Vehicle or self-propelled mobile body, navigation method, destination information transmission method

Abstract

Provided are a navigation method and apparatus for transmitting destination information to a moving body. 【Solution means】A method for navigating a taxi, comprising: a step of a user terminal transmitting destination information regarding the address of a destination; and a step of a navigation apparatus provided in the taxi receiving the destination information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and 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 taximeter, and a car navigation system.

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 at least in the above embodiment, there is a disadvantage 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 aspect of the present disclosure is A method for navigating a vehicle, comprising: a step in which a user terminal transmits destination information related to the destination address; a step in which a navigation device provided in the vehicle receives the destination information; and a method having the above steps is provided.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] In this configuration, there is at least the usefulness that there is no need for communication between the user and the driver of the moving body (including a taxi) regarding the address of the destination.

[0008] These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed written description of the preferred embodiments and aspects taken in conjunction with the following drawings, but modifications and variations thereof can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the present disclosure. Aspects in one embodiment of the present disclosure can be combined with, or replaced by, one or more of the aspects in another disclosed embodiment, as long as they are not inconsistent.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] In the following disclosure, many different embodiments and examples are provided for implementing different features of the presented subject matter. To simplify the present disclosure, 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 disclosed subsequently may include embodiments in which the first feature and the second feature are formed so as to be in direct contact, as well as embodiments in which additional features are formed between the first feature and the second feature so that the first feature and the second feature are not in direct contact. Further, in the present disclosure, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in various examples. Such repetition is for the sake of brevity and clarity and does not itself require that there be a relationship between the various embodiments and / or the configurations being described. Further, when a first element is described as being "connected" or "coupled" to a second element, such description includes embodiments in which the first element and the second element are directly connected or coupled to each other, as well as embodiments in which the first element and the second element are indirectly connected or coupled to each other with one or more other elements intervening therebetween.

[0010] As used herein, the recitation "at least one of" encompasses all permutations. For example, the recitation "comprises at least one of A, B, or C" is synonymous with "consisting of A, B, C and combinations thereof", encompassing all possible permutations of A, B, C, A+B, A+C, B+C, and A+B+C.

[0011] In the present disclosure, a disclosure using a machine, an electronic operator, or a computer can include embodiments of a method, a recording medium, an apparatus, or a program. The statement "A is B" used herein can be replaced with "A includes B" as long as there is no contradiction or unless otherwise stated in the present specification.

[0012] Terms in the present disclosure, including those recited in the claims, can be interpreted in consideration of the descriptions and drawings described in the specification, and further, as long as there is no contradiction with the suggestions in the present disclosure, can be interpreted based on matters that one or more members of the public have so named, indicated, understood, or implemented, either in the past, present, or future, or are likely to do so.

[0013] For the operation method used in at least one or more embodiments, the following embodiments can be adopted. As is known in the art, the term "computer" generally includes a processor, a memory such as a hard drive, a disk drive, a flash drive, or a memory stick, or other non-transitory computer-readable media or non-transitory storage devices, at least one information storage / search device, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a pointing and touch device, a touch screen, or a microphone, at least one input device, 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 is known in the art, such a computer or computer system may include more or less of the items listed above, and is not limited to, for example, tablet computers or smart devices, but includes other electronic media and electronic devices.

[0014] As used herein, the term "cloud" or "cloud computing" refers to a centralized and virtualized computing facility where all computing resources are shared. For application systems and subsystems, since they are all within the "cloud", it is no longer possible to refer to a specific machine.

[0015] As used herein, the term "Distributed Internet Service System" refers to a distributed Internet service platform that converts Internet applications for execution in various computing environments. The DIS system distributes Internet applications, including content, data, and logic, via a Component Distribution Server / Asset Distribution Server to any number and type of devices, to whatever extent appropriate, and along the network. Through DIS, Internet applications can be hosted and centrally managed as services based on each user's needs, locally cached and executed at the user's device or nearby location while maintaining their integrity. Web-enabled computing devices can be upgraded with DIS software to become DIS-compliant to enjoy and execute distributed Internet services.

