Movement guidance system and program

Abstract

[Problem] To make it possible to move on a course via landmarks without performing a troublesome operation. [Solution] This movement guidance system comprises: a positioning unit that measures the location of a user; a storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of course information; and a control unit that extracts at least one piece of the course information from the plurality of pieces of course information on the basis of the location information about the user, and causes a display unit to display the course information as an option that can be selected by the user. Route information in the course information passes through at least one landmark, and the control unit causes an output unit to output movement guidance information by using at least one among audio or video on the basis of the location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

Description

Moving Guidance System and Program

[0001] The present invention relates to a moving guidance system and a program.

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a running course display system that can input the moving time, moving distance, number of steps, calories consumed, etc. desired by the user and set a running course based on these in advance.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2023-79989

[0004] Although the above running course display system provides a course that meets the conditions desired by the user, it does not consider landmarks such as tourist attractions. Therefore, when the user wants to pass through a landmark, the user needs to check the position of the landmark on a map or the like displayed on the mobile terminal and leave the guided course. Thus, there is a problem that the usability for the user is poor.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such technical problems, and an object thereof is to enable the user to move along a course passing through a landmark without performing troublesome operations.

[0006] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a moving guidance system including a positioning unit that measures the position of a user, a storage unit that stores a plurality of course information, and a control unit that extracts at least one of the plurality of course information based on the position information of the user and displays it on a display unit as a selectable option for the user, wherein the route information in the course information passes through at least one landmark, and the control unit outputs moving guidance information by at least one of voice and video to an output unit based on the position information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

[0007] According to the above configuration, navigation information is provided to the user based on the user's location information and the selected course information (route information). Since the route information includes landmarks, when the user approaches a landmark, landmark information can be provided to the user in the form of audio or video. Therefore, the user can travel along a course that includes landmarks without having to perform any cumbersome operations.

[0008] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a navigation guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of a data table for course information. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of a data table for landmark information. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of a data table for user information. Figure 5 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functions of the navigation guidance system. Figure 6 is a diagram showing the mode selection screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 7 is a diagram showing the course selection screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 8 is a diagram showing the course preview screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 9 is a diagram showing the route guidance screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 10 is a diagram showing the performance confirmation screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 11 is a diagram showing the post content selection screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 12 is a diagram showing the post information selection screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 13 is a diagram showing the information input start screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 14 is a diagram showing the text information input screen of the navigation guidance app. Figure 15 is an example of a flowchart for the course determination process. Figure 16 is an example of a flowchart for the navigation guidance process. Figure 17 is an example of a flowchart for the posting process. Figure 18 is an example of a flowchart for the reward granting process.

[0009] Hereinafter, a mobility guidance system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0010] The navigation system 100 is a system that provides navigation information to the user based on the user's location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user. By using the navigation system 100, the user can, for example, run a course that passes through landmarks such as tourist spots without having to perform any troublesome operations.

[0011] First, the general configuration of the navigation guidance system 100 will be explained with reference to Figure 1.

[0012] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the navigation guidance system 100. As shown in Figure 1, the navigation guidance system 100 comprises a management device 10, a mobile terminal 20, a wearable display 30, and earphones 40. The wearable display 30 is, for example, smart glasses.

[0013] The management device 10 and the mobile terminal 20 are connected to each other via a network NW, enabling communication between them. The network NW is the Internet.

[0014] The wearable display 30 and the earphones 40 are wirelessly connected to the mobile terminal 20. Various known wireless connection methods can be used. For example, the BLUETOOTH® communication method can be used. Alternatively, the wearable display 30 and the earphones 40 may be wired to the mobile terminal 20.

[0015] The management device 10 is a device managed by the administrator. The management device 10 comprises a communication unit 11 for wired or wireless communication, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 12 which is a processor that performs various calculations, and a storage unit 13 which stores a database and various programs for storing various information.

[0016] The management device 10 is, for example, a computer that functions as a server, but it may be located in a cloud environment. In other words, its actual form may be software and a database. Therefore, the management device 10 may be, for example, a virtual server that can be realized by virtualization technology.

[0017] The storage unit 13 is a known storage device such as memory or a hard disk. The management device 10 performs various processes by having the CPU 12 execute various programs stored in the storage unit 13.

[0018] The storage unit 13 stores the data tables 60, 70, and 80 shown in Figures 2 to 4 in a read-write manner. The data tables 60, 70, and 80 can be read and written by, for example, an administrator with operational authority over the management device 10. In addition, parts of the data tables 60, 70, and 80 can be read and written by the mobile terminal 20 via the communication unit 11 and the network NW.

[0019] The mobile terminal 20 is a communication terminal carried by the user. In this embodiment, the case where the mobile terminal 20 is a smartphone will be described as an example. The mobile terminal 20 includes a communication unit 21 for wireless communication, a CPU 22 which is a processor that performs various calculations, and a storage unit 23 which stores a database and various programs for storing various information.

[0020] The memory unit 23 is a known storage device such as memory or a hard disk. The mobile terminal 20 performs various processes by having the CPU 22 execute various programs stored in the memory unit 23. It should also be noted that cloud storage accessible from the mobile terminal 20 can also be considered part of the memory unit 23.

[0021] In this embodiment, the mobile terminal 20 has a navigation application software (hereinafter referred to as the "navigation application") installed that provides the user with navigation information.

