JP2010086216A - Information processor, image processing method, program, and information distribution system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology for making severe the authentication of a user when the user downloads prescribed information, and capable of suppressing the prescribed information downloaded by the user from being used by any information processor other than an information processor owned by the user. <P>SOLUTION: This information processor is provided with: a mail reception means 201; a user registration means 202; a storage means 204 for storing map information or the like; a second authentication key file generation means 203 for generating a second authentication key file including a version number and the identification information of a navigation device; a user authentication means 205 for deciding whether or not an electronic mail address included in the sender column of the received electronic mail is matched with a registered electronic mail address, and for, when those addresses are matched, authenticating that the user is a principal; and a download permission means 206 for permitting a user PC 300 to perform access to the storage means 204, and to download map information or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, method and program, and an information distribution system, and more particularly to a technique suitable for a navigation apparatus.

  The navigation device reads map data, point data indicating points on the map, and the like from various storage media and uses them as a route guidance destination. For this reason, the navigation device usually has an access device to a removable storage medium, for example, an SD card (Secure Digital Memory Card).

  On the other hand, a storage medium used in a navigation device, for example, an SD card sales method is generally a method in which a navigation device vendor bundles and sells the navigation device, and when the map information is updated, Is a method of separately storing updated map information and selling packages, distributing updated map information from the map distribution server to the user via the Internet, and downloading it to the user on the terminal storage, for example, a PC (personal computer) There is known a method of selling by receiving the information (the downloaded map information is written in an SD card).

Conventionally, when a navigation device user downloads map information from a map distribution server using a PC, the user accesses the map distribution server website set up by the manufacturer or distributor of the navigation device, and enters a password on the user authentication screen. It is common to download map information after receiving user authentication by inputting the information.
JP 2002-350155 A

  However, in the conventional technology, when a person other than the user of the navigation device inputs the user authentication screen by stealing the user's password, the person other than the user may be allowed to download the map information. . Further, there is a possibility that the map information downloaded by the user may be used by a navigation device other than the navigation device owned by the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem. When the user downloads the map information, the user authentication is strictly performed, and the navigation device other than the navigation device owned by the user of the map information downloaded by the user is provided. It is an issue to provide a technology that can suppress the use of the printer.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
That is, the present invention provides a mail receiving means for receiving an electronic mail transmitted from a mobile terminal device of a user who owns predetermined information processing, and a user registration means for registering an electronic mail address of the mobile terminal device of the user. Storage means for storing predetermined information of the predetermined information processing apparatus, and the electronic mail address included in the sender field of the received electronic mail when the electronic mail is received from the portable terminal device of the user And the registered e-mail address are determined to match, and if they match, user authentication means for authenticating the user, and when the user authentication means authenticates the user In addition, a download permission permitting the terminal device of the user to access the storage means and download the predetermined information. And, equipped with a.

  According to the present invention, when an e-mail address of a user's mobile terminal device that owns a predetermined information processing apparatus is registered in advance and an e-mail is received from the user's mobile terminal device, the e-mail address is included in Whether or not the registered e-mail address matches the registered e-mail address, authenticates that the user is a user when the e-mail address matches, and the terminal device of the user accesses the storage means to obtain predetermined information. Allow downloading. As described above, the user is normally authenticated by using the e-mail address included in the sender column of the e-mail received from the user's portable terminal device that is always carried by the user and rarely used by anyone other than the user. Thus, as compared with the conventional case where the user is authenticated by simply receiving the password on the user authentication screen of the information distribution server, the user can be authenticated more strictly. Thereby, it can suppress that persons other than a user download predetermined information. Note that user registration can be performed by inputting the e-mail address of the user portable terminal device on the website of the information distribution server using the terminal device. The user authentication performed when downloading predetermined information can also be performed by inputting the e-mail address of the user's portable terminal device on the website of the information distribution server.

  Here, the e-mail includes identification information individually assigned to each of the predetermined information processing apparatuses, and the user registration unit associates the identification with the e-mail address when receiving the e-mail. It can be configured to register information. According to this configuration, the information processing apparatus owned by the user can be easily recognized.

  In addition, the present invention provides (1) a two-dimensional code which is a portable terminal device of a user who owns predetermined information processing and reads a two-dimensional code displayed on the predetermined information processing device and including an e-mail address of an information distribution server A mail receiving means for reading an email transmitted from a user portable terminal device that reads a code and transmits an email to the email address included in the two-dimensional code; and an electronic device of the portable terminal device owned by the user User registration means for registering a mail address, storage means for storing predetermined information for the predetermined information processing apparatus, and the electronic mail received when the electronic mail is received from the mobile terminal device of the user Whether or not the e-mail address included in the sender field matches the registered e-mail address. When the user authentication unit authenticates that the user is matched and the user authentication unit authenticates that the user is the user, the terminal device of the user accesses the storage unit, An information distribution server comprising: a download permission unit that permits downloading of the predetermined information; (2) a communication unit that communicates with the information distribution server; and a download that downloads the predetermined information from the information distribution server. A user terminal device comprising means.

  According to the present invention, the mobile terminal device of the user reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the predetermined information processing device, thereby acquiring the e-mail address of the information distribution server included in the two-dimensional code, and the acquired information An email can be sent to the email address of the distribution server. Further, the information distribution server can strictly authenticate the user by receiving an electronic mail from the user's mobile terminal device. Also, the user terminal device can download predetermined information from the information distribution server and write it in the storage medium.

The present invention also provides a storage medium mounting means for detachably mounting a storage medium storing identification information given to each information processing apparatus and predetermined information, a storage means for storing the identification information, A collation determining means for comparing and collating the identification information stored in the storage medium with the identification information stored in the storage means, and the collation determining means is the identification stored in the storage medium. When it is determined that the information matches the identification information stored in the storage means, the predetermined information stored in the storage medium is displayed, and when it is determined that the information does not match, the map information is displayed. Display means that does not.

  According to the present invention, the identification information given to each information processing apparatus is stored in the storage means, and the identification information is stored in a storage medium that is detachably attached to the information processing apparatus. Since the predetermined information stored in the storage medium is displayed only when they match, it is possible to prevent the storage medium from being used by another information processing apparatus.

  The present invention may also be a method by which a computer executes the above processing. Further, the present invention may be a program that provides the above functions to a computer. Further, the present invention may be a computer-readable recording medium that records such a program.

  Here, the computer-readable recording medium refers to a recording medium that accumulates information such as data and programs by electrical, magnetic, optical, mechanical, or chemical action and can be read from the computer. .

  Examples of such a recording medium that can be removed from the computer include a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R / W, a DVD, a DAT, an 8 mm tape, and a memory card.

  Further, there are a hard disk, a ROM (read only memory), and the like as a recording medium fixed to the computer.

  According to the present invention, when a user of a predetermined information processing apparatus downloads predetermined information, it is possible to strictly authenticate the user, so that it is possible to prevent a person other than the user from downloading the predetermined information. Moreover, it can suppress using the storage medium which memorize | stored the predetermined information which the user downloaded with another information processing apparatus from which identification information differs.