[0016] Regarding the operation method used in at least one or more embodiments, the following embodiments can be adopted for the conventional Internet method that does not use a distributed Internet.

[0017] Embodiments including the matters specifically disclosed herein can provide an automatic response system realized in a form that actually converses with humans based on artificial intelligence, thereby realizing a more natural conversation with users while quickly and conveniently processing inquiries, reservations, delivery orders, and the like.

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

[0019] The communication method is not limited, and it may include not only a communication method using a communication network that the network can include (for example, a mobile communication network, a wired internet, a wireless internet, a broadcast network, a satellite network, etc.), but also short-range wireless communication between devices. For example, the network 170 may include any one or more of networks such as a PAN (personal area network), a LAN (local area network), a CAN (campus area network), a MAN (metropolitan area network), a WAN (wide area network), a BBN (broadband network), and the internet. Further, the network 170 may include any one or more of network topologies including a bus network, a star network, a ring network, a mesh network, a star-bus network, a tree or hierarchical network, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0020] The server may be implemented by one or more computer devices that communicate with a plurality of electronic devices via a network to provide instructions, code, files, content, services, and the like. For example, the server may be a system that provides a first service to a plurality of electronic devices connected via a network, and the server may also be a system that provides a second service to a plurality of electronic devices connected via a network. As a more specific example, the server may provide, as a first service, a service (such as an automatic response service, for example) targeted by a corresponding application to a plurality of electronic devices through an application that is a computer program installed and executed on the plurality of electronic devices. As another example, the server may provide, as a second service, a service that distributes files for installation and execution of the above-described application to a plurality of 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 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 developer or application installation files.

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

[0023] The communication module may provide a function for an electronic device and a server to communicate with each other via a network, or may provide a function for the electronic device and / or the server to communicate with other electronic devices (e.g., an electronic device) or other servers (e.g., a server). As an example, a request generated by a processor of an electronic device according to program code recorded in a recording device such as a memory may be transmitted to a server via a network under the control of the communication module. Conversely, control signals, instructions, contents, files, etc. provided under the control of a processor of a server may be received by the electronic device through the communication module of the electronic device via the communication module and the network. For example, control signals, instructions, contents, files, etc. received through the communication module from the server may be transmitted to the processor or the memory, and contents, files, etc. may be recorded in a recording medium (the non-transitory 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 the 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 the processor of the electronic device processes the instructions of the computer program loaded in the memory, a service screen or content configured using the data provided by the server or the electronic device may be displayed on the display through the input / output interface.

[0025] A machine is disclosed. According to at least one embodiment, the user terminal comprises a control unit, a RAM, a storage unit, a graphics processing unit, a communication interface, and an interface unit, which 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 the program stored in the storage unit to control the user terminal. The RAM is the work area of the control unit. The storage unit is a storage area for storing programs and data. The control unit reads the program and data from the RAM and performs processing. The control unit outputs a drawing instruction to the graphics processing unit by processing the program and data loaded in the RAM.

[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 provided 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 by wire, and can transmit and receive data to and from a server device via the communication network. The data received via the communication interface is loaded into the RAM and subjected to arithmetic processing by the control unit. An external memory (for example, an SD card, etc.) 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 the user terminal include a conventional mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a smartphone, a desktop or notebook personal computer, etc. It may also be composed of a VR goggle, that is, a screen (or two display panels, one for each eye) attached to a frame (or headset) fixed or attached to the head with a strap. The user terminal has an audio output unit.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment, the user terminal can be communicatively connected to a server device via a communication network. It is possible to communicate and connect via the communication network to transmit information or receive information.

