WO2007099815A1

WO2007099815A1 - Video processing device, communication terminal, location information search device, video processing method, location information report method, location information search method, video processing program, location information report program, location information search program, and computer-readable recording medium

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Publication number: WO2007099815A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/053049
Authority: WO
Inventors: Takao Chiba; Kenichi Kawasaki
Original assignee: Pioneer Corporation
Priority date: 2006-02-22
Filing date: 2007-02-20
Publication date: 2007-09-07
Also published as: JPWO2007099815A1; JP4890534B2

Abstract

A video processing device (200) receives a user operation input which is inputted at an arbitrary timing during video output and can transfer location information accompanying the video data outputted at that moment, to a communication terminal (300) used by a user. Moreover, if the location information transferred from the video processing device (200) can be used in the process being executed, the communication terminal (300) can report location information concerning a specified location object together with specified video data on the specified location object.

Description

Specification

Video processing device, communication terminal, point information search device, video processing method, point information notification method, point information search method, video processing program, point information notification program, point information search program, and computer-readable recording medium

Technical field

The present invention relates to a video processing device, a communication terminal, a spot information search device, a video processing method, a spot information notification method, a spot information search method, a video processing program, a spot information notification program, a spot information search program, and a computer. The present invention relates to a possible recording medium. However, the use of the present invention includes the above-described video processing device, communication terminal, point information search device, video processing method, point information notification method, point information search method, video processing program, point information notification program, and point information search program. It is not limited to computer-readable recording media.

Background art

Conventionally, a keyword desired by a user is registered in a priority order memory, and the received digital broadcasting force includes the above keyword, and the electronic data is acquired and included in the acquired electronic data. The second position information in a form that can be used in another position information system is obtained and stored in the received data memory together with the electronic data, so that it can be related to the electronic data desired by the user. By simply inputting an arbitrary keyword, such electronic data can be obtained automatically during digital broadcasting, and the information data stored in the received data memory together with the second location information. A device has been provided that enables the system to be used effectively in another system (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-218718

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] However, in the conventional technique according to Patent Document 1 described above, only information that matches a keyword registered in advance can be acquired. When a spot that shows the user's interest such as a paradise is broadcast, if it does not match the registered keyword, information about the spot cannot be obtained! /.

[0005] In addition, a force input operation that can acquire information on a spot by newly registering a keyword that matches the spot that the user has shown interest during viewing is troublesome.

[0006] Furthermore, even when the user is registering a keyword or when the key word to be registered instantly cannot be conceived, the broadcast is continued, so the spot broadcast ends. In some cases, information about the spot cannot be obtained. In addition, even if there is no matching keyword, information about the spot cannot be acquired.

[0007] As described above, when information on a spot that the user has shown an interest in cannot be obtained, as a result, the user may miss the opportunity to go to this spot. .

[0008] In addition, when recording a broadcast of a spot that the user has shown interest in, the broadcast is continued during the recording operation. There is a case that information cannot be recorded and information is lost, such as recording or recording from the middle.

[0009] Also, even if the information about the spot is written down in the user's camera, it is difficult to write down all the information being broadcast, and the information may be lost.

[0010] Furthermore, even if the user stores information regarding this spot, it is difficult to store all the information, and information may be lost as described above.

[0011] Further, in order to make up for the information of the missing part, the user needs to examine information about the spot himself, which takes a lot of time and effort. As a result, you may lose interest in this spot while looking at information about the spot that showed interest, and you will still miss the opportunity to go to the spot that showed interest. The problem is an example.

[0012] Further, for example, even if the user can write down all the information related to the spot that the user showed interest during the broadcast, the user himself / herself has a route for actually going to the spot. It takes a lot of effort to make plans such as checking and deciding when to go. For this reason, the user's interest in this spot may be lost, and the problem of missing the opportunity to go to this spot is an example.

[0013] Further, for example, information such as the location of a spot written down in a memo can be plotted on the map data of the navigation device by the user inputting the operation, but the operation input is troublesome for the user. One problem is that it is not practical.

Means for solving the problem

[0014] In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the video processing device according to the invention of claim 1 outputs a series of video data including point information relating to a feature specified by video content. Receiving means for accepting a user's operation input, extracting means for extracting point information relating to a feature contained in the video data from the video data when the operation input is accepted by the accepting means, Transmission means for transmitting point information relating to the feature extracted by the extraction means to the communication terminal of the user.

[0015] Further, the video processing apparatus according to the invention of claim 3 is a receiving unit that receives a user operation input during video output of a series of video data including point information related to a feature specified by video content; Extraction means for extracting point information related to the feature included in the video data from the video data when the operation input is received by the reception means; and point information related to the feature extracted by the extraction means. Is transmitted to a search server that receives a search request for the feature from a communication terminal of another user other than the user.

[0016] Further, the communication terminal according to the invention of claim 5 includes a video processing device that outputs a series of video data including point information related to the feature specified by the video content, from the video processing device. Receiving means for receiving point information relating to a feature (hereinafter referred to as “designated feature”) included in the video data when a user operation input is received during video output, execution means for executing a predetermined process, Based on the contents of the process currently being executed by the execution means, the point information regarding the designated feature received by the receiving means is the process information. And determining means for determining whether or not the information can be used, and notifying means for notifying the user based on the determination result determined by the determining means.

[0017] In addition, the point information search device according to the invention of claim 19 includes a video processing device that outputs a series of video data including point information related to the feature specified by the video content. The point information receiving means for receiving the point information on the feature (hereinafter referred to as “designated feature”) included in the video data when the user's operation input is accepted during the video output, and the point information receiving means Storage means for storing the location information, search request receiving means for receiving a search request for the feature from a communication terminal of a user other than the user, and a search request received by the search request receiving means. And extracting the point information according to the point information stored in the storage unit, and transmitting the search request for the point information extracted by the extracting unit. Characterized in that a transmission unit that transmits to the communication terminal of the other user.

[0018] Further, the video processing method according to the invention of claim 21 includes a reception step of receiving an operation input of a user during video output of a series of video data including point information relating to a feature specified by video content, From the video data when the operation input is received by the receiving step, the extraction step for extracting the point information about the feature included in the video data, and the point information about the feature extracted by the extraction step, And a transmission step of transmitting to the user's communication terminal.

[0019] In addition, the point information notifying method according to the invention of claim 22 includes a video processing device that outputs a series of video data including point information related to a feature specified by video content, and the video processing device includes: The receiving process to receive the point information about the feature (hereinafter referred to as “designated feature”) included in the video data when the user's operation input is accepted during the video output, and the contents of the processing currently being executed by the terminal body Based on the determination step of determining whether the point information related to the designated feature received by the reception step can be used for the processing, and to the user based on the determination result determined by the determination step And a notification step for notification.

[0020] Further, the point information retrieval method according to the invention of claim 23 is a video processing device that outputs a series of video data including point information related to a feature specified by video content. A point information receiving step of receiving point information regarding a feature (hereinafter referred to as “designated feature”) included in the video data when a user operation input is received during video output of the video processing device; A storage step for storing the point information received by the point information receiving step, a search request receiving step for receiving a search request for the feature from a communication terminal of a user other than the user, and the search request receiving step. The extraction request for extracting the point information corresponding to the search request received from the point information stored in the storage step and the point information extracted by the extraction step are transmitted to the search request. A transmission step of transmitting to the communication terminal of the other user.

[0021] A video processing program according to the invention of claim 24 is characterized by causing a computer to execute the video processing method according to claim 21.

[0022] Further, a point information notification program according to the invention of claim 25 causes a computer to execute the point information notification method according to claim 22.

[0023] Further, a point information search program according to claim 26 causes a computer to execute the point information search method according to claim 23.

[0024] Further, a computer-readable recording medium according to the invention of claim 27 records the program according to any one of claims 24 to 26.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of a point information notification system that is useful for an embodiment of the present invention.

[FIG. 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the point information search device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[FIG. 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a system processing procedure of the point information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing another example of the system processing procedure of the point information notification system that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the video display apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a user performs an operation input using the remote control of the video display device.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of point information.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a point information notification process procedure of the navigation device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a point information notification process procedure of the navigation device according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a point information notification procedure of the navigation device according to the fourth embodiment.

[FIG. 14-1] FIG. 14-1 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) showing a display on which map data is displayed.

[Fig. 14-2] Fig. 14-2 is an explanatory diagram (No. 2) showing the display on which the map data is displayed.

[Fig. 14-3] Fig. 14-3 is an explanatory diagram (No. 3) showing the display on which the map data is displayed.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a display on which search results are displayed on map data.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline when a telephone body is vibrated and notified to a user.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a hardware configuration of the search server according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Explanation of symbols [0026] 100-point information notification system

200 Video processor

250 DB server

300 communication terminals

350 communication terminal

400 point information retrieval device

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0027] With reference to the accompanying drawings, a video processing device, a communication terminal, a spot information search device, a video processing method, a spot information notification method, a spot information search method, a video processing program, and spot information according to the present invention will be described below. Preferred embodiments of a notification program, a spot information search program, and a computer-readable recording medium will be described in detail.

