18367504. GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND ROUTE GUIDING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND ROUTE GUIDING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Tatsunari Kataoka of Tokyo (JP)
GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND ROUTE GUIDING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18367504 titled 'GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, GUIDE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND ROUTE GUIDING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a guide display control apparatus that helps facility users navigate through multiple destinations. Here are the key points:
- The apparatus obtains a detection signal from an approach detector when a facility user enters a monitoring area. The detection signal includes identification information of the user.
- It also obtains a schedule associated with the user's identification information, which indicates the visit order to multiple destinations.
- Using the schedule, the apparatus specifies the next destination in the visit order that the user has not visited yet.
- It then generates display data that includes a guide diagram of the route from the monitoring area to the next destination.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Museums or exhibitions: Visitors can be guided through different exhibits or points of interest in a specific order.
- Theme parks: Guests can be directed to various attractions or shows according to their schedule.
- Airports or train stations: Travelers can be guided to different terminals or gates based on their itinerary.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Navigation assistance: The apparatus helps users navigate through complex environments with multiple destinations.
- Efficient scheduling: Users can follow a predetermined visit order, ensuring they don't miss any important locations.
- Personalized guidance: The identification information allows for personalized route generation based on the user's schedule.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user experience: Users can easily follow the guide diagram to reach their desired destinations.
- Time-saving: The apparatus optimizes the route from the monitoring area to the next destination, reducing unnecessary detours.
- Customization: The system can adapt to individual schedules, providing personalized guidance for each user.
Original Abstract Submitted
A guide display control apparatus includes: a detection signal obtaining unit to obtain a detection signal including identification information of a facility user who has entered a monitoring area from an approach detector that detects entry of the facility user into the monitoring area; a schedule obtaining unit to obtain a schedule indicating a visit order to a plurality of destinations, the schedule being associated with the identification information included in the detection signal obtained; a next destination specifying unit to specify a next destination in the visit order among destinations that the facility user has not visited yet in the plurality of destinations on the basis of the schedule obtained; and a display data generating unit to search for a route from the monitoring area to the next destination specified by the next destination specifying unit and generate display data for displaying a guide diagram of the route.
