Information display device and information display system

Abstract

To provide an information display device and an information display system that can improve the convenience of users who are considering the travel of tourist sites.SOLUTION: The information display device allows a user to make a reservation of a mobility while checking route information by displaying, between the route information, mobility information 78, 80 including links that allow the reservation of the mobility necessary for the travel while displaying headings 60, 62, 64, images 66, 68, 70, and explanatory texts 72, 74, 76, which are route information about a travel route that includes multiple spots at a tourist site.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information display device and an information display system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for searching for a route that minimizes the total travel time required for a tourist to visit tourist attractions. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-227827 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the technology described in Patent Document 1 does not take into consideration the means of transportation that users such as tourists use when traveling around.

[0005] The present invention provides an information display device and an information display system that can improve convenience for users who are considering touring tourist spots. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information display device according to claim 1 displays route information relating to a circular route including a plurality of points in a tourist destination, and displays mobility information including links between the route information where the mobility required for the tour can be reserved. An information display device includes a route information display unit that displays the route information on a user's terminal, a mobility information acquisition unit that acquires information about the number of reservable vehicles for the plurality of mobility forms from a server, and a mobility information display unit that displays information including the type of mobility form and the number of reservable vehicles between the route information, wherein the route information display unit displays a heading indicating the content of each point that constitutes a circular route adjacent to an image of a photograph taken at the point indicated by the heading, and displays an explanation of each point below the image, and the mobility information display unit displays the mobility information related to the plurality of types of mobility forms as an image, and collaboratively displays an image of the mobility form that is suitable for the circular route as a recommended mobility. .

[0007] The information display device according to claim 1 presents information about a circular route to a user by displaying route information about a circular route that includes multiple points in a tourist destination. Furthermore, by displaying mobility information including links where the mobility required for the tour can be reserved between the route information, the user can reserve the mobility while checking the route information. In particular, because the mobility information is displayed between the route information, it is less time-consuming to search for the mobility reservation information compared to when the mobility information is displayed at the end of the viewed page, for example. Note that the term "tourist destination" as used here is not limited to areas with well-developed sightseeing assets such as natural landscapes, but also broadly encompasses areas that are not generally known as tourist destinations, as long as the user is interested in sightseeing.

[0008] The information display device according to claim 2 is the one according to claim 1, which displays a plurality of pieces of route information in a state in which the user can select the piece of route information, and displays the mobility information according to the route information selected by the user.

[0009] The information display device according to claim 2 can present a plurality of pieces of route information to the user. Also, by displaying mobility information according to the route information selected by the user, the user can reserve mobility without getting lost.

[0014] Claim 3 The information display system according to claim 1 or 2 and a server storing information relating to the number of reservable vehicles of the mobility, and displays the information relating to the number of reservable vehicles of the mobility obtained from the server together with the route information.

[0015] Claim 3 In the information display system according to the present invention, by displaying the number of reservable mobility vehicles obtained from the server, if the number of reservable vehicles is updated, the updated number can be reflected in the display content. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] As described above, the information display device and information display system according to the present invention can improve convenience for users who are considering touring tourist spots. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an information display system according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an information display device according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a server according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information display device according to an embodiment; [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of display of tour information in the embodiment. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of an information display process according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] An information display system S including an information display device 10 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0019] (Overall composition) As shown in Fig. 1, the information display system S is configured to include an information display device 10, a server 12, and multiple mobilities M1, M2, and M3. The information display device 10, the server 12, and the multiple mobilities M1, M2, and M3 are capable of communicating with each other via a network N. Although Fig. 1 illustrates three types of mobilities as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the system may include four or more types of mobilities.

[0020] Mobility M1 represents a car driven by a user. Although only one car is shown in FIG. 1, multiple cars may be included. Mobility M2 represents an electric bicycle driven by a user. Although only one electric bicycle is shown in FIG. 1, multiple electric bicycles may be included. Mobility M3 represents an electric kickboard driven by a user. Although only one electric kickboard is shown in FIG. 1, multiple electric kickboards may be included. Furthermore, a terminal P carried by a user and the information display device 10 are capable of communicating via a network N.

