Method and apparatus for navigating a moving object

Abstract

Provides a method for navigating a taxi. [Solution] The present invention provides a method comprising the steps of: a user terminal transmitting destination information relating to the destination address; and a navigation device installed in a taxi receiving the destination information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for navigating a moving body.

Background Art

[0002] The statements in this section only provide background information related to the present disclosure and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a taxi composed of a control circuit, a notification unit, and a recording unit, and the main body is composed of an inter-vehicle sensor, a human body sensor, a monitor camera, a taxi meter, and a car navigation.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, the inventor recognized that there is at least a disadvantage in the above embodiment that there is no method in which the user terminal transmits destination information related to the destination address and the navigation device provided in the taxi receives the destination information.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] At least one disclosure is A method for navigating a vehicle, comprising: a step of a user terminal transmitting destination information related to the destination address; a step of a navigation device provided in the vehicle receiving the destination information; and a method having is provided.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] This configuration has the advantage of eliminating the need for communication between the user and the driver of the vehicle (including taxis) regarding the destination address.

[0008] These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the Disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed written description of preferred embodiments and aspects taken in conjunction with the following drawings, but variations and modifications thereof may be implemented without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the Disclosure. An aspect of one embodiment in the Disclosure may be combined with or replaced by one or more aspects of another embodiment disclosed herein, insofar as they do not conflict. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments and examples for carrying out different features of the presented subject matter. For the sake of simplicity, specific examples of components and arrangements are disclosed below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, a structure in which a first feature is covered by or in contact with a second feature subsequently disclosed may include embodiments in which an additional feature is formed between the first and second features so that they do not come into direct contact, as well as embodiments in which the first and second features are formed so that they do not come into direct contact. Furthermore, the disclosure may repeat reference numbers and / or letters in various examples. This repetition is for the sake of brevity and clarity and does not require in itself to be related to the various embodiments and / or configurations described. Furthermore, when describing the first element as being "connected" or "joined" to the second element, such description includes embodiments in which the first and second elements are directly connected or joined to each other, as well as embodiments in which the first and second elements are indirectly connected or joined to each other by having one or more other elements interposed between them.

[0010] As used herein, the phrase "at least one of" encompasses all the exemplary variations. For example, the phrase "comprises at least one of A, B, or C" is synonymous with "consisting of A, B, C and combinations thereof," and encompasses all conceivable variations of A, B, C, A+B, A+C, B+C, and A+B+C.

[0011] In this disclosure, disclosures involving the use of machines, electronic operators, or computers may include embodiments of methods, recording media, apparatus, or programs. Any statement used herein that “A is B” may be replaced with “A includes B” unless otherwise stated herein, to the extent that it does not conflict with the statement.

[0012] The terms used in this disclosure, including those used in the claims, may be interpreted in light of the descriptions and drawings in the specification, and, to the extent that they do not contradict the implications of this disclosure, they may also be interpreted in relation to what one or more citizens have called, represented, understood or practiced, or may have done in the past, present, or future, as such.

[0013] The following embodiments may be taken for the operating method used in at least one embodiment. The term “computer” schematically includes, as known in the art, a processor, memory, at least one information storage / retrieval device such as a hard drive, disk drive or flash drive or memory stick, or other non-temporary computer-readable medium or non-temporary storage device, at least one input device such as a keyboard, mouse, point and touch device, touchscreen or microphone, and a display structure such as a well-known computer screen. In addition, the computer may include one or more network connections, such as wired or wireless connections. As known in the art, such a computer or computer system may include, to a greater or lesser extent, those listed above, and may include other electronic media and electronic devices, but is not limited to, for example, tablet computers or smart devices.

[0014] As used herein, the terms “cloud” or “cloud computing” refer to centralized and virtualized computing facilities where all computing resources are shared. For application systems and subsystems, since they all reside within the “cloud,” it is no longer possible to refer to specific machines.

[0015] As used herein, the term “Distributed Internet Services System” refers to a distributed internet services platform that translates internet applications for execution in various computing environments. A DIS system distributes internet applications, including content, data, and logic, to any number and type of device, to whatever extent appropriate, and along a network, via Component Distribution Servers / Asset Distribution Servers. Through a DIS, internet applications can be hosted and centrally managed as a service tailored to each user's needs, and can be locally cached and executed on the user's device or nearby locations while maintaining their integrity. Web-enabled computing devices can be upgraded with DIS software to become DIS-enabled, capable of enjoying and running distributed internet services.