[0022] Furthermore, the mobile terminal 20 includes a clock unit 24 that displays the current date and time, a GPS (Global Positioning System) 25 as a positioning unit that determines the location of the mobile terminal 20 (the user's location), a touch panel 26 as a display unit and operation unit, a camera 27, a speaker 28, and a microphone 29.

[0023] The wearable display 30 is an output unit that outputs (displays) images.

[0024] The earphone 40 is an output unit that outputs sound.

[0025] Next, data tables 60, 70, and 80 will be explained with reference to Figures 2 to 4. Figure 2 shows an example of data table 60 for course information. Figure 3 shows an example of data table 70 for landmark information. Figure 4 shows an example of data table 80 for user information. The information stored in data tables 60, 70, and 80 may also be file paths, and in this case as well, it can be said that information is stored in data tables 60, 70, and 80. Although not shown in the figures, each piece of information stored in data tables 60, 70, and 80 has a timestamp.

[0026] The course information data table 60 stores various information about the course in association with each other. In this embodiment, the case where the course is a running course is described as an example, but the course may be a walking course, a cycling course, a driving course, etc. In other words, the navigation guidance system 100 can also handle cases where the user is walking, cycling, driving, etc.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the data table 60 has the following fields: a course ID field 61 which stores the course ID, which is a unique ID (identifier) ​​for identifying a course; a route information field 62 which stores route information showing the route on the map; an intensity information field 63 which stores intensity information related to the burden associated with travel (difficulty level, elevation difference, etc.); a landmark information field 64 which stores landmark information related to tourist spots and other landmarks; a registrant information field 65 which stores the registrant information of the registrant who registered the course information; a review information field 66 which stores the evaluation of users who used the course information; a count information field 67 which stores the number of times the course information has been used, and so on.

[0028] In Figure 2, the Course ID field 61 stores the course IDs assigned to each course, such as "C001", "C002", and "C003". The Route Information field 62 stores route information such as "R001", "R002", and "R003". The Intensity Information field 63 stores intensity information such as "Difficulty level 3, elevation difference 1", "Difficulty level 1, elevation difference 1", and "Difficulty level 2, elevation difference 3". The Landmark Information field 64 stores landmark information such as "L001", "L002, L003", and "L004". The Registrant Information field 65 stores registrant information such as "U001", "U002", and "U005". The Review Information field 66 stores review information such as "Rating 3", "Rating 2", and "- (no information)". The Count Information field 67 stores count information such as "5", "2", and "0".

[0029] The landmark information data table 70 stores various pieces of information about landmarks in an associated manner.

[0030] As shown in Figure 3, the data table 70 is configured with the following fields: a landmark ID field 71 which stores a landmark ID, which is a unique ID for identifying a landmark; an image information field 72 which stores images such as photographs of landmarks; a text information field 73 which stores text information such as explanations of landmarks; an audio information field 74 which stores audio information such as explanations of landmarks; a registrant information field 75 which stores the registrant information of the person who registered the landmark information; a latitude and longitude information field 76 which stores the location (latitude and longitude information) of the landmark; a count information field 77 which stores the number of times the landmark information has been used; and so on.

[0031] In Figure 3, the Landmark ID field 71 stores landmark IDs such as "L001", "L002", and "L003" assigned to each landmark. The Image Information field 72 stores images such as "G001", "G002", and "G003". The Text Information field 73 stores text information such as "xxx...", "△△△...", and "×××...". The Audio Information field 74 stores audio information such as "S001", "S002", and "S003". The Registrant Information field 75 stores registrant information such as "U001", "U002", and "U001". The Latitude and Longitude Information field 76 stores latitude and longitude information such as "35.02, 135.67", "35.01, 135.67", and "35.01, 135.69". The Count Information field 77 stores count information such as "3", "1", and "7".

[0032] The user information data table 80 stores various pieces of information about the user in an associated manner.

[0033] As shown in Figure 4, the data table 80 is configured with fields such as: User ID field 81 which stores the User ID, a unique ID for identifying the user; Personal Information field 82 which stores the user's personal information; Browsing History field 83 which stores the viewing history of course information; Purchase History field 84 which stores the purchase history of course information; Usage History field 85 which stores the usage history of course information; Movement History field 86 which stores the movement history of moves made using the navigation app; Posting History field 87 which stores the posting history of course information or landmark information; and Benefits Information field 88 which stores benefit information such as points and coupons.

[0034] In Figure 4, the User ID field 81 stores user IDs such as "U001", "U002", and "U003" assigned to each user. The Personal Information field 82 stores personal information such as "login information, age, gender, ...". The Browsing History field 83 stores browsing history such as "C003, C004, C008, ...", "C006, C018, C020, ...", and "C004". The Purchase History field 84 stores purchase history such as "C008, C010, C015, ...", "C006, C018, C020, ...", and "C004". The Usage History field 85 stores usage history such as "C008", "C006, C018, C020, ...", and "C004". The Movement History field 86 stores movement history such as "start time, end time, location information, ...". The submission history field 87 stores submission histories such as "C001, L001, L003, ...", "C002, L002, L008, ...", and "- (no information)". The bonus information field 88 stores bonus information such as "100", "0", and "0".

[0035] Next, the functions of the navigation guidance system 100 will be explained with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functions of the navigation guidance system 100.

[0036] Note that Figure 5 is a block diagram showing some of the functions of the navigation guidance system 100, and each block does not necessarily represent a physical configuration.