  Hereinafter, an information processing technique according to the best mode for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as an embodiment) will be described with reference to the drawings. The configuration of the following embodiment is an exemplification, and the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment.

<Configuration of navigation device>
FIG. 1 is an external view of a navigation device (information processing device) 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Examples of the navigation device include an in-vehicle navigation device such as AVN (registered trademark: Audio Visual Navigation) of Fujitsu Ten Limited. However, the present invention can be applied to any electronic device that can be used in a vehicle such as an electronic device having a portable navigation function. The navigation device 1 according to the present embodiment is a 2DIN (Deutsch Industry Normen) main body / monitor integrated navigation device, and provides a car navigation function for guiding a route to the current location of a vehicle or a destination, and various audio / visual functions. It has a content playback function (hereinafter referred to as AV), a function of receiving broadcast waves, and the like. The navigation device 1 is used in a state where it is installed near the center of a dashboard that can be easily reached by passengers in the driver's seat and passenger seat, and is composed of a main unit 2 and a display unit 3.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the navigation device 1. The main unit 2 is composed of electronic components, such as a brake detection unit 4, a reverse detection unit 5, a portable player interface 6, a broadcast wave reception unit 7, an external audio / video input unit 8, a GPS information reception unit 9, Vehicle speed detection unit 10, camera image input unit 11, amplifier 12, opening / closing control unit 13A, angle control unit 13B, angle sensor 14, motor 15, CD drive 16, card memory interface 17, reset button 18, gyro sensor 19, control unit 20 is built-in. The display unit 3 is mainly composed of devices that display various kinds of information as images to the vehicle occupant and receive a user operation. The display unit 3 includes a touch panel 21, a display processing unit 22, and an operation receiving unit. 23, an operation button 24, and an infrared receiving / emitting unit 25 are incorporated.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the main unit 2 will be described. The brake detection unit 4 detects whether or not the vehicle parking brake is applied, and notifies the control unit 20 of this. The brake detector 4 detects the state of the brake based on the energized state of a switch that is turned on / off in conjunction with the movement of the parking brake lever (or pedal). The brake detection unit 4 electrically detects the energization state of this switch via the terminal 26A.

  The reverse detection unit 5 detects whether the shift lever of the vehicle is reverse (reverse) and notifies the control unit 20 of this. The reverse detector 5 detects the state of the shift lever by turning on and off a switch that moves in conjunction with the shift lever. The reverse detection unit 5 electrically detects the energization state of this switch via the terminal 26B.

  The portable player interface 6 is an interface for bidirectional communication with a portable player (for example, iPod (registered trademark)) that reproduces music or the like. The portable player interface 6 starts bi-directional communication when such a portable player is externally connected, sends an audio signal sent from the player to the control unit 20, and starts playback or music playback sent from the control unit 20. A control signal such as feed is sent to the player. The portable player interface 6 communicates with the player via a cord connected to the terminal 26C.

  The broadcast wave receiving unit 7 is a circuit including a one-segment tuner (“One-segment” is a trademark application pending), an AM tuner (AM: Amplitude Modulation), and an FM tuner (FM: Frequency Modulation). The broadcast wave receiving unit 7 controls the reception state of the tuner according to the control signal from the control unit 20, and sends the radio wave signal received by the antenna connected to the terminal 26 </ b> D to the control unit 20.

  The external audio / video input unit 8 is a circuit that receives a composite video signal and an audio signal from a video / audio device connected to the terminal 26E and sends them to the control unit 20.

  A GPS information receiving unit 9 (GPS: Global Positioning System) receives a radio wave signal from a GPS satellite received by a GPS antenna connected to the terminal 26 </ b> F, and sends the received signal to the control unit 20. As is well known, GPS is a system that measures the position of a vehicle based on radio waves from at least three or more of the many GPS satellites that orbit the earth. The GPS information receiving unit 9 processes radio wave signals of these GPS satellites that orbit the earth. The signal from the GPS satellite received by the GPS information receiving unit 9 is used for car navigation.

The vehicle speed detection unit 10 is a circuit that detects a vehicle speed pulse signal generated according to the rotation angle of the axle and sends the detected signal to the control unit 20. The vehicle speed pulse signal detected by the vehicle speed detection unit 10 is a stepped vehicle speed pulse signal output from a vehicle speed sensor or an electronic control unit that controls the engine and brake of the vehicle, and calculates the vehicle speed from the number of pulses per unit time. Used when. If the number of pulses per unit time increases, the vehicle is accelerating, and if it decreases, the vehicle is decelerating. The correlation between the vehicle speed and the vehicle speed pulse varies depending on the manufacturer of the vehicle, the vehicle type, the size of the wheel to be mounted, the air pressure, and the like. For this reason, the control unit 20
Then, the correlation between the vehicle speed and the vehicle speed pulse is appropriately updated based on the correlation between the moving distance of the vehicle calculated based on the GPS positioning result and the number of pulses detected while traveling between them. The vehicle speed detector 10 electrically detects a vehicle speed pulse signal output from the electronic control unit via a terminal 26G.

  The camera video input unit 11 is a circuit that receives a video signal from a back eye camera that is a video camera that captures the rear of the vehicle and sends the video signal to the control unit 20. That is, the camera video input unit 11 sends a video signal from the video camera connected to the terminal 26H to the control unit 20 when the reverse detection unit 5 detects the reverse of the vehicle.

  The amplifier 12 is a circuit that amplifies an audio signal sent from the control unit 20 to a speaker installed in the vehicle interior. The amplifier 12 can arbitrarily change the amplification factor according to a control signal from the control unit 20.

  The opening / closing control unit 13 </ b> A is a circuit that performs an opening / closing operation of the display unit 3. The opening / closing control unit 13A opens and closes the display unit 3 by controlling the motor 15 according to a control signal from the control unit 20 or processing a signal from the angle sensor 14. FIG. 3 shows an opening / closing operation of the display unit 3 realized by the opening / closing control unit 13 </ b> A receiving the control signal from the control unit 20 by controlling the motor 15. As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing control unit 13 </ b> A can adjust the posture of the display unit 3 in three stages, and the “closed” state in which the insertion slot of the CD drive 16 (CD: Compact Disc) is closed, A “semi-open” state in which the CD insertion slot 27 of the CD drive 16 is opened and a “full open” state in which the card insertion slot 28 and the reset button 18 of the card memory interface 17 are opened are realized. When the display unit 3 is in the “closed” state, the CD insertion slot 27, the card insertion slot 28, and the reset button 18 are hidden by the display unit 3. When the display unit 3 is in the “semi-open” state, the card insertion slot 28 and the reset button 18 are hidden by the display unit 3, and the CD insertion slot 27 is accessible from the front of the navigation device 1. When the display unit 3 is in the “full open” state, the CD insertion slot 27, the card insertion slot 28, and the reset button 18 are accessible from the front of the navigation device 1.

