JP2836786B2 - Pocket type mobile terminal and pocket navigation type mobile navigation system - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pocket-type mobile terminal which can be taken out on the street and freely obtain information from anywhere and at any time, and a city-navigation system using the pocket-type mobile terminal.

For example, it is common to carry a guidebook when going to places you do not know, such as travel in Japan and overseas, visiting scenic spots, etc.In addition, detailed information that can not be obtained with the guidebook alone is a guide that is narrowed down by theme Information is required to prepare books as supplementary reading books, as well as an atlas so as not to make mistakes on the road and a timetable so as not to waste valuable time.It becomes difficult to retrieve reasonable information while traveling. In addition, when such information changes every day or every moment during the day, it is hardly possible to obtain the information anytime and anywhere.

Until now, it has not been possible to easily, quickly and freely obtain accurate and timely information from anywhere at any time while traveling as described above.

According to the present invention, a storage medium storing guide information for all points in a designated area is used as one of the information sources without ever becoming complicated as described above. -Type mobile terminal and the terminal for freely obtaining information, such as weather information of the selected area, congestion status of the destination, change of opening hours, change of the content of the event, auxiliary information, etc. from anywhere on the road at any time and at any time The purpose is to provide a city-based navigation system.

The pocket terminal of the present invention has a function of connecting to a digital communication line, a function of transmitting and receiving digital data via the connected digital communication line, a function of reading a signal from a storage medium, and a function of reading from a prepaid card. It is characterized by comprising a function of reading and rewriting information indicating the balance, a function of controlling each of the functions, and a display for displaying data received via a digital communication line and data read from a storage medium. .

It is preferable that such a pocket type mobile terminal further has a function of transmitting and receiving a telephone call by voice and a control function of controlling the function. It is preferable that an emergency button, a function of storing ID code data, and a function of pressing the emergency button to wirelessly transmit the ID data and an ambulance request signal to an emergency engine by pressing the emergency button are further provided.

The city navigation system by the pocket type mobile terminal of the present invention, the mobile terminal according to any one of the above, and are arranged at an interval from each other, having a wireless transmission and reception function to the terminal, The relay post includes a plurality of relay posts connected to each other by a digital communication line, and a center connected to the relay posts and the digital communication line, and via the relay post in response to a command from the terminal. The information from the center is provided to the terminal.

A second aspect of the city navigation system according to the present invention is a mobile terminal according to any one of the above, and a plurality of relays that are arranged at an interval from each other and have a wireless transmission / reception function to the terminal. A map is stored in the storage medium of the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal sends a command to notify the current location to a plurality of surrounding relay posts and transmits from those relay posts. It has a function of receiving address data and displaying its current location on a display together with a map stored in a storage medium, and the relay post moves the address data of the relay post based on a command from a mobile terminal. It has a function of transmitting data to a terminal.

A third aspect of the city navigation system according to the present invention is a mobile terminal provided with the emergency button, and a plurality of relays which are arranged at an interval from each other and have a wireless transmission / reception function with respect to the terminal. A post and a display provided in an ambulance agency, and when an ID code number is transmitted together with an ambulance request signal to an ambulance agency via a nearby relay post by pressing an ambulance button of the mobile terminal,
Based on the address data of the relay post relayed and the ID code number of the caller, the whereabouts of the call requester and the ID code data are displayed on the display of the emergency agency on the display of the emergency agency received by the emergency agency. Features.

A fourth aspect of the city navigation system of the present invention is a mobile terminal according to any one of the above, and a plurality of relays that are arranged at an interval from each other and have a wireless transmission / reception function to the terminal. A post and a pendant having a function of transmitting and receiving digital data to and from the relay post, wherein a map is stored in a storage medium of the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal displays a current position of the pendant with respect to the relay post. A function of instructing notification and a function of receiving address data transmitted from those relay posts and displaying the current position of the pendant on a display together with a map stored in a storage medium, wherein the relay post is a mobile terminal It has a function to transmit the address data of the relay post near the pendant to the mobile terminal based on the command from the mobile terminal It is characterized by a door.

In any of the above-mentioned city navigation systems, it is preferable that the relay posts are arranged in a grid at equal intervals.