[0021] The information display system S is configured as described above, and the information display device 10 of this embodiment displays route information regarding the circular route of tourist attractions on the user's terminal P, while displaying mobility information regarding mobilities M1, M2, and M3 between the route information.

[0022] (Hardware configuration of information display device 10) Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information display device 10. As shown in Fig. 2, the information display device 10 is configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit: processor) 20, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 24, a storage 26, and a communication I / F (communication interface) 28. Each component is connected to each other via a bus 32 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0023] The CPU 20 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each component. That is, the CPU 20 reads programs from the ROM 22 or storage 26 and executes the programs using the RAM 24 as a work area. The CPU 20 also controls the above components and performs various arithmetic operations in accordance with the programs stored in the ROM 22 or storage 26.

[0024] The ROM 22 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 24 is a non-transitory recording medium that temporarily stores programs or data as a working area. The storage 26 is composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive) and is a non-transitory recording medium that stores various programs including an operating system and various data. In this embodiment, the storage 26 stores an information display program for performing information display processing, various data, and the like.

[0025] The communication I / F 28 is an interface that allows the information display device 10 to communicate with the server 12 and other devices, and uses standards such as CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet (registered trademark), LTE (Long Term Evolution), FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface), and Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0026] (Server 12 hardware configuration) 3, the server 12 includes a CPU 30, a ROM 32, a RAM 34, a storage 36, and a communication interface (communication I / F) 38. Each component is connected to each other via an internal bus 39 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0027] The CPU 30 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each part. That is, the CPU 30 reads programs from the ROM 32 or storage 36 and executes the programs using the RAM 34 as a work area. The CPU 30 also controls the above-mentioned components and performs various arithmetic processing in accordance with the programs recorded in the ROM 32 or storage 36.

[0028] The ROM 32 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 34 temporarily stores programs or data as a working area. The storage 36 is configured with an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive) and is a non-temporary recording medium that stores various programs including an operating system and various data. In this embodiment, the ROM 32 or the storage 36 stores data such as the reservation status for each of the mobilities M1, M2, and M3.

[0029] The communication I / F 38 is an interface for the server 12 to communicate with other devices, and uses standards such as CAN, Ethernet, LTE, FDDI, and Wi-Fi.

[0030] (Functional configuration of information display device 10) The information display device 10 uses the above hardware resources to realize various functions. The functional configuration realized by the information display device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0031] 4, the information display device 10 is configured to include, as functional components, a route information display unit 52, a mobility information acquisition unit 54, and a mobility information display unit 56. Each functional component is realized by the CPU 20 reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 22 or the storage 26.

[0032] The route information display unit 52 displays route information relating to a circular route that includes a plurality of points in a tourist destination. In particular, in this embodiment, as an example, a plurality of pieces of route information are displayed in a manner that allows the user to select one of them.

[0033] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of display of tour information in an embodiment. Specifically, it is an example of display displayed on a user's terminal P. Note that the display example shown in Fig. 5 is merely an example, and the layout and display contents are not limited to those shown in Fig. 5.

[0034] As shown in Figure 5, headings 60, 62, and 64 are displayed at the left edge of the display area. Headings 60, 62, and 64 indicate the details of each location that makes up the tour route. An image 66 is displayed adjacent to heading 60. An image 68 is displayed adjacent to heading 62, and an image 70 is displayed adjacent to heading 64.

[0035] Image 66 is image data such as a photograph taken at the location indicated by heading 60. Similarly, image 68 is image data such as a photograph taken at the location indicated by heading 62, and image 70 is image data such as a photograph taken at the location indicated by heading 64. In this way, the headings and images are displayed adjacent to each other, allowing the user to quickly grasp information about each location (tourist spot) on the tour route.

