JP2007064756A - Vehicle-mounted equipment, mobile terminal and guiding information offering system using them - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a guiding information offering system capable of effectively utilizing information retained in a vehicle-mounted equipment with a mobile terminal. <P>SOLUTION: A vehicle-mounted equipment 1 mounted on a vehicle and a portable type mobile terminal 2 are provided. The vehicle-mounted equipment 1 compiles data stored inside and transmits to the mobile terminal 2 and the mobile terminal 2 outputs guiding information by utilizing data received from the vehicle-mounted equipment 1 in the constitution. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an in-vehicle device, a portable terminal, and a guidance information providing system using them, and more particularly, to a technique for transferring information held by the in-vehicle device to a portable terminal for use by a user.

  In recent years, car navigation devices, which are one of in-vehicle devices, have facility information and sightseeing information in addition to information necessary for a user to move with a vehicle due to diversification and sophistication of functions and increase in storage capacity. Various information is stored inside. However, the functions and information provided by the car navigation device can be used only while the user is in the vehicle.

  For this reason, the user can store information such as the route to the final destination after getting off the vehicle, the facility, etc. by looking at the screen of the car navigation device, or using the portable terminal after leaving the vehicle, etc. Necessary routes and facility information are acquired by accessing When acquiring information from an information center using a portable terminal, there are the following problems. That is, a usage fee is charged for accessing the information center from the mobile terminal and using the route guidance function. In addition, the final destination needs to be set on the mobile terminal, which is cumbersome to operate. In addition, information retrieval is troublesome and takes time to acquire. Further, there may be a case where the information does not match the information confirmed by the car navigation device, and the necessary information may not be obtained.

  Also, if you want to use information such as facilities that you used after getting off the vehicle when you want to set destinations or search for facilities later, you have to enter the information into the car navigation device. There is.

  As a related technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a movement schedule processing device that processes a movement schedule in which a plurality of movement means such as vehicles and walks are mixed. In this movement schedule processing device, a recess for setting a portable terminal (PDA) on the center console of the vehicle is provided. When the PDA that holds the movement schedule is set in the recess, the data processing unit in the PDA transmits the movement schedule to the data processing unit of the in-vehicle terminal. The data processing unit extracts and holds only the data related to the vehicle from the movement schedule. When the current position is a position to be moved by the vehicle, the navigation unit of the in-vehicle terminal guides the vehicle. When the guidance is completed, the data processing unit instructs the PDA to start, and shifts to guidance by the PDA. The PDA is removed from the recess and guides the carrying operator according to the schedule.

  As another related technology, Patent Document 2 discloses that a navigation device and a personal computer are communicated with an in-vehicle navigation device via a mobile phone from a remote location or with a personal computer via a mobile phone from a remote location. A mobile communication system that searches a mobile phone user's current position on a computer side, searches a route to a destination, and guides a route is disclosed. This mobile communication system includes an in-vehicle navigation device that calculates a current position based on map information and GPS data, and a mobile phone that receives GPS data and can transmit GPS data to the in-vehicle navigation device. The navigation device calculates the current position of the user who possesses the mobile phone based on the GPS data transmitted from the mobile phone, and notifies the user of the current position.

  Furthermore, as another related technique, Patent Document 3 discloses a technique for providing efficient navigation by combining a portable terminal device and an in-vehicle information processing device. In this technology, the portable terminal device has a communication function, and is combined with the in-vehicle information processing device by being set in a cradle. The destination is transmitted to the information center, and the obtained route data is displayed on the display and supplied to the in-vehicle information processing apparatus to output the guidance voice from the speaker. When arriving near the destination, the in-vehicle information processing apparatus supplies map data in the vicinity of the destination to the portable terminal device. The user can carry the portable terminal device by removing it from the cradle and arriving at the destination while viewing the map near the destination displayed on the display.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-62991 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-103990 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-4387

  However, according to the above-described conventional technology, the user needs to store information such as a route to the final destination after leaving the vehicle and a facility by looking at the screen of the car navigation device, so that the user cannot remember the vehicle. Since it is necessary to re-acquire necessary routes and facility information by accessing the information center using a mobile terminal after leaving the mobile phone, the mobile terminal can effectively use useful information held in the in-vehicle device. There is a current situation that it has not been utilized.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an in-vehicle device, a mobile terminal, and a guidance information providing system using these, so that information held in the in-vehicle device can be effectively used in the mobile terminal.