[0037] Each of the functions shown in Figure 5 is realized when the CPU 22 of the mobile terminal 20 reads and executes a navigation application program stored in the memory unit 23, and the CPU 12 of the management device 10 reads and executes a server program stored in the memory unit 13.

[0038] As shown in Figure 5, the navigation guidance system 100 has a control unit 50 that performs various processes. The control unit 50 includes an extraction unit 50a, a display order determination unit 50b, a counting unit 50c, a reward granting unit 50d, a check unit 50e, a registration unit 50f, a location information acquisition unit 50g, a selection unit 50h, a guidance unit 50i, and a posting unit 50j.

[0039] In this embodiment, the extraction unit 50a, the display order determination unit 50b, the count unit 50c, the privilege granting unit 50d, the check unit 50e, and the registration unit 50f are realized by the processes executed by the CPU 12 of the management device 10. Also, the position information acquisition unit 50g, the selection unit 50h, the guidance unit 50i, and the posting unit 50j are realized by the processes executed by the CPU 22 of the mobile terminal 20.

[0040] The control unit 50 executes processes by referring to the data tables 60, 70, and 80 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 as necessary.

[0041] The position information acquisition unit 50g acquires the position coordinates measured by the GPS 25, that is, the position information of the user who holds the mobile terminal 20.

[0042] The extraction unit 50a refers to the data table 60 and extracts at least one course information from a plurality of course information based on the position information of the user acquired by the position information acquisition unit 50g.

[0043] Specifically, the extraction unit 50a extracts course information that satisfies a predetermined extraction condition based on the position information of the user. As the predetermined extraction condition, for example, it is conceivable to extract course information in which the departure point of the route information is within a predetermined first distance from the current position of the user. Also, when there is no course information in which the departure point of the route information is within a predetermined first distance from the current position of the user, it is conceivable to extract the course information in which the departure point of the route information is the closest to the current position of the user. When there is no course information in which the departure point of the route information is within a predetermined first distance from the current position of the user, it may be possible not to extract the course information.

[0044] When the extraction unit 50a extracts a plurality of course information, the display order determination unit 50b determines the degree of recommendation to the user for each course information. The plurality of course information is displayed on the touch panel 26 in order from the course information with a higher degree of recommendation to the user in the process of the selection unit 50h described later.

[0045] The degree of recommendation to the user can be determined, for example, by setting the highest degree of recommendation for the course information including the route information with the starting point being the closest to the user's current location (user's location information), and decreasing the degree of recommendation as the distance from the starting point increases.

[0046] Also, the degree of recommendation to the user can be determined based on, for example, at least one of the user's location information, landmark information, and history information of the course information selected by the user in the past. In the present embodiment, the history information is at least one of a browsing history, a purchase history, and a usage history.

[0047] The reason for considering the user's location information is that it can be said that the closer the distance between the user's current location and the starting point in the route information, the easier it is for the user to use the course, and it is preferable to increase the degree of recommendation of such course information. Also, by considering the landmark information, the degree of recommendation of a course suitable for a user who wants to enjoy the landmark can be increased. Also, by considering the history information of the course information selected by the user in the past, for example, the degree of recommendation of a course with intensity information suitable for the user's preference can be increased.

[0048] When determining the degree of recommendation, elements that the user values may be set in advance. For example, when the user values a restaurant as a landmark, it is preferable to increase the degree of recommendation of the course information having route information passing through the restaurant. The degree of recommendation may be determined using an algorithm or may be determined using AI (Artificial Intelligence).

[0049] The selection unit 50h causes the touch panel 26 as a display unit to display the plurality of course information extracted by the extraction unit 50a in order from the course information with a high degree of recommendation to the user determined by the display order determination unit 50b, starting from the top.

[0050] Each course information is displayed on the touch panel 26 as a selectable option for the user. The user can tap and select any course information from the options displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0051] Furthermore, course information can also be displayed on the wearable display 30. In this case, the wearable display 30 is a display unit that shows the course information as selectable options for the user.

[0052] The guidance unit 50i outputs navigation guidance information in the form of at least one of voice and video to the output unit, based on the user's location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

[0053] Specifically, the guidance unit 50i can output (display) navigation guidance information as video on the wearable display 30, which acts as an output unit. In addition, the guidance unit 50i can output navigation guidance information as audio from the earphone 40, which acts as an output unit.

[0054] Furthermore, the mobile terminal 20's touch panel 26 can display navigation information as a video. In this case, the touch panel 26 acts as an output unit that outputs navigation information as a video. Alternatively, the mobile terminal 20's speaker 28 can output navigation information as audio. In this case, the speaker 28 acts as an output unit that outputs navigation information as audio.

[0055] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, at least one landmark information is stored in the course information, and the route information in the course information is set to a route that passes through the landmark indicated by the associated landmark information.

[0056] For example, route information "R001" for course ID "C001" is associated with landmark ID "L001". This means that the route indicated by route information "R001" passes through the location of landmark ID "L001", which is the latitude and longitude "35.02, 135.67" (see Figure 3). Note that "passing through a landmark" means passing through a predetermined second distance range from the location coordinates stored as the latitude and longitude information of the landmark. The predetermined second distance can be set as appropriate. The predetermined second distance may differ for each landmark.

[0057] The navigation information of this embodiment includes route guidance information that provides a running route and landmark guidance information that provides landmarks. The landmark guidance information includes at least one of images, text information, and audio information.

[0058] The guidance unit 50i begins providing navigation information once the user selects a course. The user first moves to the starting point of the running course based on the route information, relying on the route guidance information output from the wearable display 30 and earphones 40.

