Tourism information system, tourism information method, and tourism information program

Abstract

This makes it possible to improve convenience in providing tourist information to tourists. [Solution] The tourist information system 1 is configured so that when the non-contact IC tag of a tourist attraction identification object 5a placed on a placement stand 2 is read by a non-contact IC tag reader 22 out of a plurality of tourist attraction identification objects 5a, each of which is assigned a different language and has a non-contact IC tag that can be placed anywhere by the user, the system sets the language assigned to the tourist attraction identification object 5a as a first designated language, sets the location where the non-contact IC tag reader 22 that read the non-contact IC tag of the tourist attraction identification object 5a is located as a tourist attraction, and displays a tourist information screen 110 for the set tourist attraction in the first designated language on the display unit 3.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tourist information system, a tourist information method, and a tourist information program for providing tourist information to tourists. [Background technology]

[0002] With the recent trend of globalization, the number of foreign tourists is increasing. There is a growing need to provide these foreign tourists with tourist information on tourist spots and transportation information for travel on public transportation.

[0003] In light of this background, a guidance device has been proposed that displays a world map on a touch panel, enables a user to touch a desired location on the world map, infers the corresponding language from the location on the world map selected by touch, responds in the inferred corresponding language, and presents guidance information consisting of at least one of bus stops and fares (see Patent Document 1).

[0004] However, the guidance device described in Patent Document 1 requires users to go through at least two steps: a language setting step for setting the language (touching a desired position on a world map) and a response step for presenting the desired guidance information (responding in a supported language). This means that the user has to go through a lot of effort to obtain the desired guidance information, and it takes a long time to obtain the information. In other words, the conventional technology has room for improvement in terms of convenience. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-224614 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

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

[0007] The present invention is characterized in that it provides a tourist information system, a tourist information method, and a tourist information program comprising: a plurality of tourist attraction identification objects, each of which is assigned a different language, has a contactless IC tag, and can be placed anywhere by a user; a placement stand on which the tourist attraction identification objects are placed; a projection means for projecting an image to represent an illustrative map onto the placement stand; a plurality of contactless IC tag readers that are respectively positioned at a plurality of points shown on the illustrative map on the placement stand and read the contactless IC tags; a display unit for displaying the image; a language setting means for setting the language assigned to the tourist attraction identification object placed on the placement stand as a first designated language when the contactless IC tag reader reads the contactless IC tag of the tourist attraction identification object; a tourist attraction setting means for setting the point where the contactless IC tag reader that reads the contactless IC tag of the tourist attraction identification object is located as a tourist attraction; and a display control means for displaying a tourist information screen related to the tourist attraction in the first designated language on the display unit. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience when providing tourist-related information to tourists. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of a tourist information system according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of the arrangement of non-contact IC tag readers on the mounting table. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of corresponding points for each non-contact IC tag reader. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a language assigned to each tourist spot identification object. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an assigned language and a transportation means to be used for each transportation means identification object. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a tourist information process according to the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen configuration of an initial screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the screen configuration of the initial screen. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen configuration of a tourist information screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen configuration of a traffic information screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

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

[0011] Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the system configuration of a tourist information system 1 of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the arrangement of a non-contact IC tag reader 22 on a mounting table 2.

[0012] The tourist information system 1 of the present invention is a system for providing information about a specific tourist spot to tourists, including foreign tourists, at the tourist spot. For example, the information about the tourist spot includes information explaining tourist spots and information about transportation to the tourist spots.

[0013] 1, the tourist information system 1 has a mounting base 2, a display unit 3, a projection unit 4, an object for identification 5, and a control device 6. Furthermore, each of the mounting base 2, the display unit 3, the projection unit 4, and the object for identification 5 is supported by a support member 7 so as to have a predetermined positional relationship.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the mounting base 2 has a base portion 20, a three-dimensional map 21 formed on the upper surface of the base portion 20, and non-contact IC tag readers 22 positioned at multiple points on the base portion 20 or the three-dimensional map 21.

[0015] The base 20 is a plate-like or platform-like member, and functions as a base for supporting the three-dimensional map 21. The base 20 may be rectangular, circular, or have another shape in plan view. The base 20 may also be provided with a recess or a locking structure for mounting the three-dimensional map 21.

