Electronic device and its control method

Abstract

To provide a vehicle and a vehicle control method which may be beneficial to a fellow passenger by automatically executing a previously-stored function in a case where a passenger possessing an individual identification device incorporating an ID previously stored in a vehicle gets on the vehicle.SOLUTION: An electronic device according to one example includes a display, a communicator configured to communicate with a server, an input part configured to receive an input from a user, and a controller configured to determine a route to be shown as a shortest path, from an indoor route or an outdoor route based on the input from the user or based on an external environment received from the server, determine a route from a departure point to an arrival point based on the route to be shown as the shortest path, and control the display to display the determined route.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The disclosed invention relates to an electronic device that provides route guidance to a user and a control method thereof.

Background Art

[0002] With the recent development of digital technology, various types of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals, smartphones, tablet PCs, notebook computers, PDAs, wearable devices, digital cameras, or personal computers are widely used.

[0003] Recently, among the functions that can be performed by electronic devices, in addition to call functions, multimedia playback functions (e.g., music playback, video playback), and Internet functions, research and development on navigation functions have been increasing.

[0004] The navigation function here is also a function performed in vehicles. When electronic devices and vehicles perform the navigation function, they generally use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to recognize the current position.

[0005] Regarding such navigation functions, recently, as the interest in delivery services and indoor space information has increased, a need for indoor-outdoor integrated navigation has arisen. Since the methods for collecting position information indoors and outdoors are different, they are stored in different ways. Accordingly, it is difficult to construct an integrated navigation. Also, since navigation algorithms and services have been developed in a fragmented manner indoors and outdoors, a navigation service that connects from indoors to outdoors or from outdoors to indoors is not provided.

Summary of the Invention

[0006] According to one aspect of the disclosed invention, the aim is to provide a vehicle and a vehicle control method that, when a passenger possessing a personal identification device containing an ID pre-stored within the vehicle boards the vehicle, automatically performs pre-stored functions to facilitate the passenger's convenience. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a display; a communication unit for communicating with a server; an input unit for receiving user input; and a control unit that determines the shortest route among indoor or outdoor routes based on the user input or the external environment received from the server, determines the route from the starting point to the destination point based on the shortest route, and controls the display to display the determined route.

[0008] The route from the departure point to the arrival point may include the indoor route and the outdoor route.

[0009] The communication unit can receive at least one of either weather environment information or traffic environment information from the server.

[0010] The control unit can control the communication unit to set the shortest route to the outdoor route when it receives rainy weather or high temperature environment information from the server.

[0011] The control unit can control the communication unit to set the shortest route to be guided via the outdoor route when it receives traffic congestion information from the server.

[0012] The control unit can control the display so that, when the user's starting point is indoors and the destination is outdoors, if the shortest distance route to be guided is an indoor route, it displays the shortest distance route guidance information from the starting point to the indoor exit, and if it is an outdoor route, it displays the route guidance information from the indoor exit to the destination.

[0013] The control unit can control the display to show route guidance information for the shortest distance from the first exit closest to the destination among multiple indoor exits to the destination, and to show route guidance information from the departure point to the first exit, if the user's inputted departure point is indoors and the destination is outdoors, and if the shortest route to guide the user is an outdoor route.

[0014] The control unit can control the display to show route guidance information from the starting point to the entrance of the room if the user's starting point entered by the user is outside and the destination is inside, and the shortest route to guide the user is an indoor route, and then, once inside the room, to show route guidance information for the shortest distance from the entrance of the room to the destination.

[0015] The control unit can control the display to show route guidance information for the shortest distance from the starting point to the nearest (first) entrance among multiple indoor entrances, if the user's inputted starting point is outdoors and the destination is indoors, and if the shortest route to guide the user is an outdoor route, then display route guidance information from the first entrance to the destination if the user is indoors.

[0016] The input unit can receive information regarding means of transportation from the user.

[0017] The control unit can control the display to set the interior entrance and exit to the entrance and exit adjacent to the parking lot and display route guidance information when the user inputs a vehicle as the means of transportation.

[0018] The control unit can control the display to set the indoor entrance and exit to adjacent outdoor entrance and exit and display route guidance information when the user inputs a motorcycle or bicycle as the means of transportation.