[0059] When the user approaches within a predetermined third distance from the starting point, the guidance unit 50i outputs information to the wearable display 30 and earphones 40 indicating that the user is at the starting point. The predetermined third distance can be set as appropriate.

[0060] The user continues to run, relying on route guidance information output from the wearable display 30 and earphones 40.

[0061] When the user approaches within a predetermined fourth distance from the location coordinates (location of the landmark) stored as the latitude and longitude information of the landmark, the guidance unit 50i outputs landmark guidance information to the wearable display 30 or earphones 40. The predetermined fourth distance can be set as appropriate. The predetermined fourth distance may differ for each landmark.

[0062] When the user approaches within a predetermined fifth distance from the end point of the running course, the guidance unit 50i outputs information indicating that the user has reached the end point to the wearable display 30 and earphones 40, and terminates the provision of navigation guidance information. The predetermined fifth distance can be set as appropriate.

[0063] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the provision of navigation information would be terminated if the percentage of users who traced the running course exceeded a predetermined percentage (for example, 90%), or based on the number of landmarks the user passed.

[0064] According to this system, users can obtain information about landmarks via video and audio as they approach them while running, allowing them to enjoy sightseeing and other activities. Therefore, users can travel along a course that passes through landmarks without having to perform any cumbersome operations.

[0065] The posting unit 50j uploads new route information and new landmark information from the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 10 in response to the user's operation of the touch panel 26.

[0066] According to the posting unit 50j of this embodiment, route information and landmark information can be uploaded together as course information. Alternatively, only landmark information can be uploaded.

[0067] When uploading route information and landmark information together, the user selects the movement history (changes in location information) stored in the memory unit 23 of the mobile terminal 20 as the route information. It may also be possible to select movement history stored in a smartwatch or other device that is connected to the mobile terminal 20 in a communicative manner.

[0068] Furthermore, the user selects images such as photographs stored in the storage unit 23 of the mobile terminal 20 as landmark information. In this case, photographs with latitude and longitude information can be selected as landmark information.

[0069] Furthermore, it may be possible to select photographs, etc., that do not have latitude and longitude information attached. In this case, for example, location information acquired by the location information acquisition unit 50g could be associated as latitude and longitude information, or arbitrary coordinates on the map specified by the user could be associated as latitude and longitude information.

[0070] Additionally, to add text information to landmark information, the user enters the text on the text information input screen.

[0071] Additionally, if audio information is to be added to the landmark information, the user will record the audio using the microphone 29.

[0072] When the user finishes entering the necessary information and taps the upload button, the posting unit 50j uploads the route information and landmark information to the management device 10.

[0073] When uploading only landmark information, users select images, enter text, record audio, etc.

[0074] When the user finishes entering the necessary information and taps the upload button, the posting unit 50j uploads the landmark information to the management device 10.

[0075] Furthermore, the landmark information uploaded by the posting unit 50j does not have to include images. In other words, text information and / or audio information may be uploaded as landmark information. In this case, for example, location information acquired by the location information acquisition unit 50g can be associated as latitude and longitude information, or arbitrary coordinates on a map specified by the user can be associated as latitude and longitude information.

[0076] The checking unit 50e determines whether the landmark information posted (uploaded) by the posting unit 50j satisfies predetermined conditions relating to public order and morals.

[0077] Specifically, the checking unit 50e determines whether the image, text, or audio posted by the posting unit 50j contains content that should be excluded from landmark information, based on keywords and other information that have been pre-set as content that should be excluded from landmark information from the standpoint of public order and morality. The processing of the checking unit 50e may be performed using, for example, an algorithm or AI.

[0078] If the checking unit 50e determines that the image, text, or audio of the landmark information posted by the posting unit 50j contains content that should be excluded from the landmark information, it will not allow registration to the data table 70. Conversely, if the checking unit 50e determines that the image, text, or audio of the landmark information posted by the posting unit 50j does not contain content that should be excluded from the landmark information, it will allow registration to the data table 70.

[0079] The registration unit 50f registers the landmark information that the checking unit 50e has authorized for registration in the data table 70.

[0080] At this time, a landmark ID is automatically assigned. Additionally, the user ID of the uploading user is stored in data table 70 as registrant information. Furthermore, the landmark ID assigned to the landmark information is stored in data table 80 as the uploading user's posting history.

[0081] When course information is uploaded, the registration unit 50f stores the route information in the data table 60 and the landmark information in the data table 70.

[0082] At this time, a course ID is automatically assigned to the course information, and a landmark ID is automatically assigned to the landmark information. The landmark ID assigned to the landmark information is stored in data table 60 as landmark information for the course information. In addition, the user ID of the uploading user is stored in data tables 60 and 70 as registrant information. Furthermore, the course ID assigned to the course information and the landmark ID assigned to the landmark information are stored in data table 80 as the uploading user's posting history.

[0083] If the landmarks that a route registered in data table 60 passes through are already registered in data table 70, these can be automatically associated.

[0084] Furthermore, if the latitude and longitude information of the landmark information registered in data table 70, that is, the route information passing through the location of the landmark, is already registered in data table 60, these can be automatically associated.

[0085] The counting unit 50c counts the number of times the user has used course information or landmark information.

[0086] Specifically, the count unit 50c increments the count stored in the count information field 67 of the course information when a user uses the course information. However, if the user using the course information is the same person who registered (uploaded) the course information, the count is not incremented.

