JP6844657B2 - Information processing equipment, information processing system, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method and a program for displaying an image on a map.

Traditionally, websites have been provided in which images are displayed at spots (restaurants, tourist facilities, etc.) on a map. The image is an image prepared in advance by the website operator or an image posted by the user, and is typically an image of the appearance of a restaurant, food, a tourist facility, or the like. Each image is associated with a spot on the map, and the user can refer to the image placed at each spot on the map together with the map by using a web browser or a map viewing application.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-99011

However, when the images arranged on the map are dense or the scale of the map is small, the map may be covered with the images arranged on the map, making it difficult to visually recognize the map.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method and a program capable of realizing high convenience when an image is displayed on a map. There is.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes storage means, communication means, and control means.
The storage means stores a spot image associated with a spot on the map.
The communication means receives the search condition from the user terminal.
The control means determines a predetermined range on the map as a search range based on the search conditions, and arranges a spot image associated with a spot located within the search range outside the search range on the map. A map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located within the search range and the spot image is generated, and the communication means is controlled so as to transmit the map image to the user terminal.

According to this configuration, the spot image of the spot located in the search range (hereinafter referred to as the spot within the range) is arranged outside the search range, so that the map in the search range is covered with the spot image and the visibility is hindered. Is prevented.

When the search condition includes the name of the area, the control means may use the area as the search range.

When the name of the facility is included in the search condition, the control means may set a certain range centered on the facility as the search range.

When the search condition includes the position information of the user terminal, the control means may set a certain range centered on the position specified by the position information as the search range.

The control means may arrange a spot image associated with a spot located within the search range outside the search range on the map when the number of spots whose location is within the search range is a certain number or more. Good.

According to this configuration, the number of spots in the range is large, and if the spot images of the spots in the range are placed in the search range, the spot images of the spots in the range are searched only when the coverage of the map in the search range becomes large. Placed outside.

The control means may arrange a spot image associated with a spot located within the search range outside the search range on the map when the ratio of the area occupied by the search range on the map is below a certain level. Good.

According to this configuration, the spot image of the spot within the range can be arranged outside the search range only when the area outside the search range on the map is large.

The control means changes the scale of the map when the number of spots whose location is within the search range is a certain number or more.

According to this configuration, when the number of spots within the range is large, the scale of the map is reduced and the area occupied by the map outside the search range is increased, so that the spot images of the spots within the range can be easily placed outside the search range. can do.

The control means may arrange a line connecting the location of the spot located within the search range and the spot image associated with the spot on the map image to show the relationship between the spot and the spot image.
Information processing device.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first communication means, a first information processing device including a first control means, a storage means, and a second communication. A second information processing apparatus including means and a second control means is provided.
The first control means includes a first control means that controls the first communication means so as to transmit search conditions to the second communication device.
The storage means stores a spot image associated with a spot on the map.
The second communication means receives the search condition from the first information processing device.
The second control means determines a predetermined range on the map as a search range based on the second communication means and the search conditions, and maps a spot image associated with a spot located within the search range. A map image that is arranged outside the above search range and shows the relationship between the location of the spot located within the above search range and the above spot image is generated, and the above map image is transmitted to the first information processing apparatus. Controls the second communication means.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes storage means and control means.
The storage means stores a spot image associated with a spot on the map.
The control means determines a predetermined range on the map as a search range based on the search conditions, and arranges a spot image associated with a spot located within the search range outside the search range on the map to perform the search. A map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located within the range and the spot image is generated.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first communication means, a first information processing device including a first control means, a second communication means, and a first. It is provided with two control means.
The storage means stores a spot image associated with a spot on the map.
The first control means controls the first communication means so as to transmit the spot image to the second information processing measure.
The second communication means receives the spot image from the first communication means.
The second control means determines a predetermined range on the map as a search range based on the search condition, and arranges a spot image associated with a spot located within the search range outside the search range on the map. To generate a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located within the search range and the spot image.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing method according to one embodiment of the present invention stores a spot image associated with a spot on a map, receives a search condition from a user terminal, and based on the above search condition, a map. The above predetermined range is determined as the search range, and the spot images associated with the spots located within the search range are arranged outside the search range on the map, and the locations of the spots located within the search range and the spots are described. The communication means is controlled so as to generate a map image showing the relationship between the images and transmit the map image to the user terminal.

