JPH1195711A - Information broadcasting system and information receiving device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a system providing information in a form easy to use for users of a structure such as a department store by controlling the model information and the relevant information of the structure with an information controller, broadcasting the model information and relevant information with an information broadcasting device and displaying the relevant information with an information display device. SOLUTION: This information broadcast system is installed inside a structure such as a department store or in its periphery. An information controller 1 constituting the information broadcast system controls model information showing the model of the structure and relevant information related to the structure to transmit the model information and the relevant information to an information network. That is, the model information showing the model of the structure and the relevant information related to the structure controlled by the information controller 1 are transmitted to an information broadcasting device 10 and an information display device 20 through the information network. Then, these model information and relevant information are broadcasted by the information broadcasting device 10 and the relevant information is displayed by the information display device 20.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information broadcasting system and an information receiving apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information display board for displaying information such as sales floor guidance and product advertisements has been installed near entrances and stairs of department stores to provide information to users of department stores. Have been. In addition, an advertisement is suspended in a train so as to provide information to passengers of the train.

Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-146899 discloses that in order to promote the sale of products, a terminal is installed near a display shelf, and video information including a description of the product and advertisements is wirelessly transmitted to the terminal. A technique has been proposed in which information such as a product is provided by transmitting and displaying a video. Also, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-76706 proposes a technique of wirelessly transmitting advertisement information to a car approaching a store to provide product information.

[0004]

However, when providing information by installing information display boards such as sales floor guides near entrances and stairs of department stores, the information display boards are installed at a fixed location, so that users are not provided with the information display boards. However, there is a problem that the information display board cannot be used when the user leaves the installation location, and the user lacks convenience when trying to use the information.

[0005] Further, when an advertisement is suspended in a train to provide information to passengers, it is not easy for the passenger to read the advertisement if the vehicle is crowded or the advertisement is suspended from a distance. In addition, since the display area of an advertisement suspended in a vehicle is generally limited, there is a problem that the serviceability of providing information to passengers is lacking. Furthermore, with technology that displays product descriptions and advertisements on terminals installed near display shelves, it is not possible to receive information on products etc. once the terminal is set up, which also makes information use more convenient. There is a problem of chipping.

In the technology for transmitting advertisement information to a car approaching a store, the service can be received only when the user is in the car, and the advertisement information cannot be provided when the user leaves the car. It is difficult and there is a problem in the transmissibility of information. In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information broadcasting system and an information receiving device that provide information in a form that is easy to use for users who use structures such as department stores and trains.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided an information broadcasting system, comprising: (1) an information broadcasting device; (2) an information display device; And 3) an information management device. The information broadcasting device of (1) includes: (1-1) a receiving unit that receives model information representing a model of a structure and related information related to the structure transmitted through an information network; 2) a storage unit that stores the model information and the related information received by the receiving unit; (1-3) a broadcast unit that repeatedly reads out the model information and the related information stored in the storage unit and broadcasts wirelessly; Installed inside or around the structure.

The information display device of (2) comprises: (2-1) a receiving section for receiving related information transmitted via an information network; and (2-2) storing the related information received by the receiving section. Storage unit (2-3) A display unit that reads and displays related information stored in the storage unit is provided, and is installed inside or around the structure.

[0009] The information management device of (3) manages the model information and the related information and transmits the information to the information network.
According to the information broadcasting system of the present invention, model information representing a model of a structure managed by the information management device and related information related to the structure are transmitted to the information broadcasting device and the information display device via the information network. The information broadcasting device broadcasts the model information and the related information, and the information display device displays the related information. Therefore, the user can use the information on the structure of the structure and related information on the structure, such as sales floor guidance and entertainment. Can be known even while moving over a fairly wide range.

An information broadcasting device according to the present invention is provided inside or around a structure for storing model information representing a model of the structure, and repeatedly reading out the model information stored in the storage unit. And a broadcasting unit for broadcasting by radio. The information broadcast device of the present invention is installed inside or around a structure, and wirelessly broadcasts model information representing a model of the structure. By receiving, it is possible to know the structure of the structure (for example, inside a department store) anywhere within a fairly wide range. This information broadcasting device may be installed one inside or around the structure, or may be installed at a plurality of locations.

Here, the storage unit stores, in addition to the model information, related information relating to the structure, and the broadcast unit repeatedly reads the related information together with the model information from the storage unit. Broadcasting is effective. As described above, when the related information is broadcast in addition to the model information, it is possible to widely provide the user of the structure with the structure-related information in addition to the structure of the structure.