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

[0032] According to at least one embodiment, the control unit is composed of a CPU and a ROM, executes a program stored in the storage unit, and controls the server device. The control unit also includes an internal timer for measuring time. The RAM is the 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 and performs program execution processing based on information received from the user terminal and the like.

[0033] A mobile body is disclosed. According to at least one embodiment, a mobile body refers to a machine that transports people or objects. Or, it refers to something that moves with people or objects on board, or a machine for playing on. Or, it refers to something with some kind of machine attached to something that moves with people or objects on board. According to at least one embodiment, vehicles include at least trains, trams, automobiles, ships, airplanes, drones, etc. Taxis are disclosed. A taxi is a transportation vehicle in which a passenger (including a user) applies to board the driver of a mobile body and conducts passenger transportation through an individual contract, and the mobile body used for that purpose, etc. According to at least one embodiment, it includes embodiments in automobiles, ships, drones such as flying automata. It includes embodiments in a mobile body with a driver on board and embodiments in which the driver is not on board and the mobile body moves autonomously (including, as an example, an autonomously driving automobile or mobile body).

[0034] Navigation is disclosed. Navigation refers to guiding the route and itinerary to a destination, or includes the system, device, and method thereof. In at least one embodiment, the user sets a destination and transmits the destination information to the driver of the mobile body, the control unit of the autonomously moving mobile body, or the navigation system. As already explained, the methods of transmission include communication connections, wireless connections, and wired connections of the network.

[0035] Hereinafter, as at least one embodiment, a navigation system in a taxi will be disclosed. In the present disclosure, a taxi is an example, and in a vehicle, other moving bodies, and self-propelled moving bodies, as long as it does not conflict with the present disclosure content, part or all of each embodiment can be combined and implemented.

[0036] Disclosed is a step in which a user terminal transmits destination information regarding a destination address. The user inputs the destination information into the user terminal. The user terminal includes devices owned by the user. As an example, it includes smartphones, tablets, and computers. The information regarding the destination address includes any one or more of character information regarding the destination address, internet location information (including URLs) on Google Map (registered trademark), information encoding these information (including, as an example, two-dimensional codes, three-dimensional codes, QR codes (registered trademark)), and processed information of these (including, as an example, information with compressed information volume or information instructing transfer to information stored on the internet). The internet location information is a technical method indicating the location of information resources (such as documents and images) on the internet and may be an abbreviation of "Uniform Resource Locator". The URL is usually composed in the form of "protocol: / / domain name / directory path name / file name" and may also be called the address of the homepage. There is a word "address" similar to the URL, and "domain" is one of the elements constituting the URL. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, when confirming the target, any information indicating internet location information, things called address, domain, or URL, equivalents or analogs of these, and processed information are regarded as "internet location information". The user transmits the destination information via the user terminal or the taxi terminal. In at least one embodiment, the user inputs the destination information into the terminal by clicking on the screen or touching the keyboard. In other embodiments, it includes embodiments in which the user inputs voice into the user terminal, and the voice analysis software or AI of the terminal or device analyzes the voice to generate destination information. In other embodiments, the user inputs information other than the destination address into the device. The information other than the destination address includes any one or more of the name, nickname, abbreviation, characteristics of the destination, and information associated with these. As an example, it includes "Tokyo Tower (registered trademark)", "tourist attraction", "recommended tourist spot", "live house", "ramen shop", etc.The user inputs information other than the destination address into the user terminal, and the AI identifies one or more destination addresses from the said information (including characters, sounds, and other information. The same applies throughout this disclosure). The AI is installed in any one or more of the aforementioned devices, machines, or terminals. The devices, machines, or terminals transmit the input destination information to other devices by electromagnetic means.

[0037] In at least one embodiment, the destination information includes two or more pieces of geographical information. For example, in addition to the destination, waypoint information regarding the address of the waypoint can be input. The waypoint information can be implemented in the same embodiments as the destination information, as already disclosed. The user can input the destination information and the waypoint information into the user terminal. The waypoint information can be implemented in the same embodiments as the destination information.

