JPH07177494A - Regional information system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain the system in which various information is used by both the user and the information server by installing the system comprising various electronic equipments and peripheral equipments to a key station and interconnecting the key station to key stations in other regions or the like. CONSTITUTION:A data selection output device, a display device, a printer, a video telephone set, an information service charge payment card network terminal equipment or the like are installed to an area of a user 2 of a key station(KS) 1. A data selection input device, a picture data input device, a facsimile equipment, a video telephone set, an information service charge payment card network terminal equipment or the like are installed to an area of a regional information server 3. A selector is installed to a side of an out- region information server 4 and a side of a card network 5 and they are interconnected to a network line. Through the constitution above, the district information system is put into business by adding a sales function of information.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a regional multipurpose information system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional technology for an information system closely related to the area, there is an area information board provided in or around a railway station. () Further, as another conventional technique, there is a TV dialogue system that connects police stations and police, which was published in the evening edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun, dated '93 .9.24. ()

[0003]

In the above-mentioned conventional technique, one or more persons must be provided by one or more information providers (this is because the type and amount of information provided to the user are too small and the conventional technique is a dialogue system). In some cases), it is necessary as a police officer, and the amount of information is insufficient or inaccurate because it relies on the memory and knowledge of the information provider. It takes time to provide information and the user cannot use it easily. However, there is a drawback in that there is a limit in recording and storing the received information, and as a result, the purpose cannot be achieved. The present invention eliminates these shortcomings and provides various information of the area and other areas quickly, accurately, and without relying on human hands, by providing various methods such as video, audio, characters, etc. The purpose is that even a person who visits for the first time can retrieve information according to the purpose and that both the user and the information provider can use it from both positions.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides various electronic devices for an information provider to provide various information to a key station in the area, and various electronic devices for a user to extract information. In addition to installing the equipment, the computer, other various electronic equipment and the peripheral equipment of these electronic equipment which are also installed in the key station, control the reception, storage and provision of information, and the user and the information provider provide information according to the purpose. It is possible to trade information by exchanging information and further expanding the connection with information networks and card networks.

[0005]

[Function] As a result, it is not necessary to search for the target information from a small amount of information or to ask uncertain information from a person, and it is easy to input various kinds of fast and accurate information by character input or voice input by key operation. The information can be effectively utilized because it can be pulled out and a large amount of information can be taken out by a printer or displayed as an image. In addition, it can be used as a means of PR for individuals or companies in the area, and it can be used by both users and information providers.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the present invention. Users (individuals or groups) 2 and local information providers (individuals, companies, government offices, etc.) 3 and non-regional information providers (key stations in adjacent regions, non-regional data banks, etc.) 4
Further, it is composed of a key station (railway station, port terminal, airport terminal, library, etc.) 1 that mediates between the user 2 and each of the information providers 3 and 4, and various card network systems 5. The above configuration allows flexibility in expanding and reducing the system configuration depending on the size of the region.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the user 2 usage area of the key station 1, a data output selection device 2a for selecting the type and method of information to be extracted, a display device 2b for confirming the content of the information to be extracted, and a printer 2C for recording the extracted information. Alternatively, a TV phone 2d used as an electronic message board, a card network terminal 5C for paying out information withdrawal, and the like are installed.

On the other hand, in the use area of the local information provider 3 closely related to the above-mentioned area, the data input selection device 3a for selecting the type of information to be provided and the input method and the location and information content of the information provider are input. Image data input device 3
b, a facsimile 3C that does not need to go directly to the key station 1 to input information, a TV phone 3d used as an electronic message board, and a card network terminal 5C for information input and registration fee payment are installed.

Similarly, the selection devices 4a and 5 are provided on the outside information provider 4 side and the card network side, respectively.
a is installed and connected to the respective network lines 4b and 5b. Furthermore, the above information providers 3 and 4 and user 2
In the area of the key station 1 that mediates with the card network 5, each information provider 3 and 4 installs various memories / recorders 1b and 1c for temporary or long-term storage of input registration or transmission input information. Make sure that you can control how to receive and provide. On the other hand, when the user 2 who deviates from this area for the first time visits the above-mentioned area information provider 3 (company or amusement park) or wants to know the company outline, etc., the data output selection device 2a draws out with each information provider 3, 4. When the type of information is selected, one of the data output devices 2b to 2n is designated. Therefore, input necessary items such as voice, characters or figures from the designated data output device (for example, the address of the regional information provider 3 described above, Information is retrieved using the printer 2C, the display device 2b, and other data output devices 2n).