[0019] A control method for an electronic device according to one embodiment may include: receiving input from a user; communicating with a server; determining the shortest route among indoor and outdoor routes based on the user's input or the external environment received from the server; determining a route from a starting point to an arrival point based on the shortest route; and displaying the determined route.

[0020] The route from the departure point to the arrival point may include the indoor route and the outdoor route.

[0021] Performing communication with the aforementioned server may include receiving at least one of the following from the server: weather environment information or traffic environment information.

[0022] Determining the shortest route for guidance may include setting the shortest route for guidance to an outdoor route when rainy weather or high temperature environment information is received from the server.

[0023] Determining the shortest route for guidance may include setting the shortest route for guidance as the outdoor route when traffic congestion information is received from the server.

[0024] If the user's starting point is indoors and the destination is outdoors, and the shortest distance route is an indoor route, the shortest distance route information can be displayed from the starting point to the indoor exit, and route information can be displayed from the indoor exit to the destination if the destination is outdoors.

[0025] When the departure point of the user input by the user is indoors and the arrival point is outdoors, if the route guided by the shortest distance is an outdoor route, among the plurality of exits indoors, route guidance information of the shortest distance route from the first exit closest to the arrival point to the arrival point is displayed, and route guidance information from the departure point to the first exit can be displayed.

[0026] When the departure point of the user input by the user is outdoors and the arrival point is indoors, if the route guided by the shortest distance is an indoor route, route guidance information from the departure point to the indoor entrance is displayed, and indoors, route guidance information of the shortest distance route from the indoor entrance to the arrival point can be displayed.

[0027] When the departure point of the user input by the user is outdoors and the arrival point is indoors, if the route guided by the shortest distance is an outdoor route, route guidance information of the shortest distance route from the departure point to the first entrance closest to the plurality of indoor entrances is displayed, and indoors, route guidance information from the first entrance to the arrival point can be displayed.

[0028] Receiving an input from the user can include receiving an input of information related to the means of transportation from the user.

[0029] When the user inputs a vehicle as the means of transportation, the indoor entrances and exits can be set as the entrances and exits adjacent to the parking lot, and route guidance information can be displayed.

[0030] When the user inputs a two-wheeled vehicle or a bicycle as the means of transportation, the indoor entrances and exits can be set as the entrances and exits adjacent to the outdoors, and route guidance information can be displayed.

Advantages of the Invention

[0031] According to the electronic device and its control method according to one aspect, by setting a route guided by the shortest distance based on the user's selection or the external environment, an optimal route guidance service can be provided to the user. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0032] [Figure 1] This shows various electronic devices that display navigation information. [Figure 2] This shows the navigation screen provided by the navigation service. [Figure 3] This is a control block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] The system determines the shortest route and displays the resulting route on a screen. [Figure 5] The system determines the shortest route and displays the resulting route on a screen. [Figure 6] The system determines the shortest route and displays the resulting route on a screen. [Figure 7] The system determines the shortest route and displays the resulting route on a screen. [Figure 8] This screen displays the user's current mode of transportation. [Figure 9] This is a flowchart that provides route guidance. [Figure 10] This flowchart shows the process of determining the shortest route. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0033] Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same component. This specification does not describe all elements of the examples, and general content in the art to which the disclosed invention belongs or content that overlaps between examples is omitted. The terms “parts, modules, components, and blocks” used in this specification may be embodied in software or hardware, and in the examples, multiple “parts, modules, components, and blocks” may be embodied in a single component, or a single “part, module, component, and block” may include multiple components.

[0034] When a part of the specification is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only direct connections but also indirect connections, and indirect connections include connections through a wireless communication network.

[0035] Furthermore, when a part is described as "containing" a certain component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, unless otherwise specified.

[0036] Throughout the specification, when a member is said to be located "on" another member, this includes not only cases where the member is in contact with another member, but also cases where there is yet another member between the two members.

[0037] The terms "First," "Second," etc., are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by the aforementioned terms.

[0038] Unless there is an obvious exception in the context, singular expressions include plural forms.

[0039] In each stage, the identification codes are used for explanatory purposes only and do not indicate the order of the stages. Unless the context clearly indicates a specific order, the stages may be carried out in a different order than that specified.

[0040] The operating principle and embodiments of the disclosed invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0041] Figure 1 shows various electronic devices that display navigation information.

[0042] The electronic device 10 may be a portable terminal device for the user.