[0038] In at least one embodiment, the user can update the destination information. In at least one embodiment, after the user has already input certain destination information, the user inputs updated destination information regarding the address of the updated destination. The device updates the already input destination information to the updated destination information. When there are two or more pieces of destination information, any of the destination information can be updated. The updated destination information can be implemented in the same embodiments as the destination information.

[0039] Disclosed is a step in which a navigation device provided in a taxi receives destination information. In at least one embodiment, the navigation device includes a car navigation device, a device installed in the driver's seat of a vehicle that displays a map and information regarding a destination on a screen or navigates a route to the destination by voice, devices similar thereto, and accessory devices. "Provided" includes temporarily fixing the device in a detachable state at a certain location, fixing the device in a non-detachable state at a location in a scene where it is normally used, etc. When installing in a taxi, it includes a method of installing a navigation device in the driver's seat, but embodiments of installing it in the passenger seat, the area between the rear seat and the driver's seat, and the rear seat are also included. That is, unless otherwise specified, the position of the navigation device within the moving body is not limited, and it only needs to be provided within the moving body (the same applies throughout the present disclosure). The navigation device receives the destination information transmitted by the user terminal by an electromagnetic method. The receiving method includes receiving via wireless. The navigation device starts navigation based on the received destination information. In at least one embodiment, the navigation device has installed therein a navigation application or program in which information regarding a map, roads on the map, and distances is recorded. The navigation device acquires the current location information of the moving body by a position information specifying means including GPS. The navigation system navigates so that the moving body can reach the destination based on the destination information and the current location information.

[0040] Hereinafter, Example 1 will be disclosed.

[0041] Disclosed is a step of a taxi terminal receiving destination information and displaying location information on the Internet. 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 is installed in a storage device to which an application is connected to the taxi terminal. The taxi terminal can display any characters or images on the display. The taxi terminal can display predetermined characters or images upon receiving an instruction from the application. Disclosed is the location information on the Internet for receiving destination information. The device creates one or more of a website for receiving input of information on the Internet and a program operating on the Internet, and creates the location information on the Internet thereof (including the URL, the same hereinafter). The website or program includes a function of associating and storing or arbitrarily processing taxi-specific information for identifying a taxi (for example, a number uniquely assigned to the taxi, including a vehicle number) and destination information input on the Internet by a user. Further, the program can create location information on the Internet for associating and storing or processing in relation to the taxi-specific information and the destination information input by the user for each identified taxi. As will be described later, the device or program can create location information on the Internet for associating and storing or processing in relation to the taxi-specific information and the destination information input by the user for each user of the taxi. In at least one embodiment, each location information on the Internet created for each of these users functions independently. These location information receive predetermined information or become invalid when a predetermined time has elapsed. The location information includes an embodiment of displaying as a character string and an embodiment of displaying a code obtained by converting the character string with a predetermined algorithm (including an s-dimensional code, a three-dimensional code, and a QR code (registered trademark)) (the same hereinafter).

[0042] In at least one embodiment, the taxi terminal is attached to the position where the user gets in the taxi. As an example, embodiments include attaching it to the rear of the driver's seat or the rear of the passenger seat so that it can be operated from the rear seat. The taxi terminal displays location information on the display. The device or program displays different location information on the taxi terminal for each taxi. In this case, the location information is different for each taxi. As an example, the URL valid for a certain taxi is different from the URL valid for another taxi. This enables processing of unique destination information for each taxi and has the industrial advantage of preventing the entanglement of destination information with other unrelated taxis. Additionally, there may be an embodiment where the taxi terminal displays the same location information for each taxi, and the device or program accepts input of taxi-specific information. In this case, the device or program obtains taxi-specific information through input from the GPS of the device installed in the taxi, input from the user terminal, etc. As an example, although the URL valid for two or more taxis is the same, when the user inputs destination information into the URL, the taxi-specific information is input in association with the destination information by any of the above methods. This enables processing of unique destination information for each taxi and prevents the entanglement of destination information with other unrelated taxis. In any of the embodiments, as will be described later, since the device or program receives input of destination information from the user, it is possible to receive input of destination information in association with each taxi, record, and process this information.