In order to achieve the above object, the program according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a step of storing a spot image associated with a spot on a map in an information processing device, a step of receiving a search condition from a user terminal, and the above. Based on the search conditions, a predetermined range on the map is determined as the search range, and the spot image associated with the spot located within the search range is arranged outside the search range on the map and located within the search range. A map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot and the spot image is generated, and the step of controlling the communication means so as to transmit the map image to the user terminal is executed.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method and a program capable of realizing high convenience when an image is displayed on a map. it can. However, the effect does not limit the present invention.

It is a schematic diagram of the information processing system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the information processing system. This is an example of store data stored in the storage unit of the server device of the information processing system. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the information processing system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the search range set by the control part provided in the server apparatus of the information processing system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the search range and the location of a spot set by the control unit provided in the server device of the information processing system. This is an example of a map image generated by a control unit provided in the server device of the information processing system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the search range set by the control part provided in the server apparatus of the information processing system. This is an example of a map image generated by a control unit provided in the server device of the information processing system. This is an example of a map image generated by a control unit provided in the server device of the information processing system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the search range and the location of a spot set by the control unit provided in the server device of the information processing system. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the search range and the location of a spot set by the control unit provided in the server device of the information processing system. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware configuration of the server apparatus of the information processing system. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware composition of the user terminal of the information processing system. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the information processing system. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the information processing system.

The information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Information processing system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 includes a server device 100 and a user terminal 200. The server device 100 and the user terminal 200 are connected to each other via the Internet 300.

The server device 100 is a web server that provides a website (hereinafter, map site) including map information, and the user terminal 200 is an information processing device that can access the map site via the Internet 300. The user terminal 200 is, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a navigation device, or the like.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the server device 100 and the user terminal 200. As shown in the figure, the server device 100 includes a storage unit 101, a communication unit 102, and a control unit 103, and the user terminal 200 includes a communication unit 201, a control unit 202, a storage unit 203, and a position information acquisition unit 204. .. These functional configurations are realized by the collaboration of hardware and software.

The storage unit 101 stores map data 101a, spot data 101b, and website data 101c.

The map data 101a is digital data of the map. The map data 101a is typically GIS (geographic information system) data.

The spot data 101b is data associated with a spot on the map data 101a. The type of spot is not particularly limited, and is a restaurant, a tourist facility, or the like. Each spot is provided with corresponding spot data 101b. The number of spot data 101b is not particularly limited.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of spot data 101b. As shown in the figure, the spot data 101b includes at least the location of each spot and the spot image G. The location of each spot can be a residential address or coordinates (latitude and longitude).

The spot image G is an image set for each spot, and is an exterior or interior of the store, a photograph, an illustration, a text, an icon, or the like of a dish or a tourist facility provided in the store. The number of spot images set for each spot may be one or more.

In addition to the above, the information included in the spot data 101b may include the type of spot (ramen shop, restaurant, curry shop, etc.), the conditions of the spot (charterable, for lunch, etc.) and the like. The information contained in the spot data 101b is not particularly limited, and may include at least the location of the spot and one or more spot images.

The spot data 101b may be created by the map site operator or may be created by the map site user. Typically, the map site operator inputs the location and the spot image and publishes it on the website, and the map site user posts the spot image to each spot to create the spot data 101b. Further, the map site user may create new spot data 101b.

The website data 101c is information for generating a map site, and includes a layout of the map site, data of character strings and images displayed on the map site, CGI (Common Gateway Interface), and the like.