[0043] The electronic device 10 may be a terminal that can be detachably mounted to a vehicle, or a terminal that can be embedded and installed in the vehicle's dashboard. Such an electronic device 10 may be an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) terminal that performs audio, video, and navigation functions within the vehicle.

[0044] The electronic device 10 can be implemented as a computer or portable terminal that can connect to the vehicle via a network.

[0045] Here, "computer" includes, for example, laptops, desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and slate PCs equipped with a web browser, and "portable terminal" includes, for example, wireless communication devices that ensure portability and mobility, and can include all types of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminals, and smartphones, as well as wearable devices such as watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted devices (HMDs).

[0046] Figure 1 illustrates the following: a smartphone that the user can carry, an AVN terminal installed on the vehicle's dashboard, and other portable electronic devices 10.

[0047] Through such an electronic device 10, the user can receive a navigation service.

[0048] Figure 2 shows the navigation screen provided by the navigation service, and Figure 3 is a control block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0049] Generally, navigation systems can perform functions such as providing users with routes to their destinations or providing map information for specific locations. By providing such map information, users can travel to their destinations via appropriate routes.

[0050] Recently, the demand for route guidance for moving between indoors and outdoors has increased, leading to a growing need for route guidance services that can provide simultaneous indoor and outdoor route guidance.

[0051] The following describes an electronic device 10 that provides all route guidance for movement from indoors to outdoors and from outdoors to indoors.

[0052] Referring to Figure 3, the electronic device 10 according to one embodiment may include a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, a control unit 13, and a display 16.

[0053] The communication unit 11 can communicate with the server 20 and receive information about the external environment from the server 20. It can also transmit the information received from the server 20 to the control unit 13 of the electronic device 10.

[0054] The communication unit 11 may include one or more components that enable communication between internal components of the electronic device 10, and may include, for example, at least one of a short-range communication module, a wired communication module, and a wireless communication module.

[0055] Short-range communication modules can include a variety of modules that transmit and receive signals over short distances using wireless communication networks, such as Bluetooth modules, infrared communication modules, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) communication modules, WLAN (Wireless Local Access Network) communication modules, NFC (Near Field Communication) modules, and Zigbee communication modules.

[0056] Wired communication modules can include a variety of wired communication modules such as Controller Area Network (CAN) communication modules, Local Area Network (LAN) modules, Wide Area Network (WAN) modules, or Value Added Network (VAN) modules, as well as a variety of cable communication modules such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), RS-232 (recommended standard 232), power line communication, or POTS (plain old telephone service).

[0057] The wired communication module may further include LIN (Local Interconnect Network).

[0058] Wireless communication modules can include not only Wi-Fi modules and wireless broadband modules, but also modules that support a variety of wireless communication methods such as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), and Ultra Wide Band (UWB) modules.

[0059] The input unit 12 can receive user input.

[0060] The input unit 12 can receive execution commands for a navigation application to perform navigation functions, and can receive information regarding the departure point and destination point in response to the execution of navigation functions.

[0061] The input unit 12 can receive information regarding the shortest route that the user desires, either an indoor route or an outdoor route.

[0062] The input unit 12 can receive information from the user regarding the mode of transportation the user is currently using. For example, if the user is in a vehicle, it can receive input indicating that the vehicle is being used as the mode of transportation.

[0063] The input unit 12 can be represented by a jog dial or touchpad for inputting commands to move the cursor and select icons or buttons displayed on the display 16.

[0064] The input section 12 (111) may include hardware devices such as various buttons and switches, pedals, keyboards, mice, trackballs, various levers, handles, and sticks.

[0065] Furthermore, the input unit 12 (111) may include a GUI (Graphical User Interface), i.e., a software device such as a touch panel. The touch panel can be implemented as a touch screen panel (TSP) and can form a layered structure with the display unit (112).

[0066] The control unit 13 can determine the shortest route to guide the user, either an indoor or outdoor route, based on the user input received by the input unit 12 and the external environment information received from the server 20.

[0067] For example, if a user inputs a route they wish to be guided along in the shortest distance as the indoor route, the control unit 13 can determine the route that provides the shortest distance as the indoor route in response to such input.

[0068] Furthermore, if the server 20 receives information about the external environment, such as weather information or traffic conditions, it may automatically determine the shortest route based on this information. More details on this will be provided later.