[0016] The three-dimensional map 21 is a part for expressing the map information of the tourist spot three-dimensionally (stereoscopically) in cooperation with the illustrated map projected from the projection unit 4, and has a relief structure for expressing the map information. The three-dimensional map 21 may be configured to be detachably attached to the base unit 20. The map information includes information on the topography (topography information) and information on facilities such as roads and buildings (facility information). The three-dimensional map 21 may have a relief shape that reflects topographical information such as mountains, hills, rivers, and regional boundaries. The three-dimensional map 21 may also have a shape that reflects facility information such as transportation facilities and landmark facilities. For example, transportation facilities include roads, railways, stations, bus stops, airports, and port facilities. Landmark facilities include tourist spots such as famous places and historical sites, tourist information centers, shopping malls, hotels, and parks.

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

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

[0019] The non-contact IC tag reader 22 has an antenna unit, a radio frequency (RF) circuit, a decoder circuit and a reader control unit (microcontroller), and a data transmission unit. The non-contact IC tag reader 22 transmits a radio signal from the antenna unit and acquires a received signal from the non-contact IC tag. The received signal is processed by the decoder circuit to acquire the identification data held by the non-contact IC tag (stored in the non-contact IC tag). The acquired identification data is subjected to necessary processing by the reader control unit, and then transmitted from the data transmission unit to the control device 6.

[0020] 2, the non-contact IC tag readers 22 are disposed at multiple points on the three-dimensional map 21 of the mounting table 2. For example, the non-contact IC tag readers 22 are disposed at points corresponding to tourist spots, transportation facilities, and landmark facilities. In this embodiment, the non-contact IC tag readers 22 are embedded in the three-dimensional map 21 and cannot be seen from the outside.

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

[0022] The display unit 3 is erected on the rear side of the foundation unit 20 when viewed from the user's standing position, and the display surface of the display of the display unit 3 is configured to face the front side. In this embodiment, the display unit 3 is disposed adjacent to the end portion on the rear side of the foundation unit 20. In this manner, the user can simultaneously view the three-dimensional map 21 provided on the upper surface of the foundation unit 20 and the display surface of the display of the display unit 3.

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

[0024] The projection unit 4 is disposed at a position facing the upper surface (three-dimensional map 21) of the foundation unit 20. For example, the projection unit 4 is disposed on the normal line of the upper surface (three-dimensional map 21) of the foundation unit 20 or within a range of 45° with the direction coinciding with the normal line being an angle of 0°. In this embodiment, the projection unit 4 is disposed above the foundation unit 20 (three-dimensional map 21).

[0025] In the present invention, the upper surface of the base unit 20 (the three-dimensional map 21) becomes the projection target surface of the projection unit 4. The projection unit 4 projects images for displaying an illustrated map composed of still images and / or videos onto the three-dimensional map 21, and displays the illustrated map on the three-dimensional map 21. The illustrated map represents a map of the area in which the tourist information system 1 is installed.

[0026] The multiple objects 5 for identification are objects that are assigned at least a different language (assigned language), have a contactless IC tag, and can be placed anywhere by the user. When the contactless IC tag comes within the communication range of the contactless IC tag reader 22, it transmits pre-stored identification data by communicating with the contactless IC tag reader 22. The contactless IC tag is provided inside or on a surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the object 5 for identification. When the contactless IC tag is provided inside the object 5 for identification, it is preferable to place it as close to the bottom surface as possible.

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

[0028] Each of the non-contact IC tags embedded in each identification object 5 stores identification data including at least unique identification data for identifying each identification object 5 (each non-contact IC tag) and language data that allows a computer to identify the assigned language. Specifically, each of the non-contact IC tags embedded in the tourist spot identification object 5a stores identification data including language data, and each of the non-contact IC tags embedded in the transportation means identification object 5b stores identification data including language data and transportation means used data that allows a computer to identify the assigned transportation means (transport means used). Types of transportation means used include trains, buses, taxis, automobiles (private cars, rental cars, etc.), and walking. Hereinafter, when the tourist spot identification object 5a and the transportation means identification object 5b are described without distinction, they may be simply referred to as "identification object 5".

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

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

[0031] Furthermore, on the outer surface of the identification object 5, characters are provided that enable recognition of the language assigned to the identification object 5. For example, characters expressing the name of each language in the respective language are displayed, such as "Japanese" for Japanese and "English" for English.

[0032] The control device 6 is a general-purpose computer used by a user of this system. The control device 6 may be configured as one (single) computing device, or may be configured as multiple computing devices.