[0043] Disclosed is a step in which the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the position information. In at least one embodiment, the user inputs position information to the user terminal. The input methods include a method in which the user inputs position information by flick input or keyboard input, a method of wireless communication (including a method of wireless communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark)), a method in which the user terminal recognizes a code displayed on the taxi terminal (including a method in which the user terminal recognizes a QR code with the camera of the user terminal), and the like. The user terminal can use a program on the Internet based on the position information or transmit and receive information on the website indicated by the position information. The user inputs destination information on the Internet indicated by the position information. As already described, the position information can be created for each taxi and for each user. As a result, the destination information of each user is input on the Internet via different position information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misidentification of destination information between users.

[0044] Disclosed is a step in which the device transmits the destination information to the 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 association with the taxi-specific information. The device transmits the destination information associated with the taxi-specific information to the navigation device installed in the taxi specified by the taxi-specific information. The transmission method can adopt at least a wireless transmission method. In other embodiments, as will be described later, the device creates position information on the Internet for each user. The device transmits the input destination information to the navigation device of the corresponding taxi for each user. The driver of the taxi utilizes the navigation of the navigation device to drive to the destination or two or more required destinations.

[0045] In at least one embodiment, when the destination information is changed midway, the device transmits the changed destination information to the navigation device. The navigation device changes the destination information and performs navigation.

[0046] The step of displaying the position information discloses a method of changing the position information for each user of a taxi. In at least one embodiment, the device creates position information on the Internet that is different for each user. The device causes the taxi terminal to display position information on the Internet that is different for each user. For example, the position information on the Internet presented when a certain user boards a taxi is different from the position information on the Internet presented to another user who boards the same taxi at a different time. After the user has arrived at the destination specified by the user and gotten off the taxi, the taxi terminal or the driver terminal operable by the driver of the taxi transmits travel completion information indicating that the travel to the destination has been completed, together with the taxi-specific information, to the device. The device can receive the travel completion information from the taxi terminal, newly create position information on the Internet, and display the information on the taxi terminal specified by the taxi-specific information. This method makes it possible to create different position information for each user. Furthermore, this method can prevent the destination information of different users from being confused within the same taxi.

[0047] In at least one embodiment, when the device receives the travel completion information, it deletes or disables the corresponding location information on the Internet. This can prevent the situation where, due to some circumstances, a user who has completed a trip enters new destination information, resulting in incorrect information being sent to the corresponding taxi and causing confusion with the destination information of another user. In at least one embodiment, the device assigns a unique number to the destination information. The taxi terminal receives the unique number and the destination information, and the taxi starts driving. After the driving is completed, the taxi terminal or the driver terminal sends the travel completion information to the device. The travel completion information is transmitted and received together with one or more of the case number and taxi-specific information. The device deletes or disables the location information on the Internet corresponding to the case number transmitted with the travel completion information. Disabling includes methods that prevent new information input.

[0048] The following discloses the second embodiment.

[0049] In the first embodiment, the location information on the Internet was displayed using a taxi terminal. In this embodiment, a taxi terminal is not used, and the unique location information on the Internet is displayed inside the moving body. The location information can display unique information for each taxi. The display methods include printing and displaying URLs, two-dimensional codes, etc. The user inputs this displayed location information on the Internet into the user terminal and inputs the destination information.

[0050] The following discloses the third embodiment.