[0069] The control unit 13 can determine the route to guide the user from the starting point to the destination point based on the shortest distance route determined above.

[0070] The route from the departure point to the arrival point may include indoor and outdoor routes.

[0071] In other words, if the shortest route is outdoors, the system can determine the shortest route for outdoor routes and the normal route for indoor routes.

[0072] In this way, the control unit 13 can determine a route to guide the user from the starting point to the destination point, taking into consideration the shortest distance determined based on the user's input or the external environment.

[0073] The control unit 13 can control the display 16 to display and provide to the user the route from the starting point to the destination point, which has been determined through the process described above.

[0074] The user can control the display 16 to view the route guidance screen and, accordingly, travel to their destination by following the guided route.

[0075] The control unit 13 may include a memory 15 for determining the shortest route and providing route guidance accordingly, and a processor 14 for generating control signals from the control program and control data stored in the memory 15. The memory 15 and the processor 14 may be provided together or separately.

[0076] Memory 15 can determine the shortest route for guidance and store the program and data necessary to provide route guidance accordingly. It can also store information regarding the entrance / exit of a room.

[0077] Memory 15 may include volatile memory such as S-RAM (Static Random Access Memory) and D-RAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing data. Memory 15 may also include non-volatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) for long-term data storage.

[0078] The processor 14 may include various logic circuits and arithmetic circuits, process data according to a program provided from the memory 15, and generate control signals based on the processing results.

[0079] The display 16 can provide the user with a screen for route guidance and inputting various information.

[0080] The display 16 can display a route guidance screen on its screen to guide the user along the route determined by the control unit 13, and can also display a screen for the user to input information such as the departure point, destination point, or the mode of transportation the user is currently using.

[0081] By providing such a screen, users can input their information regarding route guidance through the input unit 12, and thereby receive a guided route.

[0082] The display 16 may be provided by, but is not limited to, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a digital light processing (DLP) panel, a plasma display panel, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an electroluminescence (EL) panel, an electrophoretic display (EPD) panel, an electrochromic display (ECD) panel, a light-emitting diode (LED) panel, or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel.

[0083] In accordance with the performance of the components of the electronic device 10 shown in Figure 3, at least one component may be added or removed. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent to those with ordinary skill in the art that the relative positions of the components may be changed in accordance with the performance or structure of the system.

[0084] The following describes in detail the process of determining the shortest route based on the components of the electronic device 10 described above, and displaying the route determined based on this.

[0085] Figures 4 to 7 show the screen that determines the shortest route and displays the resulting route.

[0086] As mentioned above, the control unit 13 can determine the shortest route to guide the user, taking into account the user's input and the external environment received from the server 20.

[0087] When a user directly inputs the shortest route they wish to be guided along, the system can be configured to guide them along the shortest route. If the user inputs "indoors," the system can guide them along the indoor route; if they input "outdoors," the system can guide them along the outdoor route.

[0088] However, the system could also automatically determine the shortest route by taking into account weather and traffic conditions in addition to user input.

[0089] If the outside temperature is high or there is heavy rain, it is generally unlikely that people would want to stay outside for a long time. Therefore, if the control unit 13 receives information about rainy or high-temperature conditions from the server 20, it can determine that the shortest route to guide the passengers is an outdoor route.

[0090] Furthermore, even when road congestion is severe due to increased traffic volume, drivers would not normally want to travel on outdoor roads. Therefore, when the control unit 13 receives traffic congestion information from the server 20, it can determine that the shortest route to guide the driver is the outdoor route.

[0091] In this way, the system determines the shortest route by considering user input and the external environment received from the server 20, and accordingly provides route guidance to the user.

[0092] The following describes different routes to be guided when the user's starting and ending points are different, such as when they are outdoors and when they are indoors.

[0093] Figure 4 shows the case where the user enters an indoor starting point and an outdoor destination.

[0094] Furthermore, it indicates that the shortest route determined by user input or the external environment is an indoor route.

[0095] First, since the starting point is indoors and the destination is outdoors, we must determine the exit from indoors.

[0096] In this case, the control unit 13 can use the room information stored in the memory 15 or received from the server 20 to determine the exit closest to the user's location in the room.

[0097] Once the control unit 13 determines the nearest exit from the user's starting point, it can control the display 16 to display indoor route guidance to the nearest exit, and then, outdoors, route guidance from the exit to the destination.