  A guidance information providing system according to the present invention includes an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle and a portable portable terminal. The in-vehicle device edits data stored therein and transmits the data to the portable terminal. The terminal is configured to output guidance information using data received from the in-vehicle device.

  An in-vehicle device according to the present invention includes a database storing data, an operating unit that gives an instruction by operation, a data editing unit that edits data acquired from the database in response to an instruction from the operating unit, and a data editing unit Communication means for transmitting the edited data to the outside.

  The portable terminal according to the present invention is generated internally by guide information output means for outputting guide information using data received from the outside, and an action based on the guide information output from the guide information output means or an original action. Data processing means for processing the data including the action history, and communication means for transmitting the data processed by the data processing means to the outside.

  According to the present invention, the data stored in the in-vehicle device is edited and transmitted to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal is configured to output the guidance information using the data received from the in-vehicle device. The information held in the in-vehicle device can be effectively used on the mobile terminal.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a guidance information providing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This guidance information providing system includes an in-vehicle device 1 mounted on a vehicle and a portable portable terminal 2. For example, a car navigation device can be used as the in-vehicle device 1. As the mobile terminal 2, a mobile phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) can be used.

  The in-vehicle device 1 is mounted on a vehicle and provides various guidance to the user. The mobile terminal 2 is carried by the user to perform communication and telephone calls. Data transmission / reception between the in-vehicle device 1 and the portable terminal 2 is performed by wired communication or wireless communication.

  In addition to RS-232C (Recommended Standard 232 version C), USB (Universal Serial Bus) or IEEE 1394 (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1394), wired communication includes CAN (Controller Area Network) and LIN (Local Interconnect Network). Etc. can also be used. As wireless communication, IrDA (Infrared Data Association), Bluetooth (registered trademark), DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication), or the like can be used. Data transmission / reception between the in-vehicle device 1 and the portable terminal 2 is performed by a disk (DISC) such as a semiconductor memory card, a hard disk (HDD), a writable CD (Compact Disk) / DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). ) Can also be configured to be performed manually.

  Next, details of the in-vehicle device 1 will be described. The in-vehicle device 1 includes a position detection unit 10, a gyro 11, a vehicle information acquisition unit 12, an operation unit 13, a voice input unit 14, a display unit 15, a voice output unit 16, a database 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a control unit. It is comprised from 20. The control unit 20 includes a data processing unit 21, and the data processing unit 21 includes a data editing unit 22 and a data conversion unit 23.

  The position detection means 10 detects the current position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) of the vehicle by receiving a GPS signal transmitted from a GPS satellite (not shown) by a GPS antenna and performing a known process. The current position information indicating the current position of the vehicle detected by the position detection means 10 is sent to the control means 20. The gyro 11 detects an angular velocity when the vehicle turns. The angular velocity detected by the gyro 11 is sent to the control means 20.

  The vehicle information acquisition means 12 is generated from a vehicle according to a signal generated in the vehicle, for example, a signal indicating a key position and a shift position, a signal indicating a state such as a parking brake or ILL (ILLumination), and a vehicle speed. A vehicle speed pulse signal is received and sent to the control means 20 as vehicle information. This vehicle information is used to determine whether the vehicle is running or stopped, and to determine various states of other vehicles.

  The operation means 13 is comprised from a hard key, a touch switch, a remote controller etc., for example, and is used in order for a user to operate the vehicle equipment 1. Operation data generated by the operation of the operation means 13 is sent to the control means 20. The voice input means 14 is composed of a voice recognition device, for example, and is used for operating the in-vehicle device 1 by voice. The voice operation data generated by the voice operation of the voice input unit 14 is sent to the control unit 20.

  The display means 15 is composed of a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays a map and various messages according to display data sent from the control means 20. In addition, the display means 15 can also be comprised by the separate type display attached to the exterior of the vehicle equipment 1. The voice output means 16 is composed of, for example, a speaker, and outputs various messages by voice according to the voice data sent from the control means 20. Note that the audio output means 15 can also be configured by a separate audio device attached to the outside of the in-vehicle device 1.

  The database 17 is composed of, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and stores map data, facility data, image data, user registration data, and the like. The contents of the database 17 are referred to by the control means 20 and updated by the control means 20. The storage means 18 is composed of a RAM, for example, and stores user setting data and other data. The contents of the storage unit 18 are referred to by the control unit 20 and updated by the control unit 20.