[Embodiment]

(System configuration of point information notification system)

First, the system configuration of the point information notification system that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of a point information notification system that is useful for an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a point information notification system 100 includes a video processing device 200, a DB server 250, a communication terminal 300, a communication terminal 350, and a point information search device 400.

[0029] The video processing device 200 receives a digital broadcast wave and outputs a video. A digital broadcast wave is a digital version of a terrestrial wave such as a television broadcast that transmits terrestrial radio tower power. Digital broadcast waves are transmitted by, for example, terrestrial digital broadcast, satellite digital broadcast, cable television broadcast, and the like.

[0030] Further, the digital broadcast wave includes video data for specifying broadcast contents and point information associated with the video data. Here, the point information is information indicating the latitude, longitude, location, and name of the feature specified by the video content. A feature is a natural or man-made object that exists on the ground, such as landforms such as flat land, rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests, as well as transportation networks laid on the surface such as roads and railways, and housing. , Stores, buildings, factories and other facilities. Therefore, for example, when the feature specified by the video content is a lake, it is the location or name of the lake. In the case of a road, the name of the road (for example, National Highway No. 0) is used. In the case of a store, it is the address, telephone number, and name of the store.

[0032] Then, when the user performs an operation input at an arbitrary timing during the video output, the video processing device 200 receives the input information accompanying the operation input, and the video data output at that time is the video data. The point information attached to is transferred to the communication terminal 300 or the point information search device 400.

When the point information is directly transferred to the communication terminal 300, the point information is used for predetermined processing such as map data display processing and distance calculation processing. Then, in the communication terminal 300, if the transferred spot information is available for these processes, the spot information is notified to the user by display output, voice output, or the like.

In addition, the communication terminal 300 may not be able to receive the point information transferred from the video processing device 200. For example, the communication terminal 300 is turned off. At this time, the point information transferred from the video processing device 200 is temporarily stored in a DB (database) server 250. Then, the DB server 250 power point information is received automatically when the communication terminal 300 enters the power supply SON state or by a user operation.

[0035] Specifically, for example, when a user views an information program using the video processing device 200 at home and introduces the famous ramen shop A, the video data is displayed. To do. At this time, if the user performs an operation input such as pressing a specific button on the remote control of the video processing device 200, the point information attached to the video data introduced to Ramen Store A is the car navigation system used by the user. Transferred to a communication terminal 300 such as a gaming device. The transferred point information is information for identifying the location of the ramen store A, such as the address, phone number, and store name of the ramen store A.

[0036] Note that when the user is at home, the power of the communication terminal 300 such as the car navigation device is in an OFF state, or the point information transferred from the video processing device 200 may not be received. is there. At this time, the point information transferred from the video processing device 200 is D It is temporarily stored in B server 250. Then, when the user turns on the power of the communication terminal 300 mounted on the vehicle when the user goes out, the point information is automatically received from the DB server 250.

[0037] In addition, if the user gets in a car equipped with the communication terminal 300 and goes out and accidentally is introduced in the information program of the other day and passes by the vicinity of the ramen shop A, the communication terminal 300 Notifies the user by displaying the location information of the ramen shop A on the display screen or by outputting sound. As a result, the user can know information that was forgotten or forgotten without intention.

In this way, the video processing device 200 can transfer the point information attached to the video data when the user inputs an operation at an arbitrary timing during video output to the user communication terminal 300. . Further, if the point information transferred to the communication terminal 300 is available for the process being executed, the point information can be automatically notified to the user. As a result, the user can know the information he or she has forgotten or has forgotten without intention, and can effectively use the point information acquired by the user.

Next, when the location information is transferred to the location information search device 400, the location information is stored in the location information search device 400. Then, a search request from communication terminal 350 used by another user is accepted, and the spot information corresponding to the search request is searched from the stored spot information. At this time, when the point information satisfying the search request from the communication terminal 300 is searched, the point information is transferred to the communication terminal 350.

[0040] Then, the point information transferred from the point information search device 400 to the communication terminal 350 is similar to the case where the point information is transferred directly from the video processing device 200 to the communication terminal 300. It is used for processing. And if it can utilize for these processes, the communication terminal 350 alert | reports point information to another user.

Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the point information of ramen shop A is stored in the point information search device 400 when the user using the communication terminal 300 performs an operation input of the video processing device 200. . At this time, when another user using the communication terminal 350 transmits a search request related to a restaurant to the point information search device 400, the point information of the ramen shop A related to the restaurant is searched and transmitted to the communication terminal 350. [0042] Then, when another user gets in the vehicle equipped with the communication terminal 350 and goes out of the vicinity of this ramen store A, the communication terminal 350 displays the point information of the ramen store A. Other users are notified by displaying on the screen or by outputting sound. As a result, other users using the communication terminal 350 can know the information about the noodle shop A acquired by the user using the communication terminal 300.

[0043] It should be noted that the point information transferred from the communication terminal 300 to the point information search device 400 can be stored in an editable state in a list for each of various categories. In this case, other users using the communication terminal 350 can browse the list of spot information by accessing the spot information search device 400, and select desired spot information from the list. The point information can be acquired by selecting.

[0044] Specifically, for example, when the location information of the ramen shop A is listed in the restaurant category, the other user selects the ramen shop A as much as possible for the category of the restaurant. The location information of Ramen store A can be acquired by

[0045] As described above, if the user uses the communication terminal 350 that can access the location information search device 400, the location information stored in the location information search device 400 can be acquired. In addition, in this way, the location information stored in the location information search device 400 by the user using the communication terminal 300 can be shared by a plurality of users using the communication terminal that can access the location information search device 400. It is possible to use point information more effectively.

Next, the video processing device 200, the communication terminal 300, and the point information search device 400 that constitute the point information notification system 100 will be specifically described.

[0047] (Functional configuration of video processing apparatus)

First, the functional configuration of the video processing apparatus 200 that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a video processing apparatus that is useful in the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the video processing device 200 includes a digital broadcast receiver 2

01, a reception unit 202, an extraction unit 203, and a transmission unit 204.

[0048] The digital broadcast receiving unit 201 receives the digital broadcast wave described above. The digital broadcast receiving unit 201 demodulates the digital broadcast wave and extracts video data and point information. The extracted video data and point information may be stored in a hard disk that is held in a buffer in the video processing device 200 and may be output as video.

[0049] The accepting unit 202 accepts a user's operation input during video output of a series of video data including point information related to a feature specified by the video content. Here, a series of video data is a data stream of content transmitted as a digital broadcast wave. The contents include various broadcast programs such as novelties, dramas, movies, anime, music, sports, news, information programs, and commercials between broadcast programs.

[0050] A series of video data is structured in predetermined video units such as video frames, video shots, video scenes, video clips, etc., and point information is attached to each video unit. For example, each video shot in a video shot sequence that broadcasts a ramen shop is accompanied by point information of the ramen shop.

[0051] A series of video data is output to a display. The series of video data may be output as a video by projecting the content related to the series of video data on the display, and the content recorded on the video processing device 200 or the playback of the content recorded on the media may be played back. The image may be output by projecting it on the display.

[0052] Here, the user is a user of the video processing device 200 and the communication terminal 300, and performs operation input during video output of a series of video data. The user's operation input is performed directly on the operation panel of the video processing apparatus 200 or with the remote control of the video processing apparatus 200 during the video output of a series of video data. For example, operation input is performed by pressing a specific button on the operation panel or remote control.

[0053] The extraction unit 203 extracts point information related to the feature included in the video data from the video data when the operation input is received by the reception unit 202. The video data when the operation input is accepted is the video data when the user inputs the operation at an arbitrary timing during the video output of the video processing device 200. For example, if the video data output at the timing of the operation input is video content that identifies a ramen shop A, the location information of the ramen shop A is extracted along with this video data. . [0054] The transmission unit 204 transmits the point information regarding the feature extracted by the extraction unit 203 to the user's communication terminal 300. When the communication terminal 300 cannot receive the spot information transmitted from the transmission unit 204, the transmitted spot information is stored in the DB server 250. Then, when the communication terminal 300 becomes in a receivable state, the point information is received from the DB server 250 automatically or by a user operation.

Further, the transmission unit 204 may further be configured to transmit the video data when the operation input is received by the reception unit 202 to the user communication terminal 300. Here, the user's communication terminal 300 may be a mobile communication terminal such as a car navigation device or a mobile phone, or a mobile information terminal such as a mobile computer, or a stationary type such as a desktop personal computer. The computer apparatus may be used.

[0056] Furthermore, the transmission unit 204 may be configured to transmit the point information related to the feature extracted by the extraction unit 203 to the point information search device 400 that receives a search request related to the feature from the user's communication terminal 300. The search request related to the feature is a search request related to the feature included in the video data when the user inputs an operation. Further, the transmission unit 204 may further be configured to transmit the video data when the operation input is received by the reception unit 202 to the point information search apparatus 400.