  The angle control unit 13B is a circuit that adjusts the angle of the display unit 3. The angle control unit 13B controls the angle of the display unit 3 by controlling the motor 15 according to the control signal from the control unit 20 or processing the signal from the angle sensor 14 in the same manner as the opening / closing control unit 13A. adjust. The angle of the display unit 3 is a relative angle between the front surface of the main unit 2 and the front surface of the display unit 3 (that is, the surface of the touch panel 21) with the axis extending in the left-right direction of the navigation device 1 as the center. is there. FIG. 4 shows an angle adjustment state of the display unit 3 realized by the angle control unit 13B. As shown in FIG. 4, the angle control unit 13 </ b> B can tilt up by adjusting the elevation angle of the display unit 3 in multiple stages.

  The angle sensor 14 is a sensor that detects the angle of the display unit 3, and notifies the opening / closing control unit 13A of the detected angle with an electrical signal. The motor 15 is a motor that adjusts the angle of the display unit 3 and moves the upper end of the display unit 3 up and down and moves the lower end of the display unit 3 back and forth. When the opening / closing control unit 13A and the angle control unit 13B receive the control signal from the control unit 20, the difference between the angle of the display unit 3 detected by the angle sensor 14 and the target value of the angle determined based on the control signal. And the motor 15 is feedback-controlled so that the angle of the display unit 3 detected by the angle sensor 14 coincides with the control target value.

  The CD drive 16 is an optical disk reading device that reads and reproduces a CD on which audio contents such as music are recorded, and includes an optical pickup lens, a light emitting element, a disk drive motor, and the like.

  The card memory interface 17 is a memory card reader / writer that reads and writes a nonvolatile semiconductor memory card that does not require a memory holding operation. The memory card inserted into the card memory interface 17 has a storage capacity of about 4 GB, and includes road information on expressways and general roads, point information on various facilities such as theme parks and gas stations (hereinafter referred to as POI (Point) Map data including the notation (Of Interest) data) and data such as telephone numbers and facility names are recorded. The control unit 20 implements various functions such as car navigation route search by accessing the map data recorded in the memory card. In the present embodiment, a case where an SD card (Secure Digital Memory Card) is used as a memory card will be described.

  The gyro sensor 19 is a two-axis gyro sensor built in the main unit 2. The gyro sensor 19 is for enabling positioning of the vehicle even when the GPS information receiver 9 cannot receive radio waves from GPS satellites. Note that the position of the vehicle when the radio wave from the GPS satellite cannot be received is calculated by the control unit 20 based on the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed detection unit 10 and the traveling direction of the vehicle detected by the gyro sensor 19.

  The control unit 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an input / output interface, and the like. When the vehicle accessory power supply is turned on, the control unit 20 executes a computer program recorded in the ROM, and uses various data such as data stored in the memory card inserted in the card memory interface 17 and data stored in the RAM. Realize the function. Details of various functions realized by the control unit 20 will be described later.

  Next, each component constituting the display unit 3 will be described. The touch panel 21 is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that combines a color liquid crystal display and a touch sensor. The touch panel 21 displays a screen with a 7.0-inch EGA (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) type liquid crystal display and an icon displayed on the screen. When the touch button is pressed, the touch sensor detects this.

  The display processing unit 22 is a circuit that performs drawing processing of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display of the touch panel 21. The display processing unit 22 draws the screen of the touch panel 21 by driving thin film transistors that are evenly arranged in a lattice pattern on the liquid crystal display based on the video signal sent from the control unit 20.

  When the touch sensor detects a touch operation on the touch panel 21, the operation reception unit 23 specifies a touched position on the screen and sends information on the operated position to the control unit 20.

  The operation button 24 is not a button displayed as an icon on the touch panel 21 but a mechanical button, and is a push button switch for operation arranged below the touch panel 21 as shown in FIG. The operation buttons 24 include an open / close button, a current location button, and a volume adjustment button in order from the left side of the display unit 3. The volume adjustment button is set to increase the volume when the right side is pressed and to decrease the volume when the left side is pressed. When these buttons are pressed, a signal of the pressed button is sent to the control unit 20.

The infrared receiving / emitting unit 25 is an interface for two-way communication between the navigation device 1 and the mobile phone using infrared rays, and includes a light emitting element that emits infrared light by electricity and a light receiving element that converts received infrared light into electricity. Has been. The infrared receiving / emitting unit 25 sends the control signal and data sent from the control unit 20 to the mobile phone and sends the control signal and data sent from the mobile phone to the control unit 20. The navigation device 1 and the mobile phone can communicate with each other by wireless communication such as bluetooth.

  Next, various functions realized by the control unit of the main unit 2 will be described in detail. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating various functional units realized by the control unit 20. When the accessory power supply of the vehicle is turned on, the control unit 20 has an operation processing function unit 51, a positioning function unit 52, a route guidance function unit 53, a map data processing function unit 54, and a user data processing function unit 55 as shown in FIG. The computer program for realizing the audio processing function unit 56, the video processing function unit 57, and the card authentication function unit 58 is executed.

  The operation processing function unit 51 displays an operation screen for controlling the operation of various function units on the touch panel 21 via the video processing function unit 57, or from the operation reception unit 23, the operation button 24, or the reset button 18. It processes the operation signals and controls the operation of various functional units.

  When the accessory power supply of the vehicle is turned on, the positioning function unit 52 is transmitted from the radio wave information transmitted from the GPS information receiving unit 9, the vehicle speed information notified from the vehicle speed detecting unit 10, and the gyro sensor 19. The position (latitude and longitude) of the vehicle is measured based on the angular velocity information.

  The route guidance function unit 53 is a function unit that searches for a route from the current location of the vehicle to the destination set by the user and performs route guidance. The route guidance function unit 53 retrieves a travel route from the position of the vehicle positioned by the positioning function unit 52 to the destination from the map data of the memory card inserted into the card memory interface 17. Then, the route of the vehicle is guided by voice and video from the relationship between the searched driving route and the position of the vehicle.

  The map data processing function unit 54 is used for FM broadcasting via the map data of the SD card (memory card) inserted into the card memory interface 17, the data of the travel route searched by the route guidance function unit 53, and the broadcast wave receiving unit 7. Based on the VICS (registered trademark) road traffic information data acquired from the waves, the vehicle position data measured by the positioning function unit 52, etc., the graphic data of the map displayed on the touch panel 21 is generated.

  The user data processing function unit 55 writes setting information such as location information (for example, home location information), route search history information, icon display / non-display setting information, etc. that the user intends to register to the RAM or reads from the RAM. Or

  The audio processing function unit 56 is a function unit that processes an audio signal output from the speaker via the amplifier 12. That is, the audio processing function unit 56 sends the radio broadcast received by the broadcast wave receiving unit 7, the audio signal acquired by the portable player interface 6 from the player, and the audio signal reproduced by the CD drive 16 to the amplifier 12, or the like. The audio signal of the route guidance from the route guidance function unit 53 is superimposed on the audio signal and sent to the amplifier 12.

