 may be realized by a programmable circuit or a dedicated circuit as the control unit 21. In other words, a part or all of the functions of the information display device 20 may be realized by hardware.

[0033] The operation of the information display device 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. The operation described below corresponds to the information display method according to the present embodiment. That is, the information display method according to the present embodiment includes steps S101 to S106 shown in Fig. 4.

[0034] In S101, the control unit 21 accepts an operation of the user 11 to set the destination 13 via the input unit 24. Specifically, the control unit 21 recognizes a voice input from the user 11 specifying a location via a microphone serving as the input unit 24. Alternatively, the control unit 21 may display a list of destination candidates on a display serving as the output unit 25, and recognize a touch input by the user 11 to select a location from the displayed list via a touch screen serving as the input unit 24. The control unit 21 sets the specified or selected location as the destination 13. Then, the control unit 21 refers to a map database built in the storage unit 22 or an external storage accessible via the communication unit 23, searches for a route to the set destination 13, and starts navigation along the route. For example, when the control unit 21 recognizes an utterance of "I want to go to XYZ shopping mall" or a tap on a destination candidate "XYZ shopping mall", the control unit 21 sets XYZ shopping mall as the destination 13, searches for a route to XYZ shopping mall, and starts navigation.

[0035] In S102, the control unit 21 searches for information related to the destination 13 set in S101. Specifically, the control unit 21 searches for content such as a homepage introducing the destination 13 on the web or on the cloud via the communication unit 23 as information related to the destination 13. For example, the control unit 21 searches for the homepage of XYZ Shopping Mall.

[0036] In S103, the control unit 21 determines whether or not information related to the destination 13 exists, depending on the result of the search in S102. If it is determined that information related to the destination 13, such as content introducing the destination 13, exists, that is, if the existence of information related to the destination 13 is detected, the step of S104 is executed. For example, when the homepage of the XYZ shopping mall is found, the step of S104 is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that information related to the destination 13 does not exist, that is, if the existence of information related to the destination 13 is not detected, the flow shown in FIG. 4 ends.

[0037] In S104, the control unit 21 displays a banner 14 on the screen to notify the user 11 of information related to the destination 13. Specifically, as in the example shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 21 displays an area that prompts the user 11 to view content introducing the destination 13 as the banner 14 on the display serving as the output unit 25. For example, the control unit 21 displays a notification on the screen saying, "15% off specialty stores for three days from August 1 at XYZ Shopping Mall." A link to content introducing the destination 13 is provided in the banner 14. Therefore, when the control unit 21 recognizes a touch input by the user 11 to the banner 14 via the touch screen serving as the input unit 24, it displays content introducing the destination 13, such as the homepage of XYZ Shopping Mall, on the display.

[0038] In this embodiment, it is assumed that the server device 30 provides information related to the destination 13, such as content introducing the destination 13.

[0039] In S105, the control unit 21 acquires and summarizes information related to the destination 13. Specifically, the control unit 21 acquires and summarizes content introducing the destination 13 from the server device 30 via the communication unit 23. For example, the control unit 21 extracts text with a font size equal to or larger than a certain size, such as a heading, from the homepage of the XYZ shopping mall.

[0040] In S106, the control unit 21 outputs a message to encourage the user 11 to use information related to the destination 13. The control unit 21 outputs the summary obtained in S105 as a part of the message. The message may be output during movement to the destination 13, i.e., while driving, or may be output before movement to the destination 13, i.e., before driving starts. Specifically, the control unit 21 outputs a message including the summary obtained in S105 and encouraging the user 11 to view content introducing the destination 13 from a speaker as the output unit 25. For example, if the headline of the XYZ shopping mall homepage is "15% off specialty stores for three days from 8 / 1", ​​the control unit 21 outputs a message saying "Why not take a look at the XYZ shopping mall homepage? The headline says, "15% off specialty stores for three days from 8 / 1". The control unit 21 may extract a sentence other than the headline and include it in the message. After S106, the flow shown in FIG. 4 ends.