  The communication unit 19 controls communication performed between the in-vehicle device 1 (more precisely, the control unit 20) and the portable terminal 2. As the communication unit 19, a controller such as RS-232C, USB, IEEE 1394, CAN, or LIN is used when communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the portable terminal 2 is performed by wired communication. When wireless communication is performed, a controller such as IrDA, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or DSRC is used.

  The control means 20 controls the entire in-vehicle device 1. The control unit 20 includes a data processing unit 21, and the data processing unit 21 further includes a data editing unit 22 and a data conversion unit 23. Details of these will be described later.

  Next, details of the mobile terminal 2 will be described. The portable terminal 2 includes a position detection unit 30, an operation unit 31, a voice input unit 32, a display unit 33, a voice output unit 34, a storage unit 35, a communication unit 36, and a control unit 37.

  The position detection means 30 receives a GPS signal from a GPS satellite (not shown) by a GPS antenna (not shown) and performs a known process to calculate its current position (latitude, longitude, and altitude). The current position information indicating the current position of the self detected by the position detection means 30 is sent to the control means 37.

  The operation means 31 is composed of, for example, hard keys and is used for operating the mobile terminal 2. The operation data generated by the operation of the operation means 31 is sent to the control means 37. The voice input means 32 is constituted by a voice recognition device, for example, and is used for operating the portable terminal 2 by voice. The voice operation data generated by the voice operation of the voice input unit 32 is sent to the control unit 37.

  The display means 33 is composed of a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays a map and various messages according to display data sent from the control means 20. The voice output means 34 is composed of, for example, a speaker, and outputs various messages by voice according to the voice data sent from the control means 37. The memory | storage means 35 is comprised from RAM, for example, and memorize | stores various data. The contents of the storage means 35 are referred to by the control means 37 and updated by the control means 37. The display means 33 and the audio output means 34 correspond to the guide information output means of this invention.

  The communication unit 36 controls communication performed between the mobile terminal 2 (more accurately, the control unit 37) and the in-vehicle device 1. As the communication means 36, a controller such as RS-232C, USB, IEEE 1394, CAN, or LIN is used when communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the portable terminal 2 is performed by wired communication. When wireless communication is performed, a controller such as IrDA, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or DSRC is used.

  The control unit 37 controls the entire mobile terminal 2. The control unit 37 includes a data processing unit 38. The data processing means 38 generates data including the action history of the user carrying the portable terminal 2 and sends it to the in-vehicle device 1 via the communication means 36.

  Next, various settings (hereinafter referred to as “user settings”) performed by the user in the in-vehicle device 1 will be described. This user setting is performed by the user operating the operation unit 13 while viewing the screen displayed on the display unit 15 or by operating the voice input unit 14 with voice. The contents set by the user are stored in the storage means 18 as user setting data.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a screen for setting basic items of the mobile terminal 2 connected to the in-vehicle device 1. In FIG. 2, in the item of “terminal type”, either “mobile phone (model name: xxxxxx)” or “PDA (model name: xxxxxx)” can be designated. In the item of “connection method”, “USB”, “IEEE1394”, “RS-232C”, “Bluetooth (registered trademark)”, “IRDA”, “DSRC”, “semiconductor memory”, “HDD”, “DISC” Alternatively, “Other” can be specified. In the “data transfer start” item, any of “when connection is completed”, “when the engine is started”, “when travel is started”, and “manual” can be specified. Furthermore, in the item “data preferential use”, either “preferential use of mobile terminal data” or “preferential use of in-vehicle device data” can be designated.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the first half (1/2) of the screen for setting registration information to be transmitted from the in-vehicle device 1 to the mobile terminal 2. In FIG. 3, in the “information type” item, one or more of “destination”, “neighboring facilities”, “route / journey”, “tourist information”, “required time”, and “other” can be designated . In the item of “information attribute”, “genre”, “name”, “zip code”, “address”, “phone number”, “business hours”, “charge”, “URL”, “map”, “image” , "Landmark" and "Other" can be specified. In addition, in the item “number of information items”, either “xxx items or less” or “unlimited” can be designated.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the second half (2/2) of the screen for setting registration information to be transmitted from the in-vehicle device 1 to the mobile terminal 2. In FIG. 4, in the item “character data format”, any one of “text”, “HTML”, “XML”, or “dedicated format” can be designated. In the “image data format” item, “JPEG”, “BMP”, “GIF”, or “other” can be designated. In the “data size” item, either “xxx or less” or “unlimited” can be designated.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen for setting basic items of the in-vehicle device 1. In FIG. 5, in the “destination setting completion notification” item, either “notify by telop” or “not notify” can be designated. In the “data transfer start” item, “before arrival at destination”, “when arrival at destination”, “after arrival at destination”, or “manual” can be designated. In the “destination arrival detection” item, either “distance (within xxx km)” or “time (xxx minutes ago)” can be specified. In the “setting operation from the rear seat” item, either “permitted” or “prohibited” can be designated.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a screen for setting transfer information transmitted from the mobile terminal 2 to the in-vehicle device 1. In FIG. 6, in the “information type” item, one or more of “use facility”, “use route”, “new facility”, and “other” can be designated. In the item of “information attribute”, “genre”, “name”, “zip code”, “address”, “phone number”, “business hours”, “charge”, “URL”, “map”, “image” , “Landmark” and “Other” can be specified. In the “display when transfer is completed” item, either “display” or “not display” can be designated. Furthermore, in the item “reflection to database”, any one of “automatic”, “manual”, and “prohibited” can be designated.