The video processing function unit 57 is a functional unit that generates video data to be displayed on the touch panel 21. That is, the video processing function unit 57 superimposes the operation screen data generated by the operation processing function unit 51 and the display map screen data generated by the map data processing function unit 54 and sends them to the display processing unit 22. Or the video signal of the television broadcast received by the broadcast wave receiving unit 7 is sent to the display processing unit 22, or the video signal from the camera video input unit 11 is displayed in conjunction with the detection of the reverse of the vehicle by the reverse detection unit 5. Or sent to the processing unit 22. The video processing function unit 57 stops the notification of the video data when the brake detection unit 4 detects the release of the parking brake while the video data of the television broadcast is being sent to the display processing unit 22.

  As will be described below, the card authentication function unit 58 uses an SD card (hereinafter referred to as a regular SD card) in which the SD card 60 (see FIG. 6) inserted into the card memory interface 17 is properly sold from the vendor of the navigation device 1. It is determined whether the regular SD card 60 is compatible with the navigation device 1 or not.

  6A and 6B show a regular SD card 60. FIG. FIG. 6A shows a bundled or packaged regular SD card 60. FIG. 6B shows a downloadable regular SD card 60 in which downloaded map information (predetermined information) is stored. The regular SD card 60 in FIGS. 6A and 6B is written when the regular SD card 60 is manufactured, and rewriting after manufacture is prohibited, and a user inaccessible area 61 in which access is prohibited by the user. And a user accessible area 62 that is allowed to be accessed by the user. The user inaccessible area 61 is an area that cannot be accessed by a normal PC (personal computer) or the like, and is an area outside the range managed by an OS (operation software) such as a PC. The data written in the inaccessible area 61 cannot be copied by a normal method, or is meaningless even if copied. The user inaccessible area 61 can be set as an area that cannot be accessed by a general PC or the like, for example, as an area where access is prohibited in the format.

  In the user inaccessible area 61 in the regular SD card 60 in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a media ID that is medium identification information is stored. Also, the user accessible area 62 in the regular SD card 60 of FIG. 6A stores map information and a first authentication key file in which the media ID and the version number of the map information are encrypted. In the user accessible area 62 in the regular SD card 60 of FIG. 6B, the map information and identification information individually assigned to each navigation device in order to distinguish the navigation device 1 from other navigation devices. A certain E code and a second authentication key file obtained by encrypting the version number are stored. In the present embodiment, the user inaccessible area 61 is prohibited from being rewritten and accessed by the user due to the format.

  The media ID is a unique number for identifying the regular SD card 60 from another regular SD card, and a different media ID is assigned to each regular SD card 60. The E code is a unique number for distinguishing the navigation device 1 from other navigation devices as described above, and is assigned to each navigation device individually. As the encryption method of the first or second authentication key file, a general encryption method can be used, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the card authentication function unit 58 in FIG. 5 includes first reading means 71 that reads the media ID in the user inaccessible area 61 of the regular SD card 60, and map information in the user accessible area 62. The second reading means 72 for reading the first authentication key file or the second authentication key file, and the first authentication key file or the second authentication key file read by the second reading means 72 are decrypted to obtain the media ID or E The decoding means 73 for acquiring the code and the version number, the media ID read by the first reading means 71 and the media ID acquired by the decoding means 73 are collated, and both the media IDs match each other. ID code collation judgment means 74 for judging whether or not, E code read by the first reading means 71, and navigation The E-code collation judgment means 76 for collating the E-codes of the network device 1 and judging whether or not both E-codes match with each other, or when judging that both media IDs match, or both E-codes Only when it is determined that the two match, the display means 75 for displaying the map information read by the second reading means 72 is provided. In the present embodiment, the display unit 75 is also used by the display processing unit 22.

<Operation of navigation device>
Hereinafter, the operation of the navigation device 1 will be described. FIG. 8 is a screen transition diagram of the main screen of the navigation apparatus 1, and FIG. 9 is a screen transition diagram regarding navigation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an AV screen display mode. Hereinafter, the operation of the navigation device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  (D101) The opening screen (D101) will be described. When the accessory power supply of the vehicle is turned on and power is supplied to the navigation device 1, the control unit 20 executes the computer program stored in the ROM to initialize the navigation device 1, and various functions shown in FIG. Realize the part. Here, the video processing function unit 57 refers to the data of the opening screen stored in the ROM, and displays the opening screen on the touch panel 21. In addition, while the opening screen is displayed, the following processing is executed in each functional unit of the control unit 20. That is, the operation processing function unit 51 scans signals from the operation receiving unit 23, the operation button 24, and the reset button 18 to receive a user operation. The positioning function unit 52 processes the positioning information acquired by the GPS information receiving unit 9 and signals from the vehicle speed detection unit 10 and the gyro sensor 19, and measures the position of the vehicle.

  Further, the card authentication function unit 58 accesses the regular SD card 60 inserted into the card memory interface 17. Then, the first reading means 71 of the card authentication function unit 58 reads the media ID from the user inaccessible area 61 of the regular SD card 60. The second reading means 72 reads the first authentication key file or the second authentication key file from the user accessible area 62 of the regular SD card 60. The decryption means 73 decrypts the first authentication key file or the second authentication key file, and acquires the media ID or E code and the version number. Note that the first authentication key file and the second authentication key file can be distinguished by changing the file size.

  The ID collation determination unit 74 collates the media ID read by the first reading unit 71 with the media ID acquired by the decryption unit 73, and determines whether or not both media IDs match. Further, the E code collation determination means 76 collates the E code read by the second reading means 72 with the E code acquired by the decryption means 73, and determines whether or not both E codes match.

  When the ID collation determination means 74 determines that both media IDs match, the display processing unit 22 accesses the regular SD card 60 inserted in the card memory interface 17 and the positioning function unit 52 performs positioning. Read the map data around the car position. When the ID collation determination unit 74 determines that the two media IDs do not match, the display processing unit 22 stops access to the regular SD card 60. Thereby, the display of the map data by the touch panel 21 stops.

  Further, when the E code collation determining means 76 determines that both E codes match, the display processing unit 22 accesses the regular SD card 60 inserted in the card memory interface 17, and the positioning function unit 52 performs positioning. Reads map data around the vehicle location. When the E code collation determining means 76 determines that both E codes do not match, the display processing unit 22 stops access to the regular SD card 60. Thereby, the display of the map data by the touch panel 21 stops.