Thus, for example, the point information of the ramen shop A transmitted to the point information search device 400 by the input operation of the user using the video processing device 200 and the communication terminal 300 is used as another information using the communication terminal 350. It can also be used by the user.

[0058] (Functional configuration of communication terminal)

Next, a functional configuration of the communication terminal 300 that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a communication terminal that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the communication terminal 300 includes a reception unit 301, an execution unit 302, a determination unit 303, and a notification unit 304.

[0059] First, the receiving unit 301 performs a user operation during video output of the video processing device 200 from the video processing device 200 that outputs a series of video data including point information regarding the feature specified by the video content. It receives point information related to the features (hereinafter referred to as “designated features”) included in the video data when the input is accepted. The receiving unit 301 further includes a video. The video data (hereinafter referred to as “designated video data”) is received from the processing device 200 when a user operation input is received during video output of the video processing device 200.

[0060] Specifically, if the video data output at the timing when the user inputs an operation is video content that identifies a ramen shop A, the ramen attached to the video data Receive point information for store A. In addition, when video data, which is video content specifying Ramen store A, is transmitted from the video processing device 200, this video data is also received.

The execution unit 302 executes a predetermined process. For example, the execution unit 302 performs processing such as map data display processing, route search processing, and distance calculation processing.

Here, the map data display processing displays map data on the display screen of the communication terminal 300 main body. Here, the map data is image data drawn using road network data that also has nodes and link power and features related to facilities, roads, and other terrain (mountains, rivers, land). Is displayed. In addition, text information, information such as facility names and addresses, road and facility images, road traffic congestion information, shades of display colors representing terrain undulations, and guidance routes can also be superimposed.

[0063] In the route search process, a route to an arbitrary destination point is searched. Specifically, the route from the departure point to the destination point is searched using the map data described above.

[0064] In the distance calculation process, the distance between the specific point and the designated feature is calculated. The calculated distance may be a linear distance between the specific point and the specified feature, or may be a distance along the road from the specific point to the specified feature.

[0065] Based on the content of the process currently being executed by execution unit 302, determination unit 303 determines whether or not the point information related to the specified feature received by reception unit 301 is available for the process currently being executed. Determine whether. Specifically, for example, when map data is displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 300, it is determined whether or not the received point information of the ramen shop A can be displayed.

[0066] In addition, the determination unit 303 determines the designated location based on the location information regarding the specific location (hereinafter referred to as "specific location information") identified by the communication terminal 300 main body and the location information regarding the designated feature. A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether or not the point information related to the object is available for the currently executed process. Here, the specific point information may be, for example, the current point information of the main body of the communication terminal 300 or may be arbitrary point information specified by the user! /.

[0067] For example, when the specific point information is displayed on the display screen by the map data processing by the execution unit 302, the determination unit 303 determines whether or not the point information regarding the designated feature can be displayed on the display screen. Judging. Specifically, for example, the content of the map data displayed on the display screen can be changed by the user scrolling the cursor displayed on the map data in an arbitrary direction. At this time, the determination unit 303 determines whether the point information of the ramen shop A can be displayed on the changed map data.

[0068] In addition, the determination unit 303 determines whether or not the designated feature is located on or near the route searched by the route search process by the execution unit 302. Further, the determination unit 303 determines whether or not the distance calculated by the distance calculation process by the execution unit 302 is equal to or less than the processing distance. Specifically, for example, the distance between the current location of the communication terminal 300 and the location point of the ramen shop A is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculation result is equal to or less than a predetermined distance.

[0069] The notification unit 304 notifies the user based on the determination result determined by the determination unit 303. For example, when the determining unit 303 determines that the point information regarding the designated feature is available for the processing currently being executed, the notifying unit 304 displays the point information about the designated feature on the display screen of the communication terminal 300 main body. indicate. Specifically, for example, if it is determined that the received location information of Ramen store A can be displayed on the map data currently displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 300, the currently displayed map The point information of Ramen store A is displayed on the data.

[0070] In addition, when the determination unit 303 determines that the point information power related to the designated feature is usable for the processing currently being executed, the notification unit 304 relates to the point information about the designated feature or the point information. The notification sound is output as a voice. Specifically, for example, if it is determined that the received location information of Ramen store A can be displayed on the map data currently displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 300, the map data currently displayed In addition to displaying the location information of Ramen store A, a specific sound effect is output as sound and displayed by Ramen store A. The user is informed that it is displayed on the screen.

[0071] Furthermore, when the determination unit 303 determines that the point information power related to the designated feature is available for the currently executing process, the notification unit 304 vibrates the communication terminal 300 main body. In addition, when the determination unit 303 determines that the point information power related to the specified feature can be used for the processing currently being executed, the specified video data received by the reception unit 301 is displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 300 main body. It is good also as a structure to display.

[0072] Specifically, for example, when the distance between the current location of the communication terminal 300 main body and the ramen store A is equal to or less than a predetermined distance, the communication terminal 300 main body is vibrated to bring the ramen store near the user's current position. Informs that A is located.

[0073] As described above, user communication terminal 300 may be a mobile communication terminal such as a car navigation device or a mobile phone, a mobile information terminal such as a mobile computer, or a desktop type. It may be a stationary computer device such as a personal computer.

[0074] (Functional configuration of point information retrieval apparatus)

Next, the functional configuration of the point information search apparatus that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the point information retrieval apparatus that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the point information search apparatus 400 includes a point information receiving unit 401, a storage unit 402, a search request receiving unit 403, an extracting unit 404, and a transmitting unit 405.

[0075] The point information receiving unit 401 of the point information search device 400 receives the point information related to the designated feature from the video processing device 200 that outputs a series of video data including the point information related to the feature specified by the video content. Receive. In addition, the point information receiving unit 401 may be configured to further receive designated video data from the video processing device 200.

The storage unit 402 stores the point information regarding the designated feature received by the point information receiving unit 401. Furthermore, the storage unit 402 may be configured to store designated video data received by the point information receiving unit 401. For example, when the spot information receiving unit 401 receives video data that is the video content that identifies Ramen shop A together with the spot information of Ramen shop A, the spot information of Ramen shop A and the video data are stored in association with each other. To do. [0077] The search request receiving unit 403 receives a search request related to the designated feature from the communication terminal 350 of a user other than the user who performed the operation input during the video output of the video display device 200. Further, the search request received by the search request receiving unit 403 may include specific point information specified by the communication terminal 350 of another user. The communication terminal 350 of another user may be a mobile communication terminal such as a car navigation device or a mobile phone, or a mobile information terminal such as a mono computer, or a desktop personal computer or the like. It may be a stationary computer apparatus.

The extraction unit 404 extracts the spot information corresponding to the search request received by the search request receiving unit 403 from the spot information related to the designated feature stored in the storage unit 402. Further, the extraction unit 404 may be configured to extract the spot information corresponding to the specific spot information from the spot information stored in the storage unit 402. Furthermore, the extraction unit 404 may be configured to extract the designated video data from the storage unit 402 together with the point information regarding the designated feature.

[0079] For example, when there is a search request for ramen shop A from the communication terminal 350, the location information of ramen shop A stored in the storage unit 402 is extracted, and the video content that identifies the ramen shop A Extract data.

Transmitting section 405 transmits the spot information extracted by extracting section 404 to communication terminal 350 of another user who transmitted the search request. At this time, the designated video data extracted by the extraction unit 404 may be transmitted together with the point information.

Specifically, for example, the location information of ramen store A is transmitted to communication terminal 350 that has received a search request for ramen store A. At this time, if video data that is video content specifying ramen shop A is extracted, this video data is further transmitted to communication terminal 350.

[0082] (System processing procedure of point information notification system)

Next, an example of the system processing procedure of the point information notification system that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a system processing procedure of the point information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, first, the digital broadcast wave is received by the digital broadcast receiving unit 201 of the video processing device 200 (step S501). Then, the video processing device 200 outputs the received digital broadcast wave as a video. In addition, the video processing device 200 includes video data recorded on the video processing device 200 or May reproduce and output video data recorded on the medium.

[0083] Next, the receiving unit 202 of the video processing device 200 receives the user's operation input during video output of a series of video data including point information related to the feature specified by the video content. Judgment is made (step S502). User operation input can be performed at any time during video output of a series of video data.

[0084] In step S502, the video processing device 200 waits for the reception of the user's operation input, and if accepted (step S502: Yes), the extraction unit 203 of the video processing device 200 is received by the reception unit 202. From the video data when the operation input is accepted, point information regarding the feature included in the video data is extracted (step S503).

[0085] Subsequently, the transmission unit 204 of the video processing device 200 transmits the point information regarding the feature extracted by the extraction unit 203 to the user's communication terminal 300 (step S504). Then, the receiving unit 301 of the communication terminal 300 receives the spot information transmitted from the transmitting unit 204 of the video processing device 200 (step S505). Subsequently, the determination unit 303 of the communication terminal 300 determines whether or not the point information received by the reception unit 301 is available for the currently executed process for the predetermined process executed by the execution unit 302 (step S3). S 506).