  Next, the operation of the guidance information providing system configured as described above according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described for each state of the vehicle.

(1) Departure (before travel)
The user uses the in-vehicle device 1 or the portable terminal 2 to set a destination and an action schedule (for example, shopping or a meal) at the destination. When the destination and the action schedule are set using the mobile terminal 2, the destination and the action schedule are transmitted from the mobile terminal 2 to the in-vehicle device 1 manually or automatically when the engine is started. Used for destination setting and route guidance.

  First, the operation of the in-vehicle device 1 when the engine is started will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the operation of the in-vehicle device 1 is started by starting the engine, an initial process is executed. In this initial process, first, it is checked whether or not the destination is not set (step ST10). If it is determined in step ST10 that the destination is not yet set, that is, the destination has been set, the destination-set telop is displayed on the screen of the display means 15 (step ST11). Thereafter, the initial process ends.

  If it is determined in step ST10 that the destination is not set, it is then checked whether the portable terminal 2 and the in-vehicle device 1 are connected (step ST12). If it is determined in this step ST12 that it is connected, it is then checked whether or not the destination has been set in the portable terminal 2 (step ST13). If it is determined in step ST13 that the destination has already been set in the portable terminal 2, it is then checked whether the setting of the portable terminal 2 has priority (step ST14). This is performed by examining the user setting data stored in the storage means 18 to determine whether or not “use preferential use of mobile terminal data” is set in the “data preferential use” item on the screen shown in FIG. .

  If it is determined in step ST14 that the setting of the portable terminal 2 is prioritized, it is then checked whether automatic setting is permitted (step ST15). Whether or not automatic setting is possible can be set using a screen as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and stored in the storage unit 18 as part of the user setting data. If it is determined in step ST15 that automatic setting is permitted, the setting content is acquired from the portable terminal 2, and the setting content of the portable terminal 2 is set to the destination (step ST16). Next, a destination setting complete telop is displayed on the screen of the display means 15 (step ST17). Thereafter, the initial process ends.

  If it is determined in step ST15 that automatic setting is not permitted, it is then checked whether manual setting has been performed (step ST18). If it is determined in step ST18 that manual setting has been performed, the sequence proceeds to step ST16, and the above-described processing is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST18 that manual setting has not been performed, a telop with no destination set is displayed on the screen of the display means 15 (step ST19). Thereafter, the initial process ends.

  When it is determined in step ST12 that the portable terminal 2 and the in-vehicle device 1 are not connected, when it is determined that the destination has not been set in step ST13, and in step ST14 If it is determined that the setting of the terminal 2 is not prioritized, it is checked whether or not the destination has been set on the in-vehicle device 1 side (step ST20).

  If it is determined in step ST20 that the destination has been set on the in-vehicle device 1, the setting of the in-vehicle device 1 is set to the destination (step ST21). Next, a destination setting complete telop is displayed on the screen of the display means 15 (step ST22). Thereafter, the initial process ends. If it is determined in step ST20 that the destination has not been set on the in-vehicle device 1 side, a telop with no destination set is displayed on the screen of the display means 15 (step ST23). Thereafter, the initial process ends.

  When a telop whose destination has not been set is displayed on the screen of the display means 15 at the time when the initial processing is completed, the user operates the operating means 13 on the in-vehicle device 1 side to set the destination. When the user finishes setting the destination, the user sets an action schedule at the destination (not shown). The set action schedule is stored in the storage unit 18.