The related information related to the structure may be any information as long as it is information related to the structure. For example, in the case of a department store, there is information such as sales floor guidance and entertainment. Also,
If it is in a train, the content of the hanging advertisement may be used. Here, it is effective that the model information includes information representing a model of the information display device including an installation location for the structure.

When the model information includes such information,
The user can be informed of the installation location of the information display device in the structure, and can understand the related information in association with the installation location of the information display device. For example,
If it is a department store, it can be understood that the sales floor guidance displayed on the information display device installed on the first floor is the sales floor guidance on the first floor. In addition, for example, the sales floor guidance displayed on the information display device installed near the display shelf for each sales floor can be understood as the nearby sales floor guidance.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information receiving apparatus which is carried around or inside a structure.
A receiver for receiving a model information wireless broadcast of a model of the structure, a storage for storing the model information received by the receiver, and a display for reading the model information from the storage and displaying a model of the structure And a portable type having a unit.

The information receiving apparatus of the present invention receives a radio broadcast of model information representing a model of a structure and displays the model of the structure, so that when a user visits the structure, By referring to the information receiving device, information on the structure can be known on the spot. Here, in addition to the model information, the receiving unit receives a radio broadcast of related information related to the structure, and the storage unit stores the model information and the related information received by the receiving unit. It is effective that the display unit reads out the model information and displays the model of the structure, and reads out the related information and displays the related information.

As described above, when the related information is displayed in addition to the model of the structure, the user can know the structure of the structure and related information on the structure, such as sales floor guidance and entertainment, on the spot. Can be. Also, the model information is
The display panel for displaying the relevant information includes information representing a model including an installation location for the structure, and the display unit displays the relevant information attached to a model of the display plate. Preferably, it is

As described above, when the related information is attached to the display panel model and displayed, the user can refer to the display panel by the information receiving device without having to go to the installation location of the display panel, and the display panel can display the relevant information. Related information attached to the site can be known on the spot. Further, the related information is information in which a link is provided between partial information constituting the related information, and the information receiving apparatus performs an instruction operation to indicate the partial information in the related information displayed on the display unit. If the display unit of the information receiving apparatus indicates a part of the related information displayed on the display unit by the instruction operator, a link is provided to the indicated partial information. It is also a preferable embodiment to display the attached partial information.

As described above, when the partial information pointed by the instruction operator is linked, that is, when the partial information related to the partial information is displayed, more detailed information can be known.

[0019]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an information broadcasting system and an information receiving device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG.
An information management device 1, an information broadcasting device 10, and two information display devices 20, which are mutually connected via an information network;
20 and a plurality of information receiving apparatuses 30,..., 30 are shown.

First, an information broadcasting system will be described. The information broadcasting system shown in FIG. 1 is installed inside or around a structure such as a department store, for example. The information management device 1 configuring an information broadcasting system manages model information representing a model of a structure and related information related to the structure, and transmits the model information and the related information to an information network. In the present embodiment, a structure refers to a building such as a building, for example, and a model of the structure refers to a “three-dimensional CAD model”. "3D CAD
The "model" is stored inside the computer,
Data (model information) that represents a building in three dimensions.
This “three-dimensional CAD model” is, for example, a 3DS format or VRML (Virtual Real
It is described using an Entity Modeling Language (format) format or the like. The related information is
Any information may be used as long as it is information related to the structure. For example, in the case of a department store, it is typically information on sales floor guidance or entertainment on each floor.

The information broadcasting device 10 and the information display device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the information broadcasting device shown by one block in FIG. The information broadcasting device 10 shown in FIG. 2 includes a receiving unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a broadcasting unit 13.

The receiving section 11 receives, from the information management apparatus 1, model information representing a model of a structure and related information relating to the structure, which are transmitted via the information network. The storage unit 12 stores the model information and the related information received by the receiving unit 11. The broadcasting unit 13
The model information and the related information stored in the storage unit 12 are repeatedly read and broadcast wirelessly. Radio waves or infrared rays are used for the wireless broadcasting.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the information display device shown by one block in FIG. The information display device 20 shown in FIG.
, Display unit 23, installation location setting unit 24, transmission unit 25
And are provided. The receiving unit 21 receives the related information transmitted from the information management device 1 via the information network.

