WO2007083735A1

WO2007083735A1 - Information outputting device, information outputting method, information outputting program and recording medium

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Publication number: WO2007083735A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/050774
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kazuaki Tanaka; Toshiki Fujiwara; Nobuaki Toyooka; Kenta Osagawa; Hajime Takemura; Tatsuya Okamoto; Seiji Imada
Original assignee: Pioneer Corporation
Priority date: 2006-01-20
Filing date: 2007-01-19
Publication date: 2007-07-26

Abstract

An information outputting device (100) is composed of a traffic congestion information acquiring section (101), a moving status acquiring section (102), an output control section (103), and an outputting section (104). The traffic congestion information acquiring section (101) acquires traffic congestion information relating to a rout whereupon a mobile body moves. The moving status acquiring section (102) acquires information relating to the moving status of the mobile body. The output control section (103) controls the traffic congestion information acquired by the traffic congestion information acquiring section (101), based on the information relating to the moving status acquired by the moving status acquiring section (102). The output section (104) outputs the traffic congestion information controlled by the output control section (103).

Description

Specification

Information output device, information output method, information output program, and recording medium

The present invention relates to an information output device, an information output method, an information output program, and a recording medium that output traffic jam information on a route along which a moving body moves.

Background art

Conventionally, in a navigation device or the like mounted on a vehicle, when guiding a route to a destination point, traffic congestion information on surrounding roads is acquired and output. Specifically, based on VICS (registered trademark) information gained such as FM multiple broadcasting! /, Guides the road traffic information of the current position of the vehicle and the route to the destination point set by the user Guidance is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-087698

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] However, according to the above-described conventional technology, when the traffic information is output, if the user is placed and the situation is not considered, it is appropriate! If the information is output! The problem is an example. For example, there is a discrepancy between the position of the traffic jam on the VICS (registered trademark) information and the actual road condition, and on the VICS (registered trademark) information, although there is a traffic jam ahead of the current position of the vehicle, In fact, it may already be involved in traffic. In such a case, despite being already involved in traffic jams, the guidance will be different from the actual road conditions such as “There is traffic jam ahead”.

[0005] In addition, when information having contents different from actual road conditions is output, there is a problem that, for example, distrust of the information may give the user discomfort. In particular, traffic jams can often be a negative factor that prevents the user from reaching the destination point. By outputting information that is different from the actual situation, there is a high possibility that distrust of the user will cause discomfort.

Means for solving the problem

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the information output according to the invention of claim 1 The apparatus includes: a traffic jam information acquisition unit that acquires traffic jam information regarding a route along which the mobile body moves; a travel state acquisition unit that acquires information about a travel state of the mobile body; and the movement state acquired by the movement state acquisition unit Output control means for controlling the output of the traffic jam information acquired by the traffic jam information acquisition means, and output means for outputting the traffic jam information controlled by the output control means. It is characterized by.

[0007] Further, the information output method according to the invention of claim 6 includes a traffic jam information acquiring step for acquiring traffic jam information relating to a route along which the mobile body moves, and a movement state acquiring step for acquiring information related to the moving state of the mobile body. And an output control step for controlling the output of the traffic jam information acquired by the traffic jam information acquisition step based on information on the movement status acquired by the travel status acquisition step, and the output control step. And an output step for outputting the traffic jam information.

[0008] An information output program according to the invention of claim 7 causes a computer to execute the information output method according to claim 6.

[0009] A recording medium according to the invention of claim 8 is readable by a computer recording the information output program according to claim 7.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information output apparatus that is relevant to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of information output processing by the information output device.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the navigation device.

[FIG. 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of traffic information output processing by the navigation device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an output form of traffic jam avoidance information.

[FIG. 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining whether or not there is a traffic jam using past traffic jam information. Explanation of symbols [0011] 100 information output device

101 Traffic jam information acquisition department

102 Movement status acquisition unit

103 Output controller

103a Judgment part

103b Creation part

104 Output section

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[0012] Exemplary embodiments of an information output apparatus, an information output method, an information output program, and a recording medium according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0013] (Embodiment)

First, the functional configuration of the information output apparatus 100 that is relevant to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information output apparatus according to an embodiment. The information output device 100 includes a traffic jam information acquisition unit 101, a movement state acquisition unit 102, an output control unit 103, and an output unit 104. The output control unit 103 includes a determination unit 103a and a creation unit 103b. The information output device 100 is mounted on a moving body.