[0036] An explanatory text 72 is displayed below image 66. Similarly, an explanatory text 74 is displayed below image 68, and an explanatory text 76 is displayed below image 70. Note that the continuation of the route information is displayed below explanatory text 76, and the user can scroll the display area to view the continuation of the route information.

[0037] As described above, the route information display unit 52 of this embodiment displays the headings 60, 62, 64, the images 66, 68, 70, and the descriptions 72, 74, 76 as route information.

[0038] 4 acquires information regarding the number of vehicles that can be reserved for each of the mobilities M1, M2, and M3 from the server 12. For example, the server 12 stores information including the total number of vehicles, the number of vehicles in use, and the number of vehicles that are unused for each of the mobilities M1, M2, and M3. The mobility information acquisition unit 54 acquires data regarding the number of vehicles that are unused for each of the mobilities M1, M2, and M3.

[0039] The mobility information display unit 56 displays, between the route information, mobility information including links for which the mobility required for traveling can be reserved. In particular, in this embodiment, the mobility information display unit 56 displays, together with the route information, information including the type of mobility and the number of vehicles that can be reserved as the mobility information.

[0040] In the display example of FIG. 5, mobility information 78 is displayed below the explanatory text 72. In this embodiment, the mobility information 78 displays two mobility options suitable for traveling from the location indicated by heading 60 to the location indicated by heading 62, and displays the type of mobility option and the number of options available for reservation for each option. For example, the mobility information display unit 56 may display the mobility information 78 as "5 electric bicycles remaining" or "3 electric kick scooters remaining." The mobility information display unit 56 may also display an image such as a pictogram or a photograph that can identify the type of mobility option.

[0041] Furthermore, when displaying multiple mobility options, the mobility information display unit 56 of this embodiment displays recommended mobility options that are recommended based on route information. For example, when displaying an image of an electric bicycle and an image of an electric kick scooter as mobility information 78, a word such as "recommended" may be displayed superimposed on the more suitable mobility option. Furthermore, for example, the image of the more suitable mobility option may be displayed more emphasized than the images of the other mobility options. Even in this case, the user can recognize the recommended mobility option.

[0042] Mobility information 80 is displayed below the explanatory text 74. The mobility information 80 displays only one mobility candidate suitable for traveling from the point indicated by heading 62 to the point indicated by heading 64. Note that if the entire route is traveled by one mobility, the mobility information 80 does not need to be displayed.

[0043] If the user selects other route information, the route information display unit 52 displays route information different from that shown in Fig. 5. In this case, the mobility information display unit 56 displays mobility information suitable for the route information.

[0044] (action) Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0045] (Display control processing) An example of the information display process in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in Fig. 6. This display process is executed by the CPU 20 reading a display program from the ROM 22 or storage 26, and expanding and executing the program in the RAM 24. The display process is also repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals.

[0046] The CPU 20 displays the route information in step S102. Specifically, the CPU 20 uses the function of the route information display unit 52 to display the route information on the terminal P of the user.

[0047] The CPU 20 acquires mobility information in step S104. Specifically, the CPU 20 acquires data on the number of reservable vehicles for each of the mobilities M1, M2, and M3 from the server 12 using the function of the mobility information acquisition unit 54.

[0048] The CPU 20 determines whether or not a reservation is possible in step S106. Specifically, if the number of reservable vehicles is 0, the CPU 20 determines that a reservation is not possible, the result of step S106 is negative, and the process proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, if the number of reservable vehicles is 1 or more, the result of step S106 is positive, and the process proceeds to step S108.

[0049] In step S108, the CPU 20 displays the type of mobility and the number of vehicles available for reservation. Specifically, the CPU 20 displays the mobility information in the middle of the route information using the function of the mobility information display unit 56. Then, the CPU 20 ends the information display process.