[0086] When it is determined in step S506 that the determination unit 303 of the communication terminal 300 can use the communication terminal 300 (step S506: Yes), the notification unit 304 of the video processing device 200 is based on the determination result of the determination unit 303. The user is notified (step S507), and the series of processes is terminated.

In step S504, the transmission unit 204 of the video processing device 200 communicates the video data when the user's operation input is received by the reception unit 202 together with the spot information extracted by the extraction unit 203. A configuration for transmitting to the terminal 300 may be adopted.

[0088] Next, another example of the system processing procedure of the point information notification system that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing another example of the system processing procedure of the spot information notification system that is relevant to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, first, a digital broadcast wave is received by the digital broadcast receiving unit 201 of the video processing device 200 (step S601). Then, the video processing device 200 outputs the received digital broadcast wave as a video. Further, the video processing device 200 may reproduce and output the video data recorded on the video processing device 200 or the video data recorded on the medium. Next, the receiving unit 202 of the video processing device 200 receives the user's operation input during video output of a series of video data including point information related to the feature specified by the video content. Judgment is made (step S602). User operation input can be performed at any time during video output of a series of video data.

[0090] In step S602, the video processing device 200 waits for the reception of the user's operation input. When the video processing device 200 receives the input (step S602: Yes), the extraction unit 203 of the video processing device 200 is received by the reception unit 202. From the video data when the operation input is accepted, point information regarding the feature included in the video data is extracted (step S603).

[0091] Next, the transmission unit 204 of the video processing device 200 transmits the point information regarding the feature extracted by the extraction unit 203 to the point information search device 400 (step S604). Then, the spot information receiving unit 401 of the spot information searching device 400 receives the spot information transmitted from the transmitting unit 204 of the video processing device 200 (step S605). Subsequently, the storage unit 402 of the point information search device 400 stores the point information received by the point information receiving unit 401 (step S606).

Next, it is determined whether or not the search request receiving unit 403 of the point information search apparatus 400 has received a search request for the designated feature from the communication terminal 350 used by another user (step S607). The location information search device 400 waits for the search request receiving unit 403 to receive the search request and, if received (step S607: Yes), the extraction unit 404 of the location information search device 400 uses the search request reception unit. The point information corresponding to the search request received by 403 is also extracted from the point information stored in the storage unit 402 (step S608).

Next, the transmission unit 405 of the point information search device 400 transmits the point information extracted by the extraction unit 404 to the communication terminal 350 used by another user who has transmitted the search request (step S609). Then, the communication terminal 350 performs processing similar to the processing shown in S505 to S507 in the flowchart of FIG. 5, and ends the series of processing (step S610).

[0094] As described above, according to the present embodiment, by receiving a user operation input at an arbitrary timing during video output of video processing device 200, the video data when the operation input is received is displayed. The included spot information can be extracted. And extracted By transmitting the point information to the user's communication terminal 300, it can be used for a predetermined process executed in the user's communication terminal 300.

[0095] Further, in communication terminal 300, it is possible to determine whether or not the received location information can be used for a predetermined process being executed, and to notify the user based on the determination result. In this way, the spot information extracted by the user performing a simple operation input can be automatically transmitted to the user's communication terminal 300 and used for processing being executed by the communication terminal 300. For this reason, the point information extracted by the user's operation input can be used effectively.

[0096] Furthermore, the user can be automatically notified of information related to the extracted spot information by display output or voice output. As a result, the user can know the information that was forgotten or forgotten without intention.

Further, the spot information extracted by the video processing apparatus 200 can be stored in the spot information search apparatus 400. Then, the spot information can be shared by a plurality of users via the spot information search device 400, and the spot information can be used for processing being executed in a plurality of communication terminals. For this reason, the spot information extracted by the video processing apparatus 200 can be used more effectively.

Example 1

Hereinafter, Example 1 of the video processing device 200 and the communication terminal 300 that are useful for the above-described embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the video processing device 200 described above is installed in a stationary video display device 700 such as a home TV, and the communication terminal 300 is connected to a moving object such as a vehicle (including a four-wheeled vehicle and a two-wheeled vehicle). This is an example applied to a navigation device 800 mounted on a portable terminal such as a portable telephone.

[0099] (Hardware configuration of video display device)

First, the hardware configuration of the video display apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the video display apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 7, a video display device 700 includes a CPU 701, a ROM 702, a RAM 703, a magnetic disk drive 704, a magnetic disk 705, an optical disk drive 706, an optical disk 707, an audio IZF (interface) 708, and a microphone 709. And speaker 710, an input device 711, a video IZF 712, a display 713, and a communication iZF (interface) 714. Each component 701 to 714 is connected by a bus 715.

[0100] First, the CPU 701 governs overall control of the video display device 700. The ROM 702 stores programs such as a boot program and a video processing program. A detailed description of the video processing program will be described later.

[0101] The RAM 703 is used as a work area of the CPU 701. The magnetic disk drive 704 controls data read / write to the magnetic disk 705 according to the control of the CPU 701. The magnetic disk 705 records data written under the control of the magnetic disk drive 704.

[0102] Specifically, for example, the magnetic disk drive 704 is used for various broadcast programs such as novelties, dramas, movies, Ryome, music, sports, news, information programs, and CMs between broadcast programs. Record on disc 705. As the magnetic disk 705, for example, HD (hard disk) or FD (flexible disk) can be used.

The optical disk drive 706 controls reading and writing of data to the optical disk 707 according to the control of the CPU 701. The optical disc 707 is a detachable recording medium from which data is read from the optical disc 707 under the control of the optical disc drive 706. The optical disc 707 can also use a writable recording medium. The above-mentioned various broadcast programs and CMs between broadcast programs may be recorded on the optical disc 707. In addition, the removable recording medium may be the power of the optical disc 707, MO, memory card, or the like.

The audio IZF 708 is connected to a microphone 709 for audio input and a speaker 710 for audio output. Audio received by the microphone 709 is AZD converted in the audio IZF708. In addition, sound is output from the speaker 710. Examples of the input device 711 include a remote controller having a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numerical values, various instructions, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, and the like.

[0105] The video IZF 712 is connected to the display 713. Specifically, the video I / F 712 is, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 713 and an immediate display. It consists of a buffer memory such as VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily records displayable image information and a control IC that controls display of the display 713 based on image data output from the graphic controller.

The display 713 displays icons, cursors, menus, windows, or various data such as characters and images. As this display 713, for example, a CRT, TFT liquid crystal display, plasma display or the like can be adopted.

In addition, the communication IZF 714 is connected to a network wirelessly or via a communication cable, and functions as an interface between the network and the CPU 701. Specifically, for example, it functions as an interface between the CPU 701 and the navigation device 800 connected to the network. The network includes LAN, WAN, public line network and mobile phone network.

[0108] Further, the communication IZF714 includes a digital tuner, a BS tuner, and the like.

It is possible to receive content such as broadcast programs transmitted as digital broadcast waves from TV stations.

Here, the processing content of the video processing program recorded in the ROM 702 will be described. The video processing program extracts point information from the digital broadcast wave video data received via the digital tuner of communication IZF714. Specifically, when the user presses a specific button on the remote controller that is the input device 711, point information attached to the video data being output at that time is extracted. Then, the extracted location information is transmitted to the navigation device 800 via the communication IZF714.

[0110] (Hardware configuration of navigation device)

Next, a hardware configuration of the navigation device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a hard- ware configuration of the navigation device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 8, a navigation device 800 includes a CPU 801, a ROM 802, a RAM 803, a magnetic disk drive 804, a magnetic disk 805, an optical disk drive 806, an optical disk 807, an audio IZF (interface) 808, and a microphone. 809, speaker 810, human power device 811, video I / F 812, display 813, communication IZF (interface) 814, and GPS Resino 815. Each component 8 01 to 815 are connected by the nose 816 respectively.

First, the CPU 801 governs overall control of the navigation device 800. The ROM 802 records programs such as a boot program, a route search program, a route guidance program, a voice generation program, and a point information notification program.

Here, the route search program searches for the optimum route from the departure point to the destination point using map data recorded on the optical disc 807 and the like. Here, the optimal route is the shortest (or fastest) route to the destination or the route that best meets the conditions specified by the user. The guidance route searched by executing the route search program is output to the audio IZF808 and video IZF812 via the CPU 801.

[0113] Further, the route guidance program includes guidance route information searched by executing the route search program, current location information of the navigation device 800 acquired by the communication IZF814, and map data read from the optical disc 807. Based on this, real-time route guidance information is generated. The route guidance information generated by executing the route guidance program is output to the audio IZF808 and the video IZF812 via the CPU 801.

[0114] The sound generation program generates tone and sound information corresponding to the pattern.

That is, based on the route guidance information generated by executing the route guidance program, the virtual sound source corresponding to the guidance point is set and the voice guidance information is generated! /, Output to the voice IZF808 via the CPU 801 To do.