[0014] The traffic jam information acquisition unit 101 acquires traffic jam information related to a route along which the mobile body moves. The traffic jam information is, for example, information such as whether or not there is a traffic jam on the route, the traffic jam area that has occurred, the required travel time of the traffic jam section, the cause of the traffic jam, and the like. The traffic jam information acquisition unit 101 acquires traffic jam information by receiving VICS (registered trademark) information using a beacon receiver, for example. In addition, if the traffic information acquisition unit 101 cannot acquire traffic information based on the actual route status, the traffic information acquisition unit 101 acquires the traffic congestion prediction information calculated based on the past traffic volume.

[0015] The movement state acquisition unit 102 acquires information regarding the movement state of the moving object. The information on the moving state of the moving object is, for example, the current position, moving speed, and stop frequency of the moving object. The movement state acquisition unit 102 acquires output values of various sensors such as a speed sensor, a brake sensor, and an angular velocity sensor provided on the moving body.

The output control unit 103 is information about the movement state acquired by the movement state acquisition unit 102. Based on the information, the output of the traffic information acquired by the traffic information acquisition unit 101 is controlled. The output control unit 103 controls, for example, whether or not the traffic information is output, the output contents, the output timing, and the output form (such as voice output and display output).

The output control unit 103 includes a determination unit 103a and a creation unit 103b. Based on the information regarding the movement state acquired by the movement state acquisition unit 102, the determination unit 103a determines whether the current position of the moving object is congested. The determination unit 103a determines that the current position of the moving body is congested, for example, when traveling at a predetermined speed or lower continues for a predetermined time or longer.

[0018] When the determination unit 103a determines that the current position of the moving object is congested, the creating unit 103b generates information regarding the elimination of the traffic congestion including the current position of the moving object from the traffic jam information. The information related to the elimination of the traffic jam is, for example, information on the expected time until the traffic jam including the current position of the moving body is cleared and the current position of the moving body and the distance to the head of the traffic jam section.

The output unit 104 outputs the traffic jam information controlled by the output control unit 103. The output unit 104 outputs traffic jam information by, for example, voice output or display output. In addition, when the creation unit 103b creates information related to the cancellation of the traffic jam, the output unit 104 outputs the created traffic jam information as traffic jam information.

[0020] Further, the output control unit 103 may perform control so as not to output the traffic information when the determination unit 103a determines that the current position of the moving object is congested.

Next, information output processing of the information output apparatus 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of information output processing by the information output device. In the information output device 100, first, the traffic jam information acquisition unit 101 acquires the traffic jam information related to the route along which the moving body moves (step S201). Next, the movement state acquisition unit 102 acquires information related to the movement state of the moving body (step S202). Specifically, at least one of the current position of the moving body, the moving speed, and the stop frequency is acquired.

[0022] Subsequently, the determination unit 103a determines whether or not the current position of the moving body is congested based on the information regarding the movement state acquired in step S202 (step S203). If the current position of the moving object is congested (step S203: Yes), the creation unit 103 Information regarding the elimination of traffic jam is created by b (step S204). The creation unit 103b calculates, for example, an estimated time until the traffic jam including the current position of the moving body is eliminated as information on the traffic jam elimination.

[0023] Then, the output unit 104 outputs information related to the elimination of the traffic jam created in step S204 (step S205), and the processing according to this flowchart is terminated. If it is determined in step S203 that the current position of the moving body is congested and it is determined that the moving object is congested (step S203: No), the traffic information acquired in step S201 is output (step S206). The processing by this flowchart is finished.

[0024] In the processing according to this flowchart, when the current position of the moving object is congested, information related to the elimination of the congested traffic is generated and output. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the current position of the moving object is If there is a traffic jam! /, Don't output traffic jam information.