[0098] In Figure 4, the closest exit from the user's starting point is "Entrance / Exit 2." Therefore, the system can be controlled to guide the user from the starting point to Entrance / Exit 2 while indoors, and from Entrance / Exit 2 to the destination while outdoors.

[0099] As a result, users can receive guidance on the shortest route within the building.

[0100] Figure 5 shows the case where the user enters an indoor starting point and an outdoor destination.

[0101] Furthermore, it indicates that the shortest route determined by user input or the external environment is an outdoor route.

[0102] First, since the starting point is indoors and the destination is outdoors, we must determine the exit from indoors.

[0103] In this case, the control unit 13 can determine the presence of an exit in the room by utilizing the room information stored in the memory 15 or received from the server 20.

[0104] Since the shortest route is the outdoor route, the control unit 13 can determine which of the indoor exits is closest to the destination.

[0105] Accordingly, the control unit 13 can control the display 16 to display indoor route guidance to the exit determined at the starting point while indoors, and then display route guidance from the exit to the destination point when outdoors.

[0106] In Figure 5, the closest exit to the user's destination is "Entrance / Exit 3," so the system can be controlled to guide the user from the starting point to Entrance / Exit 3 indoors, and from Entrance / Exit 3 to the destination outdoors.

[0107] As a result, users can receive guidance on the shortest route when traveling outdoors.

[0108] Figure 6 shows the case where the user entered an outdoor starting point and an indoor destination.

[0109] Furthermore, it indicates that the shortest route determined by user input or the external environment is an indoor route.

[0110] First, since the starting point is outdoors and the destination is indoors, we must determine the entrance to the indoor area.

[0111] In this case, the control unit 13 can use the room information stored in the memory 15 or received from the server 20 to determine which of the room entrances is closest to the destination.

[0112] Once the control unit 13 determines the nearest entrance to the user's destination, it can control the display 16 to display outdoor route guidance to the nearest entrance, and then indoor route guidance from the entrance to the destination.

[0113] In Figure 6, the closest entrance to the user's destination is "Entrance / Exit 2," so the system can be controlled to guide the user from the starting point to Entrance / Exit 2 when outside, and from Entrance / Exit 2 to the destination when inside.

[0114] As a result, users can receive guidance on the shortest route within the building.

[0115] Figure 7 shows the case where the user entered an outdoor starting point and an indoor destination.

[0116] Furthermore, it indicates that the shortest route determined by user input or the external environment is an outdoor route.

[0117] First, since the starting point is outdoors and the destination is indoors, we must determine the entrance to the indoor area.

[0118] In this case, the control unit 13 can determine the presence of an entrance inside the room by utilizing the indoor information stored in the memory module 15 or received from the server 20.

[0119] Since the shortest route is the outdoor route, the control unit 13 can determine the entrance closest to the starting point among the entrances located inside the room.

[0120] In other words, the control unit 13 can acquire all route information from the starting point to the multiple entrances located inside the room that serve as the destination, and by comparing the acquired route information, it can determine the entrance closest to the starting point.

[0121] Accordingly, the control unit 13 can control the display 16 to display outdoor route guidance to the entrance determined at the starting point when outside, and then indoor route guidance from the entrance to the destination when inside.

[0122] In Figure 7, the closest entrance to the user's starting point is "Entrance / Exit 3." Therefore, the system can be controlled to guide users from the starting point to Entrance / Exit 3 when outside the room, and from Entrance / Exit 3 to the destination when inside the room.

[0123] As a result, users can receive guidance on the shortest route when traveling outdoors.

[0124] In this way, the control unit 13 determines the shortest route based on user input or the external environment, and by performing route guidance accordingly, the user can receive optimized route guidance.

[0125] Figure 8 shows a screen where the user can select the mode of transportation they are currently using.

[0126] Since users can use other means of transportation besides vehicles, such as bicycles and motorcycles, it is necessary to determine different entrances and exits to the interior of the building, taking these modes of transportation into consideration.

[0127] For example, if a user uses a vehicle, they need to park it in a parking lot, so the closer the entrance to the interior is to the parking lot, the more convenient it may be for the user.

[0128] Therefore, when a user inputs a vehicle as the means of transportation, the control unit 13 can determine the entrance / exit adjacent to the parking lot among the entrances / exits located inside the vehicle and perform route guidance based on this determination.