The communication unit 102 communicates with the communication unit 201 under the control of the control unit 103. Specifically, the communication unit 102 receives the map image acquisition request from the communication unit 201. Further, the communication unit 102 may communicate with another user terminal and receive a spot image or the like.

When the communication unit 102 receives the map image acquisition request, the control unit 103 reads out each data stored in the storage unit 101 and generates an image (hereinafter, map image) in which the spot image is arranged on the map. The control unit 103 controls the communication unit 102 so as to transmit the generated map image to the communication unit 201. Although the details will be described later, the control unit 103 determines the arrangement of the spot image on the map based on the search condition included in the map image acquisition request.

The communication unit 201 communicates with the communication unit 102 under the control of the control unit 202. Specifically, the communication unit 201 can transmit the map image acquisition request to the communication unit 102 and receive the map image from the communication unit 102.

The control unit 202 controls the communication unit 201 so as to generate a map image acquisition request and transmit it to the communication unit 102. Further, when the communication unit 201 receives the map image, the control unit 202 outputs the map image to the display and displays the map image.

The storage unit 203 stores the map image received by the communication unit 201. The position information acquisition unit 204 acquires the position information of the user terminal 200. The position information acquisition unit 204 can acquire the position of the user terminal 200 by using GPS (Global Positioning System).

[Operation of information processing system]
The operation of the information processing system 10 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the server device 100 and the user terminal 200. The map data 101a, the spot data 101b, and the website data 101c are stored in the storage unit 101 in advance.

First, the control unit 202 generates a map image acquisition request including the "search condition" (St201). The search condition can be a character string input or selected by the user in a map application or a web browser, and can be a character string including an area name and a search target, for example, "Minato Ward Ramen Shop". .. Further, the search condition may be an identifier representing the content corresponding to such a character string.

The control unit 202 can generate a map image acquisition request when the user inputs a character string in a search field on a map application or a map site, or when a predetermined button is selected. Further, the control unit 202 may generate a map image acquisition request at another timing. In addition to the search conditions, the map image acquisition request can include the center coordinates and scale of the map for which acquisition is requested.

Subsequently, the control unit 202 controls the communication unit 201 so as to transmit the map image acquisition request to the communication unit 102 (St202).

When the communication unit 102 receives the map image acquisition request (St101), the control unit 103 reads the map data 101a, the spot data 101b, and the website data 101c from the storage unit 101 (St102).

The control unit 103 can read out the necessary spot data 101b from the center coordinates and scale of the map included in the map image acquisition requirement. For example, the control unit 103 can read the spot data 101b whose location is within a predetermined distance from the center coordinates of the map included in the request. Further, when the search conditions include the spot type and the spot conditions, the control unit 103 may read only the spot data 101b that matches them.

Subsequently, the control unit 103 determines the search range (St103). The control unit 103 extracts the area name from the search conditions included in the map image acquisition request. The area name is not particularly limited as long as it indicates a certain area such as a prefecture, a city, a ward, a town, or a street number.

When the area name is extracted from the search condition, the control unit 103 sets the range corresponding to the area name as the search range. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the search range, and the search range H is set on the map M.

Subsequently, the control unit 103 generates a map image (St104). The control unit 103 determines whether or not the location of each spot is included in the search range H for the spot data 101b read from the storage unit 101. Hereinafter, a spot whose location is not included in the search range H will be referred to as an out-of-range spot, and a spot whose location is not included in the search range H will be referred to as an in-range spot.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the location P1 of the spot outside the range and the location P2 of the spot within the range, and FIG. 7 is an example of a map image generated by the control unit 103. As shown in the figure, the control unit 103 arranges the spot image G1 of the out-of-range spot in the vicinity of the location P1. Further, the control unit 103 may arrange the spot image G1 directly above the location P1.