(D102) Next, the multi-screen (D102) will be described. Four seconds after the opening screen is displayed, the video processing function unit 57 operates the AV based on the image data of the operation buttons stored in the ROM and the map data read by the map data processing function unit 54. A multi-screen (D102) combining the screen and the navigation operation screen is generated and displayed on the touch panel 21. FIG. 11 is a diagram of a multi-screen. As shown in FIG. 11, the video processing function unit 57 displays an AV area screen on which AV operation buttons are arranged on the left side of the touch panel 21, and a navigation area screen on which navigation maps and operation buttons are arranged. Is displayed on the right side of the touch panel 21. The AV area is further divided into a source selection area in which operation buttons for selecting a source are collectively displayed and a source operation area in which buttons and information related to the selected source are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the video processing function unit 57 includes “radio”, “CD”, “one segment”, “iPod”, “external input”, “OFF”, and a source selection area in the AV area. Display the “AV” button. When any source button is touched, that source is selected. In the example of FIG. 11, “radio” is selected, and operation buttons and information related to the selected source such as a reception frequency, an AM / FM switching button, and a channel selection button are displayed in the source operation area. The state is illustrated. Therefore, at this time, the audio processing function unit 56 outputs the audio signal of AM broadcast received by the broadcast wave receiving unit 7 from the speaker via the amplifier 12. On the other hand, in addition to the map drawn on the navigation area based on the map data read by the map data processing function unit 54, the video processing function unit 57 “menu”, “destination”, “periphery”, “home” , “Navi”, “map enlargement”, and “map reduction” buttons are displayed. In the multi-screen (D102), the AV area is narrower than that of the full AV screen (D104) because there are two AV areas and a navigation area. Therefore, only the basic operation buttons and information related to the source are displayed in the source operation area of the multi-screen (D102).

  When the operation processing function unit 51 detects that the “AV” button is pressed in this state, the video processing function unit 57 transitions to the screen display state of the AV full screen (D104). The case where other buttons are pressed will be described in detail after explanation of the navigation full screen (D103) and the AV full screen (D104).

  (D103) Next, the entire navigation screen (D103) will be described. When the operation processing function unit 51 detects that the “navi” button displayed on the multi-screen (D102) has been pressed, the video processing function unit 57 gradually hides the AV area and displays the navigation area on the entire screen. To do. FIG. 12 is a diagram of a full navigation screen. As shown in FIG. 12, the video processing function unit 57 deletes the AV area and displays the navigation area on the touch panel 21 in full screen.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a map and operation buttons such as “menu” and “destination” are displayed in the navigation area as in the multi-screen (D102). Here, the video processing function unit 57 displays the screen so that the icon of the vehicle position displayed on the entire navigation screen is positioned at the center of the navigation area. For this reason, when the display screen of the touch panel 21 transitions from the multi-screen (D102) to the full navigation screen (D103), the icon of the vehicle position and the display of the map are slightly scrolled within the screen. On the other hand, the video processing function unit 57 displays the screen so that operation buttons such as “menu” and “destination” are at the same position on the display screen of the touch panel 21. For this reason, even if the display screen of the touch panel 21 transitions from the multi-screen (D102) to the navigation full screen (D103), the navigation operation buttons do not scroll on the screen of the touch panel 21 and continue to be displayed at the same position. However, only the “navigation” button is switched to the “AV + navigation” button. When the “AV + Navi” button is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 switches the display from the full navigation screen (D103) to the multi-screen (D102).

(D104) Next, the AV full screen (D104) will be described. When the operation processing function unit 51 detects that the “AV” button displayed on the multi-screen (D102) is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 gradually hides the navigation area and displays the AV area on the entire screen. To do. FIG. 11 is a diagram of an AV full screen. As shown in FIG. 11, the video processing function unit 57 erases the navigation area and displays the AV area on the touch panel 21 in full screen.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the AV area, as in the multi-screen (D102), “radio”, “CD”, “one-segment”, “iPod”, “external input”, and “OFF” buttons are source selection areas. Is displayed. Also, in the AV area, the source operation area is enlarged, and the names of broadcast stations, preset channel selection buttons, channel setting buttons, and sound setting buttons that have not been displayed on the multi-screen (D102) are displayed. Further, “CDIN” indicating that a CD is inserted in the CD drive 16 is displayed. Here, in the AV area, operation buttons such as “radio” displayed on the multi-screen (D102) are displayed at the same position. However, only the “navigation” button is switched to the “AV + navigation” button. Hereinafter, an area displayed on both the multi-screen and the AV full screen is referred to as an “AV normal area”, and an area displayed only on the AV full screen is referred to as an “AV extension area”. When the “AV + Navi” button is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 switches the display from the AV full screen (D104) to the multi-screen (D102). In the AV full screen (D104), since there is no navigation area, the AV area is wider than that in the multi-screen (D102). Therefore, all operation buttons and information related to the source are displayed in the source operation area of the AV full screen (D104). As described above, the source operation button and information display area displayed only in the case of the AV full screen (D104) are the “AV extension area”, and constitute a part of the source operation area. On the other hand, the source operation button and information display area displayed on both the multi-screen (D102) and the AV full-screen (D104) are “AV normal area”, and a part of the source operation area and the source selection area And make up.

  The screen transition (FIG. 6) of the main screen of the navigation device 1 is as described above. Hereinafter, how the navigation area and the AV area move on the screen when the screen changes from the multi-screen (D102) to the navigation full screen (D103) or the AV full screen (D104) will be described in detail. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating how the AV area disappears when transitioning from the multi-screen (D102) to the full navigation screen (D103). FIG. 15 is a diagram showing how the navigation area disappears when transitioning from the multi-screen (D103) to the AV full-screen (D104). The video processing function unit 57 displays the screen so that the navigation area and the AV area are scrolled when the display is switched from the multi-screen to the navigation or the AV full screen. That is, when the video processing function unit 57 switches the display from the multi-screen to the entire navigation screen, the AV area gradually exits to the left side, in other words, the display area of the AV area gradually decreases. And the screen is displayed so that the display area of the navigation area is gradually increased. Further, when switching the display from the multi-screen to the AV full screen, the video processing function unit 57 displays the screen so that the AV area gradually enters the right side. Thereby, the user can feel as if the AV screen is inserted and removed on the navigation screen. Therefore, if you want to see the navigation screen, you can easily understand visually that the transition to the full navigation screen (D103) is made by pressing the “navigation” button displayed on the right side of the multi-screen (D102). If the user wants to see the AV screen, the user can easily understand that the AV screen is inserted and removed by pressing the “AV” button displayed on the left side of the multi-screen (D102). FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram showing a state of screen transition of the main screen. As shown in FIG. 16, the user has a left side (corresponding to an AV screen in this embodiment) on a right side (corresponding to a navigation screen in the present embodiment) that can be seen through a display window. ) Can be operated on the main screen of the navigation device 1 with an image that is inserted and removed from the left side. Therefore, it is easy to understand where you are now and you can operate with confidence.