(2) During traveling and when the vehicle is traveling When the vehicle is traveling, the in-vehicle device 1 performs route guidance using a well-known navigation function, and simultaneously uses information used after the user gets off the vehicle, such as a facility near the destination. Generate internally. The content of the data generated here conforms to the conditions set in advance by the user and stored in the storage unit 18. The conditions include data amount designation, image presence / absence designation, route information presence / absence, coverage of peripheral facilities (area, genre, number of cases), facility-related URL (link collection) information, and the like. If an action schedule is added or corrected during the generation of data, the data is updated as needed. Further, the user setting data stored in the storage means 18 indicates that “permitted” is set in the “setting operation from the rear seat” item on the in-vehicle device basic setting screen shown in FIG. In this case, not only the front seat but also the rear seat occupant can input data (including editing).

  When the vehicle stops, when the in-vehicle device 1 determines that it has arrived near the destination based on the remaining distance to the destination, specifically, the in-vehicle device shown in FIG. When it is determined that the conditions specified in the “data transfer start” and “destination arrival detection” items on the device basic setting screen are met, transmission of the generated data to the portable terminal 2 is started. . Further, when the in-vehicle device 1 detects that the vehicle is parked in the vicinity of the destination, the vehicle-mounted device 1 displays the action schedule on the screen of the display unit 15. Note that the action schedule may be guided by voice using the voice output means 16. In addition, data is updated when an action schedule is added or corrected after stopping.

  Next, the operation of the in-vehicle device 1 during traveling and when stopped will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the vehicle starts to travel, the traveling / stopping process is executed. In this traveling / stopping process, first, it is checked whether or not the destination has been set (step ST30). If it is determined in step ST30 that the destination has not been set, the traveling / stopping process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST30 that the destination has been set, it is then checked whether the user setting data has been updated (step ST31). Specifically, the presence / absence of changes in the destination and the action schedule, the presence / absence of changes in various settings in the in-vehicle device 1, and the like are examined. If it is determined in step ST31 that the user setting data has been updated, then the data converted flag is cleared (step ST32). Next, the data transfer completion flag is cleared (step ST33). Thereafter, the sequence proceeds to step ST34. If it is determined in step ST31 that the user setting data has not been updated, the processes in steps ST32 and ST33 are skipped.

  In step ST34, it is checked whether data conversion is incomplete. If it is determined in this step ST34 that the data conversion is not incomplete, that is, it is completed, the sequence proceeds to step ST38. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data conversion is incomplete, it is then checked whether or not the data conversion start condition is satisfied (step ST35). If it is determined in step ST35 that the data conversion start condition is not satisfied, the sequence proceeds to step ST38. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data conversion start condition is satisfied, a data conversion process is performed (step ST36). The data conversion process performed in step ST36 corresponds to the data editing unit 22 and the data conversion unit 23 of the present invention. Although details will be described later, data to be transmitted to the mobile terminal 2 is extracted, and the mobile terminal 2 The data is converted into a format suitable for the above. Next, a data converted flag is set (step ST37). Thereafter, the sequence proceeds to step ST38.

  In step ST38, it is checked whether or not the data conversion is completed. If it is determined in step ST38 that the data conversion has not been completed, the running / stopping process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data conversion is completed, it is then checked whether or not the data transfer is incomplete (step ST39). If it is determined in step ST39 that the data transfer is incomplete, it is then checked whether automatic data transfer is permitted or prohibited (step ST40). Whether or not automatic data transfer is possible can be set using a screen as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and stored in the storage unit 18 as part of the user setting data. If it is determined in step ST40 that automatic data transfer is permitted, a destination vicinity arrival determination process is performed (step ST41), and then the sequence proceeds to step ST43. On the other hand, if it is determined that automatic data transfer is prohibited, user transfer start operation determination processing is performed (step ST42), and then the sequence proceeds to step ST43.

  In step ST43, it is checked whether or not a data transmission start condition is satisfied (step ST43). Specifically, when automatic data transfer is permitted, it is checked whether or not it has arrived in the vicinity of the destination, and when automatic data transfer is prohibited, it is checked whether or not a transfer start operation has been performed by the user. If it is determined in step ST43 that the data transmission start condition is not satisfied, the traveling / stopping process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data transmission start condition is satisfied, data transfer processing is then performed (step ST44). That is, data is transferred from the in-vehicle device 1 to the mobile terminal 2.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the data transmission is completed (step ST45). If it is determined in step ST45 that the data transmission is not completed, the sequence returns to step ST44, and the processes of steps ST44 and ST45 are repeated thereafter. Then, in the middle of this repeated execution, if it is determined in step ST45 that the data transmission has been completed, a data transfer completion flag is set (step ST46). Thereafter, the running / stopping process ends.