Further, the control unit 103 arranges the spot image G2 of the spot within the range outside the range of the search range H on the map. The position of the spot image G2 may be outside the search range H, but a position that does not overlap with the spot image G1 is preferable.

Further, the control unit 103 arranges a display indicating the relationship between the spot image and the location of the spot in the map image. Specifically, the control unit 103 can arrange the line L connecting the spot image G2 and the location P2 as shown in FIG. 7.

Further, the control unit 103 may show the relationship between the spot image and the location of the spot by another method. For example, the control unit 103 can assign the same number or symbol to the spot image and the location of the spot.

Subsequently, the control unit 103 controls the communication unit 102 so as to transmit the generated map image to the communication unit 201 (St105). When the communication unit 201 receives the map image (St203), the control unit 202 outputs the map image to the display and displays it (St204).

By the operation of the server device 100 and the user terminal 200 as described above, the map image as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the user terminal 200. Since the spot image is not arranged in the search range H, the map is prevented from being covered by the spot image, and the user's visibility of the map is not hindered. On the other hand, since the area outside the search range H can be regarded as a range that the user does not search for, it can be used for arranging spot images.

In the above description, the spot image G1 of the out-of-range spot is also arranged on the map, but the spot image G1 may not be arranged on the map and only the spot image G2 may be arranged on the map. Further, the size, contrast, etc. of the spot image G1 may be made smaller than that of the spot image G2 to emphasize the spot image G2.

[About search conditions]
The search condition included in the map image acquisition request does not necessarily include the area name, and may include the facility name such as "Shinjuku station restaurant". When the control unit 103 extracts the facility name from the search conditions, the control unit 103 can set a certain range centered on the location of the facility as the search range.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a search range in this case. As shown in the figure, the control unit 103 can set a certain range centered on the facility S included in the search condition as the search range H. The fixed range centered on the facility S can be, for example, a range of several hundred meters from the facility S, but is not particularly limited. The control unit 103 can arrange the spot image G2 of the spot within the range outside the range of the search range H as described above, and generate a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot and the spot image G2.

Further, the control unit 103 may set the search range by using the position information. The control unit 202 can include the position information of the user terminal 200 acquired by the position information acquisition unit 204 in the map image acquisition request as a search condition. When the map image acquisition request includes the position information, the control unit 103 can set a certain range centered on the position specified by the position information as the search range.

The control unit 103 can arrange the spot image G2 of the spot within the range outside the range of the search range H as described above, and generate a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot and the spot image G2.

[Other operations of the control unit]
In the above description, the control unit 103 assumes that the spot image G2 of the spot within the range is arranged outside the range of the search range H, but the spot image G2 may be arranged outside the range of the search range H only in a specific case.

Specifically, the control unit 103 arranges the spot image G2 outside the range of the search range H only when the number of spots in the range is a certain number or more, and when the number of spots in the range is less than a certain number. May place the spot image G2 near or directly above the location P2. The fixed number is not particularly limited, and the control unit 103 can determine the spot image G2 according to the size of the spot image G2, the size of the search range H, and the like.

FIG. 9 is an example of a map image when the number of spots in the range is less than a certain number. As shown in the figure, one spot within the range is located within the range of the search range H, and the spot image G2 is arranged in the vicinity of the location P2. When the number of spots in the range is a certain number or more, the spot image G2 is arranged outside the range of the search range H as shown in FIG.

When the number of spots in the range is small, the area of the search range H covered by the spot image G2 is small, so that even if the spot image G2 is placed near the original location P2, the visibility of the search range H is greatly hindered. Absent. On the other hand, when the number of spots in the range is large, the spot image G2 is arranged outside the range of the search range H, so that the spot image G2 prevents the spot image G2 from hindering the visibility of the search range H.

Further, the control unit 103 arranges the spot image G2 outside the range of the search range H only when the ratio of the area occupied by the search range H on the map M is equal to or less than a certain value, and the same ratio exceeds a certain value. The spot image G2 may be arranged near or directly above the location P2. The constant value is not particularly limited, and the control unit 103 can determine the spot image G2 according to the size and the like.