[0087] The timing at which the system determines that a user has used course information can be set as appropriate. For example, it is possible to determine that the user has used course information when the guidance unit 50i starts providing navigation guidance information, or when the user enters a predetermined third distance range from the starting point in the route information.

[0088] Furthermore, when a user uses landmark information, the count unit 50c increments the count stored in the count information field 77 of the landmark information. However, if the user using the landmark information is the same person who registered (uploaded) the landmark information, the count is not incremented.

[0089] The timing at which it is determined that a user has used landmark information can be set as appropriate. For example, it is conceivable that landmark information associated with course information has been used when the guidance unit 50i begins providing navigation guidance information, or when the user enters a predetermined fourth distance range from the location of the landmark.

[0090] The reward granting unit 50d grants a reward to a user who has registered course information or landmark information when the number of times the user has used the registered course information or landmark information exceeds a predetermined count. The predetermined count can be set as appropriate.

[0091] Rewards for course information counts and rewards for landmark information counts may be set separately, or rewards may be granted when the sum of the course information counts and landmark information counts exceeds a predetermined number.

[0092] Benefits can include, for example, discounts received when making payments to use course information, points that can be used instead of cash at the time of payment, points that can be used to enter various raffles, etc.

[0093] Next, we will explain how a user uses the mobility management app, referring to Figures 6 to 14. Figure 6 shows the mode selection screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 7 shows the course selection screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 8 shows the course preview screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 9 shows the route guidance screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 10 shows the performance confirmation screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 11 shows the post content selection screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 12 shows the post information selection screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 13 shows the information input start screen of the mobility guidance app. Figure 14 shows the text information input screen of the mobility guidance app.

[0094] When a user launches the navigation app installed on their mobile device 20 and logs in, the mode selection screen shown in Figure 6 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0095] When a user wants to go for a run, they tap the "Use Course" button 201 displayed on the touch panel 26. Alternatively, when a user wants to post course information or landmark information, they tap the "Post Course" button 202.

[0096] When the user taps the course usage button 201, the course selection screen shown in Figure 7 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0097] In Figure 7, four course options ("Kyoto 01_Arashiyama Randen Course", "Kyoto 02_XXXXX Course", "Kyoto 03_XXXXX Course", and "Kyoto 04_XXXXX Course") are displayed on the touch panel 26 as course information buttons 203 to 206, in order from most highly recommended to the user.

[0098] Here, we will explain the case where the user selects the "Kyoto 01_Arashiyama Randen Course" as an example. When the user taps the course information button 203, the course preview screen shown in Figure 8 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0099] In Figure 8, a representative image 207 showing the course image and a course overview 208 are displayed on the touch panel 26. For example, an image of landmark information associated with the course information can be used as the image 207.

[0100] In this embodiment, the intensity information is displayed on the touch panel 26 as a course overview 208. The content displayed as a course overview 208 can be set as appropriate.

[0101] When the user taps the OK button 209, the course selection is complete. If the course information is to be sold for a fee, payment processing can be done at this point.

[0102] Once the user has finished selecting a course, the route guidance screen shown in Figure 9 will be displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0103] In Figure 9, a map 210 showing a running course based on route information is displayed on the touch panel 26. On the map 210, icons 210a indicating the starting point (starting point of the running course) in the route information, icons 210b indicating the ending point (end of the running course) in the route information, and icons 210c indicating the user's location are displayed.

[0104] Furthermore, as the user approaches the landmark (right bank of the Kamo River), the surrounding map is displayed enlarged on the wearable display 30.

[0105] Furthermore, the wearable display 30 shows an icon 210d indicating the location of a landmark and a speech bubble 210e showing landmark guidance information. The speaker mark 210f displayed inside the speech bubble 210e indicates that the landmark guidance information is also being output as audio from the earphones 40.

[0106] The user runs by relying on the display on the wearable display 30 and the sound output from the earphones 40. The user does not need to use both the wearable display 30 and the earphones 40; they can run using only one of them. Furthermore, by outputting sound from the speaker 28 of the mobile device 20, the user can run without using either the wearable display 30 or the earphones 40.

[0107] When the user approaches the destination, the provision of navigation information ends and the progress confirmation screen shown in Figure 10 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0108] In Figure 10, the activity results 211 and the completion badge 212 are displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0109] Activity results 211 show various running data. Completion badges 212 show badges for events where the completion conditions were met. In Figure 10, three badges are displayed on the touch panel 26. Events are set by the administrator.

[0110] Although not shown in the diagram, a review submission screen is displayed on the touch panel 26 after the performance confirmation screen. From the review submission screen, the user can input review information stored in the review information field 66 of the data table 60. In addition to the numerical evaluation shown in Figure 2, comments (text) may also be entered as part of the review information.

[0111] Next, we will explain how users can post course information and landmark information.

[0112] When a user taps the course posting button 202 (see Figure 6), the posting content selection screen shown in Figure 11 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0113] In Figure 11, the touch panel 26 displays buttons 213 for posting course information (such as a running watch) and buttons 214 for other apps, as well as a photo button 215 for posting landmark information.

[0114] When the user taps the running watch button 213, the system proceeds to a mode in which course information is downloaded from a smartwatch or other device that is connected to the mobile device 20 for communication. Alternatively, when the user taps the other app button 214, the system proceeds to a mode in which course information is retrieved from logs or other data from other application software installed on the mobile device 20.