[0129] Furthermore, when users use bicycles or motorcycles, they can park and stop their means of transportation on pedestrian paths, bicycle paths, and public roads to enter and exit the building.

[0130] Therefore, if the user inputs a motorcycle or bicycle as the means of transportation, the control unit 13 can determine the entrance / exit in the room that is adjacent to the outside and perform route guidance based on this.

[0131] By determining different entrances and exits depending on the user's mode of transportation and providing route guidance accordingly, user convenience can be enhanced.

[0132] Figure 9 shows a flowchart that provides route guidance.

[0133] First, the input unit 12 receives input from the user, and the communication unit 11 can communicate with the server 20. (901)

[0134] Here, user input may include information about the departure point, destination point, and the shortest route for which guidance is desired, and may also include information about the mode of transportation the user is currently using.

[0135] The system can communicate with server 20 and receive at least one of either current weather environment information or traffic environment information from server 20.

[0136] Based on the user input received or the external environment information received from the server 20, the system can determine the shortest route among indoor and outdoor routes. (902)

[0137] Subsequently, the system can determine the route to guide the user, taking into account the shortest distance determined above and the departure and arrival points input by the user. (903)

[0138] The display 16 can be controlled to display guidance route information in order to provide the user with the determined route. (904)

[0139] As a result, users can receive route guidance that is optimized to take into account their input and external environment.

[0140] Figure 10 is a flowchart showing the process by which the control unit 13 determines the shortest path for guidance.

[0141] First, determine whether the system has received a request from the user for directions along the shortest route. (1001)

[0142] If the user inputs "outdoor route" as the route for which they want guidance via the shortest distance, (1001 Yes) the system can determine that the shortest route to be guided is the outdoor route. (1004)

[0143] If the user enters "indoor route" as the route for which they want directions to the shortest distance, (1001 No) the external environment information received from server 20 is determined. (1002)

[0144] If server 20 receives information about rainy or high-temperature conditions, or traffic congestion information, (1002 yes) the shortest route can be determined to be an outdoor route, as the user would not want to stay outside for a long time. (1004)

[0145] If no rainy or high-temperature environmental information or traffic congestion information is received from server 20, (no to 1002) the shortest route can be determined to be an indoor route.

[0146] Through this process, users can receive optimized route guidance that takes into account their preferences and the external environment.

[0147] The embodiments disclosed above have been described with reference to the attached drawings. Those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention may be carried out in forms different from those disclosed without altering the technical idea or essential features of the invention. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0148] 10:Electronic equipment 11: Communications Department 12: Input section 13: Control Unit 14: Processor 15: Memory 16: Display 20: Server

Claims

1. display; The communications unit that handles communication with the server; An input unit that receives user input; and Based on the user's input or the external environment received from the server, the system determines the shortest route among indoor and outdoor routes to guide the user. Based on the shortest distance route described above, the route from the starting point to the destination is determined. Includes a control unit that controls the display to show the determined route; The aforementioned communication unit receives traffic environment information from the server, The control unit is an electronic device that, when the communication unit receives traffic congestion information from the server, controls the system to set the shortest route to be guided as an outdoor route.

2. The route from the aforementioned departure point to the arrival point is: The electronic device according to claim 1, including the indoor route and the outdoor route.

3. The aforementioned communications unit is The electronic device according to claim 1, which receives weather environment information from the server.

4. The control unit, The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein when the communication unit receives information about rainy weather or high temperature from the server, it controls the shortest route to be guided to be set to an outdoor route.

5. The control unit, If the user's departure point entered by the user is indoors and the arrival point is outdoors, If the shortest route guided by the aforementioned path is an indoor route, The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the display is controlled to show the shortest distance route guidance information from the starting point to the exit inside the room, and route guidance information from the exit inside the room to the destination outside the room.

6. The control unit, If the user's departure point entered by the user is indoors and the arrival point is outdoors, If the shortest route provided is an outdoor route, The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the display is controlled to show route guidance information for the shortest distance from the first exit, which is closest to the destination, among a plurality of exits in the room, to the destination, and to show route guidance information from the departure point to the first exit.

7. The control unit, If the user's departure point entered by the user is outdoors and the arrival point is indoors, If the shortest route guided by the aforementioned path is an indoor route, The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the display is controlled to show route guidance information from the departure point to the entrance of the room, and to show the shortest route guidance information from the entrance of the room to the arrival point while inside the room.