Next, an embodiment of a pocket type mobile terminal and a city navigation system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an expanded view of the terminal of the present invention. First, the terminal of the first embodiment incorporates a data transmission / reception function (1) through an integrated digital communication network (ISDN) and a microcomputer transmission / reception interface as a control function (4) for controlling this function. A signal reading means for storing, on a map, the position of any place in a designated area which is freely attachable / detachable, and reading a signal from a storage medium storing information based on a keyword from a center for any guide relating to the place. Built-in function (2). The storage medium is desirably a CD-ROM (small one) capable of storing a large amount of information rather than an IC card. It also has a function (3) for reading and rewriting the balance from a prepaid card which is also detachable from the apparatus and which can be used only in the same area as the storage medium. As a control function (4) for controlling the signal reading function (2) and the balance reading and rewriting function (3), a micro computer storage medium interface and a micro computer designated prepaid card interface are incorporated. The terminal is provided with a display (5), on which information stored on the CD-ROM, operation switches, menu keys and the like are displayed.

In the drawing, (6) is an earphone jack (for listening when the information is sound), (7) is a slot for a prepaid card, (8) is a slot for a CD-ROM, and (9) is a unit for the unit. The main part is a solar battery, (10) is a conversion operation button used for the deaf person whose information is displayed on the display in the form of text with audio contents, and (11) is a hearing aid jack for the hearing impaired, and the hearing aid is a jack (11). Insert and use. (12) is a reset button.

Next, the terminal of the second embodiment has a telephone transmission / reception function (13) based on the integrated digital communication network (ISDN) and a micro computer telephone transmission / reception as a control function (4) for controlling this function. Built-in interface. This unit has a built-in CCP camera, a microphone (14) (speaking function) as a telephone function and the earphone jack (6) (inserting an earphone into the earphone jack (6) .... Making a phone call.

The terminal of the third embodiment has a structure in which the emergency code button (15) is further attached to the main body of the second embodiment and an insertion slot for a health card storing an ID code is provided. It can be sent to the contact (119) of the button.

The above is an embodiment of the terminal of the present invention. By inserting a CD-ROM into the terminal of the first embodiment, information of a certain area can be displayed on a display for each item, so that information is not complicated. Good and reasonable information can be obtained. The operation and effect of this terminal can be maximized when it is used in the navigation system of the present invention described below.

That is, a relay post (16) which is arranged at substantially constant intervals with the system and has a wireless transmission / reception function for the terminals of all the above-described embodiments, and information other than the CD-ROM, A center (17) that also stores information that constantly changes is connected by a digital line, and information from the center (17) is transmitted to the terminal via the relay post (16) in response to a command from the terminal. To the machine.

The above system will be described below with reference to FIGS.

As shown in Fig. 2, center (17) and relay post (16)
Are connected by a digital communication line (ISDN) via a telephone office. The relay posts (16) are arranged in a grid pattern at regular intervals in an arbitrary area as shown in FIG.
Each relay post is connected to each other by a digital communication line (ISDN), and each relay post (16) can wirelessly transmit and receive information to and from any relay post close to the terminal even if the position of the terminal moves. In this way, it has a built-in data transmission / reception function and a telephone relay function that allows calls to be sent and received wherever you are.
The terminal has a built-in digital wireless transmission / reception function for each relay post in the first embodiment capable of transmitting / receiving data, and the second and third embodiments further capable of transmitting / receiving.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the above-mentioned city-navigation system will be described with respect to terminals of the second and third embodiments.
(For the terminal of the first embodiment, the following application selections are cut,
The following is the same as the other embodiments, and the description is omitted. )
First, a prepaid card that can be used only in the same area as the CD-ROM of the designated area (this card can be used not only for the terminal but also for payment of hotels, restaurants, shopping, fares, etc. in the same area) Can also be used.) The image for setting the use of this unit on the display (5) by turning on the terminal device is displayed, that is, whether it is for use for obtaining information or for use as a telephone. .
If "Information" is selected, this machine has a state in which a digital communication line (ISDN) that can obtain information other than CD-ROM from the center can be used because a prepaid card is inserted in addition to the CD-ROM. That's the thing.

The guide contents of the area are displayed on a still image map in the display, which will be described in order.