[0115] When a user selects and uploads course information, the route information and landmark information are registered in data tables 60 and 70 after a determination is made as to whether the information meets the prescribed conditions regarding public order and morals.

[0116] When the user taps the photo button 215, the post information selection screen shown in Figure 12 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0117] In Figure 12, the touch panel 26 displays a photo-only button 216, a photo + audio button 217, and a photo + text button 218.

[0118] When the user taps the photo-only button 216, the device proceeds to a mode where the user can select an image, such as a photo, stored in the storage unit 23 of the mobile device 20. When the user taps the photo + audio button 217, the device proceeds to a mode where the user can select an image, such as a photo, stored in the storage unit 23 of the mobile device 20, and then record audio. When the user taps the photo + text button 218, the device proceeds to a mode where the user can select an image, such as a photo, stored in the storage unit 23 of the mobile device 20, and then enter text.

[0119] If the user taps the photo + audio button 217 or the photo + text button 218 to proceed, the information input start screen shown in Figure 13 will be displayed on the touch panel 26 after the user has selected an image such as a photo.

[0120] In Figure 13, the touch panel 26 displays an image 219, such as a photograph, selected by the user, a voice recording start button 220, and a text input button 221.

[0121] When the user taps the voice recording start button 220, recording begins. The user can record audio using the microphone 29. After recording, when the user taps the OK button (upload button) 222, the landmark information is uploaded. Then, after a determination is made as to whether the predetermined conditions regarding public order and morals are met, the landmark information is registered in the data table 70.

[0122] When the user taps the text input button 221, the text information input screen shown in Figure 14 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0123] In Figure 14, the text input field 223 is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0124] After the user enters text into the text input field 223 and taps the OK button (upload button) 224, the landmark information is uploaded. Then, after a determination is made as to whether the uploaded landmark information meets the prescribed conditions regarding public order and morality, it is registered in the data table 70.

[0125] Next, with reference to Figure 15, the procedure for course determination processing performed by the navigation guidance system 100 will be described.

[0126] Figure 15 is an example of a flowchart for the course determination process.

[0127] When a user logs into the navigation app and taps the "Use Course" button 201 (see Figure 6), the course determination process begins. The user's location information is automatically and continuously acquired at predetermined intervals. These predetermined intervals are, for example, a few seconds apart.

[0128] In step S101, course information that satisfies predetermined extraction conditions is extracted based on the user's location information. Furthermore, a recommendation level for each extracted course is determined.

[0129] In step S102, the course selection screen (see Figure 7) is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0130] In step S103, the user's course selection operation (the operation of tapping the desired course from the options displayed on the touch panel 26) is accepted.

[0131] In step S104, a course preview screen (see Figure 8) is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0132] In step S105, the user's course selection operation (tapping the OK button 209 displayed on the touch panel 26) is accepted.

[0133] In step S106, the count stored in the count information field 67 of the selected course information is incremented.

[0134] Next, with reference to Figure 16, the procedure for the navigation guidance process performed by the navigation guidance system 100 will be described.

[0135] Figure 16 is an example of a flowchart for navigation guidance processing.

[0136] In step S201, route guidance information to the starting point is output from the wearable display 30 and / or earphones 40 based on the user's location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

[0137] In step S202, it is determined whether the user's location is within a predetermined third distance from the starting point, based on the user's location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

[0138] If it is determined that the user's location is within a predetermined third distance from the starting point, the process proceeds to step S203. If it is determined that the user's location is not within the predetermined third distance from the starting point, the process returns to step S201.

[0139] In step S203, based on the user's location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user, route guidance information for the running course is output from the wearable display 30 and / or earphones 40.

[0140] In step S204, it is determined whether the user's location is within a predetermined fifth distance from the end point, based on the user's location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

[0141] If it is determined that the user's location is within a predetermined fifth distance from the destination, the navigation guidance process ends. If it is determined that the user's location is not within the predetermined fifth distance from the destination, the process proceeds to step S205.

[0142] In step S205, it is determined whether the user's location is within a predetermined fourth distance from the landmark, based on the user's location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

[0143] If it is determined that the user's location is within a predetermined fourth distance from the landmark, the process proceeds to step S206. If it is determined that the user's location is not within the predetermined fourth distance from the landmark, the process returns to step S203.

[0144] In step S206, landmark guidance information for a landmark where the user's location is determined to be within a predetermined fourth distance is output from the wearable display 30 and / or earphones 40. Additionally, the count stored in the count information field 77 of the landmark information is incremented.

[0145] Next, with reference to Figure 17, the procedure for posting data executed by the navigation guidance system 100 will be explained.

[0146] Figure 17 is an example of a flowchart for the submission process.

[0147] When a user logs into the navigation app and taps the course posting button 202 (see Figure 6), the posting process begins and the posting content selection screen (see Figure 11) is displayed on the touch panel 26.

[0148] In step S301, it is determined whether the user has selected to post course information.

[0149] If the user taps the running watch button 213 or the other app button 214, it is determined that the user has selected to post course information. Conversely, if the user taps the photo button 215, it is determined that the user has not selected to post course information.

[0150] If it is determined that the user has selected to post course information, the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the user has not selected to post course information (i.e., the user has selected to post landmark information), the process proceeds to step S304.

[0151] In step S302, the user's route information selection operation and image selection operation are accepted. Depending on the user's selection, the user's voice or text information input operation is also accepted. In step S303, the course information, such as the route information selected by the user, is uploaded from the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 10.