[0051] Disclosed is a step in which a user terminal displays on the screen a code for displaying destination information. The user terminal displays the destination information on the screen of the user terminal. The user terminal converts the destination information including the address of the specified destination into a code and displays it. In at least one embodiment, a code of a map generated from Google map (including a QR code) 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 inputs destination information into the application. In at least one embodiment, the user inputs voice into the application, and there is an embodiment in which voice analysis software or AI of the terminal or device analyzes the voice to generate destination information. In other embodiments, the user inputs information other than the address of the destination into the application. The AI identifies the addresses of one or more destinations from the information. The AI is installed in any one or more of the above-described devices, machines, terminals, and applications. The application converts the destination information into a code and displays it on the screen of the user terminal.

[0052] Disclosed is a step in which a taxi terminal obtains destination information from a code. The taxi terminal reads the code on the screen of the user terminal using a sensor, a camera, or functions similar thereto. The taxi terminal analyzes the code and obtains the destination information.

[0053] Disclosed is a step in which a taxi terminal transmits destination information to a navigation device. The taxi terminal transmits the destination information to the navigation device by a communication method including wireless or wired. The navigation device starts navigation based on the destination information. As already described, the destination information can be changed by the user, and two or more destinations can be set. When these changes or settings are made, the taxi terminal transmits the destination information with the respective changes or settings made to the navigation device.

[0054] Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment will be disclosed.

[0055] Disclosed is a step of displaying position information on the Internet where an application for a taxi terminal to receive destination information can be downloaded. The taxi terminal displays on the screen position information (including a URL) on the Internet where an application for receiving destination information can be downloaded. The display method includes display in a two-dimensional code.

[0056] Disclosed is a step in which a user terminal reads the position information, downloads an application, and the user inputs destination information into the application. The user terminal reads the position information as needed and downloads the application to the user terminal. The reading method includes a method of reading a code on the screen of the taxi terminal using a sensor, a camera, or a function similar thereto. As the method of inputting destination information into the application, any one or more of the methods already described can be used. In at least one embodiment, the user is informed of the taxi-specific information of the taxi taken. The informing method includes a method in which a taxi-specific information code, which is a code corresponding to the taxi-specific information or number, is displayed inside the taxi. The user terminal can input the taxi-specific information into the application without manual input by reading the taxi-specific information code via the application. The user terminal inputs the destination time information and the taxi-specific information into the application.

[0057] Disclosed is a step in which a device or an application transmits the destination information to a navigation device. The device or the application transmits the destination information to the navigation device of the taxi corresponding to the taxi-specific number based on the destination information and the taxi-specific information input from the user terminal. As already described, the destination information can be changed by the user and two or more destinations can be set. When these changes and settings are made, the taxi terminal transmits the destination information for which each change and setting has been made to the navigation device.

[0058] The following discloses a fifth embodiment.

[0059] Disclosed is a step of a user directly inputting destination information into a taxi terminal provided in a taxi. The taxi terminal is installed in the taxi. The taxi terminal has information input means such as a touch panel. The taxi terminal receives the input of destination information from the user. In at least one embodiment, the input method can adopt any one or more of the methods already described. For example, there are methods such as receiving voice input from the user and having AI identify the destination information, the user operating a map (including Google Map) shown on the taxi terminal to specify the destination, and the user inputting an address. The taxi terminal is provided at a place where the user, who is a passenger, can operate it.

[0060] Disclosed is a step of the taxi terminal transmitting the destination information to a navigation device. The taxi terminal transmits the destination information to the navigation device by a communication method including wireless or wired. The navigation device starts navigation based on the destination information. As already described, the destination information can be changed by the user and two or more destinations can be set. When these changes or settings are made, the taxi terminal transmits the destination information with each change or setting made to the navigation device.

[0061] In at least one embodiment, for the method described in any of the present disclosures, the input step includes a step of inputting sound from a user terminal and a step of AI creating destination information based on the input sound. Embodiments of these methods are as already described.

[0062] In at least one embodiment, for the method described in any of the present disclosures, when updated destination information, which is an updated destination from a user terminal, is input, the destination information of the navigation device is changed to the updated destination information. Embodiments of these methods are as already described.