If an event held at the information provider 3 (company or amusement hall) to be visited from now on is charged, the admission ticket advance ticket is purchased using the card network terminal 5C. be able to. In the same procedure as below, the data input devices 3b to 3n and the data output devices 2b to 2n are operated to provide and register information and withdraw information. In addition to the above example, as an example of using this system,
Character electronic message board, video electronic message board Lost property, lost property information Lost information provision Guidance such as historic spots and route guidance to destination Housing information Area weather forecast Transportation method to destination when going outside the area and train reservation event There is an introduction.

An example of the information input / registration method of the local information provider 3 and the information extraction method of the user 2 will be described below.
A local information provider (here, it is a company or amusement park)
When 3 performs its location guide or PR of its own company, first, enter the required information, enter a registration form (hereinafter referred to as registration form) 3g on a simplified map from the key station 1 to the company (for example, landmarks on the way, route arrows and use traffic). If you select the type of information and the input method with the pasted data input selection device 3a, you can enter and register from each data input device 3b to 3n. The best data for the information-the input device is specified. Now, when the image data input device 3b is designated by the above, the input method and the input condition (for example, information storage time limit) are instructed by voice, text, or image, and accordingly, the image data input device 3b is operated to input the information. ， Complete registration. The input and registered information is stored in the memory / recorder 1b according to the input conditions.

[0012] Further, computer 1a is in proportion to the advance which type of information is input and so have to pay a registration fee is whether programming corporate PR etc. Said input and registered amount of information and registration condition Pay the usage fee using the card network terminal 5C.

[0013]

[Effects of the Invention] It is possible to commercialize a regional information system that is completely free of conventional services by adding an information trading function. As described above, it is possible to build a highly efficient system with high-tech electronic devices and store a large amount of various information. The system can be flexibly expanded and contracted according to the size of users, information providers, and regions using this system, and simplification of economic efficiency can be supported. Since both users and information providers can use the service from either standpoint, it is possible to publicize themselves (corporate individuals). It is possible for individuals to exchange information using this system (for example, electronic message boards). Revitalize the region and contribute to regional development.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 key station 1a computer 1b memory and recorder for area information provider 1c memory and recorder for information provider outside area 2 user 2a data output selection device 2b display device 2c printer 2d TV phone 2n other data output device 3 area information provider 3a Data input / selection device 3b Image data input device 3c Facsimile 3d TV telephone 3g Data registration form 3n Other data input device 4 Outside area information provider 4a Information network selection device 4b Information network line 5 Card network 5a Card Network selection device 5b Card Network line 5c Card Network terminal 5d Various cards

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Hideo Yamatani 32 Miyukicho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo Inside Hitachi Electronics Co., Ltd. Koganei factory

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. In a method of providing and transmitting various kinds of information closely related to a region, a system including various electronic devices and their peripherals is installed in a key station in the region, and a key station in an adjacent region or outside the region is installed. Data −
A regional information system characterized by being connected to banks and various card network systems. 2. The information system according to claim 1, comprising a user, a regional information provider and a non-regional information provider, a key station for mediating between the user and each information provider, and various card network systems. The key station described in 1 is used as a data bank in the area, and depending on the type of information, both the user and the information provider can use it from both positions. It is necessary to buy or sell information according to the importance of the information and protect privacy. An information system that can be used for personal-to-person information exchange by using telephone numbers and personal identification numbers. 3. The key station according to claim 1, in which various electronic devices for extracting various information desired by a user and various electronic devices for each information provider to register and input information are installed. A computer for controlling the electronic equipment of (1) and a storage device or a recording device for temporarily or long-term storage of various kinds of information are provided side by side, and various communication devices are used to connect key stations and various card network systems in adjacent areas according to the scale of the key station. Information system that can be connected.