[0016] Regarding the operating method used in at least one embodiment, the following embodiments can be adopted for conventional internet systems that do not use a distributed internet.

[0017] Embodiments including those specifically disclosed herein can provide an automated response system based on artificial intelligence that is implemented in a manner that mimics actual human conversation, thereby enabling more natural communication with users while quickly and conveniently handling inquiries, reservations, delivery orders, and more.

[0018] Multiple electronic devices may be fixed or mobile terminals implemented by a computer system. Examples of multiple electronic devices include AI speakers, smartphones, mobile phones, navigation systems, PCs (personal computers), notebook PCs, digital broadcasting terminals, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), PMPs (Portable Multimedia Players), tablets, game consoles, wearable devices, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, VR (virtual reality) devices, and AR (augmented reality) devices. While an AI speaker is shown as an example of an electronic device, in embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device may mean one of a variety of physical computer systems that can communicate with other electronic devices and / or servers via a network, substantially using wireless or wired communication methods.

[0019] The communication method is not limited, and the network may include not only communication methods that utilize communication networks that the network can include (for example, mobile communication networks, wired internet, wireless internet, broadcasting networks, satellite networks, etc.), but also short-range wireless communication between devices. For example, network 170 may include one or more of the following networks: PAN (personal area network), LAN (local area network), CAN (campus area network), MAN (metropolitan area network), WAN (wide area network), BBN (broadband network), and the Internet. Furthermore, network 170 may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following network topologies: bus network, star network, ring network, mesh network, starbus network, tree, or hierarchical network.

[0020] A server may be implemented by one or more computer devices that communicate with multiple electronic devices via a network to provide instructions, code, files, content, services, etc. For example, a server may be a system that provides a first service to multiple electronic devices connected via a network, and a server may also be a system that provides a second service to multiple electronic devices connected via a network. As a more specific example, a server may provide a service intended by an application (for example, an automated response service) as a first service to multiple electronic devices through an application, which is a computer program installed and executed on those devices. As another example, a server may provide a second service that distributes files for installing and running the aforementioned application to multiple electronic devices.

[0021] An electronic device and a server may include a memory, a processor, a communication module, and an input / output interface. The memory may be a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium and may include non-transitory mass storage devices such as RAM (random access memory), ROM (read only memory), disk drives, SSDs (solid state drives), flash memories, etc. Here, non-transitory mass storage devices such as ROM, SSD, flash memory, and disk drives may be included in the electronic device or the server as separate non-transitory recording devices distinct from the memory. Also, the memory may record an operating system and at least one program code (for example, code for a browser installed and executed in the electronic device, an application installed in the electronic device for providing a specific service, etc.). Such software components may be loaded from a computer-readable recording medium different from the memory. Such another computer-readable recording medium may include computer-readable recording media such as floppy (registered trademark) drives, disks, tapes, DVD / CD-ROM drives, memory cards, etc. In other embodiments, the software components may be loaded into the memory through a communication module that is not a computer-readable recording medium. For example, at least one program may be loaded into the memory based on a computer program (for example, the above-described application) installed by a file provided via a network by a file distribution system (for example, the above-described server) that distributes the developer or installation file of the application.

[0022] A processor may be configured to process instructions for a computer program by performing basic arithmetic, logic, and input / output operations. Instructions may be provided to the processor by memory or a communication module. For example, a processor may be configured to execute instructions received according to program code stored in a recording device such as memory.

[0023] The communication module may provide functionality for electronic devices and servers to communicate with each other via a network, or it may provide functionality for electronic devices and / or servers to communicate with other electronic devices (for example, other electronic devices) or other servers (for example, other servers). For example, a request generated by the processor of an electronic device according to program code recorded in a recording device such as memory may be transmitted to a server via the network under the control of the communication module. Conversely, control signals, instructions, content, files, etc., provided under the control of the server's processor may be received by the electronic device through the communication module and the network. For example, control signals, instructions, content, files, etc., from a server received through the communication module may be transmitted to the processor or memory, and the content, files, etc., may be recorded on a recording medium (the non-temporary recording device described above) that the electronic device may further include.

