JP3873604B2 - Mobile information distribution system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile information distribution system, and more particularly to a system that receives distribution of information (content) such as music in a mobile object such as an automobile.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Distribution of music or the like can also be received by a home PC (personal computer) via the Internet. In addition, direct delivery to the car is also possible. This is the case when a vehicle is equipped with a communication device and the vehicle-side communication device is in a predetermined communication area by an infrastructure antenna installed in a convenience store. It is a system that receives information from communication equipment via an antenna on the infrastructure side.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with respect to the in-vehicle communication device in such a mobile information distribution system, the installation of the device for the system is an option, and if an attempt is made to receive new information distribution for an existing vehicle, a dedicated expensive device is required. It is necessary to install.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile information distribution system that can receive distribution of information with a simple mobile device.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a client terminal for communication other than narrowband communication Is By performing communication control for receiving distribution of information, it is possible to eliminate the need for a device for performing communication control as a device for receiving information distribution in a mobile unit, and to distribute information with a simple mobile unit mounted device. You will be able to receive it.
[0006]
More details Narrow Terminal for communications other than regional communications Is Wide area mobile communication terminal with access to network And , This wide area mobile communication terminal Is It is preferable to access a web page on the network and perform communication control for receiving distribution of information from the web page. here , W As an access method by a wide-area mobile communication terminal to an eb page, an infrastructure-side antenna is displayed on a web page corresponding to a narrow-area wireless communication device when the narrow-area wireless communication device enters a predetermined communication area by the infrastructure-side antenna. A unique web page address is captured, and a wide-area mobile communication terminal can access a web page corresponding to a narrow-area wireless communication device, and can access a web page corresponding to an infrastructure antenna in this page. .
[0007]
This At the time of claim 2 As described in the above, the narrow-area wireless communication device includes a card reader / writer, and the web page address unique to the narrow-area wireless communication device is specific to the card whose information is read and written by the card reader / writer. Only the person who owns the card can receive information distribution, and it is superior in security because it cannot receive distribution without a card.
[0008]
Claims 3 As described in The web page corresponding to the infrastructure antenna is registered including a menu screen for communication control. can do.
[0009]
Claims 4 As described in, when a narrow-area wireless communication device enters a predetermined communication area by an infrastructure antenna, information other than the web page address is also sent over the network, and the information is displayed when the web page is accessed. It can also be done.
[0013]
Claim 5 As described in the above, information to be distributed may include information that becomes sound.
Claim 6 As described in (1), a memory for storing information and an audio device can be provided as a narrowband wireless communication device mounted on a mobile body. In this case, the claim 7 As described in, the memory has a function that can be connected to an audio device instead of a CD changer. When a memory is connected to an audio device instead of a CD changer, the memory is equivalent to the CD changer when viewed from the audio device. It can be connected to.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0015]
In FIG. 1, the whole structure of the mobile body information delivery system in this embodiment is shown. This system receives distribution of information such as music by the wireless device 101 in the vehicle, stores the information in the memory 102, and reproduces and uses it by the audio player 103 when necessary.
[0016]
First, an outline will be described. In this case, an automobile is assumed as the moving body, and DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication) is assumed as the narrow-area wireless communication.
[0017]
When information is distributed from the infrastructure side (ground side) to the in-vehicle device side, the following functions are required for the in-vehicle device.
(1). Wireless function to send and receive
(2). Display function to display a list of desired information
(3). Input function to select what to receive from the list
(4). Function to store distribution information
(5). Display function to view a list of stored distribution information
(6). Input function to select what to play from the list
(7). Function to play distribution information
Of these (1) to (7), a general vehicle is only equipped with an audio device with a radio. On the premise of this, it is necessary to disseminate this system that information distribution can be realized in a vehicle with only the addition of a minimum in-vehicle device.
[0018]
The wireless function for transmitting / receiving (1) described above must be newly installed.