[0025] As described above, according to the information output apparatus 100, traffic jam information is controlled and output based on the moving state of the moving body. As a result, it is possible to output traffic information according to the actual situation and to provide more appropriate information to the user. For example, if the current position of the moving object is congested, information related to the resolution of the congested traffic is generated and output. In this way, providing information related to the elimination of traffic jams can reduce the user's discomfort with traffic jams.

[0026] Specifically, for example, by providing an estimated time until the congestion including the current position of the moving body is resolved as information related to the elimination of the traffic jam, the plan for moving the user proceeds smoothly. Can help.

[0027] Also, for example, if it is determined that the current position of the moving body is congested! /, The user's attention is distracted by outputting unnecessary information by not outputting the traffic information. Can be avoided.

Example

[0028] (Hardware configuration of navigation device 300)

Next, an example of the information output apparatus 100 that works on the above-described embodiment will be described. In the following embodiment, a case where the information output device 100 is applied to a navigation device 300 mounted on a vehicle will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the navigation device. In FIG. 3, the navigation device 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM (memory) 303, a magnetic disk drive 304, a magnetic disk 305, an optical disk drive 306, an optical disk 307, Audio IZF (interface) 308, microphone 309, speaker 310, input device 311, video I / F 312, camera 313, display 314, communication I / F 315, GPS unit 316, various sensors 317 And. The components 301 to 317 are connected by a bus 320!

First, the CPU 301 governs overall control of the navigation device 300. The ROM 302 records programs such as a boot program, a communication program, a database creation program, and a data analysis program. The RAM 303 is used as a work area for the CPU 301.

The magnetic disk drive 304 controls reading and writing of data to the magnetic disk 305 according to the control of the CPU 301. The magnetic disk 305 records data written under the control of the magnetic disk drive 304. As the magnetic disk 305, for example, HD (node disk) or FD (flexible disk) can be used.

The optical disk drive 306 controls reading and writing of data to the optical disk 307 according to the control of the CPU 301. The optical disc 307 is a detachable recording medium from which data is read according to the control of the optical disc drive 306. The optical disk 307 can also use a writable recording medium. Further, the removable recording medium may be a power MO of the optical disc 307, a memory card, or the like.

Another example of information recorded on the magnetic disk 305 and the optical disk 307 is map data used for route search / route guidance. The map data includes background data that represents features (features) such as buildings, rivers, and the ground surface, and road shape data that represents the shape of the road. Two-dimensional or three-dimensional data is displayed on the display screen of the display 314. Is drawn to. When the navigation device 300 is guiding a route, the map data and the current position of the vehicle acquired by the CPU 301 are displayed in an overlapping manner.

Here, the background data further includes background shape data representing the shape of the background and background type data representing the type of the background. The background shape data is, for example, representative of features Includes points 'polyline' polygon 'feature' coordinates etc. The background type data includes, for example, text data representing the name, address, and telephone number of a feature, and type data of a feature such as a building, a river, and the ground surface.

[0035] Further, regarding major facilities (POI: Point of Interest) in the map, information such as business hours and the presence / absence of a parking lot is included as facility information. Furthermore, among the features, facilities provided for a predetermined purpose, such as “gas station” and “convenience store”, are classified according to their types. Then, the representative point and coordinate data of the feature and the facility information “genre information” are associated with each other. The genre into which the facilities are classified at this time includes, for example, parking lots, train stations, etc., in addition to the above gas stations and convenience stores.

[0036] The road shape data further includes traffic condition data. The traffic condition data includes, for example, the presence / absence of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings for each node, presence / absence of highway entrance / exit, length (distance) for each link, road width, direction of travel, road type (high speed) Road, toll road, general road, etc.).

[0037] The traffic condition data stores past congestion information obtained by statistically processing the past congestion information based on the season 'day of the week, large holidays, and time. The navigation device 300 obtains information on traffic jams currently occurring from road traffic information received by communication IZF315, which will be described later, but it can predict traffic jam conditions at specified times based on past traffic jam information. It becomes possible.

Audio IZF 308 is connected to microphone 309 for audio input and speaker 310 for audio output. The voice received by the microphone 309 is AZD converted in the voice IZF308. In addition, sound is output from the speaker 310. Note that the sound input from the microphone 309 can be recorded on the magnetic disk 305 or the optical disk 307 as sound data.