[0024] The input / output interface may be means for interfacing with an input / output device. For example, the input device may include devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a camera, etc., and the output device may include devices such as a display, a speaker, a tactile feedback device, etc. As another example, the input / output interface may be means for interfacing with a device in which functions for input and output are integrated into one, such as a touch screen. The input / output device may be composed of an electronic device and one device. Also, the input / output interface of a server may be means for interfacing with a device (not shown) for input or output that can be connected to or included in the server. As a more specific example, when a processor of an electronic device processes instructions of a computer program loaded in a memory, a service screen or content configured using data provided by a server or an electronic device may be displayed on a display through the input / output interface.

[0025] A machine is disclosed. According to at least one embodiment, a user terminal includes a control unit, a RAM, a storage unit, a graphics processing unit, a communication interface, and an interface unit, and they are respectively connected by an internal bus.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment, the control unit is composed of a CPU and a ROM. The control unit executes a program stored in the storage unit to control the user terminal. The RAM is a work area of the control unit. The storage unit is a storage area for storing programs and data. The control unit reads programs and data from the RAM for processing. The control unit processes the programs and data loaded in the RAM to output drawing instructions to the graphics processing unit.

[0027] According to at least one embodiment, the graphics processing unit is connected to the display unit. The display unit has a display screen. When the control unit outputs a drawing command to the graphics processing unit, the graphics processing unit outputs a video signal for displaying an image on the display screen. Here, the display unit may be a touch panel equipped with a touch sensor. The touch panel of this display unit functions as an input unit.

[0028] According to at least one embodiment, the communication interface can be connected to a communication network wirelessly or via a wired connection, and can send and receive data with a server device via the communication network. The data received via the communication interface is loaded into RAM and processed by the control unit. External memory (e.g., an SD card) is connected to the interface unit.

[0029] According to at least one embodiment, the user terminal is not particularly limited as long as it is a computer device having a display screen and an input unit. Examples of user terminals include conventional mobile phones, tablet devices, smartphones, and desktop or notebook personal computers. A VR goggle, i.e., a screen (or two display panels, one for each eye) attached to a frame (or headset) that is fixed or attached to the head with a strap, may also be used. The user terminal has an audio output unit.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment, a user terminal can communicate with a server device via a communication network. It can transmit or receive information by establishing a communication connection via the communication network.

[0031] According to at least one embodiment, the server device comprises at least a control unit, RAM, a storage unit, and a communication interface, each connected by an internal bus.

[0032] According to at least one embodiment, the control unit consists of a CPU and ROM, executes programs stored in the storage unit, and controls the server device. The control unit also has an internal timer for timing. RAM is the work area of ​​the control unit. The storage unit is a memory area for saving programs and data. The control unit reads programs and data from RAM and performs program execution processing based on information received from the user terminal, etc.

[0033] Disclosures regarding mobile vehicles. According to at least one embodiment, a mobile vehicle refers to a machine that transports people or objects. Or, it refers to something that moves people or objects, or a machine that is used for riding and playing. Or, it refers to something that moves people or objects with some kind of machine attached. According to at least one embodiment, a vehicle includes at least trains, electric trains, automobiles, ships, airplanes, drones, etc. Disclosures regarding taxis. A taxi is a means of transport in which passengers (including users) apply for a ride from a driver of a mobile vehicle and the taxi provides passenger transport under an individual contract, and mobile vehicles used for that purpose. According to at least one embodiment, this includes embodiments in automobiles, ships, and drones such as flying cars. This includes embodiments in a mobile vehicle with a driver on board and embodiments in which there is no driver on board and the mobile vehicle is self-driving (for example, an autonomous automobile or mobile vehicle).

[0034] Navigation is disclosed below. Navigation includes providing directions or routes to a destination, or systems, devices, and methods for doing so. In at least one embodiment, a user sets a destination and transmits destination information to the driver of a mobile vehicle or to the control unit or navigation system of a self-propelled mobile vehicle. As previously described, the method of transmission includes network communication connections, wireless connections, and wired connections.