  If it is determined in step ST39 that the data transfer is not incomplete, that is, the data transfer is completed, it is then checked whether the parking is completed (step ST47). Here, when it is determined that the parking is not completed, that is, the vehicle is traveling, the traveling / stopping process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the parking is completed, it is checked whether display of the transferred data is permitted or prohibited (step ST48). Whether or not the transferred data can be displayed can be set using a screen as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and stored in the storage unit 18 as part of the user setting data.

  If it is determined in step ST48 that the display of the transferred data is prohibited, the running / stopping process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display setting of the transferred data is permitted, a transferred data display process is performed (step ST49). Thereby, the data transferred from the in-vehicle device 1 to the portable terminal 2 is displayed on the screen of the display means 15. Therefore, the user can confirm the content of the data transferred to the mobile terminal 2 by looking at the screen of the display unit 15 of the in-vehicle device 1. Thereafter, the running / stopping process ends.

  Next, details of the data conversion process performed in step ST36 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In this data conversion process, first, it is checked whether the setting of presence / absence of image data is “present” or “not present” (step ST50). If it is determined in this step ST50 that the setting of presence / absence of image data is “present”, an image data generation process is performed (step ST51). Thereafter, the sequence proceeds to step ST52. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting of the presence / absence of image data is “none”, the process of step ST51 is skipped.

  Next, it is checked whether the route data presence / absence setting is “present” or “not present” (step ST52). If it is determined in step ST52 that the setting of the presence / absence of route data is “present”, route data generation processing is performed (step ST53). Thereafter, the sequence proceeds to step ST54. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting of the presence / absence of route data is “none”, the process of step ST53 is skipped.

  Next, it is checked whether the setting of presence / absence of peripheral facility data is “present” or “not present” (step ST54). If it is determined in step ST54 that the setting of the presence / absence of peripheral facility data is “present”, the peripheral facility data is extracted (step ST55). Next, it is checked whether the peripheral facility related URL presence / absence setting is “present” or “not present” (step ST56). If it is determined in this step ST56 that the setting of presence / absence of surrounding facility-related URL is “present”, URL data generation processing is performed (step ST57). On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting of the presence / absence of the peripheral facility related URL is “none”, the process of step ST57 is skipped.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the peripheral facility data extraction is completed (step ST58). If it is determined in step ST58 that the peripheral facility data extraction has not been completed, the sequence returns to step ST55, and the above-described processing is repeated. In the middle of this repeated execution, if it is determined in step ST58 that the peripheral facility data extraction has been completed, the sequence proceeds to step ST59. If it is determined in step ST54 that the setting of presence / absence of peripheral facility data is “none”, the processing in steps ST55 to ST58 is skipped, and the sequence proceeds to step ST59.

  In step ST59, a branch according to the data method setting, that is, a branch according to the data format is performed. Then, any one of the data conversion process A (step ST60), the data conversion process B (step ST61), and the data conversion process C (step ST62) is executed by this branch. Next, a data converted flag is set (step ST63). Thereafter, the sequence returns to the running / stopping process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

(3) After getting off, the user acts using the information stored in the mobile terminal 2 as needed. For example, confirmation of the route created in advance by the in-vehicle device 1, search for nearby facilities, reference to tourist information, and the like are performed. In this case, the action history on the way, such as the used facility and contents, is stored in the storage means 35 of the mobile terminal 2. In addition, an image taken by a camera provided in the mobile terminal 2 is also stored in the storage unit 35. Further, the voice recorded using the voice recording function provided in the portable terminal 2 is also stored in the storage means 35. Further, when the payment function provided in the mobile terminal 2 is used, the store used and the detailed expenditure information are also stored in the storage unit 35. Further, the movement trajectory obtained by the position detection means 30 provided in the portable terminal 2 is also stored in the storage means 35.

  In addition, in the portable terminal 2, when the information transferred from the in-vehicle device 1 in advance is insufficient, the necessary information can be downloaded by connecting to the Internet. It is assumed that the related site URL (link collection) used at this time is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 1 to the portable terminal 2 in advance.