[0152] In step S304, the user's image selection operation is accepted. Depending on the user's selection, the user's voice or text information input operation is also accepted. In step S304, landmark information such as the image selected by the user is uploaded from the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 10.

[0153] In step S305, it is determined whether the landmark information uploaded in step S303 satisfies predetermined conditions related to public order and morals.

[0154] If it is determined that the landmark information uploaded in step S303 satisfies the prescribed conditions regarding public order and morality, the process proceeds to step S306. If it is determined that the landmark information uploaded in step S303 does not satisfy the prescribed conditions regarding public order and morality, the process proceeds to step S307.

[0155] In step S306, either the course information uploaded in step S303 is registered in data tables 60 and 70, or the landmark information uploaded in step S303 is registered in data table 70.

[0156] In step S307, an NG message is output from the wearable display 30 or the like to inform the user that the uploaded landmark information cannot be registered.

[0157] Next, with reference to Figure 18, the procedure for the reward granting process performed by the navigation guidance system 100 will be explained.

[0158] Figure 18 shows an example of a flowchart for the reward granting process. The reward granting process is performed for each of the multiple user IDs registered in data table 80. Here, the user ID to be processed is referred to as the specific user ID.

[0159] In step S401, it is determined whether the count stored in the count information field 67 of the course information associated with a specific user ID in the registrant information field 65 is equal to or greater than a predetermined first count.

[0160] If it is determined that the count stored in the count information field 67 is equal to or greater than a predetermined first count, the process proceeds to step S402. If it is determined that the count stored in the count information field 67 is not equal to or greater than a predetermined first count, the process proceeds to step S403.

[0161] In step S402, a benefit is granted to a specific user ID. Specifically, the details of the benefit are stored in the benefit information field 88 of the specific user ID.

[0162] In step S403, it is determined whether the count number stored in the count information field 77 of the landmark information associated with a specific user ID in the registrant information field 75 is equal to or greater than a predetermined second count number.

[0163] If it is determined that the count stored in the count information field 77 is equal to or greater than the predetermined second count, the process proceeds to step S404. If it is determined that the count stored in the count information field 77 is not equal to or greater than the predetermined second count, the reward granting process ends.

[0164] In step S404, a benefit is granted to a specific user ID. Specifically, the details of the benefit are stored in the benefit information field 88 of the specific user ID.

[0165] The configuration and effects of the navigation guidance system 100 and program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0166] (1) The navigation guidance system 100 includes a positioning unit (GPS 25) that determines the user's location, a storage unit 13 that stores multiple course information, and a control unit 50 that extracts at least one course information from the multiple course information based on the user's location information and displays it on a display unit (touch panel 26) as a selectable option for the user. The route information in the course information passes through at least one landmark, and the control unit 50 outputs navigation guidance information in the form of at least one of voice and video to an output unit (wearable display 30, earphone 40) based on the location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

[0167] According to this system, navigation information is provided to the user based on their location and selected course information (route information). Since the route information includes landmarks, when the user approaches a landmark, landmark information can be provided to the user via audio or video. Therefore, the user can travel along a course that includes landmarks without having to perform any cumbersome operations.

[0168] (2) The navigation guidance system 100 is equipped with an operating unit (touch panel 26) operated by the user, and the control unit 50 stores landmark information, including latitude and longitude information for landmarks, in the storage unit 13 in association with course information, in response to the user's operation of the operating unit.

[0169] According to this, users can register photographs with latitude and longitude information (landmark information) to the navigation guidance system 100 by operating the control unit. The navigation guidance system 100 can add landmark information to course information that passes through the location of the registered landmark among multiple course information. As a result, the course information is updated, and when another user uses the navigation guidance system 100 to select a course, they can select the updated course information. In this way, by allowing users to register landmark information, a wide range of landmark information can be collected, enriching the landmarks within the course. Therefore, users using the navigation guidance system 100 can enjoy sightseeing and other activities even more.

[0170] (3) The navigation guidance system 100 is equipped with an operating unit (touch panel 26) operated by the user, and the control unit 50 stores in the storage unit 13 route information based on changes in location information and landmark information related to landmarks in association with the operation of the operating unit by the user.

[0171] According to this, users can operate the control panel to register photographs with latitude and longitude information (landmark information) along with route information as course information in the mobile guidance system 100. As a result, new course information is registered, and when another user uses the mobile guidance system 100 to select a course, the new course becomes available for selection. In this way, by allowing users to register course information, a wide range of course information can be collected, thereby enriching the courses that pass through landmarks. Therefore, users of the mobile guidance system 100 can enjoy sightseeing and other activities even more.

[0172] (4) The control unit 50 displays the extracted course information on the display unit (touch panel 26) from top to bottom, based on the location information, starting with the course information that contains the route information closest to the user's starting point.

[0173] According to this system, based on the user's current location, the courses are displayed from top to bottom, starting with the course closest to the user's starting point. Therefore, users can easily find a course that suits them from among multiple available courses.

[0174] (5) The course information includes intensity information regarding the load associated with movement, and the control unit 50 displays at least one extracted course information on the display unit (touch panel 26) from top to bottom in order from the course information with the highest recommendation level to the user, based on the location information and at least one of landmark information regarding landmarks and history information of course information previously selected by the user.

[0175] According to this system, based on the user's current location information and at least one of the landmark information and the user's past course selection history information, the courses that are considered most likely to be selected by the user are displayed on the display unit (touch panel 26) from top to bottom. Therefore, the user can easily find a course that suits them from among the multiple available courses.