The storage unit 22 stores the related information received by the receiving unit 21. The display unit 23 reads and displays the related information stored in the storage unit 22. Installation location setting section 24
When the installation location of the information display device 20 is changed, information indicating the changed installation location is set. From the installation location setting unit 24, the set information is sent to the transmission unit 25. Is output.

The transmitting section 25 transmits this information to the information management device 1 via the information network. The information management device 1 receives the information indicating the installation location of the information display device 20 and generates and transmits the model information including the model of the information display device 20 including the installation location in addition to the structure of the entire building. I do. Next, the information receiving apparatus 3 shown in FIG.
0 will be described.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the information receiving apparatus shown by one block in FIG. The information receiving device 30 is a portable information receiving device that can be carried inside or around a structure.
0 includes a reception unit 31, a storage unit 32, a model display operation unit 33, a display unit 34, a model part designation unit 35, and a part information instruction unit 36.

The receiving unit 31 constantly monitors whether or not model information representing a model of a structure and related information relating to the structure are broadcast by the information broadcasting device 10 by radio. , The model information and the related information are received. The storage unit 32
The model information and the related information received by the receiving unit 31 are stored.

The model display operation unit 33, the display unit 34, the model part designating unit 35, and the partial information designating unit 36 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a model display operation unit, a display unit, a model part designating unit, and a part information designating unit provided in the information receiving apparatus shown in FIG. On the display unit 34 shown in FIG. 5, model information and related information of a structure are displayed in accordance with operations of a model display operation unit 33, a model part designation unit 35, and a part information instruction unit 36 described below. .

The model display operation section 33 includes four operation elements 3
3a, 33b, 33c, and 33d, and according to the operation of these four operators 33a, 33b, 33c, and 33d,
The model information stored in the storage unit 32 is read out to the display unit 34, and the model of the structure is displayed. The user freely manipulates these four operators 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d to change the viewpoint position and the traveling direction, so that the model of the structure can be changed from any direction or position on the display unit 34. Observable. For this reason, the user can walk through the model of the structure as if walking around in a real structure (walk-through). By walking through the model of the structure, the user can obtain more detailed information without actually moving himself.

The model part designation section 35 designates a part of the model of the structure displayed on the display section 34.
The partial information instructing unit 36 is an operator pointing to partial information in the related information displayed on the display unit 34. Related information
This is information in which a link is provided between the pieces of partial information that constitute the related information.
When certain partial information in the related information displayed in 4 is pointed, partial information linked to the pointed partial information, that is, detailed information related to the pointed partial information, for example, Is displayed.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing model information representing a model of a structure. The model information 100 shown in FIG. 6 shows models 101 and 102 of display screens (display boards) of the two information display devices 20 and 20 (see FIG. 1). These display panel models 101 and 102 have related information 101a,
102a is attached (displayed). As described above, the related information 101a and 102a are displayed on the display panel models 101 and 10 respectively.
2, the user can display the display board in a large size on the information receiving apparatus 30 without having to go to the place where the display board is installed, so that the relevant information attached to the display board can be displayed on the spot. Can be found at

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a processing routine of the information broadcasting apparatus shown in FIG. First, in step S11, model information representing a model of a structure and related information related to the structure are received from the information management device 1, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, it is determined whether the received information is updated information. If it is determined that the received information is updated information, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13,
The receiving unit 11 sends the received information to the storage unit 12. Next, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the storage unit 12 stores the sent information instead of the information stored so far, and proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the received information is not updated information, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the broadcast unit 13
Reads out the model information and related information stored in the storage unit 12, broadcasts the information around the information broadcasting device 10 wirelessly, and returns to step S12.

Here, step S11 and step S12
Steps S15 to S15 operate independently. When the process proceeds to step S15 and returns to step S12, if new information has been received in step S11 during that time, it is determined in step S12 about the newly received information. If no new information has been received, the same information as in the previous time is referenced in step S12, and the process immediately proceeds to step S15, where the same information as in the previous time is read out and repeatedly broadcast.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a processing routine of the information display device shown in FIG. First, in step S21, related information is received. Next, in step S22, it is determined whether the received information is updated information. If it is determined that the received information is updated information, the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the receiving unit 21 sends the received information to the storage unit 22. Next, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the storage unit 22 stores the transmitted information instead of the information stored up to that point, and proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S22 that the received information is not updated information, the process proceeds directly to step S25. In step S25, the display unit 2
3 displays the information stored in the storage unit 22 and proceeds to step S26. In step S26, it is determined whether the installation location of the information display device 20 has been changed. If it is determined that the installation location has been changed, the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, the transmitting unit 25 transmits information indicating the installation location to the information management device 1 via the information network, and returns to step S22. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the installation location has not been changed, the process directly returns to step S22.