[0035] Hereinafter, at least one embodiment of a navigation system in a taxi is disclosed. In this disclosure, the taxi is merely an example, and some or all of the embodiments can be implemented in cars, other mobile vehicles, or self-propelled mobile vehicles, insofar as they do not contradict the content of this disclosure.

[0036] This document discloses the step by which a user terminal transmits destination information regarding the destination address. The user enters the destination information into the user terminal. The user terminal includes devices owned by the user, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Information regarding the destination address includes one or more of the following: textual information about the destination address, internet location information on Google Maps® (including URLs), coded information (such as 2D codes, 3D codes, and QR codes®), and processed information (such as compressed information or instructions to transfer information stored on the internet). Internet location information is a technical method that indicates the location of information resources (such as documents and images) on the internet, and may be an abbreviation for "Uniform Resource Locator". A URL is usually structured in the format "protocol: / / domain name / directory path name / file name" and is sometimes called the address of a homepage. A word similar to URL is "address," and one of the elements that make up a URL is "domain." In at least one embodiment of this disclosure, when a target is identified, any information indicating location information on the Internet, such as addresses, domains, or URLs, or their equivalents, similarities, or processed forms, is considered "location information on the Internet." The user transmits destination information via a user terminal or taxi terminal. In at least one embodiment, the user inputs destination information into the terminal by clicking on the screen or touching on the keyboard. Other embodiments include an embodiment in which the user inputs voice into the user terminal, and voice analysis software or AI in the terminal or device analyzes the voice to generate destination information. Other embodiments include the user inputting information other than the destination address into the device. Information other than the destination address includes one or more of the following: the name of the destination, nickname, abbreviation, characteristics, or information associated therewith. Examples include "Tokyo Tower (registered trademark)," "tourist attraction," "recommended tourist spot," "live music venue," "ramen shop," etc.The user enters information other than the destination address into the user's terminal, and the AI ​​identifies one or more destination addresses from that information (including text, sound, and other information; the same applies throughout this disclosure). The AI ​​is installed in one or more of the aforementioned devices, machines, or terminals. The devices, machines, or terminals transmit the entered destination information to other devices by electromagnetic means.

[0037] In at least one embodiment, destination information includes two or more geographical pieces of information. For example, in addition to the destination, transit information relating to the addresses of transit points can be entered. Transit information can be implemented in embodiments similar to those for destination information, as previously disclosed. A user can input destination information and transit information into a user terminal. Transit information can be implemented in embodiments similar to those for destination information.

[0038] In at least one embodiment, the user can update destination information. In at least one embodiment, the user enters updated destination information for the address of the updated destination after entering existing destination information. The device updates the already entered destination information with the updated destination information. If there are two or more destination information entries, any destination information can be updated. The updated destination information can be implemented in the same embodiments as the destination information.

[0039] This disclosure describes the steps involved in a navigation system installed in a taxi receiving destination information. In at least one embodiment, the navigation system includes a car navigation system, a device installed in the driver's seat of a car that displays a map and destination information on a screen or provides voice guidance on the route to the destination, and similar devices and accessories. "Installed" includes temporarily fixing the device in a removable location, or fixing it in a location where it is not removable in normal use. When installed in a taxi, this includes methods of installing the navigation system in the driver's seat, but also includes embodiments where it is installed in other locations such as the passenger seat, the area between the rear seat and the driver's seat, or in the rear seat. In other words, unless otherwise specified, the location of the navigation system within the vehicle is not limited and it is sufficient that it is installed within the vehicle (this is true throughout this disclosure). The navigation system receives destination information transmitted by a user terminal by electromagnetic means. The method of reception includes receiving it wirelessly. Based on the received destination information, the navigation system starts navigation. In at least one embodiment, the navigation device has a navigation application or program installed that records information about maps, roads on the map, and distances. The navigation device acquires the current location information of the moving object by location information determination means, including GPS. Based on destination information and current location information, the navigation system navigates the moving object so that it can reach its destination.

[0040] The following describes Example 1.