[0033] The control device 6 includes a control unit 61, a communication unit 62, and an auxiliary storage unit 63. The communication unit 62 and the auxiliary storage unit 63 are each communicatively connected to the control unit 61. The control unit 61 of the control device 6 includes a calculation unit 61a and a main storage unit 61b, and executes various calculations and control operations in the control device 6.

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

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

[0036] The auxiliary memory unit 63 is composed of non-volatile memory such as an HDD, SSD, flash memory, or EEPROM, and stores a control program 63a used by the calculation unit 61a to control the operation of each component of the tourist information system 1, as well as control data 63b necessary for using this system.

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

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

[0039] The control data 63b includes, for each non-contact IC tag reader 22, corresponding location data indicating the corresponding location where the non-contact IC tag reader 22 is located, assigned language data included in the acquired identification data, transportation means used data included in the acquired identification data, data on the tourist destination set in accordance with the tourist destination setting program (tourist destination data), data on a designated language set in accordance with the language setting program (designated language data), data on the transportation means used set in accordance with the transportation means setting program (transportation means used data), data on a guidance image set in accordance with the guidance image setting program (guidance image data), and data on transportation guidance information set in accordance with the transportation guidance information setting program (traffic guidance information data).

[0040] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of corresponding points for each non-contact IC tag reader 22. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the non-contact IC tag readers 22 are placed at different points. Therefore, one corresponding point corresponds to one non-contact IC tag reader 22. The corresponding point data is configured in such a manner that the relationship between each non-contact IC tag reader 22 and the corresponding point can be identified by a computer. Specifically, the corresponding point data associates an ID for identifying each non-contact IC tag reader 22 with a point name for identifying the corresponding point.

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

[0042] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an assigned language and a transportation means to be used for each transportation means identifying object 5b. As shown in FIG. 5, a predetermined language (assigned language) and a transportation means to be used are assigned to each transportation means identifying object 5b. There may be a plurality of transportation means identifying objects 5b to which the same language or the same transportation means to be used is assigned. The transportation means to be used data is configured in such a manner that the relationship between each transportation means identifying object 5b and the transportation means to be used can be identified by a computer. The transportation means identifying object 5b is managed in association with an ID for identifying each tourist spot identifying object 5a, a language name for identifying the assigned language, and a transportation means name for identifying the transportation means to be used.

[0043] For ease of explanation, each column in Figures 3 to 5 is written with a character string indicating an ID, etc., but since this content is only created and used in internal processing in the control device 6, the content written in each column may be written in symbols that cannot be deciphered by humans.

[0044] The configuration of the tourist information system 1 described above is merely an example, and is not limited thereto, and can be appropriately changed as necessary. For example, the tourist information system 1 can also include a speaker that outputs sound or voice (synthesized voice). The speaker may be configured integrally with the display of the display unit 3, or may be configured independently from other components.

[0045] <System operation example> Fig. 6 is a flow diagram of the tourist information processing of the present invention. Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen configuration of the initial screen 100. Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the screen configuration of the initial screen 100. Fig. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen configuration of the tourist information screen 110. Fig. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the screen configuration of the transportation information screen 120. An example of the operation of the tourist information system 1 will be described below with reference to Figs. 6 to 10.

[0046] The tourist information system 1 (control device 6) can execute tourist information processing. The tourist information processing may be executed all the time while the tourist information system 1 is in operation, or may be executed only when necessary, such as when a person approaches.

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

[0048] As shown in FIG. 7, the initial screen 100 displays a usage promotion section 101 that displays an image to promote the use of the tourist information system 1, and a first presentation section 102 that indicates that tourist information is available through this system.

[0049] The utilization promotion unit 101 displays an image that resembles the tourist attraction identification object 5a and an explanatory text for promoting utilization of the tourist information system 1. Note that a part of the explanatory text of the utilization promotion unit 101 is displayed in a plurality of languages ​​corresponding to the types of assigned languages ​​assigned to the tourist attraction identification object 5a.

[0050] Furthermore, the initial screen 100 transitions between screens at a predetermined time interval (for example, at 0.5 second intervals, 1 second intervals, or an arbitrarily set interval). For example, as shown in FIG. 8, instead of the first presentation unit 102, a second presentation unit 103 indicating that the system can provide transportation guidance may be displayed. In this embodiment, the first presentation unit 102 and the second presentation unit 103 are displayed alternately at a predetermined time interval. This allows the user to recognize that the system can provide both tourist information and transportation guidance.