(4) After returning to the vehicle Data such as an action history is fed back from the portable terminal 2 to the in-vehicle device 1. The fed back data can be edited on the in-vehicle device 1 (for example, added to favorites or indexed). This fed back data is used from the next time when the in-vehicle device 1 performs destination setting and facility search.

  Next, the operation of the in-vehicle device 1 when data is fed back from the portable terminal 2 to the in-vehicle device 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the feedback process of feeding back data from the portable terminal 2 to the in-vehicle device 1, it is first checked whether or not the portable terminal 2 and the in-vehicle device 1 are connected (step ST70). If it is determined in step ST70 that the connection is not established, the feedback process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is connected, it is then checked whether feedback is incomplete (step ST71). Here, if it is determined that the feedback is not completed, it is then checked whether or not the portable terminal 2 has accumulated data (step ST72).

  If it is determined in step ST72 that there is no accumulated data, the feedback process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is accumulated data, it is then checked whether automatic execution of feedback is set (step ST73). Whether or not feedback can be automatically performed can be set using a screen as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and stored in the storage unit 18 as a part of user setting data. If it is determined in step ST73 that automatic execution of feedback is set, data transfer processing is performed (step ST74). In this data transfer process, data is transferred from the portable terminal 2 to the in-vehicle device 1.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the data transfer is completed (step ST75). If it is determined in step ST75 that the data transfer is not completed, the sequence returns to step ST74, and the processes of steps ST74 and ST75 are repeated. In the middle of this repeated execution, if it is determined in step ST75 that the data transfer has been completed, a feedback completion flag is set (step ST76). Thereafter, the feedback process ends.

  If it is determined in step ST73 that automatic feedback execution is not set, the presence / absence of a feedback start operation is checked (step ST77). If it is determined in step ST77 that there is a feedback start operation, the sequence proceeds to step ST74, and the above-described processing is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no feedback start operation, the feedback process ends.

  If it is determined in step ST71 that the feedback is not incomplete, that is, the feedback is completed, it is then checked whether the feedback data display is set to ON (step ST78). This is done by examining the user setting data stored in the storage means 18 to determine whether or not “display” is set in the “display when transfer is completed” item on the screen shown in FIG. If it is determined in step ST78 that the feedback data display is set to ON, a feedback data confirmation screen is displayed (step ST79). On the other hand, if it is determined that the feedback data display is not set to ON, the process of step ST79 is skipped.

  Next, it is checked whether or not feedback data editing is set to ON (step ST80). It should be noted that ON / OFF of feedback data editing can be set using a screen as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and stored in the storage unit 18 as a part of user setting data. If it is determined in step ST80 that feedback data editing is set to ON, a feedback data editing screen is displayed (step ST81). On the other hand, if it is determined that the feedback data editing is not set to ON, the process of step ST81 is skipped.

  Next, it is checked whether or not there is a feedback data reflection request (step ST82). This is performed by examining the user setting data stored in the storage means 18 to determine whether or not “automatic” is set in the “reflect to database” item on the screen shown in FIG. When “manual” is set, it is checked whether or not an operation for reflecting in the database 17 has been performed.

  If it is determined in step ST82 that there is no feedback data reflection request, the feedback processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a feedback data reflection request, feedback data conversion processing is performed (step ST83). Next, database update processing is performed (step ST84). Next, it is checked whether or not the data update is completed (step ST85). If it is determined in step ST85 that the data update has not been completed, the sequence returns to step ST84, and the processes of steps ST84 and ST85 are repeated. If it is determined in step ST85 that the data update has been completed in the middle of this repeated execution, the feedback process ends.

  As described above, according to the guidance information providing system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the data stored in the in-vehicle device 1 is edited and transmitted to the mobile terminal 2, and the mobile terminal 2 Since the information received from the in-vehicle device 1 is used to output the guidance information, the information held in the in-vehicle device 1 can be effectively used in the mobile terminal 2.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
The guidance information providing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention transmits additional information from the information center to the portable terminal 2 constituting the guidance information providing system according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a guidance information providing system according to Embodiment 2 of the invention. This guidance information providing system is configured by adding an information center 3 to the guidance information providing system according to the first embodiment. The information center 3 includes a dedicated storage area 4. In the dedicated storage area 4, additional information with an index is stored.