[0041] The present invention discloses a step of a taxi terminal displaying location information on the Internet for receiving destination information. In at least one embodiment, the taxi has a taxi terminal as a device or computer having a display. In at least one embodiment, the taxi terminal is connected to a server or application via the Internet. In another embodiment, the taxi terminal has an application installed on a storage device connected to the taxi terminal. The taxi terminal is capable of displaying arbitrary characters or images on its display. The taxi terminal is capable of displaying predetermined characters or images upon instruction from the application. The present invention discloses location information on the Internet for receiving destination information. The device creates one or more websites that accept information input on the Internet, or programs that operate on the Internet, and creates location information on the Internet (including URLs, hereinafter the same). The website or program includes a function to store or process in association with taxi-specific information that identifies a taxi (e.g., a number unique to the taxi or a vehicle number) and destination information entered by a user on the Internet. Furthermore, the program may create location information on the Internet for each identified taxi to store or process in association with taxi-specific information and destination information entered by a user. As described later, the device or program can create internet location information for each taxi user to store or process in association with taxi-specific information and destination information entered by the user. In at least one embodiment, each of these internet location information created for each user functions independently. This location information becomes invalid when it receives predetermined information or when a predetermined amount of time has elapsed. The location information includes embodiments that display it as a string and embodiments that display a code (including s-dimensional code, 3D code, and QR code®) obtained by converting the string using a predetermined algorithm (the same applies hereinafter).

[0042] In at least one embodiment, the taxi terminal is installed at the location where the user boards the vehicle. One example is an embodiment in which the terminal is installed behind the driver's seat or behind the passenger seat, allowing operation from the rear seat. The taxi terminal displays location information on a display. The device or program displays different location information on the taxi terminal for each taxi. In this case, the location information will be different for each taxi. For example, a valid URL for one taxi may be different from a valid URL for another taxi. This allows for processing unique destination information for each taxi, providing an industrial advantage by preventing confusion of destination information with unrelated taxis. Alternatively, the taxi terminal may display the same location information for each taxi, and the device or program may accept input of taxi-specific information. In this case, the device or program acquires taxi-specific information through GPS input from a device installed in the taxi, input from a user terminal, etc. For example, two or more taxis may share the same valid URL, but when a user enters destination information into that URL, taxi-specific information is entered in association with the destination information using one of the methods described above. This allows for the processing of unique destination information for each taxi, preventing confusion of destination information with unrelated taxis. In any embodiment, as will be described later, the device or program receives destination information from the user, so it is possible to receive destination information in relation to each taxi, record this information, and process it.

[0043] The present invention discloses a step in which a user terminal inputs destination information on the internet based on the location information. In at least one embodiment, the user inputs location information into the user terminal. The input method includes the user inputting the location information by flick input or keyboard input, by wireless communication (including wireless communication via Bluetooth®), and by the user terminal recognizing a code displayed by the taxi terminal (including by recognizing a QR code with the camera of the user terminal). The user terminal can use a program on the internet based on the location information, or send and receive information on the website indicated by the location information. The user inputs destination information on the internet indicated by that location information. As already explained, location information can be created for each taxi and for each user. As a result, destination information is entered on the internet via different location information for each user. Therefore, it is possible to prevent users from mistaking each other's destination information.

[0044] The present invention discloses the step of the device transmitting the destination information to a navigation device. The device transmits the input destination information to the navigation device of the corresponding taxi. In at least one embodiment, as already described, the destination information is managed in relation to taxi-specific information. The device transmits the destination information associated with the taxi-specific information to the navigation device installed in the taxi identified by the taxi-specific information. The transmission method can be at least a wireless transmission method. In other embodiments, as will be described later, the device creates location information on the Internet for each user. For each user, the device transmits the input destination information to the navigation device of the corresponding taxi. The taxi driver uses the navigation of the navigation device to drive to the destination or two or more necessary destinations.

[0045] In at least one embodiment, if the destination information is changed during transit, the device transmits the changed destination information to the navigation device. The navigation device then performs navigation with the changed destination information.