[0039] Examples of the input device 311 include a remote controller, a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel that are provided with a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numerical values, various instructions, and the like. Furthermore, the input device 311 can be connected to other information processing terminals such as a digital camera or a mobile phone terminal to input / output data.

[0040] The video IZF 312 includes a camera 313 for video input and a display 314 for video output. Connected. Specifically, the video IZF312 is output from, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 314, a buffer memory such as VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily records image information that can be displayed immediately, and a graphic controller. Based on the image data to be displayed, it is configured by a control IC or the like that controls display of the display 314.

[0041] The camera 313 captures images inside and outside the vehicle and outputs them as image data. An image captured by the camera 313 can be recorded on the magnetic disk 305 or the optical disk 307 as image data. The display 314 displays icons, cursors, menus, windows, or various data such as characters and images. As this display 314, for example, a CRT, a TFT liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or the like can be adopted.

Communication IZF 315 is connected to a network via radio and functions as an interface between navigation device 300 and CPU 301. The communication I / F 315 is further connected to a communication network such as the Internet via radio, and functions as an interface between the communication network and the CPU 301.

[0043] Communication networks include LANs, WANs, public line networks, and mobile phone networks. Specifically, the communication IZF315 is composed of, for example, FM tuner, VICS (registered trademark) / beacon receiver, wireless navigation device, and other navigation devices. Get road traffic information.

The GPS unit 316 receives radio waves from GPS satellites and calculates information indicating the current position of the vehicle on which the navigation device 300 is mounted. The output information of the GPS unit 316 is used when the current position of the vehicle is calculated by the CPU 301 together with output values of various sensors 317 described later. The information indicating the current position is information for identifying one point on the map data, for example, latitude 'longitude, altitude, etc.

[0045] Various sensors 317 output information that can determine the position and behavior of the vehicle, such as a vehicle speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, and an angular velocity sensor. The output values of the various sensors 317 are used for calculation of the current position of the vehicle by the CCU 301 and measurement of changes in speed and direction.

Here, in the configuration of the information output device 100 that is relevant to the embodiment, the traffic jam information acquisition unit 101 is a communication IZF315, a magnetic disk drive 304, a magnetic disk 305, an optical disk drive 3 06, optical disk 307, moving state acquisition unit 102 is GPS unit 316, various sensors 317, output control unit 103 (judgment unit 103a, creation unit 103b) is CPU 301, output unit 104 is speaker 310 and display 314, respectively This function is realized.

[0047] (Congestion information output processing of navigation device 300)

Next, the traffic jam information output process by the navigation device 300 will be described. The navigation device 300 acquires real-time road traffic information via the communication IZF317 as described above. Based on the acquired road traffic information, the search for the optimum route to the traffic jam information and the destination point is performed.

[0048] On the other hand, when a vehicle is involved in a traffic jam! /, Even if the information obtained from the road traffic information is output to the user as it is, there may be cases where the guidance is not appropriate. Congestion is a negative factor that often prevents the user from reaching the destination point. The output of inappropriate information may cause discomfort to the user and reduce concentration on driving.

[0049] For this reason, the navigation device 300 grasps the traveling state of the vehicle based on outputs from the GPS unit 316 and various sensors 317, and determines whether or not the force is involved in the traffic jam. Based on the judgment result of whether or not the force is involved in the traffic jam, it is said that appropriate route guidance and route guidance are performed.

[0050] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of traffic jam information output processing by the navigation device. Navigation device 300 waits until the vehicle on which the device is mounted starts traveling (step S401: No loop). Specifically, for example, whether or not the vehicle has started running is determined based on whether the ACC power source of the vehicle is turned on or the current position of the vehicle is changing.

[0051] When the vehicle starts traveling (step S401: Yes), road traffic information of the traveling route is received via the communication IZF317 (step S402). The navigation device 300 normally has a destination point set and searches for 'the route to the destination point'. Therefore, the navigation device 300 can extract information related to the route on which the vehicle travels from the received road traffic information.

[0052] In addition, the navigation device 300 includes output values of the GPS unit 316 and various sensors 317. The vehicle running state information is acquired from the (step S403). The traveling state information is specifically information such as an average moving speed and the number of stops, a traveling locus, and a pattern of changes in moving speed in a certain section (distance 'time).

