Method, device, storage medium, and program

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the present invention provide a method for navigating a taxi, the method comprising: a step in which a user terminal transmits destination information relating to the address of a destination; and a step in which a navigation device provided to a taxi receives the destination information.

Description

Method, apparatus, storage medium, program

[0001] The present invention relates to a method, an apparatus, a storage medium, and a program.

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

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

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-060487

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

[0006] At least one aspect of the present disclosure provides a method for navigating a vehicle, the method including: a step in which a user terminal transmits destination information regarding a destination address; and a step in which a navigation device provided in the vehicle receives the destination information.

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

[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, and modifications and variations thereof can be implemented without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concept 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 embodiment of the present disclosure, as long as they do not conflict.

[0009] Block diagrams according to one or more embodiments Block diagrams according to one or more embodiments

[0010] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments and examples for carrying out different features of the presented subject matter. For the sake of simplicity, specific examples of components and arrangements are disclosed below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, a structure in which a first feature is covered by or in contact with a second feature subsequently disclosed may include embodiments in which an additional feature is formed between the first and second features so that they do not come into direct contact, as well as embodiments in which the first and second features are formed so that they do not come into direct contact. Furthermore, the disclosure may repeat reference numbers and / or letters in various examples. This repetition is for the sake of brevity and clarity and does not require in itself to be related to the various embodiments and / or configurations described. Furthermore, when a first element is described as being “connected” or “joined” with a second element, such description includes embodiments in which the first and second elements are directly connected or joined to each other, as well as embodiments in which the first and second elements are indirectly connected or joined to each other by having one or more other elements interposed between them. As used herein, the phrase “at least one of” encompasses all exemplary variations. For example, the phrase “comprises at least one of A, B, or C” is synonymous with “consisting of A, B, C and combinations thereof,” and encompasses all conceivable variations of A, B, C, A+B, A+C, B+C, and A+B+C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0021] Electronic devices and servers may include memory, processors, communication modules, and input / output interfaces. Memory may be a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium and may include non-temporary mass storage devices such as RAM (random access memory), ROM (read-only memory), disk drives, SSDs (solid state drives), and flash memory. Here, non-temporary mass storage devices such as ROM, SSDs, flash memory, and disk drives may be included in electronic devices and servers as separate non-temporary storage devices distinct from memory. Memory may also store an operating system and at least one program code (for example, code for a browser installed and run on the electronic device, or code for an application installed on the electronic device to provide a specific service). Such software components may be loaded from a computer-readable recording medium separate from memory. Such other computer-readable recording media may include computer-readable recording media such as floppy® drives, disks, tapes, DVD / CD-ROM drives, and memory cards. In other embodiments, software components may be loaded into memory through a communication module that is not a computer-readable recording medium. For example, at least one program may be loaded into memory based on a computer program (for example, the application described above) that is installed by a file provided over a network by a developer or a file distribution system (for example, the server described above) that distributes installation files for an application.

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

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

[0024] An input / output interface may be a means for interfacing with an input / output device. For example, an input device may include devices such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, or camera, and an output device may include devices such as a display, speaker, or haptic feedback device. As another example, an input / output interface may be a means for interfacing with a device that integrates input and output functions into a single unit, such as a touchscreen. An input / output device may consist of an electronic device and a single device. Furthermore, a server's input / output interface may be a means for interfacing with an input or output device (not shown) that connects to or can be included in the server. As a more specific example, a service screen or content configured using data provided by the server or electronic device may be displayed on a display via the input / output interface when the electronic device's processor processes instructions for a computer program loaded into memory.

[0025] The following disclosure concerns a machine. According to at least one embodiment, the user terminal comprises a control unit, RAM, storage unit, graphics processing unit, communication interface, and interface unit, each connected by an internal bus.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment, the control unit consists of a CPU and ROM. The control unit executes programs stored in the storage unit and controls the user terminal. RAM is the work area of ​​the control unit. The storage unit is a memory area for saving programs and data. The control unit reads programs and data from RAM and processes them. By processing the programs and data loaded into RAM, the control unit outputs drawing commands to the graphics processing unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0040] The following describes Example 1.

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

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

[0043] Disclosed is a step in which a 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 wireless communication method (including a method of wireless communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark)), a method in which the user terminal recognizes a code displayed on a taxi terminal (including a method of recognizing a QR code with the camera of the user terminal), etc. The user terminal can use a program on the Internet based on the position information or transmit and receive information on a 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, destination information for each user is input on the Internet via different position information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misappropriation of destination information between users.

[0044] Disclosed is a step in which the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device. The device transmits the input destination information to the navigation device of the corresponding taxi. In at least one embodiment, as already described, the destination information is managed in association with 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 gets in a taxi is different from the position information on the Internet presented to another user who gets in the same taxi at a different time. The taxi terminal or the driver terminal operable by the taxi driver transmits driving completion information indicating that the driving to the destination has been completed, together with taxi-specific information, to the device after the user arrives at the destination specified by the user and gets off the taxi. The device can receive the driving 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 enables the creation of different position information for each user. Furthermore, this method can prevent the confusion of destination information of different users in the same taxi.