[0046] The step of displaying the aforementioned location information discloses a method for changing the location information for each taxi user. In at least one embodiment, the device creates different internet location information for each user. The device displays the different internet location information for each user on the taxi terminal. For example, the internet location information presented to one user when they board a taxi will be different from the internet location information presented to another user who boards the same taxi at a different time. After the taxi terminal or a driver terminal operated by the taxi driver arrives at the destination specified by the user and the user alights, the taxi terminal transmits completion information, indicating that the journey to the destination is complete, along with taxi-specific information, to the device. The device can receive the completion information from the taxi terminal, create new internet location information, and display that information on the taxi terminal identified by the taxi-specific information. This method makes it possible to create different location information for each user. Furthermore, this method prevents the confusion of destination information for different users within the same taxi.

[0047] In at least one embodiment, when the device receives travel completion information, it deletes or disables the corresponding location information on the Internet. This prevents incorrect information from being sent to the corresponding taxi and causing confusion with another user's destination information if a user who has completed their trip enters new destination information for any reason. In at least one embodiment, the device assigns a unique number to the destination information. The taxi terminal receives the unique number and destination information, and the taxi starts traveling. After the trip is completed, the taxi terminal or driver terminal transmits travel completion information to the device. The travel completion information is transmitted and received together with one or more of the following: a case number or taxi unique information. The device deletes or disables the location information on the Internet to which the case number corresponding to the travel completion information has been transmitted. Disabling the function includes methods that prevent new information from being entered.

[0048] A second embodiment is disclosed below.

[0049] In the first embodiment, location information from the internet was displayed using a taxi terminal. In this implementation, a taxi terminal is not used, and unique internet location information is displayed within the mobile device. The location information can be unique to each taxi. The display method includes printing and displaying URLs, QR codes, etc. The user inputs this displayed internet location information and destination information into the user terminal.

[0050] A third embodiment is disclosed below.

[0051] The present invention discloses a step in which a user terminal displays a code on its screen that displays destination information. The user terminal displays the destination information on its screen. The user terminal converts the destination information, including the address of the identified destination, into a code and displays it. In at least one embodiment, a map code (including a QR code) generated from Google Maps can be used. In another embodiment, the device creates an application that automates these display methods. The user downloads the application to the user terminal. The user enters destination information into the application. In at least one embodiment, the user enters voice into the application, and the device's voice analysis software or AI analyzes the voice to generate destination information. In other embodiments, the user enters information other than the destination address into the application. The AI ​​identifies one or more destination addresses from this information. The AI ​​is installed in one or more of the aforementioned devices, machines, terminals, and applications. The application converts the destination information into a code and displays it on the user terminal screen.

[0052] The following describes the steps by which a taxi terminal obtains destination information from a code. The taxi terminal reads the code on the user terminal screen using sensors, cameras, or similar functions. The taxi terminal analyzes the code and obtains destination information.

[0053] The following describes the steps by which a taxi terminal transmits destination information to a navigation system. The taxi terminal transmits destination information to the navigation system by a communication method including wireless or wired. The navigation system starts navigation based on the destination information. As previously described, the user can change the destination information and set two or more destinations. If these changes or settings are made, the taxi terminal transmits the destination information with each change or setting to the navigation system.

[0054] A fourth embodiment is disclosed below.

[0055] This document discloses a step in which a taxi terminal displays internet location information from which an application that accepts destination information can be downloaded. The taxi terminal displays internet location information (including a URL) from which an application that accepts destination information can be downloaded on the screen. The method of display includes displaying it as a two-dimensional code.

[0056] The present invention discloses the steps of a user terminal reading the location information, downloading an application, and the user entering destination information into the application. The user terminal reads the location information as needed and downloads the application to the user terminal. Methods of reading include reading a code on the screen of a taxi terminal using a sensor, camera, or similar function. Methods of entering destination information into the application can be any one or more of the methods already described. In at least one embodiment, the user is informed of the taxi-specific information of the taxi they are riding in. Methods of informing include displaying a taxi-specific information code, which is a code corresponding to the taxi-specific information or number, inside the taxi. The user terminal can enter the taxi-specific information into the application without manual input by reading the taxi-specific information code via the application. The user terminal enters the destination information and the taxi-specific information into the application.

[0057] The following describes the steps by which a device or application transmits the destination information to a navigation device. Based on the destination information entered from the user terminal and the taxi-specific information, the device or application transmits the destination information to the navigation device of the taxi corresponding to the taxi-specific number. As already described, the user can change the destination information and set two or more destinations. When these changes or settings are made, the taxi terminal transmits the destination information with each change or setting to the navigation device.