[0053] Then, the navigation device 300 determines from the travel state information acquired in step S403 whether or not the vehicle is involved in a traffic jam (step S404). Whether the vehicle is involved in a traffic jam can be determined, for example, if the driving state information matches a predetermined driving pattern, such as when the vehicle repeatedly travels and stops several meters, or the road received in step S401. By comparing the traffic information with the current position of the vehicle, if the current position of the vehicle is jammed, it is determined that the vehicle is involved in the traffic jam.

[0054] If the vehicle is involved in a traffic jam (step S404: Yes), traffic jam avoidance information, which is information from the road traffic information to exiting the traffic jam, is created (step S405). Specifically, the traffic jam avoidance information is information such as the time until the vehicle exits the traffic jam force, the distance of the leading force of the traffic jam, the cause of the traffic jam, and the route to avoid the traffic jam. Then, the navigation device 300 outputs the traffic jam avoidance information created in step S405 from the display 314 or the speaker 310 (step S406), and proceeds to step S408.

[0055] On the other hand, if the vehicle is not involved in a traffic jam (step S404: No), the traffic information on the route on which the vehicle travels is output as it is from the road traffic information received in step S401 (step S407). Then, navigation device 300 returns to step S402 until the vehicle finishes traveling (step S408: No), and repeats the subsequent processing. When the traveling is finished (step S408: Yes), the processing according to this flowchart is finished.

[0056] As described above, the navigation device 300 changes the content of the road traffic information to be output depending on whether or not the vehicle is involved in the vehicle. Thus, information with appropriate contents can be provided to the user of the navigation device 300. For example, when there is little road traffic information that can be received and traffic congestion avoidance information cannot be created, the road traffic information may not be output. In addition, the user can set whether or not to output information in a traffic jam and the contents of the information to be output.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an output form of traffic jam avoidance information. The display 314 displays map information 501 around the current position of the vehicle. Vehicle current position display P is located in a traffic jam section display T indicating a traffic jam section, and it can be seen that the vehicle is involved in the traffic jam.

[0058] In addition, a guidance display 502, which is one piece of traffic jam avoidance information, is displayed at the bottom of the display 314. In the example shown in the figure, the guidance display 502 displays “The traffic jam is about 3 km. You can pull it out in about 10 minutes.” The distance of the traffic jam and the time until the traffic jam is removed.

Further, the guidance display 502 displays a reroute button 503 displayed as “Search for another route” and a detail display button 504 displayed as “Details of traffic jam information”. When the reroute button 503 is pressed, the navigation apparatus 300 searches for another route that avoids the traffic jam. Further, when the detail display button 504 is pressed, detailed information about the traffic jam involving the vehicle (the cause of the traffic jam, the start point, a nearby video, etc.) is displayed.

As described above, by outputting the traffic jam avoidance information, it is possible to give a user a judgment material for efficiently traveling while avoiding the traffic jam. In the flowchart of Fig. 4,

The case where road traffic information based on actual road conditions such as VICS (registered trademark) information can be received has been explained. On the other hand, road traffic information based on actual road conditions is shown on the road. There are also points that cannot be acquired. In this case, the navigation device ₃₀₀ may predict the current road condition using the past traffic information recorded together with the map information, and determine whether the vehicle is involved in the traffic! Good.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining whether or not there is a traffic jam using past traffic jam information. In the flowchart of FIG. 6, the navigation apparatus 300 first acquires travel state information from output values from the GPS unit 316 and various sensors 317 (step S601). Next, it is determined whether or not it is capable of receiving road traffic information indicating actual road conditions such as VICS (registered trademark) information (step S602).

[0062] When the road traffic information can be received (step S602: Yes), the road traffic information is received (step S603), and the process proceeds to step S606. On the other hand, when the road traffic information cannot be received (step S602: No), the past traffic information recorded on the magnetic disk 305 or the optical disk 307 is read (step S604). And the read overload Based on the traffic congestion information, the current road condition is predicted (step S605).