[0063] In the present disclosure, the embodiment using a taxi is an example. In the present disclosure, the taxi embodiment can be replaced with a vehicle, a bicycle, or a self-propelled moving body. That is, in the present disclosure, the term "taxi" can be replaced with the terms "vehicle", "bicycle", "automated guided vehicle", "automated transporting moving body", "automatically driving moving body", "autonomously driving moving body", or "self-propelled moving body" and implemented. Embodiments in a bicycle will be disclosed. A moving body is a device having the power to move automatically or autonomously. A self-propelled moving body includes a moving body without a driver and includes a driverless taxi. A driver, in at least one embodiment, refers to a human who boards a moving body and operates a physical device (including a steering wheel of a vehicle or a rudder of a ship) that determines the route of the moving body. As an example, it is a vehicle, a train, a steam locomotive, an aircraft, a drone, a rocket, a ship, or other object that can move autonomously. The navigation device in a self-propelled moving body has a function of controlling the power of the moving body and arbitrarily moving the moving body. When the navigation device receives destination information, it controls the running of the moving body to arrive at the destination. When the moving body arrives at the destination, the navigation device stops the movement of the moving body. In at least one embodiment, the navigation device that has received destination information automatically drives the vehicle to the destination. As already described, the destination information can be changed by the user, and two or more destinations can be set. When these changes and settings are made, the navigation device travels to the destination based on the destination information for which each change and setting has been made. As already described, the method by which the navigation device receives destination information may be a method in which the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on position information on the Internet and the device transmits the destination information to the navigation device, as shown in Embodiments 1 to 5. In addition, there may be a method in which the user terminal displays a code for displaying destination information on the screen, and the terminal of the self-propelled moving body analyzes the code to obtain the destination information. In addition, there may be a method in which the user inputs destination information into an application and the device transmits the destination information to the navigation device. In addition, there may be a method in which the user directly inputs destination information into a taxi terminal provided in the self-propelled moving body.These embodiments have the convenience that in a self-driving vehicle (including a taxi) without a human driver, a user can set the destination of the vehicle and move the vehicle.

[0064] Hereinafter, an outline of the embodiments described above will be disclosed.

[0065] A method for navigating a taxi, including the step of a user terminal transmitting destination information regarding the destination address, and the step of a navigation device provided in the taxi receiving the destination information. A method having the above steps.

[0066] At least in this embodiment, there is the usefulness that there is no need for communication between the user and the driver of the moving body (including a taxi) regarding the destination address. There is also an industrial advantage and availability in that the destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the languages used by the user and the driver are different.

[0067] A method for navigating a taxi, including the step of a taxi terminal displaying position information on the Internet for receiving destination information, the step of a user terminal inputting destination information on the Internet based on the position information, and the step of the device transmitting the destination information to the navigation device. A method having the above steps.

[0068] At least in this embodiment, when the user transmits destination information, there is no need for the user terminal to download or install a predetermined application. Therefore, there is the usefulness, industrial advantage, and availability that the convenience of the user's operation is improved.

[0069] The method according to claim 2, wherein the step of displaying the position information changes the position information for each user of the taxi.

[0070] At least in the present embodiment, it is possible to create different location information for each user. Furthermore, this method has the usefulness, industrial advantage, and availability that it can prevent the confusion of destination information of different users in the same taxi.

[0071] A method for navigating a taxi, a step in which a user terminal displays on a screen a code for displaying destination information; a step in which a taxi terminal acquires destination information from the code; a step in which the taxi terminal transmits the destination information to a navigation device; A method having the above steps.

[0072] At least in the present embodiment, there is the usefulness that there is no need for communication between the user and the driver of the moving body (including the taxi) regarding the address of the destination. There are industrial advantages and availability in that the destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the languages used by the user and the driver are different.