[0058] The fifth embodiment is disclosed below.

[0059] This document discloses the steps by which a user directly inputs destination information into a taxi terminal installed in the taxi. The taxi terminal is installed in the taxi. The taxi terminal has an information input means such as a touch panel. The taxi terminal accepts destination information input from the user. In at least one implementation, the input method can be one or more of the methods already described. For example, there is a method in which an AI identifies the destination information based on voice input from the user, a method in which the user specifies the destination by operating a map (including Google Maps) displayed on the taxi terminal, or a method in which the user enters an address. The taxi terminal is installed in a location where the passenger user can operate it.

[0060] The following describes the steps by which a taxi terminal transmits destination information to a navigation system. The taxi terminal transmits destination information to the navigation system by a communication method including wireless or wired. The navigation system starts navigation based on the destination information. As previously described, the user can change the destination information and set two or more destinations. If these changes or settings are made, the taxi terminal transmits the destination information with each change or setting to the navigation system.

[0061] In at least one embodiment, the method of any of the present disclosure, wherein the input step includes inputting sound from a user terminal and the AI ​​creating destination information based on the input sound. Embodiments of these methods have already been described.

[0062] In at least one embodiment, the method of any of the present disclosure is such that when updated destination information, which is an updated destination, is entered from a user terminal, the destination information of the navigation device is changed to the updated destination information. Embodiments of these methods have already been described.

[0063] In this disclosure, the taxi embodiment is an example. In this disclosure, the taxi embodiment can be replaced with a car, a self-propelled vehicle, or a self-propelled mobile body. That is, the term "taxi" in this disclosure can be replaced with the terms "car," "self-propelled vehicle," "autonomous transporter," "autonomous transporting mobile body," "autonomous mobile body," or "self-propelled mobile body." Embodiments of a self-propelled vehicle are disclosed. A mobile body is a powered device that can move automatically or autonomously. A self-propelled mobile body includes a mobile body without a driver, and includes an unmanned taxi. A driver is a person who, in at least one embodiment, is inside the mobile body and operates a physical device (including a steering wheel for a car or a rudder for a ship) that determines the path of the mobile body. Examples include cars, trains, steam locomotives, aircraft, drones, rockets, ships, and other objects that can move autonomously. A navigation device in a self-propelled mobile body has the function of controlling the power of the mobile body and moving the mobile body at will. When the navigation system receives destination information, it controls the vehicle's movement to reach that destination. When the vehicle arrives at the destination, the navigation system stops the vehicle's movement. In at least one embodiment, the navigation system, having received destination information, automatically drives the vehicle to the destination. As already described, the user can change the destination information and set two or more destinations. When these changes or settings are made, the navigation system drives to the destination based on the changed or set destination information. As already described, the method by which the navigation system receives destination information is as shown in Embodiments 1 to 5, in which a user terminal inputs destination information over the internet based on location information on the internet, and the system transmits the destination information to the navigation system. Alternatively, the user terminal may display a code on the screen that displays destination information, and the terminal of the self-driving vehicle may analyze the code to obtain the destination information. Alternatively, the user may input destination information into an application, and the system may transmit the destination information to the navigation system. Alternatively, the user may directly input destination information into a taxi terminal equipped on the self-driving vehicle.These embodiments offer the convenience of allowing users to set a destination for a self-driving vehicle (including taxis) that does not have a human driver and to operate the vehicle.

[0064] The following is an overview of the embodiments described above.

[0065] A way to navigate a taxi, The user terminal transmits destination information regarding the destination address, The steps include: the navigation system installed in the taxi receives destination information, A method of having.

[0066] In this embodiment at least, there is the benefit of eliminating the need for communication between the user and the driver of the vehicle (including taxis) regarding the destination address. There are industrial advantages and potential applications in that destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the user and the driver speak different languages.

[0067] A way to navigate a taxi, The taxi terminal receives destination information and displays location information from the internet. The user terminal enters destination information on the internet based on the aforementioned location information. The device transmits the destination information to the navigation device, A method of having.