(D201) Next, a screen related to navigation of the navigation device 1 will be described. First, the menu screen (D201) will be described. When the operation processing function unit 51 detects that the “menu” button displayed in the navigation area of the multi-screen (D102) or the entire navigation screen (D103) is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 displays the menu screen (D201). ) Is displayed on the touch panel 21. FIG. 17 is a diagram of the menu screen (D201). As shown in FIG. 17, the video processing function unit 57 displays a menu pop-up so as to start up from the “menu” button in the navigation area. Here, the video processing function unit 57 displays an animation so that the menu pop-up gradually rises from the “menu” button, and further allows the multi-screen (D102) to be seen below the pop-up. Note that a pop-up is an area displayed so as to rise from the button when a button displayed on the screen is pressed, for example, an area where menu items and the like are displayed. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an animation when transitioning from the multi-screen (D102) to the menu screen (D201). When the “Menu” button on the multi-screen (D102) is pressed, a menu pop-up is displayed so as to start up from the “Menu” button. Therefore, the user can easily understand visually that the menu screen has been shifted from the multi-screen, and can operate with peace of mind. The menu screen (D201) displays user setting buttons such as icons and facility display, and favorite point editing buttons. The point information registered by the user is stored in the RAM in the control unit 20 by the user data processing function unit 55.

  (D202) Next, the destination setting screen (D202) will be described. When the operation processing function unit 51 detects that the “destination” button displayed in the navigation area of the multi-screen (D102) or the entire navigation screen (D103) is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 sets the destination. The screen (D202) is displayed on the touch panel 21. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, the video processing function unit 57 displays an animation of a pop-up in which a destination setting button is arranged so as to rise from the “destination” button in the navigation area. When the operation processing function unit 51 detects that any of the destination setting buttons has been pressed, the video processing function unit 57 displays a screen corresponding thereto. For example, the video processing function unit 57 displays a screen for inputting characters when the “Search by 50 sounds” button is pressed, and displays a screen for selecting a prefecture or the like when the “Search by address” button is pressed. If the “Search by mobile phone link” button is pressed, a screen prompting the user to bring the mobile phone closer to the infrared receiver / light emitting unit 25 is displayed. If the “Search by history” button is pressed, the user has searched in the past. Display destinations with The communication data provided from the mobile phone by the infrared receiving / emitting unit 25 includes position information such as the latitude and longitude of the destination, or an address and a telephone number. When the destination is set by the screen displayed when the “50-sound search”, “search by address”, “search by mobile link”, or “search by history” button is pressed, the route guidance function unit 53 performs positioning. The function unit 52 searches for the shortest route to the vehicle position and destination measured by the function unit 52, and starts route guidance.

  (D203) Next, the peripheral facility search screen (D203) will be described. When the operation processing function unit 51 detects that the “periphery” button displayed in the navigation area of the multi-screen (D102) or the entire navigation screen (D103) is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 (D203) is displayed on the touch panel 21. That is, as shown in FIG. 20, the video processing function unit 57 displays an animation of a pop-up in which buttons for searching for nearby facilities are arranged so as to rise from the “periphery” button in the navigation area. Then, as in D203 described above, if any button is pressed, a corresponding screen is displayed. That is, when the “periphery” button is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 displays a button that allows the user to select a category of the facility to be searched, and when the search target category is specified, The facilities corresponding to the specified category, such as a gas station and a convenience store in the area, are searched and displayed in order of proximity to the vehicle.

(D204) Next, the intersection enlargement screen (D204) will be described. The destination is set on the destination setting screen (D202) or the peripheral search screen (D203) described above, or the “Home” button displayed on the multi-screen (D102) or the entire navigation screen (D103) is displayed. When the destination is set by being pushed, route guidance by the route guidance function unit 53 is started. The route guidance function unit 53 performs route guidance based on the vehicle position measured by the positioning function unit 52 and the map data read from the card memory by the map data processing function unit 54. The route guidance function unit 53 displays an enlarged intersection screen (D204) and passes voice data for route guidance to the voice processing function unit 56 when the vehicle approaches an intersection that makes a right turn or a left turn. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an intersection enlarged screen (D204). As shown in FIG. 21, an enlarged view of an intersection is displayed in the navigation area, and the route that the vehicle should travel is indicated by an arrow. At this time, audio / visual operation buttons are displayed in the AV area.

  Next, an AV screen display mode of the navigation device 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the AV screen of the navigation apparatus 1 is prepared with six screens of a radio mode, a CD mode, a one-segment mode, an iPod mode, an external input mode, and an off mode. When one of the source selection buttons or the “OFF” button prepared on the left side of the AV area is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 displays an AV operation screen of a mode corresponding to the button. For example, when the “radio” button is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 displays a radio frequency and a channel selection button as shown in FIG. The same applies to the CD and iPod buttons. In addition, when the “One Seg” button or the “External Input” button is pressed, the video processing function unit 57 displays a channel selection button or the like in the AV region and displays the navigation region from the video from the broadcast wave receiving unit 7. And switching to the video of the external audio / video input unit 8. However, when the brake detection unit 4 detects the release of the parking brake signal, the video processing function unit 57 stops the video display from the broadcast wave receiving unit 7 and the external audio / video input unit 8.

<Configuration of map distribution system>

  The regular SD card 60 is sold together with the navigation device 1 as described above, sold as a package storing an updated version of map information, or the navigation device 1. Some are sold by being downloaded by a user's PC from a map distribution server (information distribution server) installed by a manufacturer or distributor. The map information downloaded by the user overwrites the map information stored in the bundled or packaged regular SD card 60 by the user using the PC. Here, in download sales of map information via the Internet, it is necessary to strictly perform user authentication processing so that a person other than the user cannot download the map information.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, when the user of the navigation device 1 downloads the map information by the map distribution system (information distribution system) 100, the user authentication is made strict, Suppresses downloading of map information and the like by other persons.

  FIG. 22 shows a map distribution system 100 according to this embodiment. The map distribution system 100 includes a map distribution server (information distribution server) 200 installed by a manufacturer or sales agency of the navigation device 1, a user PC 300 that is a terminal device owned by the user of the navigation device 1, and a user. And a user mobile phone 400 which is a mobile terminal device. The map distribution server 200, the user PC 300, and the user mobile phone 400 are connected via the Internet (network) 150.

Next, each of the above components will be described. The map distribution server 200 is configured by executing a computer program. The map distribution server 200 includes a CPU, a memory, a hard disk, a display device, an input device (keyboard, mouse, etc.), a network I / F, a removable storage medium driving device, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the map distribution server 200 includes a mail receiving unit 201 that receives an e-mail transmitted from the user mobile phone 400, an e-mail address of the user mobile phone 400, or an e-mail address and the navigation device 1. A second registration key file including a user registration unit 202 that registers and associates the E code with the version number of the map information and an E code that is identification information individually assigned to each navigation device 1. The authentication key file generation means 203, the map information for the navigation device 1, the version number of this map information, the storage means 204 for storing the second authentication key file, and the E code of the navigation device 1 from the user mobile phone 400 are included. When you receive an e-mail, in the sender field of the received e-mail A user authentication unit 205 that determines whether or not the received email address matches the email address registered in the user registration unit 202, and authenticates that the user is a user. When the means 205 authenticates that it is a user, the PC 300 accesses the storage means 204 and downloads the map information corresponding to the E code, the version number, the second authentication key file, and the writing application software. Download permitting means 206 to permit. The second authentication key file is obtained by encrypting the version number and the E code by a known encryption method as described above.