[0050] On the other hand, if the number of vehicles available for reservation is 0, the CPU 20 displays the type of mobility and the fact that reservations are not possible in step S110. Specifically, the CPU 20 uses the function of the mobility information display unit 56 to display the type of mobility in the middle of the route information, and also displays an indication that the mobility cannot be reserved. For example, when displaying images of the mobility, only the images of the mobility that cannot be reserved may be displayed in gray. Then, the CPU 20 ends the information display process.

[0051] As described above, in the information display system S and information display device 10 according to this embodiment, the route information display unit 52 displays route information regarding a circular route that includes multiple points in a tourist destination, thereby presenting information regarding the circular route to the user.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mobility information display unit 56 displays, between route information, mobility information including links for which the mobility required for traveling can be reserved. This allows the user to reserve mobility while checking the route information. In particular, because the mobility information is displayed between route information, it is less time-consuming to search for mobility reservation information compared to when mobility information is displayed at the end of a viewed page, for example.

[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment, multiple pieces of route information are presented to the user, and mobility information corresponding to the route information selected by the user is displayed, allowing the user to reserve mobility without getting lost.

[0054] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the mobility information relating to multiple types of mobility is displayed, the user can make reservations for multiple types of mobility. Also, by displaying recommended mobility, the user can be prompted to reserve a mobility that is suitable for the route.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of vehicles available for reservation is displayed, so the user can check the information on the route while simultaneously checking whether or not the mobility can be reserved.

[0056] The information display system S and the information display device 10 according to the embodiment have been described above, but it goes without saying that they can be implemented in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, only information about a preset route is displayed, but this is not limited to this, and a route may be constructed to include points selected by the user. In this case, the user can tour only the tourist spots that he or she wants to visit. Furthermore, recommended mobility information may be displayed for the constructed route based on travel distance, map information, road surface information, etc.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the user is configured to transition to a reservation page for the mobility by selecting the mobility from the mobility information, but this is not limited to this. For example, if personal information such as payment information has been registered in advance in the terminal P, the mobility reservation may be completed without transitioning to a dedicated reservation page.

[0058] Furthermore, a portion of the route may be changed depending on the type of mobility selected by the user. For example, if the mobility selected by the user has a relatively slow movement speed, a portion of the route may be changed so that the total movement distance is shorter than when a mobility with a relatively fast movement speed is selected.

[0059] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, three types of mobility, namely, automobiles, electric bicycles, and electric kick scooters, have been described, but the present invention is not limited to these, and information on more types of mobility may be displayed. For example, information on mobility that is not driven by the user, such as taxis, may also be displayed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 10 Information display device 12 Servers 60, 62, 64 Headings (Route Information) 66, 68, 70 Images (route information) 72, 74, 76 Description (route information) 78, 80 Mobility Information S Information Display System

Claims

1. An information display device that displays route information relating to a tour route including a plurality of points in a tourist destination, and also displays mobility information including links where the mobility required for the tour can be reserved between the route information, a route information display unit that displays the route information on a user's terminal; a mobility information acquisition unit that acquires information about the number of reservable vehicles for the plurality of mobility services from a server; a mobility information display unit that displays information including the type of mobility and the number of vehicles that can be reserved between the route information; and the route information display unit displays a heading indicating the content of each point constituting the tour route and an image of a photograph taken at the point indicated by the heading adjacent to each other, and displays an explanation of each point below the image; the mobility information display unit displays the mobility information relating to the plurality of types of mobility as images, and also displays an image of the mobility suitable for the travel route in collaboration with the image of the mobility as a recommended mobility. Information display device.

2. Displaying a plurality of pieces of route information in a state in which the user can select the route information; The information display device according to claim 1 , wherein the mobility information is displayed according to the route information selected by the user.

3. An information display device according to claim 1 or 2, the server; and An information display system that displays information regarding the number of mobility vehicles that can be reserved, obtained from the server, together with the route information.

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