[0115] Further, the point information notification program determines whether or not the point information transferred from the video display device 700 or the search server 1700 described later is available for the processing currently being executed by the CPU 801, and the determination result. The notification information is generated based on the above. The notification information generated by executing the point information notification program is output to the audio IZF808 and the video IZF812 via the CPU 801.

The RAM 803 is used as a work area for the CPU 801. The magnetic disk drive 804 controls data read / write to the magnetic disk 805 according to the control of the CPU 801. The magnetic disk 805 contains data written under the control of the magnetic disk drive 804. Record the data. As the magnetic disk 805, for example, HD (node disk) or FD (flexible disk) can be used.

The optical disk drive 806 controls data read / write to the optical disk 807 according to the control of the CPU 801. The optical disc 807 is a detachable recording medium from which data is read from the optical disc 807 under the control of the optical disc drive 806. The optical disc 807 can also use a writable recording medium. Further, this removable recording medium may be the power of the optical disc 807, MO, memory card, or the like. The above-described map data is recorded on the optical disc 807. Map data is used for route search and route guidance.

The audio IZF 808 is connected to an audio input microphone 809 and an audio output speaker 810. Audio received by the microphone 809 is AZD converted in the audio IZF808. In addition, sound is output from the speaker 810. Examples of the input device 811 include a remote controller having a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numerical values, and various instructions, a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel.

[0119] The video IZF812 is connected to the display 813. Specifically, the video I / F 812 includes, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 813, 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 output image data, the display 813 is configured by a control IC or the like.

[0120] The display 813 displays icons, cursors, menus, windows, or various data such as characters and images. As this display 813, for example, a CRT, TFT liquid crystal display, plasma display or the like can be adopted.

Further, the communication IZF 814 is connected to a network wirelessly or via a communication cable, and functions as an interface between the network and the CPU 801. Specifically, for example, it functions as an interface between the video display device 700 and the search server 1700 connected to the network and the CPU 801. The network includes LAN, WAN, public line network and mobile phone network. Communication IZF814 is, for example, FM tuner, VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) Z Consists of line communication equipment and other communication equipment, and acquires road traffic information such as traffic congestion and traffic regulations distributed from the VICS center.

[0122] Further, the GPS receiver 815 acquires information indicating the current position of the moving body (the current position of the navigation device 800) using GPS (Global Positioning System) and output values of various sensor forces.

Note that the digital broadcast receiving unit 201, the receiving unit 202, the extracting unit 203, and the transmitting unit 204 of the video processing device 200 shown in FIG. 2 are the ROM 702, RAM 703, and magnetic field of the video display device 700 shown in FIG. The CPU 701 executes a program recorded on the disc 705, the optical disc 707, etc., and realizes its function by controlling each part in the video display device 200.

Also, the receiving unit 301, the execution unit 302, the determination unit 303, and the notification unit 304 of the communication terminal 300 shown in FIG. 3 are the ROM 802, RAM 803, magnetic disk 805, navigation device 800 shown in FIG. The CPU 801 executes a program recorded on the optical disc 807 and the like, and realizes its function by controlling each part in the navigation device.

[0125] As described above, according to the first embodiment, the video display device 700 displays the point information attached to the video data being output when the user performs an operation input. This can be sent. Therefore, the user can acquire point information associated with the video data that was output at that time simply by performing a simple operation input at an arbitrary timing during the video output of the video display device 700.

[0126] Further, the navigation device 800 can notify the user by using the point information transmitted from the video display device 700 for the processing being executed. For this reason, the user can know the information that the user has forgotten or has forgotten without the intention of the user.

Example 2

Next, Example 2 of the video processing device 200 and the communication terminal 300 that are useful for the above-described embodiment will be described. Similarly to the first embodiment, the second embodiment also includes the video processing device 200 described above, a stationary video display device 700 such as a home TV, a communication terminal 300, and a vehicle (including four-wheeled vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles). This is an example applied to a navigation device 800 mounted on a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone) or a portable terminal such as a mobile phone. [0128] The navigation device 800 according to the second embodiment can display the point information transmitted from the video display device 700 on the display 813 of the navigation device 800 by using the hardware configuration shown in the first embodiment. Judge whether there is a problem. Note that the hardware configurations (see FIGS. 7 and 8) of the video display device 700 and the navigation device 800 according to the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

First, the point information received by the navigation device 800 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the user performs an operation input using the remote controller of the video display device. As shown in FIG. 9, the user views an information program at home using the video display device 700.

[0130] At this time, it is assumed that the video data 903 of the noodle shop that attracts the user's interest is displayed on the display 713 of the video display device 700. If the user wants information about the ramen store, the user can press the trigger button 902 provided on the remote control 901 of the video display device 700 while the video data 903 of the ramen store is displayed on the display 713. Press.

[0131] When the user presses the trigger button 902, the point information 1000 (see Fig. 10) attached to the video data 903 of the ramen shop is transmitted to the user navigation device 800 via the communication IZF714 of the video display device 700. Sent to. At this time, together with the point information 1000, the video data 903 of the ramen store that was output when the ticket button 902 was pressed may be transferred from the video display device 700 to the navigation device 800 of the user.

Here, the point information transmitted to the navigation device 800 when the user presses the trigger button 902 will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of point information. As shown in FIG. 10, the location information 1000 includes the date on which the information program was broadcast, the program name of the information program, the store name, address, and telephone number of the ramen store.

[0133] Note that when the location information 1000 is transmitted from the video display device 700 at home to the navigation device 800, the navigation device 800 is turned off. For example, the navigation device 800 is turned off. May not be received. At this time, the location information 1000 transmitted from the video display device 700 at home is temporarily stored in a server that can store information such as a DB server. [0134] When the power of the navigation device 800 is turned on, such as when the user goes out, the user makes an inquiry to the DB server automatically or by operating the input device 711. To receive the point information 1000 temporarily stored in the DB server.

[0135] (Point information notification processing procedure of the navigation device)

Next, the point information notification processing procedure of the navigation device 800 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a point information notification process procedure of the navigation device according to the second embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 11, first, the CPU 801 determines whether or not it has received the spot information 1000 transmitted from the video display device 700 (step S 1101).

[0136] As described above, the point information 1000 is information attached to video data when the user watches the information program at home and presses the tacking button 902 of the remote controller 901. The received point information 1000 is recorded on a recording medium such as ROM 802, RAM 803, magnetic disk 805, or optical disk 807 of the navigation apparatus 800.

[0137] In step S1101, after waiting for receiving the location information 1000 (step S1101: Yes), the CPU 801 receives the location information received on the map data currently displayed on the display 813. It is determined whether 1000 is a displayable power or not (step S1102).

[0138] Normally, the map data displayed on the display 813 has a display position specified based on the current position information of a moving body such as a vehicle on which the navigation device 800 is mounted. At this time, the map data is displayed at a specific scale. The specific scale can be changed by a user operation, and is performed by the user operating the input device 811.

[0139] For example, the map data displayed at the actual scale of 1Z25000 can be changed to the scale of 1Z50000 by the user's operation, and a wider area can be displayed. In addition, the cursor displayed on the map data can be scrolled in any direction by the user operating the input device 811, and the display position can be changed.

[0140] If it is determined in step S1102 that display is possible on display 813 Step SI102: Yes) informs the user (step SI103) and ends the series of processing.

[0141] According to the second embodiment described above, when it is determined that the spot information 1000 transmitted from the video display device 700 can be displayed on the display 813, the user can be notified.

Example 3

[0142] Next, Example 3 of the video processing device 200 and the communication terminal 300 that are useful for the above-described embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments described above, the above-described video processing device 200 is replaced with a stationary video display device 700 such as a television set at home, a communication terminal 300 is connected with a vehicle (four-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle). This is an example applied to a navigation apparatus 800 mounted on a mobile terminal such as a mobile terminal or a portable terminal such as a mobile phone.

When the navigation device 800 according to the third embodiment executes a route search program that searches for a route to an arbitrary destination using the hardware configuration shown in the first embodiment, the navigation device 800 It is determined whether or not the point specified by the point information 1000 is located on or near the searched route. Note that the hardware configurations (see FIGS. 7 and 8) of the video display device 700 and the navigation device 800 according to the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted. Further, illustration and description of the same parts as those described in the second embodiment are omitted. The same shall apply hereinafter.

[0144] (Point information notification processing procedure of the navigation device)

First, the point information notification processing procedure of the navigation device 800 according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the point information notification processing procedure of the navigation device according to the third embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 12, first, the CPU 801 determines whether or not it has received the spot information 1000 transmitted from the video display device 700 (step S 1201).

Next, the CPU 801 determines whether or not the user has set an arbitrary destination point (step S 1202). The user can set the destination point by operating the input device 711. Then, in step S1202, wait for the destination point to be set, and if it is done (step S 1202: Yes), the route to the destination point is set. Search The route search is performed by the CPU 801 executing a route search program, and an optimum route to the destination point is searched (step S 1203).