[0051] 6, following step S2, it is determined whether or not the tourist attraction identification object 5a has been placed on the placement stand 2 (step S3). Here, it is determined whether or not identification data for the tourist attraction identification object 5a has been received from any of the non-contact IC tag readers 22.

[0052] If it is determined that the tourist spot identification object 5a has not been placed (step S3: NO), the process returns to the same step S3. That is, the process waits until the tourist spot identification object 5a is placed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the tourist spot identification object 5a has been placed (step S3: YES), the corresponding point of the non-contact IC tag reader 22 that transmitted the identification data of the tourist spot identification object 5a is set as the tourist spot (step S4), the assigned language included in the identification data of the tourist spot identification object 5a is set as the first designated language (step S5), and the tourist information screen 110 related to the set tourist spot is displayed in the first designated language (step S6). Note that if multiple tourist spot identification objects 5a are placed, or if the tourist spot identification object 5a that was once placed is moved to another point, the last acquired identification data is given priority.

[0053] As shown in Fig. 9, tourist information display section 111 that displays specific tourist information related to the set tourist spot is displayed on tourist information screen 110. For example, tourist information display section 111 displays images of tourist spots and descriptions of tourist spots. Here, on tourist information screen 110, text portions such as descriptions of tourist spots are displayed in the first specified language. Furthermore, tourist information display section 111 may display information about events such as festivals in the set tourist spot, and may display business information and price information of tourist facilities.

[0054] 6, following step S6, it is determined whether the transportation means identifying object 5b has been placed on the placement table 2 (three-dimensional map 21) (step S7). Here, it is determined whether the identification data of the transportation means identifying object 5b has been received from any of the non-contact IC tag readers 22.

[0055] If it is determined that the transportation means identifying object 5b has not been placed (step S7: NO), the process returns to the same step S7. That is, the process waits until the transportation means identifying object 5b is placed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the transportation means identifying object 5b has been placed (step S7: YES), the process sets the corresponding point of the non-contact IC tag reader 22 that transmitted the identification data of the transportation means identifying object 5b as the starting point (step S7), sets the assigned language included in the identification data of the transportation means identifying object 5b as the second designated language / sets the transportation means included in the identification data of the transportation means identifying object 5b as the transportation means to be used (step S9), displays the transportation guidance screen 120 regarding the movement from the set starting point to the tourist spot by the transportation means to be used in the second designated language (step S10), projects an image for representing an illustrated map including the movement route from the set starting point to the tourist spot by the transportation means to be used on the placement stand 2 (three-dimensional map 21) (step S11), and ends the tourist guidance process. In addition, when a plurality of transportation means identifying objects 5b are placed, or when a transportation means identifying object 5b that has been placed once is moved to another location, the last acquired identification data is given priority.

[0056] As shown in Fig. 10, the traffic information display section 121 that displays traffic information related to the movement from the set starting point to the tourist spot by the transportation to be used is displayed on the traffic information screen 120. For example, the traffic information display section 121 displays information such as the station or bus stop where the user boards the bus and the station or bus stop where the user disembarks, the route name, the required travel time, and other explanatory text. Here, on the traffic information screen 120, the text portion of the explanatory text and the like is displayed in the second specified language. Also, the traffic information screen 120 displays a mark image 122 indicating the transportation to be used (for example, a bus, etc.).

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

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

[0059] Furthermore, according to the present invention, an illustrated map including the travel route from the set starting point to the tourist destination by the transportation means used is projected onto the mounting base 2 (three-dimensional map 21). Therefore, by simply mounting the transportation means identifying object 5b, the travel route can be visually presented to the user in addition to the transportation guide screen 120. In other words, a lot of information about sightseeing can be provided to tourists at once with few steps, improving user convenience.

[0060] The tourist information system of the present invention corresponds to the tourist information system 1 of the above embodiment, the tourist destination identification object corresponds to the tourist destination identification object 5a, the mounting base corresponds to the mounting base 2, the projection means corresponds to the projection unit 4, the non-contact IC tag reader corresponds to the non-contact IC tag reader 22, the display unit corresponds to the display unit 3, the language setting means corresponds to the language setting program and the control unit 61 that operates in accordance with the same, the tourist destination setting means corresponds to the tourist destination setting program and the control unit 61 that operates in accordance with the same, the display control means corresponds to the guide image setting program, the image display program and the control unit 61 that operates in accordance with the same, the transportation identification object corresponds to the transportation identification object 5b, the language / transportation setting means corresponds to the language / transportation setting program and the control unit 61 that operates in accordance with the same, the starting point setting means corresponds to the starting point setting program and the control unit 61 that operates in accordance with the same, and the projection control means corresponds to the projection program and the control unit 61 that operates in accordance with the same, but this invention is not limited to this embodiment and can be made into various other embodiments. Furthermore, the screens and specific configurations described in the above embodiment are merely examples and can be modified as appropriate according to the actual product. [Industrial Applicability]