In addition, the function (4) for storing the distribution information, the display function for viewing the stored distribution information list in (5), the input function for selecting what to reproduce from the list in (6), and the distribution in (7) The function of reproducing information can reduce additional costs by the following method.
[0019]
That is, an audio device usually has a connection terminal for adding a CD changer, and uses this terminal (reference numeral 103a in FIG. 1). If a connection terminal for adding a CD changer is not prepared in the audio device, the CD changer usually converts the sound into an FM wave and transmits it to the audio device for playback. This wireless connection method is used. To do. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, an FM transmitter 150 is connected to the memory 102, and the distribution information in the memory 102 is sent to the audio player 151 by FM waves using the FM transmitter 150 for reproduction. FIG. 2 shows a case where information is reproduced using the remote control sets 152 and 153. On the other hand, the function (4) for storing distribution information is set up so that the device 102 for that purpose is regarded as a CD changer when viewed from the audio player 103 in a pseudo manner. The distribution information storage device 102 has a file structure of 10 tracks and 99 tracks as a CD is inserted. As a result, the audio player 103 has a display function for viewing the list of distribution information stored in (5) and an input function for selecting what to reproduce from the list in (6) so that the music player 103 selects a song from the CD changer. be able to.
[0020]
On the other hand, the display device for displaying the list of desired information described in (2) and the input function for selecting what to receive from the list in (3) may be particularly expensive. There is no good way to reduce costs.
[0021]
The above description will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 3 is an image of information distribution in DSRC for explaining the existing technology. A DSRC antenna 500 is installed in a parking lot such as a gas station or a convenience store, and information is distributed to a communication device 501 of a car as a mobile body. It can be performed. In many cases, information is transmitted from the information distribution center 502, and this information is stored in the store server 503. Then, the information distribution service is received and payment is made between the DSRC antenna 500 and the in-vehicle communication device 501.
[0022]
FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram of the infrastructure side and the vehicle-mounted side in the mobile information distribution system for comparison. In order to distribute information from the infrastructure side (ground side) antenna 500 to the in-vehicle device 501 by DSRC, the in-vehicle device 501 needs the functions (1) to (7) described above. In the example of FIG. All of these functions can be provided by the three device configurations of the machine 501a, the in-vehicle memory 501b, and the audio PC (PC: personal computer) 501c. In this case, the audio PC 501c has many functions such as a touch panel display. However, in this case, the audio PC 501c becomes very expensive and becomes an obstacle to the spread of the system.
[0023]
Considering these things, in order to minimize in-vehicle devices in the distribution of electronic information to vehicles by DSRC,
・ Display function to see a list of desired information
・ Input function to select items to receive from the list
As shown in FIG. 1, the browser function to the Internet homepage of the mobile phone 300, which is a general-purpose system, is used. That is, communication control for receiving information distribution is performed using the mobile phone 300 having access rights to the network as a client terminal for communication other than narrow-area communication. Specifically, the mobile phone 300 as a wide-area mobile communication terminal accesses a web page (Internet home page) on the network, and performs communication control for receiving information distribution from the web page.
[0024]
Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 1, a wireless device 101, a memory 102, and an audio player 103 are provided as a narrow-range wireless communication device 100 mounted on an automobile. On the other hand, an infrastructure antenna 200 is installed in a store such as a convenience store, a gas station, or a car dealer, and the infrastructure antenna 200 is connected to the store server 201. The store server 201 is connected to the information distribution center 204 via the Internet 203. The information distribution center 204 prepares music, news, English conversation, and drawing as information contents, and the information of the information distribution center 204 is stored in the store server 201 and information is distributed to the in-vehicle communication device 100. become. That is, in a state where the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 mounted on the automobile enters a predetermined communication area by the infrastructure-side antenna 200, information is distributed to the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 through the infrastructure-side antenna 200 through narrow-area communication. Receive.