[0176] (6) The course information or landmark information registered by the user includes registrant information about the registered user, and the control unit 50 counts the number of times that users other than the registered user have used the course information or landmark information, and when the count exceeds a predetermined number, it grants a benefit to the registered user.

[0177] According to this system, points and other rewards are awarded to registered users based on the number of times course information is used, allowing for the effective collection of course information. Therefore, the course information can be enhanced. Furthermore, by counting the number of uses, fraud can be prevented and usage can be appropriately evaluated.

[0178] (7) When a user registers landmark information about a landmark, the control unit 50 determines whether the image, text information, or audio information satisfies predetermined conditions relating to public order and morals, and registers the information if it satisfies the predetermined conditions.

[0179] For example, keywords deemed inappropriate from a public order and morals standpoint could be pre-set, and the system could check whether any landmark information (images, etc.) that a user attempts to register matches these keywords. By only allowing registration if no matching information exists, the registration of inappropriate information can be excluded, thereby increasing the reliability of the navigation app.

[0180] (8) The navigation guidance system 100 includes a positioning unit (GPS 25) for determining the user's location and a storage unit 13 for storing multiple course information, the course information including route information that passes through at least one landmark, and the program executed by the computer (CPU 12, CPU 22) of the navigation guidance system 100 causes the computer to execute the following procedures: a procedure for extracting at least one course information from the multiple course information based on the user's location information and displaying it on the display unit (touch panel 26) as a selectable option for the user; and a procedure for outputting navigation guidance information in the form of at least one of voice and video to the output unit (wearable display 30, earphone 40) based on the location information and the route information of the course information selected by the user.

[0181] According to this system, navigation information is provided to the user based on their location and selected course information (route information). Since the route information includes landmarks, when the user approaches a landmark, landmark information can be provided to the user via audio or video. Therefore, the user can travel along a course that includes landmarks without having to perform any cumbersome operations.

[0182] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments only represent a part of the application examples of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention to the specific configurations of the above embodiments.

[0183] The various programs executed by the navigation guidance system 100 may be stored on a non-transient recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

[0184] Furthermore, the mobile guidance system 100 allows for appropriate changes to the division of functions between the management device 10 and the mobile terminal 20. In other words, the management device 10 may possess some or all of the functions of the mobile terminal 20, or the mobile terminal 20 may possess some or all of the functions of the management device 10.

[0185] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the navigation guidance system 100 includes a wearable display 30 and earphones 40. However, the navigation guidance system 100 does not necessarily have to include a wearable display 30 and earphones 40. In this case, for example, the speaker 28 of the mobile terminal 20 can be used as an output unit for outputting sound.

[0186] Furthermore, if, for example, the wearable display 30 has the functionality of a mobile terminal 20, then the mobile terminal 20 is unnecessary.

[0187] 100 Navigation guidance system 12 CPU (computer) 13 Memory unit 22 CPU (computer) 25 GPS (positioning unit) 26 Touch panel (display unit, operation unit, output unit) 28 Speaker (output unit) 30 Wearable display (output unit, display unit) 40 Earphone (output unit) 50 Control unit

Claims

1. A navigation guidance system comprising: a positioning unit for determining the user's location; a storage unit for storing multiple course information; and a control unit that, based on the user's location information, extracts at least one of the multiple course information and displays it on a display unit as a selectable option for the user, wherein the route information in the course information passes through at least one landmark, and the control unit outputs navigation guidance information in the form of at least one of voice and video to an output unit based on the location information and the route information in the course information selected by the user.

2. A navigation guidance system according to claim 1, comprising an operating unit operated by the user, wherein the control unit stores landmark information, including latitude and longitude information with respect to the landmark, in association with the course information in the storage unit in response to the user's operation of the operating unit.

3. A navigation guidance system according to claim 1, comprising an operating unit operated by the user, wherein the control unit stores in the storage unit the route information based on the changes in the location information and landmark information relating to the landmark, in association with the operation of the operating unit by the user.

4. A navigation guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the extracted course information on the display unit in order from top to bottom, based on the location information, starting with the course information that includes the route information closest to the user's starting point.

5. A navigation guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the course information includes intensity information relating to the load associated with movement, and the control unit displays at least one of the extracted course information, based on the location information, landmark information relating to the landmark, and history information of the course information previously selected by the user, from top to bottom on the display unit, in order from the course information with the highest recommendation level to the user.

6. A navigation guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the course information or landmark information relating to the landmark registered by the user includes registrant information relating to the registered user, and the control unit counts the number of times that users other than the registered user have used the course information or landmark information, and grants a benefit to the registered user when the count exceeds a predetermined number.

7. A navigation guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines whether the image, text information, or audio information satisfies predetermined conditions relating to public order and morals when the user registers landmark information relating to the landmark, and registers the information if the predetermined conditions are met.

8. A program executed by a computer in a navigation guidance system, wherein the navigation guidance system comprises: a positioning unit for determining the user's location; and a storage unit for storing a plurality of course information, the course information includes route information passing through at least one landmark; and the program causes the computer to execute: a procedure for extracting at least one of the plurality of course information based on the user's location information and displaying it on a display unit as a selectable option for the user; and a procedure for outputting navigation guidance information in at least one form of audio and video to an output unit based on the location information and the route information of the course information selected by the user.

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