[0146] Next, CPU 801 determines whether or not the point specified by the received point information 1000 is located on or near the route to the searched destination point (step S1204). . Specifically, for example, if the point specified by the point information 1000 is located within 500m in radius from the route to the searched destination point, it is located on or near the route. Judge that.

[0147] In addition, when a route search from the current point to the destination point is performed, the route search is performed in consideration of traffic information such as the distance to the destination point, the driving time, and traffic jam information. can get. In this case, the CPU 801 determines whether or not the point specified by the received point information 1000 is located on or near the route with respect to all of the plurality of search results.

[0148] If it is determined that the user is located (step S 1204: Yes), the user is notified.

(Step S1205), a series of processing ends.

[0149] If the point specified by the received point information is not located on or near the route to the searched destination point (step S 1204: No), the series of processing ends. To do.

[0150] According to the third embodiment described above, when a user sets an arbitrary destination point and executes a route search program that searches for a route to the destination point, or on the searched route or When a spot specified by the spot information is located in the vicinity, the user can be notified.

Example 4

[0151] Next, Example 4 of the video processing device 200 and the communication terminal 300 that are useful for the above-described embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, similarly to the first to third embodiments described above, the above-described video processing device 200 is installed in a stationary video display device 700 such as a home TV, the communication terminal 300 is installed in a vehicle (four-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle). This is an example applied to a navigation device 800 mounted on a mobile terminal such as a mobile terminal and a portable terminal such as a mobile phone.

[0152] The navigation device 800 according to the fourth embodiment has the hardware configuration shown in the first embodiment. Using the configuration, calculate the distance between the user's current location or a location arbitrarily specified by the user and the location specified by the received location information 1000, and check whether the calculated result is equal to or less than the predetermined distance. to decide. Note that the hardware configurations (see FIGS. 7 and 8) of the video display device 700 and the navigation device 800 according to the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[0153] (Point information notification processing procedure of the navigation device)

First, the point information notification procedure of the navigation device 800 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the point information notification procedure of the navigation device according to the fourth embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 13, first, the CPU 801 determines whether or not it has received the point information 1000 (step S1301).

[0154] Next, the CPU 801 determines whether or not a specific point has been specified (step S1302). The specific point may be the current point of the user, or may be specified by designating an arbitrary point on the map data displayed on the display 813 by the user.

[0155] Next, waiting for the specific point to be specified, and if it is specified (step S1302: Yes), the distance between the specific point and the point specified by the point information 1000 is calculated (step S1303). The distance calculation is performed by the CPU 801 executing a distance calculation program.

Next, CPU 801 determines whether or not the calculation result in step S1303 is equal to or less than a predetermined distance (step S1304). Here, the predetermined distance is a distance arbitrarily set by the user in advance, for example, a distance such as 1 km or 10 km. In addition, the predetermined distance can be arbitrarily changed by the user operating the input device 811 even after setting.

[0157] If the calculation result in step S1303 is equal to or smaller than the predetermined distance (step S1304: Yes), the user is notified (step S1305), and the series of processing ends. If the calculation result in step S1303 is weak below the predetermined distance (step S1304: No), the process returns to step S1303 and the process is repeated.

[0158] According to Example 4 described above, the distance between the current location of the user or a location arbitrarily designated by the user and the location specified by the received location information 1000 is calculated. When the calculation result is equal to or less than the predetermined distance, the user can be notified. Example 5

[0159] The navigation device 800 according to the fifth embodiment notifies the user of the point information 1000 using the hardware configuration shown in the first embodiment. Note that the hardware configurations (see FIGS. 7 and 8) of the video display device 700 and the navigation device 800 according to the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

[0160] Hereinafter, based on the determination results described in the first to fourth embodiments, the contents of notification when notifying the user will be described in detail. First, the case where the point information 1000 can be displayed on the map data when the map data is displayed on the display 813 of the navigation device 800 will be described.

[0161] Specifically, the received location information 1000 can be displayed on the map data displayed on the display 813 based on the current position information of a moving body such as a vehicle equipped with the navigation device 800. If it becomes, the point information 1000 is displayed. Or, if you change the scale of the map data displayed on the display 813 or change the display position by moving the cursor, the received point information 1000 can be displayed. The point information 1000 is displayed.

Here, FIG. 141 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) showing the display on which the map data is displayed. In Fig. 14-1, the map data 1400 is displayed on the display 813. Reference numeral 1401 indicates the current location of the vehicle on which the navigation device 800 is mounted. In the map data 1400, the display position is specified based on the current vehicle position information indicated by reference numeral 1401.

[0163] Then, as shown in Fig. 14-1, the ramen shop specified by the point information 1000 is displayed on the display 813 while the vehicle is moving! If it can be displayed on the map data 1400, A predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 810, and an icon 1402 is displayed at the location point of the ramen shop specified by the location information 1000 to notify the user. At this time, a detail display button 1403 is further displayed at a predetermined position on the display 813. The predetermined sound effect may be, for example, an imitation sound “Pinbone” or a guidance voice such as “New information is displayed”. [0164] Then, the user hears the sound effect output from the speaker 810 or visually recognizes the icon 1402 displayed on the display 813, so that some information is displayed in the vicinity of the current position. You can notice. If you want to know a detailed explanation about the information, you can display the location information 1000 in detail. For example, when the user touches the detail display button 1403 displayed on the display 813, the point information 1000 is displayed in detail on the display 813.

FIG. 14-2 is an explanatory diagram (No. 2) showing the display on which the map data is displayed.

When the user touches the detailed display button 1403 displayed on the display 813, the point information 1000 is displayed in detail. In Fig. 14-2, the map data 1400 is displayed on one half of the display 813, and the point information 1000 is displayed in detail on the other half.

[0166] The point information 1000 displayed in detail includes the date on which the information program was broadcast, the program name, the store name, the address, the telephone number, and the like. Thereby, the user can know that the ramen shop specified by the spot information 1000 is located near the current spot. Further, by checking the details of the point information 1000 displayed in detail, the user can think of the information of the ramen shop that has been forgotten or forgotten to be forgotten. .

[0167] Further, the image information 1404 is further displayed in the detailed point information 1000. For example, when the user touches the image icon 1404, the video data 903 can be displayed on the display 813. it can. The video data 903 has been output to the display 713 of the video display device 700 when the user presses the scratch button 902 (see FIG. 9).

FIG. 14-3 is an explanatory diagram (No. 3) showing the display on which the map data is displayed.

When the user touches the image icon 1404 displayed on the display 813, the image data 903 is displayed. In FIG. 14-3, map data 1400 is displayed on one half of the display 813, and video data 903 is displayed on the other half. By checking the contents of this video data 903, the user can find information about the ramen store that is forgotten or forgotten about the point information 1000. You can think about the news more clearly.

Note that, when there are a plurality of pieces of point information displayed on the display 813, when the detailed display button 1403 is operated, the point information may be displayed in a list. Specifically, for example, only the store name may be listed and displayed. Then, the store information is displayed in detail on the display 813 by selecting the store name that is displayed in detail by the user from the listed store names.

[0170] The location point of the ramen shop displayed by the icon 1402 can be set as the destination point. In this case, the CPU 801 executes a route search program and searches for an optimal route from the current location to the location of the ramen shop displayed by the icon 1402.

[0171] Then, based on the searched route and the like, the CPU 801 executes a route guidance program and generates real-time route guidance information. The generated route guidance information is output to the audio IZF 808 and the video IZF 814 via the CPU 801. The destination point may be set by selecting from a plurality of point information listed.

[0172] Next, a case will be described in which the navigation apparatus 800 can display point information on or near the route of the search result when a route search is performed. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display on which search results are displayed on map data. As shown in FIG. 15, map data 1500 is displayed on the display 813, and on this map data 1500, the current location, 1501 force to the destination, 1501 to 1505 up to 1502 are displayed. Has been.

[0173] When a ramen shop located on or near the routes 1503 to 1505 and the point information 1000 is located, the speaker 810 outputs a predetermined sound effect. The icon 1506 is displayed at the point where the ramen shop specified by the point information 1000 is located to notify the user. The predetermined sound effect may be, for example, an imitation sound “Pinbone” or a guidance voice such as “New information is displayed near the searched route”.

[0174] It should be noted that it is specified by point information on or near the routes 1503 to 1505. If there are multiple points to be searched, icons 1506 may be displayed at all points to notify the user, or a predetermined number, in order, from the nearest to the searched route, For example, icons 1506 may be displayed at three points.

[0175] Further, when the user touches the detail display button 1507 displayed on the display 813, the point information 1000 can be displayed in detail on the display 813. The explanation for displaying the point information 1000 in detail is the same as in Figure 14-2, 14-3, so the explanation is omitted.

[0176] As described above, when the user searches for the route to the destination point 1502 using the navigation device 800, the point information 1000 is specified on or near the searched route. When the point is located, an icon 1506 can be displayed on the map data 1500 to notify the user.