[0025]
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the Internet browser function of the mobile phone 300 is used, and an information distribution system using the mobile phone 300 is constructed. That is, the mobile phone center 301 is passed through the mobile phone 300 owned by the passenger in the vehicle, and the information distribution center 204 can be connected via the Internet 203.
[0026]
By using this mobile phone 300, it is possible to minimize the number of on-vehicle devices when electronic information is distributed to the vehicle by DSRC. That is,
・ Display function to view information list for distribution
・ Input function to select from menu
A browser function to the Internet (homepage) of the mobile phone 300, which is a general-purpose system, is used.
[0027]
As described above, since it is expensive to install a display device and an input device in a car, a device that is already owned and used for another purpose is used. Use the input and display functions in.
[0028]
Hereinafter, a communication procedure using the narrow-range wireless communication device 100 and the mobile phone 300 will be described.
Since the mobile phone 300 can connect to the Internet, has a browser function, and has a function of browsing a home page, this function is used. As a result, it is possible to easily receive information distribution without prescribing a special communication procedure between the mobile phone and the narrow area communication device. When performing communication control for receiving distribution of information from a web page on the Internet by the mobile phone 300, this web page (homepage) has a URL (Uniform Resource Locators) as its address, which is an infrastructure in this embodiment. This is unique to the side antenna 200.
[0029]
FIG. 6 shows a situation in which a homepage of a URL unique to the infrastructure antenna 200 is displayed on the display unit 300a of the mobile phone 300. The YY Oil ZZ store NO. The case where it connects to the homepage of 2 antennas is shown. While viewing this screen, the user can select what is to be delivered and can perform narrow-area communication control.
[0030]
A homepage corresponding to the in-vehicle communication device 100 is also prepared and has a URL unique to the in-vehicle communication device 100.
FIG. 7 shows a change in the content displayed on the mobile phone 300 when the home page (URL) of the in-vehicle communication device 100 is linked to the home page (URL) of the infrastructure antenna 200. The operation contents of the user at the time of information distribution will be described with reference to FIG.
[0031]
The web page for performing communication control has an address specific to the infrastructure antenna 200. On the other hand, when the home page for the in-vehicle device is opened outside the communication area, the first screen shown in FIG. When the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 enters the communication area of the infrastructure-side antenna 200, a URL unique to the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 is sent to the infrastructure-side antenna 200, and the store server 201 receives information from the information distribution center 204. A URL unique to the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 and a URL unique to the infrastructure antenna 200 are sent to the server (PC). The server (PC) of the information distribution center 204 sets a URL unique to the infrastructure-side antenna 200 on a home page corresponding to the narrow-area wireless communication device 100. Therefore, when the home page for the in-vehicle device is opened when the narrow area wireless communication device 100 enters the communication area of the infrastructure side antenna 200, the second screen of FIG. The user clicks the URL displayed on the second screen to access the URL. That is, the mobile phone 300 accesses the home page for the in-vehicle device and accesses the home page for the antenna on the infrastructure side in this page. As a result, as shown in the final screen of FIG. 7, a list of information to be distributed is displayed on the home page for the antenna on the infrastructure side, and the user selects from the menu.
[0032]
As described above, when the mobile phone 300 accesses the web page, the web page corresponding to the narrow area wireless communication device 100 when the narrow area wireless communication device 100 enters the predetermined communication area by the infrastructure side antenna 200 is displayed. A web page address specific to the infrastructure side antenna 200 is captured, the mobile phone 300 accesses the web page corresponding to the communication device 100 for narrow area radio, and accesses the web page corresponding to the infrastructure side antenna 200 in this page. Is done.
[0033]
The information to be distributed includes information that becomes sound such as music and news. In other words, using this system is particularly effective in the case of music distribution. This is because it is not essential to install a display device at the time of playback compared to the distribution of images, etc., and it is not necessary to mount an on-vehicle display device by relying on the mobile phone 300 for the display function required for distribution. is there.