As in the case of the information broadcasting apparatus described above with reference to FIG. 7, step S21 and steps S22 to S2 are performed.
7 operate independently. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a processing routine of the information receiving apparatus shown in FIG. First, in step S31, it is determined whether model information or related information of a structure is being broadcast by radio. When it is determined that the model information and the related information of the structure are being broadcast by radio, the process proceeds to step S32. In step S32, the receiving unit 31 wirelessly receives the model information and the related information of the structure. Next, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the storage unit 32 stores the model information and the related information of the structure, and proceeds to step S34. On the other hand, step S31
In step S3, when it is determined that the model information and the related information of the structure are not broadcast by radio,
Proceed to 4. In step S34, the display unit 34 displays the model information and the related information of the structure stored in the storage unit 32 according to the instruction of the model display operation unit 33, and proceeds to step S35. In step S35, it is determined whether or not any of the information display devices included in the model of the structure has been specified by the model part specifying unit 35. If it is determined that none of the information display devices has been designated, the process returns to step S31. On the other hand, when it is determined that any of the information display devices has been designated, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S36, the display unit 34 displays the relevant information on the specified information display device included in the stored model of the structure, and proceeds to step S37. In step S37, it is determined whether or not the partial information in the related information is instructed by the partial information instructing unit 36. If it is determined that the partial information has been instructed, the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, the display unit 34 displays the information linked to the partial information, and displays the information in step S3.
Return to 1. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S37 that the partial information has not been specified, the process returns to step S31. In this way, the model information and the related information broadcast by radio are displayed on the information receiving device 30.

[0036]

As described above, according to the present invention,
For example, information can be provided in a form that is easy to use for users who use structures such as department stores and trains.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an information broadcasting system and an information receiving device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the information broadcasting device shown by one block in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the information display device shown by one block in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the information receiving apparatus shown by one block in FIG. 1;

5 is a diagram showing a model display operation unit, a display unit, a model part designating unit, and a part information designating unit provided in the information receiving apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing model information representing a model of a structure.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a processing routine of the information broadcasting device shown in FIG. 2;

8 is a flowchart of a processing routine of the information display device shown in FIG.

9 is a flowchart of a processing routine of the information receiving device shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 information management device 10 information broadcasting device 11, 21, 31 receiving unit 12, 22, 32 storage unit 13 broadcasting unit 20 information display device 23, 34 display unit 24 installation location setting unit 25 transmission unit 30 information receiving device 33 model display operation Part 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d Operator 35 Model part designation part 36 Part information indication part 100 Structure model 101, 102 Display panel model 101a, 102a Related information

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A receiving unit for receiving model information representing a model of a structure and related information related to the structure transmitted through an information network, and receiving the model information and related information received by the receiving unit. An information broadcasting device installed inside or around the structure, comprising: a storage unit that stores information; and a broadcasting unit that repeatedly reads out the model information and related information stored in the storage unit and broadcasts wirelessly. A receiving unit that receives the related information transmitted via the information network, a storage unit that stores the related information received by the receiving unit, and reads and displays the related information stored in the storage unit An information display device that is installed inside or around the structure, and that manages the model information and the related information and transmits the information to the information network. Information Broadcasting characterized by having an information management apparatus for. 2. A receiving unit for receiving a radio broadcast of model information representing a model of the structure carried around or inside the structure, a storage unit for storing the model information received by the receiving unit, and the storage unit A display unit for reading model information from the device and displaying a model of the structure. 3. The receiving unit according to claim 2, wherein
The receiving unit receives a radio broadcast of the related information related to the structure, wherein the storage unit stores the model information and the related information received by the receiving unit, and the display unit includes the model information. 3. The information receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the information receiving apparatus reads out the related information to display a model of the structure and reads out the related information to display the related information. 4. The model information includes information representing a model of a display board that displays the related information, including a location where the display board is installed with respect to the structure, wherein the display unit displays the related information. The information receiving apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the information is displayed by being attached to a model of the display board. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the related information is information in which a link is provided between the pieces of partial information constituting the related information, and a pointing operation element indicating the partial information in the related information displayed on the display unit is provided. The display unit, when a predetermined partial information in the related information displayed on the display unit is pointed by the instruction operator, the partial information linked to the pointed partial information, The information receiving apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the information is displayed.