[0177] Further, when the user confirms the details of the point information 1000 displayed in detail, it is possible to remember the information of the point specified by the point information 1000 that has been forgotten or forgotten. Further, by confirming the video data 903 when the user actually performs the operation input, the information of the point specified by the point information 100 00 that was forgotten or forgotten can be recalled more clearly. Can do.

[0178] Further, the user can know in advance that the point specified by the point information 1000 is located on or near the route to the destination point 1502. For this reason, the point information 1000 can be used as a reference point to stop by before the destination point 1502 arrives, and it can be used for making a reference plan.

[0179] Next, the case where the calculation result when the distance between the specific point and the point specified by the point information is calculated is equal to or less than the predetermined distance will be described. For example, when a user is carrying a mobile phone equipped with the navigation device 800 and moving, if the distance between the current location and the location specified by the location information is less than a predetermined distance, the mobile phone itself is vibrated. To inform the user.

[0180] FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline when the telephone body is vibrated to notify the user. As shown in Figure 16, while the user is carrying the mobile phone 1600 and moving, When the distance between the point and the point specified by the point information is less than a predetermined distance, for example, 500 m or less, the mobile phone 1600 main body is vibrated to notify the user.

[0181] When the user notices that the mobile phone 1600 main body vibrates, the user visually recognizes the content displayed on the display 813 of the mobile phone 1600. At this time, the point information 1000 is displayed in detail on the display 813. Thereby, the user can know that the ramen shop specified by the point information 1000 is located in the vicinity of the current point. Further, the user can remember the information of the ramen shop identified by the point information 1000 that has been forgotten or forgotten by checking the contents of the point information 1000 displayed in detail.

[0182] Further, the image information 1404 is further displayed in the detailed location information 1000. For example, when the user operates the operation button of the mobile phone 1600 and selects the image icon 1404, Video data 903 can be displayed on the display 813.

[0183] The video data 903 is video output to the display 713 of the video display device 700 when the user presses the scratch button 902 (see FIG. 9). Then, by checking the contents of the video data 903, the user can more clearly remember the information about the ramen shop that has been forgotten or specified by the forgotten point information 1000.

[0184] When the user tries to go to the Ramen store specified by the spot information 1000 displayed on the display 813, the user can go to the address and telephone number of the spot information 1000 displayed in detail. . If the map data can be displayed on the display 813 of the mobile phone 1600, the location of the ramen shop may be displayed on the map data.

[0185] According to the fifth embodiment described above, the point information 1000 can be automatically notified to the user without the intention of the user in accordance with the process being executed by the navigation device 800. Further, the user can recall the information of the point specified by the point information 1000 that has been forgotten or forgotten by checking the content of the notified point information 1000. In addition, by checking the video data 90 3 when the user actually performs the operation input, the point information 1000 that has been forgotten or forgotten. Therefore, the information of the point specified can be recalled more clearly.

[0186] In addition, when business hours such as a store or a facility are added to the point information 1000, the business time may be taken into account to notify the user. As a result, for example, when information about a ramen store was announced, it was out of business hours even though the user actually went to that ramen store, so he eventually wanted to eat ramen. The problem of not being able to eat food can be solved, and the point information 1000 can be used more effectively.

Example 6

[0187] Hereinafter, Example 6 of the video processing device 200 and the spot information search device 400, which are useful for the above-described embodiment, will be described. In the sixth embodiment, the above-described video processing device 200 is used as a stationary video display device 700 such as a home TV, and the point information search device 400 is used as a search server that transmits and receives information through a communication network such as the Internet. This is an example applied to 1700.

[0188] The search server 1700 according to the sixth embodiment records the spot information transmitted from the video display device 700, and records the spot information corresponding to the search request with the communication terminal capable of accessing the search server 1700. Search from point information. Note that the hardware configuration (see FIG. 7) of the video display device 700 is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

[0189] (Hardware configuration of search server)

First, the hardware configuration of the search server 1700 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is a block diagram of the hardware configuration of the search server according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 17, a search server 1700 includes a CPU 1701, a ROM 1 702, a RAM 1703, a magnetic disk drive 1704, a magnetic disk 1705, an optical disk drive 1706, an optical disk 1707, and a communication I / F 1708. Yes. In addition, the constituent units 1701 to 1708 are connected by a bus 1709, respectively.

The CPU 1701 controls the entire search server 1700. The ROM 1702 records programs such as a boot program and a point information search program. A detailed description of the point information search program will be described later. RAM1703 is the CPU1701 Used as a querier. That is, the CPU 1701 controls the entire search server 1700 by executing various programs recorded in the ROM 1702 while using the RAM 1703 as a work area.

In addition, the magnetic disk drive 1704 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the magnetic disk 1 705 according to the control of the CPU 1701. The magnetic disk 1705 records data written under the control of the magnetic disk drive 1704. As the magnetic disk 1705, for example, an HD (node disk) can be used.

[0192] The spot information described in the above embodiment is recorded on the magnetic disk 1705. Here, the point information is information transferred from the video display device 700 and is information attached to the video data of the digital broadcast wave. This is point information associated with the video data when the user inputs an operation using the remote control or the like during video output of the video display device 700. Further, when the user performs an operation input, the video data being output and the point information attached to the video data can be associated and recorded on the magnetic disk 1705.

[0193] The magnetic disk 1705 may be recorded in a state where the point information can be listed and edited in various categories. That is, the point information representing the same attribute can be recorded in the same power category. For example, it is possible to list for each point information about restaurants, or to list for each point information about amusement parks.

[0194] Further, the optical disk drive 1706 controls the read Z write of data to the optical disk 1707 in accordance with the control of the CPU 1701. The optical disk 1707 is a detachable recording medium from which data is read according to the control of the optical disk drive 1 706. The optical disk 1707 can also use a writable recording medium. Further, the removable recording medium may be the power of the optical disc 1707, an MO, a memory card, or the like.

In addition, the communication IZF 1708 is connected to a network wirelessly or via a communication cable, and functions as an interface between the network and the CPU 801. Specifically, for example, the video display device 700 connected to the network, the navigation device 800, and another navigation device having the same function as the navigation device 800 function as an interface with the CPU1 701. . LAN, WAN, public line for network There are networks and mobile phone networks.

Note that the point information receiving unit 401, the storage unit 402, the search request receiving unit 403, the extracting unit 404, and the transmitting unit 405 of the point information searching device 400 shown in FIG. 4 are the same as those of the search server 1700 shown in FIG. The CPU 1701 executes a program recorded in the ROM 1702, RAM 1703, magnetic disk 1705, optical disk 1707, etc., and realizes its function by controlling each part in the search server 1700.

Here, the specific processing content of the point information search program recorded in the ROM 1702 will be described. The point information search program searches for point information corresponding to a search request for a communication terminal capable of accessing the search server 1700 received via the communication IZF1708. The communication terminal that accesses the search server 1700 is, for example, the navigation device 800 or another navigation device having the same function as the navigation device 800.

Specifically, for example, a user information search server 1700 that uses a navigation device other than the navigation device 800 is sent to the search server 1700 for a point information regarding a ramen shop. At this time, the location information acquired by operating the user-powered video display device 700 that uses the navigation device 800 is recorded on the magnetic disk 1705 of the search server 1700.

[0199] Then, the search server 1700 searches the spot information related to the ramen shop from the spot information recorded on the magnetic disk 1705. If the spot information related to the ramen shop can be searched from the spot information recorded on the magnetic disk 1705, the searched spot information is transmitted to the communication terminal that has transmitted the search request via the communication IZF1708.

[0200] Further, when the communication terminal power accesses the search server 1700, the point information recorded on the magnetic disk 1705 of the search server 1700 may be displayed on the display of the communication terminal so that it can be browsed. . Furthermore, the recorded point information may be arbitrarily edited. Specifically, for example, spot information representing the same attribute can be recorded in the same category by being classified and recorded, or further information can be written in the recorded spot information.

[0201] As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, the search server 1700 is connected to the video display device 700. The transmitted point information can be recorded. Then, it is possible to accept a search request from a user who uses a communication terminal that can access the search server 1700, and forward the point information corresponding to the search request to the communication terminal used by the user who sent the search request. can do.

[0202] In addition, the user who uses the communication terminal accessible to search server 1700 may be another user different from the user who performed the operation input in video display device 700. Therefore, the spot information recorded on the search server 1700 can be shared by a plurality of users, and the recorded spot information can be used more effectively.

[0203] Note that the communication terminal that has received the location information from the search server 1700 performs the same process as described in the first to fifth embodiments, and obtains the same effect.

[0204] As described above, according to Embodiments 1 to 6 described above, when a user performs an operation input by performing a simple operation input at any timing during video output of a broadcast program or the like. In addition, it is possible to acquire point information associated with the video data being output.