FIG. 10 is an example of a map image in which the ratio of the area occupied by the search range H on the map M exceeds a certain value, and the spot image G2 is arranged in the vicinity of the location P2. As shown in the figure, if the area occupied by the search range H on the map M is large, the area outside the search range H becomes small, and it is difficult to arrange the spot image G2 outside the search range H. Become.

On the other hand, if the search range H is large, even if the spot image G2 is arranged within the search range H, the visibility of the search range H is not easily hindered. Therefore, the control unit 103 may arrange the spot image G2 outside the search range H as shown in FIG. 7 only when the ratio of the area occupied by the search range H on the map M is equal to or less than a certain value. it can.

Further, the control unit 103 may change the scale of the map when the number of spots located within the search range H is a certain number or more. 11 and 12 are schematic views showing a change in scale by the control unit 103. When the number of spots in the range is a certain number or more as shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 103 can reduce the scale of the map M as shown in FIG.

As a result, the area outside the range of the search range H becomes large, and the spot image G can be easily arranged outside the range of the search range H even when the number of spots in the range is large. The degree of scale change can be determined according to the number of spots in the range and the size of the spot image G2.

Further, the control unit 103 may increase the scale of the map M when the number of spots in the range is a certain number or more. By increasing the scale of the map M, the number of spots outside the range on the map M is reduced, and it becomes easy to arrange the spot images of the spots within the range outside the range of the search range H.

Further, when changing the scale of the map M, the control unit 103 may change the position of the center of the map M according to the arrangement of the spots in the range. For example, the control unit 103 can calculate the center of gravity of the polygon whose corner is the location P2 of the spot within the range, and can set the center of gravity as the center of the map M. Further, the control unit 103 may calculate the center of gravity of the calculation range H and use the center of gravity as the center of the map M.

[Hardware configuration]
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the server device 100. As shown in the figure, the server device 100 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 121, a memory 122, a storage 123, and an input / output unit (I / O) 124 as a hardware configuration. These are connected to each other by bus 125.

The CPU 121 controls other configurations according to the program stored in the memory 122, performs data processing according to the program, and stores the processing result in the memory 122. The CPU 121 functions as a control unit 103 in the functional configuration of the server device 100.

The memory 122 temporarily stores programs and data executed by the CPU 121. The memory 122 can be a RAM (Random Access Memory). The memory 122, together with the storage 123, functions as a storage unit 101 in the functional configuration of the server device 100.

The storage 123 stores programs and data. The storage 123 can be an HDD (hard disk drive), an SSD (solid state drive), or the like. The storage 123, together with the memory 122, functions as a storage unit 101 in the functional configuration of the server device 100.

The input / output unit 124 receives the input to the user terminal 200 and supplies the output of the server device 100 to the outside. The input / output unit 124 includes a connection interface such as a network. The input / output unit 124 functions as a communication unit 102 in the functional configuration of the server device 100.

The hardware configuration of the server device 100 is not limited to the one shown here, and any hardware configuration may be used as long as it can realize the functional configuration of the server device 100. Further, a part or all of the above hardware configuration may exist on the network.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the user terminal 200. As shown in the figure, the user terminal 200 has a CPU 221, a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) 222, a memory 223, a storage 224, an input / output unit (I / O) 225, and a GPS module 226 as hardware configurations. These are connected to each other by bus 227.

The CPU 221 controls other configurations according to the program stored in the memory 223, performs data processing according to the program, and stores the processing result in the memory 223. The CPU 221 functions together with the GPU 222 as a control unit 202 in the functional configuration of the user terminal 200.

The GPU 222 is controlled by the CPU 221 to generate an image. The GPU 222 can be a microprocessor. The GPU 222 functions together with the CPU 221 as a control unit 202 in the functional configuration of the user terminal 200.