[0063] Then, based on the road traffic information received in step S603 or the current road situation predicted based on the past traffic jam information in step S605 and the vehicle running state information, whether the vehicle is involved in the traffic jam or not. Is determined (step S606). If the vehicle gets stuck in traffic jam (step S606: Yes), traffic jam avoidance information is created based on the road traffic information received in step S603 or the current road status predicted in step S605. (Step S607), the created traffic jam avoidance information is output (Step S608), and the processing by this flow chart is terminated.

[0064] On the other hand, if it is involved in a traffic jam! /, (Step S606: No), the traffic information received in step S603 or the traffic information based on the current road condition predicted in step S605 is output. (Step S609), the process according to this flowchart is terminated. In this way, when current road traffic information cannot be acquired, information may be provided based on past traffic jam information. If current road traffic information and past traffic information can be acquired at the same time, both of them can be used to provide more accurate information.

[0065] As described above, according to the navigation device 300, traffic jam information is controlled and output based on whether or not the vehicle is involved in traffic jam. As a result, it is possible to output traffic information according to the actual situation and to provide more appropriate information to the user. For example, if the vehicle is involved in a traffic jam, create and output traffic jam avoidance information. In this way, providing the traffic avoidance information can reduce the user's discomfort due to the traffic jam.

[0066] Specifically, for example, by providing an estimated time until a traffic jam involving a vehicle is resolved as traffic jam avoidance information, it is possible to support the smooth progress of the user's drive plan. it can.

[0067] In addition, it is necessary to add a new configuration in order to determine whether or not it is involved in traffic jams, such as the GPS unit 316 and various sensors 317. There is no. Furthermore, by combining this determination result with the road traffic information obtained from VICS (registered trademark) information, the situation of the vehicle can be grasped more accurately. [0068] Further, for example, when a vehicle is involved in a traffic jam, by not outputting the traffic jam information, it is possible to avoid distraction of the user due to the output of unnecessary information. .

[0069] It should be noted that the information output method described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing a prepared program on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed when the recording medium force is also read by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed through a network such as the Internet.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A traffic jam information acquisition unit that acquires traffic jam information relating to a route along which the moving body moves, a movement state acquisition unit that acquires information on a movement state of the mobile body, and the movement state acquired by the movement state acquisition unit Output control means for controlling the output of the traffic jam information acquired by the traffic jam information acquisition means,

An information output device comprising: output means for outputting the traffic jam information controlled by the output control means.

[2] The output control unit includes a determination unit that determines whether the current position of the moving body is congested based on information about the movement state acquired by the movement state acquisition unit,

2. The information output device according to claim 1, wherein when the current position of the moving body is determined to be congested by the determining means, control is performed so as not to output the traffic jam information.

[3] The movement state acquisition means acquires at least one of a current position, a movement speed, and a stop frequency of the moving body,

The determination means includes at least a current position, a moving speed, and a stop frequency of the moving body.

3. The information output device according to claim 2, wherein based on one of the V deviations, it is determined whether the route around the moving body is congested!

[4] The output control means, based on the information on the movement state acquired by the movement state acquisition means, a determination means for determining whether the current position of the moving body is congested,

Creating means for creating from the traffic jam information information relating to the elimination of the traffic jam including the current position of the mobile body when the judgment means determines that the current location of the mobile body is jammed;

With

2. The information output device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs information regarding the elimination of the traffic jam created by the creation unit as the traffic jam information.

[5] When the determination unit determines that the current position of the moving object is congested by the determination unit, the creation unit calculates an expected time until the congestion including the current position of the moving object is resolved,

5. The information output device according to claim 4, wherein the output unit outputs the estimated time as the traffic jam information.

[6] A traffic jam information acquisition step for acquiring traffic jam information related to a route along which the moving body moves,

Based on the information on the movement state acquired by the movement state acquisition step, the movement state acquisition step of acquiring information on the movement state of the mobile body, the traffic information acquired by the traffic information acquisition step is output. Output control process to control,

An output step of outputting the traffic jam information controlled by the output control step; and an information output method.

7. An information output program for causing a computer to execute the information output method according to claim 6.

[8] A computer-readable recording medium on which the information output program according to claim 7 is recorded.