[0034]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the in-vehicle communication device 100 includes a memory 102 for storing information and an audio device 103, and the memory 102 has a function that can be connected to the audio device 103 in place of the CD changer. A memory 102 was connected to the device 103 instead of a CD changer. Therefore, the memory 102 is connected to the audio device 103 as if it is a CD changer, thereby simplifying the in-vehicle device.
[0035]
Thus, the present embodiment has the following features.
(A) In receiving information distribution by narrow area communication, communication control for receiving information distribution using a client terminal (mobile phone having access right to the Internet) 300 for communication other than narrow area communication. To do. That is, in the comparative example of FIG. 4, the wireless function 501a has the wireless function (1) described above, the in-vehicle memory 501b has the information storage function (4), and the audio PC 501c has the display functions (2) and (5). And (3), (6) input function and (7) playback function are provided. In the present embodiment of FIG. 1, the wireless device 101 has the wireless function (1) in the in-vehicle memory 102 ( 4) The information storage function of 4) is given to the audio player 103 with the playback function of (7), and the display function of (2) and (5) and the input function of (3) and (6) are given to the mobile phone 300. It was. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need for a device for performing communication control as the in-vehicle device 100 for receiving the information distribution in the mobile body, and the information can be distributed in the simple mobile body-mounted device 100.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.
[0036]
In the first embodiment, the URL (Uniform Resource Locators) that is the address of the home page for performing communication control is unique to the infrastructure antenna 200, whereas in this embodiment, The address (URL) is unique to the in-vehicle communication device 100.
[0037]
FIG. 8 shows a display example on the display unit 300 a of the mobile phone 300. FIG. 8 shows a list of specific URLs inputted in advance, and an address registration function (so-called bookmark) of the mobile phone 300 is provided so that the mobile phone 300 can make a call with a unique URL of the in-vehicle communication device 100. Use and pre-register. In this way, it is convenient to input the URL of the homepage to be connected in advance.
[0038]
FIG. 9 shows changes in the content (display) of the home page of the in-vehicle communication device 100. The operation contents of the user at the time of information distribution will be described with reference to FIG.
When the in-vehicle communication device 100 is outside the communication area of the infrastructure side antenna 200, communication control cannot be performed on the communication device home page. Specifically, the server (PC) of the information distribution center 204 can be in a state where the home page cannot be accessed, but here, the menu screen for controlling communication on the home page cannot be displayed. Therefore, as shown in the left screen of FIG. 9, when the home page for the communication device is opened, “Your radio does not continue communication” is displayed. Then, when the in-vehicle communication device 100 enters the communication area of the infrastructure side antenna 200, the URL of the home page for the communication device is sent to the infrastructure side antenna 200, and the store server 201 sends information to the server (PC) of the information distribution center 204. The URL of the homepage for the communication device and the URL of the homepage for the infrastructure antenna are sent. The server (PC) of the information distribution center 204 is in a state where communication control can be performed on the homepage for communication equipment. Therefore, when the communication device home page is opened in a state where the in-vehicle communication device 100 enters the communication area of the infrastructure antenna 200, a menu screen is displayed as shown in the right screen of FIG. In other words, the user accesses the home page corresponding to the narrow-band wireless communication device 100 by using the mobile phone 300, views the information list to be distributed, and selects from the menu. Furthermore, when the in-vehicle communication device 100 leaves the communication area of the infrastructure antenna 200, the communication control is returned to a state where communication control cannot be performed on the homepage (web page) corresponding to the narrow-area wireless communication device 100.
[0039]
In this way, access to the home page (web page) by the mobile phone 300 (wide area mobile communication terminal) is narrow when the narrow area radio communication device 100 enters a predetermined communication area by the infrastructure side antenna 200. Communication is controlled on a homepage (web page) corresponding to the wireless communication device 100, and the mobile phone 300 accesses the homepage corresponding to the narrowband wireless communication device 100 using the mobile phone 300.