[0061] The present invention can be used in industries such as providing tourist information to tourists. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1. Tourist information system 2…Placement table 21...Relief map 22...Contactless IC tag reader 3...Display section 4…Projection section 5. Identification object 5a…Tourist attraction identification objects 5b…Transportation means identification object 6...Control device 61...Control unit 63…Auxiliary storage unit

Claims

1. A plurality of tourist spot identification objects each having a different language assigned thereto, each having a non-contact IC tag, and capable of being placed at any location by a user; a mounting base on which the tourist spot identification object can be placed; a projection means for projecting an image for representing an illustrative map onto the mounting table; a plurality of non-contact IC tag readers arranged at a plurality of points shown on the illustrated map of the mounting table, the non-contact IC tag readers reading the non-contact IC tags; A display unit for displaying an image; a language setting means for setting a language assigned to the tourist attraction identification object placed on the placement table as a first designated language when the non-contact IC tag of the tourist attraction identification object is read by the non-contact IC tag reader; a tourist spot setting means for setting a location where the non-contact IC tag reader that reads the non-contact IC tag of the tourist spot identification object is located as a tourist spot; a display control means for displaying a tourist information screen relating to the tourist spot in the first specified language on the display unit; Tourist information system.

2. a plurality of transportation means identifying objects each assigned with a different language and transportation means and capable of being placed on said placement stand; a language / transportation setting means for setting a language assigned to the transportation identification object as a second designated language when the non-contact IC tag of the transportation identification object placed on the placement table is read by the non-contact IC tag reader and setting a transportation to be used, which is a transportation to be used; a starting point setting means for setting a point where the non-contact IC tag reader that reads the non-contact IC tag of the transportation means identification object is located as a starting point, The display control means displays, on the display unit, a transportation guidance screen regarding travel from the starting point to the tourist spot by the transportation means to be used in the second specified language.

2. The tourist information system according to claim 1.

3. The method further includes a projection control means for causing the projection means to project an image for representing an illustrated map including a travel route from the starting point set by the starting point setting means to the tourist spot by the transportation means to be used.

3. The tourist information system according to claim 2.

4. A tourist information system including a plurality of tourist attraction identification objects, each of which is assigned a different language and has a contactless IC tag, and which can be placed anywhere by a user, a stand on which the tourist attraction identification objects can be placed, a projection means for projecting an image for displaying an illustrative map onto the stand, a plurality of contactless IC tag readers each of which is disposed at a plurality of points shown on the illustrative map on the stand and which read the contactless IC tags, and a display unit for displaying the image, comprising: When the non-contact IC tag of the tourist attraction identification object placed on the placement table is read by the non-contact IC tag reader, the language assigned to the tourist attraction identification object is set as a first designated language; A location where the non-contact IC tag reader that reads the non-contact IC tag of the tourist spot identification object is installed is set as a tourist spot; A tourist information screen relating to the set tourist spot is displayed on the display unit in the first designated language. Tourist information methods.

5. A tourist information system comprising: a table on which a plurality of tourist spot identification objects, each of which is assigned a different language and has a non-contact IC tag and which can be placed anywhere by a user, is placed; a projection means for projecting an image for displaying an illustrative map onto said table; a plurality of non-contact IC tag readers which are respectively placed at a plurality of points shown on said illustrative map on said table and which read said non-contact IC tags; a display unit for displaying the image; and a control device which is capable of communicating with said projection means, said non-contact IC tag reader, and said display unit. A computer of the control device, a language setting means for setting a language assigned to the tourist attraction identification object placed on the placement table as a first designated language when the non-contact IC tag of the tourist attraction identification object is read by the non-contact IC tag reader; a tourist spot setting means for setting a location where the non-contact IC tag reader that reads the non-contact IC tag of the tourist spot identification object is located as a tourist spot; a display control means for displaying a tourist information screen relating to the tourist spot in the first specified language on the display unit; Tourist information program.

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