[0041] 2, the notification by the banner 14 includes the same information as the heading of the XYZ Shopping Mall's homepage, but may simply notify the user 11 of the existence of the homepage, such as "XYZ Shopping Mall's homepage is here." Alternatively, the notification by the banner 14 may include detailed information, such as news, events, or advertisements, that are posted on the XYZ Shopping Mall's homepage. If the notification by the banner 14 includes such detailed information, the control unit 21 may summarize the notification by the banner 14 instead of summarizing the information related to the destination 13 in S105. The control unit 21 may then output the obtained summary as a voice part of the message in S106.

[0042] A modified example of the operation shown in Fig. 4 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. However, since step S201 is the same as step S101 shown in Fig. 4, the description will be omitted.

[0043] In S202, the control unit 21 searches for information related to the destination 13 set in S201. Specifically, the control unit 21 searches for coupons or tickets such as admission tickets that can be used at facilities at the destination 13, as information related to the destination 13, on the web or on the cloud via the communication unit 23. For example, the control unit 21 searches for coupons that can be used at stores in the XYZ shopping mall.

[0044] In S203, the control unit 21 judges whether or not information related to the destination 13 exists, depending on the result of the search in S202. If it is judged that information related to the destination 13 exists, such as a ticket that can be used at a facility in the destination 13, that is, if the existence of information related to the destination 13 is detected, the step of S204 is executed. For example, when a coupon that can be used at a store in the XYZ shopping mall is found, the step of S204 is executed. On the other hand, if it is judged that information related to the destination 13 does not exist, that is, if the existence of information related to the destination 13 is not detected, the flow shown in FIG. 5 is terminated.

[0045] In S204, the control unit 21 displays on the screen a banner 14 that notifies the user 11 of information related to the destination 13. Specifically, as in the example shown in Fig. 6, the control unit 21 displays on the display serving as the output unit 25 an area that encourages the user 11 to visit a facility at the destination 13 and to use a coupon that can be used at the facility as the banner 14. For example, the control unit 21 displays on the screen a notification that says, "We have a coupon that can be used at a specialty store. Why don't you visit a specialty store?"

[0046] In S205, the control unit 21 outputs a message to encourage the user 11 to use information related to the destination 13. The control unit 21 not only encourages the user 11 to visit a facility at the destination 13 by the banner 14, but also encourages the user 11 to visit the facility by a message. The message may be output by voice during movement to the destination 13, i.e., while driving, or may be output by voice before starting movement to the destination 13, i.e., before starting driving. Specifically, the control unit 21 outputs a message by voice from a speaker as the output unit 25, which encourages the user 11 to visit a facility at the destination 13 and use a ticket that can be used at the facility. For example, the control unit 21 outputs a message by voice saying, "There is a coupon that can be used at a specialty store. Why don't you go to the specialty store?" After S205, the flow shown in FIG. 5 ends.

[0047] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, two or more blocks shown in the block diagram may be integrated, or one block may be divided. Instead of executing two or more steps shown in the flowchart in chronological order as described, they may be executed in parallel or in a different order depending on the processing capacity of the device executing each step, or as necessary. Other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 10. System 11 users 12 Vehicles 13 Destination 14 Banner 20 Information presentation device 21 Control section 22 Memory section 23 Communications Department 24 Input section 25 Output section 26 Positioning unit 30 Server device 40 Network

Claims

1. An information presentation device that has a control unit that, when a destination is set by a vehicle occupant and the presence of information related to the destination is detected, displays a banner on a screen informing the occupant about the information related to the destination and outputs a voice message urging the occupant to use the information related to the destination.

2. A communication unit that communicates with a server device that provides content introducing the destination, 2. The information presentation device according to claim 1, wherein, when the control unit detects the presence of the content as information related to the destination, the control unit prompts the occupant to view the content using the banner, and also retrieves the content from the server device via the communication unit, summarizes it, and outputs the obtained summary as audio as part of the message.

3. The information presentation device of claim 1, wherein when the control unit detects the presence of a ticket that can be used at a facility at the destination as information related to the destination, the control unit encourages the occupant to visit the facility using the banner and also encourages the occupant to visit the facility using the message.

4. The information presentation device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit summarizes the notification by the banner and outputs the obtained summary as a voice as part of the message.

5. A program that causes a computer to execute operations including, when a destination is set by a vehicle occupant and the presence of information related to the destination is detected, displaying a banner on a screen informing the occupant about the information related to the destination and outputting an audio message encouraging the occupant to use the information related to the destination.

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