  In this guidance information providing system, the in-vehicle device 1 creates additional information in advance, adds an index such as a URL to the created additional information, and registers it in the dedicated storage area 4 of the information center 3. An index for accessing the information is transmitted to the portable terminal 2 in advance. Here, the additional information refers to information other than information transmitted from the in-vehicle device 1 to the mobile terminal 2.

  When the user needs additional information after getting off, the user can access the information center 3 by operating the mobile terminal 2 and quickly obtain necessary information by selecting from the pre-registered index. Can do.

  As described above, according to the guidance information providing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is not necessary to transmit additional information from the in-vehicle device 1 to the portable terminal 2, and only the index information needs to be transmitted. Therefore, the amount of data transferred from the in-vehicle device 1 to the portable terminal 2 can be reduced, and the storage capacity required for the portable terminal 2 can be prevented from increasing.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen for setting the basic matter of the portable terminal which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the first half (1/2) of the screen for setting the registration information transmitted to the portable terminal from the vehicle equipment which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the second half (2/2) of the screen for setting the registration information transmitted to the portable terminal from the vehicle equipment which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen for setting the basic matter of the vehicle equipment which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen for setting the transfer information transmitted to the vehicle equipment from the portable terminal which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of engine start of the vehicle equipment which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement at the time of driving | running | working and stopping of the vehicle equipment which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the data conversion process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the vehicle equipment when data is fed back from the portable terminal which comprises the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention to vehicle equipment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the guidance information provision system which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 In-vehicle apparatus, 2 Portable terminal, 3 Information center, 4 Dedicated storage area, 10 Position detection means, 11 Gyro, 12 Vehicle information acquisition means, 13 Operation means, 14 Voice input means, 15 Display means, 16 Voice output means, 17 Database, 18 storage means, 19 communication means, 20 control means, 21 data processing means, 22 data editing means, 23 data conversion means, 30 position detection means, 31 operation means, 32 voice input means, 33 display means, 34 voice output Means 35 storage means 36 communication means 37 control means 38 data processing means

Claims (11)

In a guidance information providing system including an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle and a portable portable terminal,
The in-vehicle device edits data stored therein and transmits it to the mobile terminal,
The mobile information is output from the mobile terminal using the data received from the in-vehicle device. In-vehicle equipment
A database storing data;
Operation means for giving instructions by operation;
Data editing means for editing data acquired from the database in response to an instruction from the operation means;
The guidance information providing system according to claim 1, further comprising: a communication unit that transmits data edited by the data editing unit to a portable terminal. In-vehicle equipment
Storage means for storing a format of data to be transmitted to the mobile terminal;
Data conversion means for converting the data edited by the data editing means into data in a format stored in the storage means,
The guidance information providing system according to claim 2, wherein the communication unit transmits the data converted by the data conversion unit to the portable terminal. Mobile devices
Data processing means for processing data including an internally generated action history;
Communication means for transmitting the data processed by the data processing means to the in-vehicle device,
The in-vehicle device is
3. The guidance information providing system according to claim 2, further comprising data processing means for updating a database based on data received from the portable terminal. 5. The guidance information providing system according to claim 4, wherein the data processing means edits the data received from the portable terminal in response to an instruction from the operation means, and updates the database based on the edited data. . It has an information center in which additional information with an index is registered,
The in-vehicle device transmits the data edited inside the data stored therein and the index to the mobile terminal,
The portable terminal outputs guidance information using data received from the in-vehicle device, and downloads and outputs additional information from the information center using an index received from the in-vehicle device. The guide information providing system according to claim 1. A database storing data;
Operation means for giving instructions by operation;
Data editing means for editing data acquired from the database in response to an instruction from the operation means;
On-vehicle equipment comprising communication means for transmitting data edited by the data editing means to the outside. Storage means for storing the format of data to be transmitted to the outside;
Data conversion means for converting the data edited by the data editing means into data in a format stored in the storage means,
The in-vehicle device according to claim 7, wherein the communication unit transmits the data converted by the data conversion unit to the outside.   9. The in-vehicle device according to claim 7, further comprising data processing means for updating a database based on data including an action history received from outside. The in-vehicle device according to claim 9, wherein the data processing means edits data received from the outside in response to an instruction from the operation means, and updates the database based on the edited data. Guidance information output means for outputting guidance information using data received from outside;
Data processing means for processing data including an action history generated internally by an action based on the guide information output from the guide information output means or by an original action;
A mobile terminal comprising: communication means for transmitting data processed by the data processing means to the outside.

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