[0205] For this reason, for example, if a video showing an interest such as a user trying to go while watching a broadcast program! /, Or eating! / ヽ, the program is recorded or the program information is displayed. It is possible to acquire point information such as a store or a building specified by the video content through simple operation input without having to perform troublesome work such as writing down the memo.

[0206] Since the operation input performed by the user at this time is a simple operation such as pressing an operation button on the remote control, it can be performed intuitively and instantaneously. It can be acquired without leaking.

[0207] Information acquired while the user is watching a broadcast program is automatically transmitted to a communication terminal such as a navigation device or a mobile phone used by the user without the user's intention. The transmitted point information can be used for predetermined processing such as map data display processing and route search processing in the communication terminal. In addition, when point information becomes available for the ongoing processing of the communication terminal, the point information is automatically displayed to the user by displaying the point information on the display screen or outputting a sound announcement regarding the point information. Information can be notified. [0208] Then, the user can know that, for example, a store or a building that has previously shown interest is located near the current location of the user by confirming the notified location information. . Furthermore, by confirming the point information displayed in detail and the video of the store or building when the user performs an operation input, the situation when the point information is acquired more clearly can be recalled.

[0209] Further, since the point information notified at this time is information acquired by the user having shown some interest before, the information content is persuasive to the user. For this reason, it can be said that this information is effective for users who have a high possibility of arousing the feeling of going to a store or the like that is actually informed. Furthermore, it can be used effectively for destination planning that the user makes, such as taking a detour with reference to the acquired location information.

[0210] As described above, the point information acquired while the user is watching a broadcast program or the like can be transmitted to and maintained by the communication terminal used by the user without the user's intention. When a user encounters a situation that requires point information, the point information is automatically notified to the user, so that the acquired point information can be used effectively and practically. The

[0211] For this reason, the user can automatically know the information he / she has forgotten or has forgotten when he / she encounters a situation where the information can be used, and has previously shown interest. Never miss an opportunity to go to a spot.

[0212] In addition, the acquired location information can be stored in a search server that transmits and receives information through a communication network such as the Internet. Furthermore, the stored location information can be freely viewed and edited by a plurality of users who can access the search server. In this way, the acquired spot information can be shared by multiple users, and the spot information can be used more effectively.

[0213] In addition, for example, a 30% OFF product coupon can be included as additional information in point information such as the store's home page and CM. The user can purchase the product with 30% OFF by showing this additional information to the store clerk when going to the store. In this way, by including various service information in the point information, the user's willingness to purchase can be improved, and the point information can be used effectively as an advertising means. The

Note that the video processing method, point information notification method, and point information search method described in this embodiment can be realized by executing a prepared program on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. Can do. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, flexible disk, CD-ROM, MO, or DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by a computer. Further, this program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed through a network such as the Internet.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Accepting means for receiving a user's operation input during video output of a series of video data including point information related to features specified by video content;

Extraction means for extracting point information relating to features included in the video data from the video data when the operation input is received by the reception means;

Transmitting means for transmitting the point information relating to the feature extracted by the extracting means to the communication terminal of the user;

A video processing apparatus comprising:

[2] The transmission means includes:

2. The video processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the video data when the operation input is received by the receiving unit is transmitted to the communication terminal of the user.

[3] Accepting means for accepting user operation input during video output of a series of video data including point information related to features specified by video content;

Transmitting means for transmitting the spot information related to the feature extracted by the extracting means to a spot information search device that accepts a search request related to the feature from a communication terminal of a user other than the user;

A video processing apparatus comprising:

[4] The transmission means includes:

4. The video processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the video data when the operation input is received by the receiving unit is transmitted to the point information search apparatus.

[5] When a user operation input is received from a video processing device that outputs a series of video data including point information about the feature specified by the video content during video output of the video processing device. Receiving means for receiving point information relating to features included in video data (hereinafter referred to as “designated features”);

Execution means for executing predetermined processing;

Based on the contents of the processing currently being executed by the execution means! Determining means for determining whether or not the point information related to the designated feature received in the processing is usable for the processing;

Notification means for informing the user based on the determination result determined by the determination means;

A communication terminal comprising:

[6] The determination means includes:

Based on the point information related to the specific point specified by the terminal body (hereinafter referred to as “specific point information”) and the point information related to the specified feature, the point information regarding the specified feature is determined. The communication terminal according to claim 5, wherein:

7. The communication terminal according to claim 6, wherein the specific point information is current point information of the terminal body.

8. The communication terminal according to claim 6, wherein the specific point information is arbitrary point information designated by the user.

[9] The execution means includes:

The map data display process for displaying the map data on the display screen of the terminal body is executed.

When the specific point information is displayed on the display screen by the map data display processing by the execution means, it is determined whether or not the point information related to the designated feature can be displayed on the display screen. The communication terminal according to claim 6, wherein:

[10] The execution means includes:

Execute route search processing to search for a route to an arbitrary destination point,

The determination means includes

7. The communication terminal according to claim 6, wherein it is determined whether or not the designated feature is located on or near the route searched by the route search processing by the execution means.

[11] The execution means includes: A distance calculation process for calculating a distance between the specific point and the designated feature;

7. The communication terminal according to claim 6, wherein it is determined whether or not the distance calculated by the distance calculation process by the execution means is a predetermined distance or less.

[12] The notification means includes:

The point information on the designated feature is displayed on the display screen of the terminal body when the judgment unit judges that the point information on the designated feature is available for the processing. Item 6. The communication terminal according to item 5.

[13] The notification means includes:

When it is determined by the determination means that the point information related to the designated feature is available for the processing, the point information related to the designated feature or a notification sound related to the point information is output as audio. The communication terminal according to claim 5.

[14] The notification means includes:

6. The communication terminal according to claim 5, wherein the terminal main body is vibrated when it is determined by the determining means that the point information related to the designated feature is usable for the processing.

[15] The receiving means includes

Further, the video processing device receives video data (hereinafter referred to as “designated video data”) when a user operation input is received during video output of the video processing device, and the notification means includes:

When it is determined by the determining means that the point information related to the designated feature is available for the processing, the designated video data received by the receiving means is displayed on the display screen of the terminal body. The communication terminal according to claim 5.

[16] The communication terminal includes:

6. The communication terminal according to claim 5, wherein the communication terminal is a mobile communication terminal of the user.

[17] The mobile communication terminal comprises:

The car navigation device of the user according to claim 16, Communication terminal.

[18] The mobile communication terminal comprises:

17. The communication terminal according to claim 16, wherein the communication terminal is a mobile phone of the user.

[19] When a user operation input is received from a video processing device that outputs a series of video data including point information about the feature specified by the video content during video output of the video processing device. Point information receiving means for receiving point information related to features included in the video data (hereinafter referred to as “designated features”);

Storage means for storing the spot information received by the spot information receiving means; search request receiving means for receiving a search request for the feature from a communication terminal of another user other than the user;

Extraction means for extracting spot information corresponding to the search request received by the search request receiving means from the spot information stored in the storage means;

Transmitting means for transmitting the location information extracted by the extracting means to the communication terminal of the other user who transmitted the search request;

A point information retrieval apparatus comprising:

[20] The search request includes point information regarding a specific point specified by the communication terminal of the other user (hereinafter referred to as “specific point information”),

The extraction means includes

20. The point information search device according to claim 19, wherein the point information corresponding to the specific point information is extracted from the point information stored in the storage unit.

[21] A reception process for receiving a user's operation input during video output of a series of video data including point information related to features specified by video content;

An extraction step of extracting point information about the feature included in the video data from the video data when the operation input is received by the reception step;

A transmission step of transmitting point information about the feature extracted by the extraction step to the user's communication terminal;

A video processing method comprising:

[22] A series of video data including point information related to the features specified by the video content is displayed. From the video processing device that outputs the image, receive the point information regarding the feature (hereinafter referred to as “designated feature”) included in the video data when the user's operation input is accepted during the video output of the video processing device. Receiving process;

A determination step of determining whether or not the point information related to the designated feature received by the reception step is available for the processing based on the content of the processing currently being executed by the terminal body;

A notification step of notifying the user based on the determination result determined by the determination step;

The point information notification method characterized by including.

[23] When a user operation input is received from a video processing device that outputs a series of video data including point information about the feature specified by the video content during video output of the video processing device. A point information receiving process for receiving point information regarding features included in the video data (hereinafter referred to as “designated features”);

A storage step of storing the spot information received by the spot information receiving step; a search request receiving step of receiving a search request related to the feature from a communication terminal of another user other than the user;

An extraction step for extracting point information corresponding to the search request received by the search request receiving step from the point information stored by the storage step;

A transmission step of transmitting the point information extracted by the extraction step to the communication terminal of the other user who transmitted the search request;

The point information search method characterized by comprising.

[24] A video processing program causing a computer to execute the video processing method according to claim 21.

[25] A spot information notification program causing a computer to execute the spot information notification method according to claim 22.

[26] A point information search program causing a computer to execute the point information search method according to claim 23.

[27] A program in which the program according to any one of claims 24 to 26 is recorded. A computer-readable recording medium.