(1) Touch the "Region" frame displayed on the display and touch the screen to see the sightseeing spots in the area stored in the CD-ROM.
Amusement parks, city areas, hotels, etc. are displayed as still image maps on the display. If you want to know changing information such as the congestion status of a certain amusement park from information other than the CD-ROM, for example, the "Congestion status" frame (displayed on the display)
If you press, wireless data is transmitted to the center (17) via the nearby relay post (16), and on the contrary, the center (17) wirelessly transmits the answer keyword to the terminal via the relay post (16). Data is transmitted, and information based on the keyword stored in the CD-ROM is displayed on the display (5).

(2) When touching the screen of the "current location" displayed on the display (5), the relay posts (16), (X), and (Z) nearby show the location signal (address) of the terminal as shown in FIG. The terminal receives the address data transmitted from the nearby relay post (16) (Y), and its current location is marked on the still image map of the display (5).

(3) When the destination is touched on the still image map where the current position is marked in the display (5), the optimal route from the current position to the destination is displayed on the display still image map.

This machine is based on the fuzzy theory, "I want to avoid the road."
If you instruct the display on the display, you can get the same adapted route.

(4) After arriving at the destination, for example, if you want to listen to the commentary on the national treasure of a certain temple, touch the "commentary" frame displayed on the display (5) and touch the screen. The image of the temple's national treasure is shown on the display (5), and you can listen to the commentary on the image shown on this display (5).

The above is the center (1
7) The action related to the relay post (16) and the terminal. Also, the action related to the relay post (16) and the terminal. If the information on the CD-ROM cannot be used alone, insert the prepaid card. It is center (17) by being
Because it keeps receiving the information from, all kinds of information can be obtained without interruption. For example, besides the above, return to a certain station, consider the current location of the departure train, take a return trip to see the flowers, what kind of detailed information such as the location of the restroom at the station However, accurate and timely information can be obtained by cooperating the finely classified data contents of the CD-ROM and the hot data from the center.

Next, when "telephone" is selected (the terminal of the first embodiment cannot be selected). (1) The display (5) has a digital communication line (ISD
The dialing details of the telephone according to N) are displayed.

(2) When the telephone number of the other party is touched on the screen using the above-mentioned frame, either "calling" or "calling" is displayed on the display (5). If "calling" is displayed, "calling" is displayed. When the word “medium” disappears, the call becomes available, the video of the other party is displayed on the display (5), and the call is made using the microphone (14) and the earphone. (However, a still image telephone is only available when the other party's telephone is a still image telephone.) The above is the operation in relation to the relay post (16), the telephone station, and the terminal when "telephone" is selected. .

In addition to the above operations, touching the "Home state" frame displayed on the display (5) on the screen causes the data transmission via the digital communication line (ISDN) to close the door, which is set in the home in advance, and turns on the electricity in each room. The safety check of the house, such as the OFF state and the OFF state, can be checked by the display (5). It is also possible to turn on the electric equipment at an appropriate time by data transmission by touching the screen of the display (5). When a health card, which is one of the private cards storing the ID code, is inserted into the health card slot of the terminal, the ID code data is transmitted to the relay post (15) by operating the emergency button (15). The data will be transmitted to 119 via the 16), but the emergency button (1
5) The operation automatically changes to digital communication line 119 (ISDN)
And the relay post near the terminal (1
At 6), the location signal of the call requestor (terminal holder) and the ID code data of the health card are wirelessly issued. Then call 119 from the relay post (16) to the 119th fire department
The D code and the aforementioned address data are transmitted. Therefore, the 119th (fire department) prepares the best preparation based on the database of the attending physician who has the data in advance by the ID code, and makes an emergency to the location of the call requester indicated on the 119th (fire department) display. Can be dispatched.

In the above embodiment, since the relay post (16) is wound around the base, it is possible to transmit / receive information to / from the center (17) or the telephone office regardless of where the terminal moves. Yes, by inserting a prepaid card into the terminal, it is possible to quickly receive information that assists the information on the CD-ROM from the center by radio, and always enable real-time information to be received at the same time. .

Next, a second embodiment of the city navigation system will be described.