The user PC 300 includes a CPU, a memory, a hard disk, a display device, an input device (such as a keyboard and a mouse), a network I / F, and a removable storage medium driving device. As shown in FIG. 24, the user PC 300 includes a communication unit 301, a download unit 302, a first reading unit 303, a second reading unit 304, a decrypting unit 305, an ID collation determining unit 306, a writing unit, Insertion means 307 and SD card attaching / detaching means 308 for detachably inserting the SD card.

  The communication unit 301 communicates with the map distribution server 200 via the Internet 150. The download unit 302 downloads the map information, the version number of the map information, the second authentication key file, and the writing application software for writing the information to the regular SD card 60 from the map distribution server 200 via the communication unit 301. To do. The first reading means 303 reads the media ID in the user inaccessible area 61 from the regular SD card 60 inserted in the SD card attaching / detaching means 308. The second reading means 304 reads the first authentication key fill (including the media ID and version number) in the user accessible area 62 of the regular SD card 60 and the map information. The decryption means 305 decrypts the first authentication key file and acquires the media ID and version number.

  The ID collation determination unit 306 collates the media ID read by the first reading unit 303 with the media ID acquired by the decryption unit 305, and determines whether or not both media IDs match. The writing unit 307 stores the downloaded map information and version number in the user accessible area 62 of the regular SD card 60 when the ID collation determining unit 306 determines that both media IDs match. Overwrite the version number and add the downloaded second authentication file.

  23 is a QR code (registered trademark) that is a two-dimensional code displayed on the navigation device 1, and includes an e-mail address of the map distribution server 200 and an E code of the navigation device 1. Two-dimensional code reading means 401 for reading a QR code including a mail transmission means for transmitting an electronic mail including an E code of the navigation device 1 included in the QR code to an electronic mail address of the map distribution server 200 included in the QR code 402.

  Next, the case where the user PC 300 downloads map information from the map distribution server 200 using the map distribution system 100 will be described. In this case, first, the two-dimensional code reading unit 401 of the user mobile phone 400 reads the QR code displayed on the touch panel 21 of the navigation device 1. The QR code is displayed on the touch panel 21 by pressing a predetermined push button displayed on the touch panel 21, for example.

  In order to distinguish the navigation device 1 from other navigation devices as described above, the QR code is set in the E code, which is identification information given to each navigation device, and the mail receiving means 201 of the map distribution server 200. Includes an email address. The user mobile phone 400 reads the QR code and displays the electronic mail address of the map distribution server 200 on the display. Then, when the user presses the send button of the user mobile phone 400, an e-mail including the E code and the e-mail address of the user mobile phone 400 is transmitted to the displayed e-mail address of the map distribution server 200.

  When the mail receiving means 201 of the map distribution server 200 receives the e-mail transmitted from the user mobile phone 400, the user authentication means 205 includes the e-mail address of the user mobile phone 400 included in the sender column of the e-mail and the user It is determined whether or not the e-mail address of the user mobile phone 400 registered in the registration unit 202 matches, and if it matches, the user is authenticated. If they match, the user registration unit 202 registers the E code included in the email in association with the email address of the user mobile phone 400 that has already been registered.

  When the user authentication unit 205 authenticates that the user is a user, the download permission unit 206 permits the PC 300 to access the storage unit 204 and download the map information, the version number, and the second authentication key file. Thereby, the download unit 302 of the user PC 300 downloads the map information, the version number, the second authentication key file, and the writing application software. These downloaded map information and version number are overwritten with the map information and version number of the regular SD card 60 inserted in the SD card attaching / detaching means 308 by the writing application 307 by the writing application software, and the second authentication key file. Will be added. That is, the media ID and the E code are stored in the user accessible area 62 of the downloadable regular SD card 60.

《Map information download processing flow》
FIG. 25 shows a map information download process flow. Here, first, the two-dimensional code reading means 201 of the user mobile phone 400 reads the QR code displayed on the navigation device 1 (S1). Next, the mail transmission means 402 of the user mobile phone 400 transmits an e-mail to the map distribution server 200 (S2). Next, the user authentication means 205 of the map distribution server 200 compares the email address included in the sender column of the received email with the registered email address (S3), and both email addresses match. If so, the user is authenticated (S4).

If the user authentication means 205 authenticates that it is a user in step (S4) (yes), the download permission means 206 then accesses the storage means 204 by the user PC 300 to access the map information, version number, second The user registration unit 202 permits the authentication key file and the writing application software to be downloaded, and registers the E code in association with the e-mail address (S5). Thereby, the user PC 300 downloads the map information, the version number, the second authentication key file, and the writing application software from the map distribution server 200 (S6). Thereby, the download process is terminated. In step (S4), if the user authentication unit 205 does not authenticate the user, the download process is terminated.

  Note that the navigation device 1 stores only the first authentication key file (including the media ID) in the user accessible area 62 of the regular SD card 60 before reading the map information stored in the regular SD card 60. Or whether both the first authentication key file and the second authentication key file (including the E code) are stored. If only the first authentication key file is stored in the user accessible area 62, it is determined that the regular SD card 60 is the bundled version or the package version, and the media ID is checked. Further, when the first and second authentication key files are stored in the user accessible area 62, it is determined that the regular SD card is a download version, and the media ID and E code are verified.

<< Flow of map information, etc. >>
FIG. 26 shows a processing flow for writing the map information and the like downloaded by the user PC 300 to the bundled or packaged regular SD card 60. Here, first, the first reading means 303 reads the media ID from the user inaccessible area 61 of the regular SD card 60 (S11). Next, the second reading means 304 reads the first authentication key file, the map information, and the version number from the user accessible area 62 of the regular SD card 60 (S12).

  Next, the decryption unit 305 decrypts the first authentication key file and acquires the media ID and the version number (S13). Next, the ID collation determination unit 306 collates the media ID read by the first reading unit 303 with the media ID acquired by the decryption unit 305 and determines whether or not both media IDs match ( S14).

  If the ID collation determination unit 306 determines in step (S14) that both media IDs do not match (including the case where there is no media ID in the user accessible area 62), the process ends.

  If the ID collation determination unit 306 determines in step (S14) that both media IDs match (yes), then the ID collation determination unit 306 stores the downloaded version number in the regular SD card 60. It is determined whether or not the version number is newer (S15). If it is determined in step (S15) that the version number downloaded by the ID collation determination unit 306 is newer than the version number stored in the regular SD card 60 (yes), the writing unit 307 then selects the regular SD card. The map information, version number, and first authentication key file stored in the user accessible area 62 of 60 are overwritten with the downloaded map information and version number, and the second authentication file is added. (S16). Thereby, the process is terminated.