[0047] In at least one embodiment, when the device receives the driving completion information, it deletes or deactivates the corresponding position information on the Internet. This can prevent incorrect information from being transmitted to the corresponding taxi and being confused with the destination information of another user if the user who has completed the journey enters new destination information for some reason. 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 transmits the driving completion information to the device. The driving completion information is transmitted and received together with any one or more of the case number and taxi-specific information. The device deletes or deactivates the position information on the Internet corresponding to the case number transmitted with the driving completion information. Deactivation includes a method that makes it impossible to input new information.

[0048] The following discloses a second embodiment.

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

[0050] A third embodiment is disclosed below.

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

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

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

[0054] A fourth embodiment is disclosed below.

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

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

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

[0058] The fifth embodiment is disclosed below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0065] A method for navigating a taxi, comprising the steps of: a user terminal transmitting destination information relating to the address of the destination; and a navigation device installed in the taxi receiving the destination information.

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

[0067] A method for navigating a taxi, comprising the steps of: a taxi terminal displaying location information on the internet that accepts destination information; a user terminal inputting destination information on the internet based on the location information; and a device transmitting the destination information to a navigation device.

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

[0069] A method according to claim 2, wherein the step of displaying the location information is to change the location information for each taxi user.

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

[0071] A method for navigating a taxi, comprising the steps of: a user terminal displaying a code for displaying destination information on its screen; a taxi terminal obtaining destination information from the code; and the taxi terminal transmitting the destination information to a navigation device.

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

[0073] A method for navigating a taxi, comprising: a taxi terminal displaying location information on the internet from which an application that accepts destination information can be downloaded; a user terminal reading the location information and downloading the application, and the user inputting destination information into the application; and a device transmitting the destination information to a navigation device.

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

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

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

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

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

[0079] A method according to any of the disclosures herein, wherein when updated destination information, which is an updated destination, is entered from a user terminal, the destination information of the navigation device is changed to the updated destination information.

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

[0081] A method of any of the present disclosures, wherein the taxi is an unmanned transport taxi.

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

[0083] A method for navigating a vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, wherein a terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device displays location information on the Internet for receiving destination information, modified for each user of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device; the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information; and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device.

[0084] The above method, further comprising: when the device receives information that a vehicle or self-propelled mobile body has completed its journey, deleting or deactivating the corresponding location information on the Internet.

[0085] The above method, further comprising: when the device receives information that a vehicle or self-propelled mobile body has completed its journey, creating new location information on the internet and displaying that information on the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile body.

[0086] A method for navigating a vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, wherein the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device displays the same location information on the Internet for each vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information, the device acquires unique information of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device obtained from GPS input from a device installed on the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device or from input from the user terminal, the destination information and the unique information are linked and input, and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device identified by the unique information.

[0087] The above method, wherein when entering destination information over the internet, the user terminal inputs information other than the destination address into the device, the device's AI identifies one or more destination addresses from the information, and the device transmits the identified destination addresses as destination information to the navigation device.

[0088] A vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, wherein the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device receives destination information from the Internet, displays the location information on the Internet, changes it for each user of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information, and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device.

[0089] A vehicle or self-propelled mobile body, wherein the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile body displays the same location information on the Internet for each vehicle or self-propelled mobile body, the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information, the device acquires unique information of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile body obtained from GPS input from a device installed on the vehicle or self-propelled mobile body or from input from the user terminal, the destination information and the unique information are linked and input, and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device corresponding to the unique information.

[0090] A computer-readable recording medium in a device equipped with a processor, which records a program that causes the processor to execute the above method.

[0091] A program consisting of instructions that cause the processor to execute the above method.

[0092] The invention disclosed herein only needs to achieve at least one of the effects described above.

Claims

1. A method for navigating a vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, wherein a terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device displays location information on the Internet for receiving destination information, modified for each user of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device; the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information; and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device.

2. A method according to claim 1, further comprising: when the device receives information that a vehicle or a self-propelled mobile body has completed its journey, the device deletes or deactivates the corresponding location information on the Internet.

3. A method according to claim 1, further comprising: when the device receives information that a vehicle or self-propelled mobile body has completed its journey, it creates new location information on the Internet and displays that information on a terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile body.

4. A method for navigating a vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, wherein the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device displays the same location information on the Internet for each vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information, the device acquires unique information of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device obtained from GPS input from a device installed on the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device or from input from the user terminal, the destination information and the unique information are linked and input, and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device identified by the unique information.

5. A method according to claim 1 or 4, wherein when inputting destination information over the Internet, the user terminal inputs information other than the destination address into the device, the device's AI identifies one or more destination addresses from the information, and the device transmits the identified destination addresses as destination information to the navigation device.

6. A vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, wherein the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device displays location information on the Internet, which receives destination information, in a modified manner for each user of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information, and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device.

7. A vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, wherein the terminal of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device displays the same location information on the Internet for each vehicle or self-propelled mobile device, the user terminal inputs destination information on the Internet based on the location information, the device acquires unique information of the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device obtained from GPS input from a device installed on the vehicle or self-propelled mobile device or from input from the user terminal, the destination information and the unique information are linked and input, and the device transmits the destination information to a navigation device corresponding to the unique information.

8. A computer-readable recording medium in a device equipped with a processor, which records a program causing the processor to execute the method according to claim 1 or 4.

9. A program comprising instructions for causing a processor to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 or 4.

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