JPH04129176U - electronic atlas - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To be able to easily and immediately obtain the required destination, and to be able to be configured in a small size. [Configuration] The notebook body 1 has a foldable configuration,
Can be carried. The notebook main body 1 is provided with a search input section 2 and a map display section 3 in the form of a two-page spread. Then, by inputting the input information N to the search input section 2, the destination information W corresponding to this input information N is read out from the map storage medium 8 and displayed on the map display section 3.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention allows you to easily search map information of desired places, houses, etc. on your portable notebook. Concerning an electronic atlas that can be used.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Map information on locations, houses, etc. within a designated area can be obtained by referring to the map. Wear. This map includes a wide-area map and an enlarged and detailed version of this wide-area map divided into designated areas. It consists of detailed maps, and it is common to ultimately reach the destination using detailed maps. It is. Then, keep the page of the detailed diagram open until you reach the destination point. In many cases, this is achieved while checking the following.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

Therefore, when trying to obtain this map information, only those who are proficient in map searches and those who are There was a significant difference in search and time to reach the destination compared to those who did not. Furthermore, even for experienced users, it is quite difficult to move while constantly checking one point on the map. Since it uses sutras, it gives the impression of being complicated.

0004 Especially in urban areas, due to the density of houses, people may mistakenly reach locations with similar town or house names. Simply searching on paper can be difficult because of the amount of map information and the accuracy of the information. is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. In addition, if you want to increase the amount of information, increase the magnification rate. You could use a map with a map, but this would be inconvenient for mobile use.

[0005] This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it meets the necessary objectives. To easily and immediately obtain a target location, and to form it into a compact size that is convenient to carry. The aim is to provide an electronic atlas that can be used to

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, the electronic atlas of this invention has a foldable notebook body. 1 includes a search input section 2 into which search input information N is input, and a map of a predetermined area. and a map display section 3 that displays the destination corresponding to the input information N. The destination information W corresponding to the information N is read out from the map storage medium 8 and displayed on the map display section 3. It is characterized by being displayed on.

[0007]

[Effect]

According to the above configuration, by inputting the input information N in the search input section 2, The destination information W corresponding to the force information N is read out from the map storage medium 8, and the destination information W is read out from the map storage medium 8. is displayed on the map display section 3.

[0008]

【Example】

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of an electronic atlas according to the present invention. The bifold notebook body 1 includes a search input section 2 and a map display section 3. is provided. The search input section 2 is provided with an input key 4 . Input key 4 is alphabet It consists of character keys 4a such as, function keys 4b, and a numeric keypad 4c. An input display section 5 is provided above the input key 4. In the input display section 5, . Input information N input using the input key 4 is displayed. As input information N, There is a phone number, address, and name, and by inputting any of these, the map search operation described below will start. The work is now being done.

[0009] This notebook main body 1 is equipped with a processing circuit shown in the functional block diagram of Figure 2. Ru. The control unit 6 is composed of a microprocessor and is written in a memory (not shown). Data processing, which will be described later, is performed according to the control program. This processing function is as follows. The following explanation assumes a virtual circuit block. The input information N is input to the control unit 6, and a destination command is calculated from this input information N. Ru. This destination command causes the I/O unit 7 to connect to the slot provided in the notebook body 1. Reads the map information storage medium 8 such as a removable CD-ROM or FD at the bottom part. Control overhang. The map information storage medium 8 outputs destination information W corresponding to the destination command.

0010 The map information storage medium 8 contains input information N and the purpose corresponding to this input information N. The location information W is stored in pairs. Each destination (each house) has a code number for each house. input information consisting of postal code, name, address, and telephone number for each code number. N, and destination information W corresponding to this input information N correspond. Map information memory A plurality of destinations are stored in the medium 8 in this storage format. Destination information W multiple destinations within a single area are stored in the form of X-Y coordinates, and are stored for each area. The destination information W read from the map information storage medium 8 is then used for map display control. The data is input to the section 10, the development on the map is calculated, and the result is displayed and output on the map display section 3. The sea urchin is turning.

[0011] This map display section 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, etc., and is shown in FIG. The map A shown in is displayed as a collection of dots, and the map A corresponding to the destination information W is displayed. The destination location is displayed simultaneously with a predetermined number of dots lit or blinking. This destination is obtained on the X-Y coordinate axis, and the X and Y coordinate values are displayed on the map. It is displayed in part b at the upper left of section 3. At the bottom of this map display section 3, map selection keys 12 for page breaks etc. are provided. The displayed area is updated by pressing the selection key 12, and the displayed area is updated. The destination is searched within the vehicle based on the input information N.

0012 Here, the destination input information N can be only a phone number, only an address, or It is sufficient to input only the name, and destination a corresponding to this input information N is displayed on the map. displayed on the display section 3. And input information N is to search multiple names at the same time. , and within the area displayed on map display section 3, these multiple destinations can be can be displayed simultaneously.

0012 In the above embodiment, the map and the destination are displayed simultaneously on the map display section 3. However, as shown in FIG. 3, a map for each predetermined area is printed on a transparent film 15 in advance. Then, only the transparent film 15 of the desired area is superimposed on the map display section 3. The plurality of transparent films 15 may be bundled with a ring 15a or the like. It is the composition. In this case, the map display unit 3 displays only the destination corresponding to the location information by lighting up a dot or It is possible to configure the system to provide instructions by blinking, reducing the amount of software and providing map information. The amount of information stored in the storage medium 8 can be reduced. In addition, in the case of this configuration, the X-Y coordinate axes of the transparent film 15 and the map information storage medium are Align the X-Y coordinate axes of the body 8.

[0013]

[Effect of the idea]

As mentioned above, according to the electronic atlas of the present invention, destinations can be easily detected with simple operations. Search results can also be displayed on a map, making it convenient for mobile devices. It has the effect of being able to be performed with a small notebook size.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing the electronic atlas of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the electronic atlas.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing a modified example of the electronic atlas.

[Explanation of symbols]

1... Note body, 2... Search input section, 3... Map display section, 8
...Map storage medium, N...Input information, W...Destination information.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] The foldable notebook body (1) includes:
A search input section (2) into which search input information (N) is input, and a map display section (3) which displays a map of a predetermined area and a destination corresponding to the input information (N) are provided. An electronic atlas, characterized in that destination information (W) corresponding to information (N) is read from a map storage medium (8) and displayed on the map display section (3).