As shown by the broken line in FIG. 2 and (b) in FIG. 3, a pendant (18) (having a data transmission / reception function) storing an ID code in the same area where a terminal is used. If there is a holder, the terminal holder can search for the pendant holder. By specifying the pendant ID code on the terminal at the touch screen, the ID code data is transmitted wirelessly via the relay post (16) as shown in (b) of FIG. 3 and the pendant holder transmits this ID code. Upon reception, the location signal is automatically transmitted to a nearby relay post (16) by radio, and some of the relay posts (16) receiving this digitally transmit their address data to other relay posts (16). Then, the terminal wirelessly receives the address data from the nearby relay post (16), the location of the terminal is marked on the display area map, and the location of the pendant holder can be known. As described above, even if the searcher is moving, the address data can be transmitted to the terminal from the nearest relay post (16) as described above. You can search for a holder.

 The above is the second embodiment.

The terminal of the present invention can read the remaining balance of the prepaid card and is displayed on the display, but the prepaid card is used for all objects in the same area as the CD-ROM on the same prepaid card. Since the system can be paid by paying money, it is not necessary to have any money in the designated area, and it is possible to know the remaining usage corresponding to the balance of the money in possession.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded front view of the pocket type mobile terminal of the present application, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the navigation system of the present application, and FIG. 3 is a transmission diagram of transmission of a location signal and reception of address data by the terminal of the present application. (1)… Data transmission / reception function (2)… Signal reading function (3)… Balance reading function and rewriting function (4)… Control function (5)… Display (16)… Relay post, ( 17) Center

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Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A function of connecting to a digital communication line, a function of transmitting and receiving digital data via the connected digital communication line, a function of reading a signal from a storage medium, and a function of reading information indicating a balance from a prepaid card. A pocket type mobile terminal comprising: a rewriting function; a control function for controlling the functions; and a display for displaying data received via a digital communication line and data read from a storage medium. 2. The pocket type mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a telephone call transmission / reception function by voice and a control function for controlling the function. 3. An emergency button, a function of storing ID code data, and an emergency institution by pressing the emergency button.
3. The pocket-type mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a function of wirelessly transmitting data and an ambulance request signal. 4. The mobile terminal according to claim 1, which is arranged at a distance from each other, has a wireless transmission / reception function to said terminal, and A plurality of relay posts connected by a digital communication line, and a center connected to the relay posts and the digital communication line and storing information, and the relay post is operated in response to a command from the terminal. A city navigation system using a pocket-type mobile terminal that provides information from the center to the terminal via a mobile terminal. 5. A mobile terminal according to claim 1, 2 or 3, and a plurality of relay posts arranged at a distance from each other and having a function of transmitting and receiving by radio to said terminal. A map is stored in a storage medium of the mobile terminal, a function in which the mobile terminal instructs a plurality of relay posts in the vicinity to notify the current location, and an address transmitted from those relay posts. The relay post has a function of receiving data and displaying the current location on a display together with a map stored in a storage medium, and the relay post transmits address data of the relay post based on a command from the mobile terminal to the mobile terminal. A city navigation system with a pocket-type mobile terminal that has the function of transmitting to a mobile phone. 6. A mobile terminal according to claim 3, further comprising: a plurality of relay posts spaced apart from each other and having a wireless transmission / reception function to said terminal; When an ID code number is transmitted together with an ambulance request signal to an ambulance through a nearby relay post by pressing the emergency button of the mobile terminal, the display is relayed to the display of the emergency engine received by the emergency engine. A city navigation system with a pocket-type mobile terminal, wherein the location of a call requester and ID code data are displayed on a display of an emergency organization based on address data and ID code numbers of relay posts. 7. A mobile terminal according to claim 1, 2 or 3, and a plurality of relay posts arranged at a distance from each other and having a function of wirelessly transmitting and receiving to said terminal. And a pendant having a function of transmitting and receiving digital data to and from the relay post, wherein a map is stored in a storage medium of the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal notifies the relay post of a current position of the pendant. And a function of receiving address data transmitted from those relay posts and displaying the current position of the pendant on a display together with a map stored in a storage medium, wherein the relay post is a mobile terminal. Pocket-type mobile end having a function of transmitting address data of a relay post near the pendant to a mobile terminal based on a command from the mobile terminal City navigation system by the machine. 8. The city navigation system according to claim 4, wherein the relay posts are arranged in a grid at equal intervals.