The memory 223 stores programs and data executed by the CPU 221. The memory 223 can be a RAM. The memory 223, together with the storage 224, functions as a storage unit 203 in the functional configuration of the user terminal 200.

The storage 224 stores programs and data. The storage 224 can be an HDD, SSD, or the like. The storage 224, together with the memory 223, functions as a storage unit 203 in the functional configuration of the user terminal 200.

The input / output unit 225 receives the input to the user terminal 200 and supplies the output of the user terminal 200 to the outside. The input / output unit 225 includes an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse, an output device such as a display, and a connection interface such as a network. The input / output unit 225 functions as a communication unit 201 in the functional configuration of the user terminal 200.

The GPS module 226 receives a GPS signal and identifies the position of the user terminal 200. The GPS module 226 functions as a position information acquisition unit 204 in the functional configuration of the user terminal 200.

The hardware configuration of the user terminal 200 is not limited to the one shown here, and any hardware configuration may be used as long as it can realize the functional configuration of the user terminal 200. Further, a part or all of the above hardware configuration may exist on the network.

(Generation of map image by user terminal 1)
In the above embodiment, the control unit 103 of the server device 100 generates a map image, but the control unit 202 of the user terminal 200 may generate an image including a map (hereinafter, map image). A map image is, for example, an image generated by a map application. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the user terminal 200 in this case. Map data and spot data are stored in advance in the storage unit 203. The spot data can be preliminarily downloaded from the server device 100.

As shown in the figure, the control unit 202 reads the map data and the spot data from the storage unit 203 (St211), and determines the search range H based on the search conditions in the same manner as the control unit 103 described above (St212). The search condition can be input or specified by the user by operating the user terminal 200.

The control unit 202 arranges the spot image G2 of the spot within the range outside the range of the search range H and generates a map image (St213). At this time, the control unit 202 determines whether or not to arrange the spot image G2 outside the range according to the number of spots in the range and the ratio of the area of the search range H to the map M as described above, or the map. The scale of M may be changed. The control unit 202 outputs the map image to the display and displays it (St214).

(Generation of map image by user terminal 2)
Further, the user terminal 200 may receive spot data from the server device 100, and the control unit 202 may generate a map image. The information processing system 10 is a navigation system, and the user terminal 200 can be a navigation device used for car navigation or the like. The map image can be an image generated by the navigation device.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the server device 100 and the user terminal 200 in this case. Spot data is stored in advance in the storage unit 101, and map data is stored in advance in the storage unit 203.

As shown in the figure, the control unit 202 controls the communication unit 201 so as to transmit the spot data acquisition request to the communication unit 102 (St221). The control unit 103 reads the spot data from the storage unit 101 (St121) and controls the communication unit 102 so as to transmit the spot data to the communication unit 201 (St122).

When the communication unit 201 receives the spot data, the control unit 202 determines the search range H based on the search conditions, similarly to the control unit 103 described above (St222). The search condition can be input or specified by the user by operating the user terminal 200.

The control unit 202 arranges the spot image G2 of the spot within the range outside the range of the search range H and generates a map image (St223). At this time, the control unit 202 determines whether or not to arrange the spot image G2 outside the range according to the number of spots in the range and the ratio of the area of the search range H to the map M as described above, or the map. The scale of M may be changed. The control unit 202 outputs the map image to the display and displays it (St224).