[0073] A method for navigating a taxi, a step in which a taxi terminal displays location information on the Internet where an application for receiving destination information can be downloaded; a step in which a user terminal reads the location information, downloads the application, and the user inputs destination information into the application; a step in which the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device; A method having the above steps

[0074] At least in the present embodiment, there is the usefulness that there is no need for communication between the user and the driver of the moving body (including the taxi) regarding the address of the destination. There are industrial advantages and availability in that the destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the languages used by the user and the driver are different.

[0075] A method for navigating a taxi, comprising: a step of a user directly inputting destination information into a taxi terminal provided in the taxi; a step of the taxi terminal transmitting the destination information to a navigation device; and the method has the steps above.

[0076] At least in this embodiment, there is a usefulness that it is not necessary for the user and the driver of the moving body (including the taxi) to communicate regarding the address of the destination. There are industrial advantages and availability in that the destination information can be reliably transmitted even when the languages used by the user and the driver are different.

[0077] A method according to any one of the present disclosures, wherein the inputting step includes: a step of inputting sound from a user terminal; a step of an AI creating destination information based on the input sound.

[0078] At least in this embodiment, the user is liberated from the trouble of inputting destination information by hand, and there are industrial advantages and availability in that the user can input destination information by speech with less operation burden.

[0079] A method according to any one of the present disclosures, when updated destination information, which is an updated destination from a user terminal, is input, the destination information of the navigation device is changed to the updated destination information. Method

[0080] At least in this embodiment, there are industrial advantages and availability in that it becomes possible to change destination information and set waypoints, and the variations of driving control of the moving body are expanded.

[0081] A method according to any one of the present disclosures, wherein the taxi is an unmanned taxi. Method

[0082] At least in the present embodiment, in a driverless taxi for unmanned transportation, there are industrial advantages and availability in that it becomes possible to change destination information and set waypoints, and the variations in the travel control of the moving body are expanded.

[0083] The invention according to the present disclosure only needs to be able to achieve at least one of the above-described effects.

Claims

1. A method for navigating a vehicle or a self-propelled moving body, comprising: A terminal of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body changes and displays position information on the Internet for receiving destination information for each user of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body; The user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the position information; The device transmits the destination information to the navigation device; A method.

2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: When the device receives the travel completion information of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body, the corresponding position information on the Internet is deleted or its function is stopped; A method.

3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: When the device receives the travel completion information of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body, new position information is created on the Internet and the information is displayed on the terminal of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body; A method.

4. A method for navigating a vehicle or a self-propelled moving body, comprising: A terminal of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body displays the position information on the Internet for receiving destination information identically for each vehicle or self-propelled moving body; The user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the position information; The device obtains the unique information of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body obtained from the input by GPS of the device provided in the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body or the input from the user terminal, and inputs the destination information and the unique information in association with each other; The device transmits the destination information to the navigation device specified by the unique information; A method.

5. The method according to claim 1 or 4, wherein: When inputting destination information on the Internet, the user terminal inputs information other than the destination address to the device; The AI of the device identifies the addresses of one or more destinations from the information; The device transmits the identified destination address as the destination information to the navigation device; A method.

6. A vehicle or a self-propelled moving body, comprising: A terminal of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body changes and displays position information on the Internet for receiving destination information for each user of the vehicle or the self-propelled moving body; The user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the position information; The device transmits the destination information to the navigation device; A vehicle or a self-propelled moving body.

7. A vehicle or a self-propelled moving body, comprising: The position information on the Internet received by the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled moving body is identically displayed for each vehicle or self-propelled moving body, The user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the position information, The device acquires the unique information of the vehicle or self-propelled moving body obtained from the input by the GPS of the device provided in the vehicle or self-propelled moving body or the input from the user terminal, and inputs the destination information and the unique information in association with each other, The device transmits the destination information to the navigation device corresponding to the unique information, A vehicle or self-propelled moving body.