[0040]
Further, the web page unique to the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 is registered without including a menu screen for performing communication control as shown in the left screen of FIG. As shown in the right screen of FIG. 9, a menu screen for performing communication control is included. That is, on the server side, a screen for controlling communication between the infrastructure-side antenna 200 and the in-vehicle communication device 100 is pasted below the URL as shown in the right screen of FIG. 9 with respect to the left screen of FIG. Then, when the in-vehicle communication device 100 exits from the communication area of the infrastructure-side antenna 200, a screen for controlling communication between the infrastructure-side antenna 200 and the in-vehicle communication device 100 pasted under a URL unique to the in-vehicle communication device. Disappear.
[0041]
Here, in FIG. 1, the wireless device 101 of the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 includes a card reader / writer, and a URL (web page address) unique to the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 is the card reader / writer (101). ) May be unique to the IC card 104 from which information is read and written. That is, the in-vehicle wireless device 101 is provided with a card owner identification function, and when a predetermined IC card 104 is inserted into the card reader / writer (101), a home page for communication control can be accessed. In this way, only the person who owns the IC card 104 can receive information distribution, and since it cannot receive distribution without a card, it is excellent in terms of security.
[0042]
Moreover, you may make it show in FIG. FIG. 10 shows the reflection of the vehicle side information on the home page screen. That is, information other than the URL unique to the in-vehicle device 100 may be transmitted from the in-vehicle device 100 to the infrastructure antenna 200, and this information may be reflected on the previous homepage screen. For example, as shown in the right screen of FIG. 10, the state of the current memory free area (free file name) and the like are displayed on the selection screen, so that the convenience of selection can be improved. That is, when the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 enters a predetermined communication area by the infrastructure antenna 200, information other than the URL (web page address) is also sent over the network, and the information is accessed on the homepage (web page). Displayed when
(Third embodiment)
Next, the third embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the first embodiment.
[0043]
In this embodiment, a mobile phone (a wide-area mobile communication terminal) is used as a client terminal for communication other than narrow-area communication, and an instruction for receiving information distribution is given by two-way voice conversation. . Specifically, a store is called with a mobile phone, and content is ordered by voice. In the case of the present embodiment, the mobile phone does not have to have an access right to the Internet.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, the fourth embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the first embodiment.
[0044]
In this embodiment, the homepage of the information distribution center 204 in FIG. 1 is used as a homepage (web page on the network) for performing communication control.
[0045]
A mobile phone 300 (wide-area mobile communication terminal) having access rights to the network is used as a client terminal for communication other than narrow-area communication. Then, the mobile phone 300 accesses a home page (web page) having a code table in which instructions for performing communication control are coded, and inputs a code selected from the code table to the communication device 100 for narrow area wireless communication. Communication control. That is, an input key is prepared in at least one of the in-vehicle devices 101, 102, and 103 shown in FIG. 1, and a code is input using this key.
[0046]
FIG. 11 shows a menu screen on the home page of the information distribution center 204. When the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 enters the communication area of the infrastructure antenna 200, the first screen in FIG. 11 is displayed, and one of the screens is selected from the screen list by the user. Specify detailed selection. The case of FIG. 11 represents that music (music) is narrowed down as the number of digits increases using the numeric keypad.
(Fifth embodiment)
Next, the fifth embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, without using a mobile phone, a printed matter indicating communication control content for receiving information distribution is distributed to a mobile occupant, and the occupant uses this printed matter to communicate with the narrow-area wireless communication device 100. Communication control is performed to receive the information distribution by inputting the instruction content. More specifically, a printed matter having a code table for communication control with the infrastructure side antenna 200 is distributed to the owner of the mobile body, and the owner selects the code selected from this code table for in-vehicle communication control. Data is input using an input device such as a numeric keypad provided in the communication device 100.
(Sixth embodiment)
Next, the sixth embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the fifth embodiment.