10 ... Information processing system 100 ... Server device 200 ... User terminal 101, 203 ... Storage unit 102, 201 ... Communication unit 103, 202 ... Control unit 204 ... Location information acquisition unit

Claims (13)

A storage means for storing spot images associated with spots on a map,
Communication means for receiving search conditions from the user terminal,
Based on the search condition, a predetermined range on the map is determined as the search range, a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located in the search range and the spot image is generated, and the location is within the search range. When the number of spots is more than a certain number, the scale of the map is changed, and the control means for controlling the communication means so as to transmit the map image to the user terminal is provided .
The control means is an information processing device that changes the position of the center of the map according to the arrangement of spots located within the search range when the scale of the map is changed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The control means is an information processing device whose search range is the area when the search condition includes the name of the area. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The control means is an information processing device whose search range is a certain range centered on the facility when the name of the facility is included in the search condition. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
When the search condition includes the position information of the user terminal, the control means is an information processing device whose search range is a certain range centered on the position specified by the position information. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
When the number of spots whose location is within the search range is a certain number or more, the control means arranges a spot image associated with the spot located within the search range outside the search range on the map. apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The control means arranges a spot image associated with a spot located within the search range outside the search range on the map when the ratio of the area occupied by the search range on the map is equal to or less than a certain level. apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The control means is an information processing device that arranges a line connecting the location of a spot located in the search range and a spot image associated with the spot on the map image and shows the relationship between the spot and the spot image. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
The control means is an information processing device that calculates the center of gravity of a polygon whose corner is the location of a spot located within the search range when changing the scale of the map, and has the center of gravity as the center of the map. The first means of communication and
A first information processing device including a first control means for controlling the first communication means so as to transmit search conditions to the second information processing device, and a first information processing device.
A storage means for storing spot images associated with spots on a map,
A second communication means for receiving the search condition from the first information processing device, and
Based on the search condition, a predetermined range on the map is determined as the search range, a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located in the search range and the spot image is generated, and the location is within the search range. When the number of spots is equal to or greater than a certain number, the scale of the map is changed, and the second control means for controlling the second communication means so as to transmit the map image to the first information processing device. equipped with a,
The second control means includes an information processing device including a second information processing device that changes the center position of the map according to the arrangement of spots located within the search range when the scale of the map is changed. system. A storage means for storing spot images associated with spots on a map,
A predetermined range on the map is determined as a search range based on the search conditions, a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located in the search range and the spot image is generated, and the location is within the search range. It is equipped with a control means to change the scale of the map when the number of spots exceeds a certain level.
The control means is an information processing device that changes the position of the center of the map according to the arrangement of spots located within the search range when the scale of the map is changed. The first means of communication and
A storage means for storing spot images associated with spots on a map,
A first control means that controls the first communication means so as to transmit the spot image to the second information processing measure, and a first control means.
The first information processing device equipped with
A second communication means for receiving the spot image from the first communication means, and
A predetermined range on the map is determined as a search range based on the search condition, a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located in the search range and the spot image is generated, and the location is within the search range. A second control means to change the scale of the map when the number of spots is above a certain level,
Equipped with a,
The second control means includes an information processing device including a second information processing device that changes the center position of the map according to the arrangement of spots located within the search range when the scale of the map is changed. system. Memorize the spot image associated with the spot on the map and
Receive the search condition from the user terminal and
Based on the search condition, a predetermined range on the map is determined as the search range, a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located in the search range and the spot image is generated, and the location is within the search range. in that when the number of spots is equal to or greater than a predetermined, an information processing method for controlling the communication means so as to change the scale of the map, and transmits the map image to the user terminal,
In the step of controlling the communication means, when the scale of the map is changed, the position of the center of the map is changed according to the arrangement of the spots located in the search range.
Information processing method. For information processing equipment
Steps to memorize the spot image associated with the spot on the map,
The step of receiving the search condition from the user terminal and
Based on the search condition, a predetermined range on the map is determined as the search range, a map image showing the relationship between the location of the spot located in the search range and the spot image is generated, and the location is within the search range. If the number of spots is equal to or greater than a predetermined is, a program for executing and controlling the communication means so as to change the scale of the map, and transmits the map image to the user terminal,
In the step of controlling the communication means, when the scale of the map is changed, the position of the center of the map is changed according to the arrangement of the spots located in the search range.
program.

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