  According to the present embodiment, the map distribution server 200 receives an e-mail from the user mobile phone 400, compares the e-mail address included in the sender column of this e-mail with a pre-registered e-mail address, Only when both e-mail addresses match, the user is authenticated, and the user PC 300 is allowed to access the storage means 204 of the map distribution server 200 to download map information and the like. Since the user mobile phone 400 is normally carried by a user and rarely used by anyone other than the user, the e-mail address of the user mobile phone 400 is described in the sender column of the e-mail received from the mobile phone. In this case, there is a high possibility that the user is sending an e-mail. Therefore, user authentication can be strictly performed, and downloading of map information or the like by a person other than the user can be greatly suppressed.

  The downloadable regular SD card 60 stores map information, version number, and a second authentication key file including the version number and E code in the user accessible area 62. The navigation device 1 displays the map information when the E code included in the second authentication key file matches the E code stored in the navigation device 1, and does not display it when they do not match. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the download version of the regular SD card 60 from being used in a navigation device other than the navigation device 1 owned by the user.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the navigation apparatus 1 and the map distribution system 100 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to various information processing apparatuses and information distribution systems.

1 is an external view of a navigation device according to an embodiment. It is a lineblock diagram of a navigation device concerning an embodiment. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the display which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the display which concerns on embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of a control part concerning an embodiment. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a bundled version or package version of a regular SD card according to the embodiment, and FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a download version of a regular SD card. It is a figure which shows the card | curd authentication function part which concerns on embodiment. It is a screen transition diagram of the main screen of AVN according to the embodiment. It is a screen transition diagram of the navigation according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the AV screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure of the multi-screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure of the navigation whole screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure of AV full screen concerning an embodiment. It is a figure which shows how the AV area disappears according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows how to disappear the navigation area | region which concerns on embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the screen transition of the main screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure of the menu screen which concerns on embodiment. It is the figure which showed the animation at the time of changing to the menu screen from the multi screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure of the destination setting screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure of the surrounding facility search screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the intersection enlarged screen which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the map delivery system which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the map delivery server and user mobile telephone which concern on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the user terminal device which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows download processing of the map information etc. which concern on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process which writes the map information etc. which concern on embodiment into a regular SD card.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Navigation apparatus 2 Main unit 3 Display unit 4 Brake detection part 5 Reverse detection part 6 Portable player interface 7 Broadcast wave reception part 8 Video input part 9 Information reception part 10 Vehicle speed detection part 11 Camera video input part 12 Amplifier 13A Opening / closing control part 13B Angle control unit 14 Angle sensor 15 Motor 16 Drive 17 Card memory interface 18 Reset button 19 Gyro sensor 20 Control unit 21 Touch panel 22 Display processing unit 23 Operation receiving unit 24 Operation button 25 Light emitting unit 26A terminal 26B terminal 26C terminal 26D terminal 26E terminal 26F terminal 26G terminal 26H terminal 27 insertion slot 28 card insertion slot 51 operation processing function section 52 positioning function section 53 route guidance function section 54 map data processing function section 55 user data Data processing function unit 56 speech processing function unit 57 image processing functional unit 58 card authentication unit 60 normal SD card (storage medium)
61 User-accessible area 62 User-accessible area 71 First reading means 72 Second reading means 73 Decoding means 74 ID collation judging means 75 Display means 76 E code collating judgment means 100 Map distribution system (information processing apparatus)
150 Internet 200 Map distribution server (information processing device)
201 Mail receiving means 201 Two-dimensional code reading means 202 User registration means 203 Second authentication key file generation means 204 Storage means 205 User authentication means 206 Download permission means 300 User PC (terminal device)
301 Communication Means 302 Download Means 303 First Reading Means 304 Second Reading Means 305 Decoding Means 306 ID Collation Determination Means 307 Writing Means 308 Card Demounting Means 400 User Mobile Phone (Mobile Terminal Device)
401 Two-dimensional code reading means 402 Mail sending means

Claims (6)

Mail receiving means for receiving an e-mail transmitted from a mobile terminal device of a user who owns the predetermined information processing device;
User registration means for registering an electronic mail address of the mobile terminal device of the user;
Storage means for storing predetermined information for the predetermined information processing apparatus;
Whether the e-mail address included in the sender column of the received e-mail matches the registered e-mail address when the e-mail is received from the portable terminal device owned by the user A user authentication unit that determines whether or not the user is authenticated if it matches,
A download permission unit that permits the user's terminal device to access the storage unit and download the predetermined information when the user authentication unit authenticates the user;
An information processing apparatus comprising:   The information processing according to claim 1, wherein the electronic mail includes identification information individually assigned to each of the predetermined information processing apparatuses, and the user registration unit registers the identification information in association with the electronic mail address. apparatus. Computer
A mail receiving step for receiving an e-mail transmitted from a mobile terminal device of a user who owns the predetermined information processing apparatus;
A user registration step of registering an e-mail address of the mobile terminal device of the user;
A storage step for storing predetermined information for the predetermined information processing apparatus;
Whether or not the e-mail address included in the sender column of the received e-mail matches the registered e-mail address when the e-mail is received from the mobile terminal device of the user And a user authentication step for authenticating that the user is the user if they match,
A download permission step for permitting the user's terminal device to access the storage means and download the predetermined information when authenticating the user in the user authentication step;
Information processing method to execute. On the computer,
A mail receiving step for receiving an e-mail transmitted from a mobile terminal device of a user who owns the predetermined information processing apparatus;
A user registration step of registering an e-mail address of the mobile terminal device of the user;
A storage step for storing predetermined information for the predetermined information processing apparatus;
When the e-mail including the identification information is received from the user's mobile terminal device, the e-mail address included in the sender column of the received e-mail and the registered e-mail address An authentication step of determining whether or not to match and authenticating that the user is the user if they match;
A download permission step for permitting the user's terminal device to access the storage means and download the predetermined information when authenticating the user in the user authentication step;
Information processing program that executes (1) A mobile terminal device of a user who owns a predetermined information processing device, which reads a two-dimensional code # displayed on the predetermined information processing device and sends an e-mail Mail receiving means for receiving an e-mail transmitted from the portable terminal device,
User registration means for registering an electronic mail address of the mobile terminal device of the user;
Storage means for storing predetermined information for the predetermined information processing apparatus;
Whether or not the e-mail address included in the sender column of the received e-mail matches the registered e-mail address when the e-mail is received from the mobile terminal device of the user And a user authentication unit that authenticates that the user is the user if they match,
A download permission unit that permits the user's terminal device to access the storage unit and download the predetermined information when the user authentication unit authenticates the user;
An information distribution server comprising:
(2) communication means for communicating with the information distribution server;
A user terminal device comprising: download means for downloading the predetermined information from the information distribution server;
An information distribution system comprising: A storage medium mounting means for detachably mounting a storage medium storing identification information given to each information processing apparatus and predetermined information;
Storage means for storing the identification information;
Collation determination means for comparing and collating the identification information stored in the storage medium with the identification information stored in the storage means;
When the collation determining means determines that the identification information stored in the storage medium matches the identification information stored in the storage means, the predetermined information stored in the storage medium Display means for displaying information and not displaying the predetermined information when it is determined that they do not match;
An information processing apparatus comprising:

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