[0048]
A display is installed near the infrastructure antenna 200 in the store, and the contents of communication control for receiving distribution of information can be displayed on the screen of the display to the passengers of the moving body. When the narrow-area wireless communication device 100 enters the communication area of the infrastructure antenna 200, a display showing communication control contents for receiving information distribution is performed on the mobile occupant using the store-side display. From this display, the occupant inputs instruction content to the narrow-range wireless communication device 100 and performs communication control for receiving information distribution.
[0049]
In the description so far, an automobile is used as a moving body, and DSRC is used as wireless communication in a narrow area. However, in addition to the automobile, it can be applied to a train, a ship, an aircraft, and in addition to DSRC, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, etc. May be used. In addition to the mobile phone, PHS or PDS (Parsonal Digital Assistant) may be used.
[0050]
Further, a code corresponding to the URL may be used instead of the URL itself.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a mobile information distribution system in an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram for explaining another example of the in-vehicle communication device.
FIG. 3 is an information distribution image diagram in DSRC for explaining an existing technology.
FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram of an infrastructure side and an in-vehicle side in a mobile information distribution system for comparison.
FIG. 5 illustrates a mobile phone system.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing display contents on a mobile phone.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a change in display content of a home page on a mobile phone.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of a mobile phone.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a change in homepage display on a mobile phone.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing homepage display on a mobile phone.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing homepage display on a mobile phone.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Communication apparatus for narrow area radio | wireless, 101 ... Radio | wireless machine, 102 ... Memory, 103 ... Audio player, 104 ... IC card, 200 ... Infrastructure side antenna, 201 ... Store server, 203 ... Internet, 204 ... Information distribution center, 300 ... mobile phone, 301 ... mobile phone center.

Claims (7)

In receiving a distribution of information by narrow area communication through the infrastructure side antenna to the narrow area wireless communication device in a state where the narrow area wireless communication device installed in the mobile body enters a predetermined communication area by the infrastructure side antenna,
Client terminal for communication other than the narrow-area communication to perform communication control for receiving the distribution of the information,
The client terminal for communication other than the narrow-area communication is a wide-area mobile communication terminal having an access right to the network, and the wide-area mobile communication terminal accesses a web page on the network, and on this web page Communication control to receive the distribution of the information from
Access to the web page by a wide-area mobile communication terminal is performed when an infrastructure-side antenna is connected to a web page corresponding to a narrow-area wireless communication device when the narrow-area wireless communication device enters a predetermined communication area by the infrastructure-side antenna. A unique web page address is captured, a web page corresponding to a narrow-area wireless communication device is accessed by a wide-area mobile communication terminal, and a web page corresponding to an infrastructure antenna in this page is accessed. A mobile information distribution system characterized by the above . In the mobile information distribution system according to claim 1,
The narrow-area wireless communication device includes a card reader / writer, and the web page address unique to the narrow-area wireless communication device is unique to a card from / to which information is read / written by the card reader / writer. Mobile information distribution system. In the mobile information distribution system according to claim 1 or 2,
The mobile information distribution system, wherein a web page corresponding to the infrastructure antenna is registered including a menu screen for performing communication control . In the mobile information distribution system according to any one of claim 1 to 3
When a narrow-area wireless communication device enters a predetermined communication area by an infrastructure antenna, information other than the web page address is also sent to the network, and the information is displayed when the web page is accessed. Mobile information distribution system. In the mobile body information delivery system of any one of Claims 1-4 ,
The mobile information distribution system characterized in that information to be distributed includes information that becomes sound . In the mobile information distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5
A mobile information distribution system comprising a memory for storing information and an audio device as a narrow-area wireless communication device mounted on a mobile object. In the mobile information distribution system according to claim 6 ,
A memory has a function of connecting to an audio device as a substitute for a CD changer, and a memory is connected to the audio device instead of a CD changer .

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