8. The control unit, If the user's departure point entered by the user is outdoors and the arrival point is indoors, If the shortest route provided is an outdoor route, The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the display is controlled to show route guidance information for the shortest distance from the starting point to the nearest first entrance among a plurality of entrances inside the room, and route guidance information from the first entrance to the destination inside the room.

9. The control unit, All route information from the aforementioned starting point to the aforementioned destination, which is one of the multiple entrances inside the room, is obtained. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the display is controlled to show route guidance information for the shortest distance from the starting point to the nearest first entrance by comparing the multiple route information obtained.

10. The aforementioned input unit is The electronic device according to claim 1, which receives input from the user regarding means of transportation.

11. The control unit, If the aforementioned user enters a vehicle as a means of transportation, The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein the display is controlled to show route guidance information by setting the indoor entrance and exit to be an entrance and exit adjacent to the parking lot.

12. The control unit, If the aforementioned user enters a motorcycle or bicycle as their mode of transportation, The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein the display is controlled to show route guidance information by setting the indoor entrance and exit to adjacent entrance and exit outside the room.

13. Receive input from the user; To communicate with the server; Based on the user's input or the external environment received from the server, the system determines the shortest route among indoor and outdoor routes; Based on the shortest distance route described above, the route from the starting point to the destination point is determined; Includes displaying the determined route; Performing communication with the aforementioned server includes receiving traffic environment information from the aforementioned server. A control method for an electronic device, which determines the shortest distance route, includes setting the shortest distance route as the outdoor route when traffic congestion information is received from the server.

14. The route from the aforementioned departure point to the arrival point is: A control method for an electronic device according to claim 13, including the indoor route and the outdoor route.

15. Performing communication with the aforementioned server is A method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 13, which includes receiving weather environment information from the server.

16. Determining the shortest route to guide the driver is, A control method for an electronic device according to claim 15, which includes setting the shortest distance route to an outdoor route when rainy weather or high temperature environment information is received from the server.

17. If the user's departure point entered by the user is indoors and the arrival point is outdoors, If the shortest route guided by the aforementioned path is an indoor route, A control method for an electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the shortest distance route guidance information is displayed from the starting point to the exit inside the room, and route guidance information is displayed from the exit inside the room to the destination outside the room.

18. If the user's departure point entered by the user is indoors and the arrival point is outdoors, If the shortest route provided is an outdoor route, A control method for an electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the first exit, which is closest to the destination among a plurality of exits in the room, displays route guidance information for the shortest distance from the destination, and route guidance information is displayed from the departure point to the first exit.

19. If the user's departure point entered by the user is outdoors and the arrival point is indoors, If the shortest route guided by the aforementioned path is an indoor route, A control method for an electronic device according to claim 13, wherein route guidance information is displayed from the departure point to the entrance of the room, and route guidance information for the shortest distance from the entrance of the room to the arrival point is displayed inside the room.

20. If the user's departure point entered by the user is outdoors and the arrival point is indoors, If the shortest route provided is an outdoor route, A control method for an electronic device according to claim 13, which displays route guidance information for the shortest distance from the starting point to the nearest first entrance among multiple entrances inside the room, and displays route guidance information from the first entrance to the destination inside the room.

21. Displaying route guidance information for the shortest distance from the aforementioned starting point to the nearest entrance (Entrance 1) among multiple entrances inside the room is: Obtain all route information from the aforementioned starting point to the multiple entrances inside the room which are the aforementioned arrival points; and A control method for an electronic device according to claim 20, comprising: comparing the acquired multiple route information and displaying guidance information for the shortest distance from the starting point to the nearest first entrance;

22. Receiving input from the aforementioned user means A method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 13, which includes receiving input from the user regarding means of transportation.

23. If the aforementioned user enters a vehicle as a means of transportation, A control method for an electronic device according to claim 22, wherein the indoor entrance and exit are set to be adjacent to the entrance and exit of the parking lot and route guidance information is displayed.

24. If the aforementioned user enters a motorcycle or bicycle as their mode of transportation, A control method for an electronic device according to claim 22, wherein the entrance and exit of the room are set to an entrance and exit adjacent to the outside and route guidance information is displayed.

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