[0068] In this embodiment at least, the step of downloading or installing a predetermined application on the user's terminal when the user transmits destination information is eliminated. Therefore, the convenience of user operation is improved, offering usefulness, industrial advantages, and potential applications.

[0069] The method according to claim 2, The step of displaying the location information is a method for changing the location information for each taxi user.

[0070] In this embodiment at least, it is possible to create different location information for each user. Furthermore, this method has utility, industrial advantages, and applicability in that it prevents the confusion of destination information for different users within the same taxi.

[0071] A way to navigate a taxi, The user terminal displays a code on the screen that shows destination information, The taxi terminal obtains destination information from the code, The taxi terminal transmits destination information to the navigation system, A method of having.

[0072] In this embodiment at least, there is the benefit of eliminating the need for communication between the user and the driver of the vehicle (including taxis) regarding the destination address. There are industrial advantages and potential applications in that destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the user and the driver speak different languages.

[0073] A way to navigate a taxi, The taxi terminal displays location information on the internet where an application that accepts destination information can be downloaded, and The user's terminal reads the location information, downloads an application, and the user enters destination information into the application. The device transmits the destination information to the navigation device, A method that has

[0074] In this embodiment at least, there is the benefit of eliminating the need for communication between the user and the driver of the vehicle (including taxis) regarding the destination address. There are industrial advantages and potential applications in that destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the user and the driver speak different languages.

[0075] A way to navigate a taxi, The user directly enters destination information into the taxi terminal installed in the taxi, The taxi terminal transmits destination information to the navigation system, A method of having.

[0076] In this embodiment at least, there is the benefit of eliminating the need for communication between the user and the driver of the vehicle (including taxis) regarding the destination address. There are industrial advantages and potential applications in that destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the user and the driver speak different languages.

[0077] A method described in any of the disclosures herein, The input step described above is: The steps include inputting sound from the user's device, This includes a step where the AI ​​creates destination information based on the input sound.

[0078] In this embodiment at least, there are industrial advantages and potential applications in that users are freed from the effort of manually entering destination information, and can instead input destination information through speech with less operational burden.

[0079] A method described in any of the disclosures herein, When the updated destination information, which is the destination updated from the user's terminal, is entered, The destination information on the navigation system will be changed to the updated destination information. method

[0080] In this embodiment at least, it becomes possible to change destination information and set waypoints, which expands the variations in driving control of the moving object, offering industrial advantages and potential applications.

[0081] A method described in any of the disclosures herein, The taxi is an unmanned taxi. method.

[0082] In this embodiment at least, it becomes possible to change destination information and set waypoints in driverless, unmanned taxis, which offers industrial advantages and potential applications, as it expands the variations in driving control of the moving vehicle.

[0083] The invention disclosed herein only needs to achieve at least one of the effects described above.

Claims

1. A way to navigate a taxi, The user terminal transmits destination information regarding the destination address, The steps include: the navigation system installed in the taxi receives destination information, A method of having.

2. A way to navigate a taxi, The taxi terminal receives destination information and displays location information from the internet. The user terminal enters destination information on the internet based on the aforementioned location information. The steps include: the device transmitting the destination information to the navigation device; A method of having.

3. The method according to claim 2, The step of displaying the aforementioned location information is a method for changing the location information for each taxi user.

4. A way to navigate a taxi, The user terminal displays a code on the screen that shows destination information, The taxi terminal obtains destination information from the code, The taxi terminal transmits destination information to the navigation system, A method of having.

5. A way to navigate a taxi, The taxi terminal displays location information on the internet where an application that accepts destination information can be downloaded, and The user's terminal reads the location information, downloads an application, and the user enters destination information into the application. The steps include: the device transmitting the destination information to the navigation device; A method of having.

6. A way to navigate a taxi, The user directly enters destination information into the taxi terminal installed in the taxi, The taxi terminal transmits destination information to the navigation system, A method of having.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6, The input step described above is: The steps include inputting sound from the user's device, This includes a step where the AI ​​creates destination information based on the input sound.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6, When the updated destination information, which is the destination updated from the user's terminal, is entered, The destination information on the navigation system will be changed to the updated destination information. method.

9. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The taxi is an unmanned taxi. method.