JP2004028691A - Method, system and server for providing routing information - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method, a system and a server for retrieving any other information on a searched route to deliver it together with routing information, and also moving users without being aware of times of departure and arrival when these times are designated. <P>SOLUTION: In this method, a routing information providing server 100 determines the route from a departure point to a destination and the traveling time based on the departure point/destination designated by an user terminal 10 and the time of arrival in the destination, informing the user terminal 10 of the determination on the route and traveling time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a route information providing method and a route information providing system for automatically searching for a route to a destination and providing the searched route via a network such as the Internet.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, along with the spread of the Internet, a route search system that automatically searches for a route to a designated destination and provides the searched route on the Internet has been used by many users.
[0003]
When acquiring route information using such a route search system, first access the route search system using a terminal that can connect to the Internet, and then specify a departure place and a destination, and If the time or arrival time is specified, specify that time. Then, in the route search system, a route is searched based on the designated information, and the searched route is provided to the terminal via the Internet.
[0004]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a conventional route information providing system.
[0005]
As shown in FIG. 9, in this conventional example, as shown in FIG. 9, a user terminal 510 configured to be connectable to the Internet 520, a timetable database 622 in which information on a timetable of a station or an airport is registered, A route is searched by referring to the timetable database 622 and the transfer time database 621 based on the transfer time database 621 in which information on the time required to transfer to another route is registered and the information specified by the user terminal 510. And a route search server 600 that provides the searched route to the user terminal 510 via the Internet 520. In addition, the route search server 600 searches for a route by referring to the timetable database 622 and the transfer time database 621 based on the information specified by the user terminal 510, A site that creates an information screen for designating information for searching for information and an information screen on which the route searched by the route search unit 620 is posted, and provides the information screen to the user terminal 510 via the Internet 520. And a management unit 610. Although only one user terminal 510 is illustrated in the conventional example, it is assumed that a plurality of user terminals are configured to be connectable to the Internet 520.
[0006]
When acquiring a desired route in the route information providing system configured as described above, first, the user accesses the route search server 600 using the user terminal 510 via the Internet 520. Note that the user terminal 510 is an information terminal such as a personal computer and a mobile phone, and has a function of browsing the Web via the Internet 520 or transmitting and receiving an e-mail.
[0007]
In the route search server 600, an information screen for designating information for searching for a route at the user terminal 510 is provided to the user terminal 510 via the Internet 520 in the site management unit 610. Here, in the information screen provided from the site management unit 610 to the user terminal 510, areas for designating a departure point and a destination point, a departure time, an arrival time, and the like are provided.
[0008]
After the information screen provided from the site management unit 610 is displayed on the user terminal 510, the user designates the departure point and the destination point, and designates the departure time and the arrival time if specified, When transmitted to the route search server 600, the route search unit 620 in the route search server 600 refers to the timetable database 622 and the transfer time database 621 to search for a route that satisfies the condition specified by the user.
[0009]
Thereafter, an information screen on which the route searched by the route search unit 620 is posted is created by the site management unit 610, and the created information screen is provided to the user terminal 510 via the Internet 520.
[0010]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional route information providing system as described above, a route between two points, a designated starting point and a destination point, is searched and only the searched route is provided. There is a problem that, even when a point that the user wants to pass through occurs between the destination and the destination point, it is not possible to obtain route information in consideration of the point that the user wants to pass. Therefore, if there is a point between the departure point and the destination point that the user wants to pass, the route between the two points between the departure point and the point that the user wants to pass through, and the route between the two points between the point that the user wants to pass and the destination point, Each has to be searched.
[0011]
If the departure time or the arrival time is specified, the departure time at the departure point is provided, but the user himself / herself moves to the destination in consideration of the provided departure time. Therefore, there is a problem that the user must always be aware of the movement time. In particular, when an arrival time is specified and there is a point to which the user wants to go on the way, there is a problem that the user himself has to take into account the time required to go through that point.
[0012]
In addition, since route information is not provided in consideration of information such as the current traffic obstruction, when a traffic obstruction or the like occurs on the route searched as the optimal route, there is a possibility that arrival at the destination may be delayed. is there.
[0013]
In addition, since information on the route is not added to the searched route information, for example, when eating on the route, a guidebook for the meal is searched, or the search is performed using the Internet or the like. There is a problem that it takes time and effort other than the route search, for example, In addition, since the information is searched separately from the route search, even if the travel time is designated, the information is not searched in consideration of the time. There is a possibility that an obstacle such as a delay in arrival at the ground may occur.
[0014]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the related art, and searches a route from a departure point to a destination, and also searches other information on the searched route. A route information providing method and a route information providing system that allow a user to move without being aware of the time when a departure time or an arrival time is designated. The purpose is to do.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides
A route information providing method for determining a route based on information specified by a terminal configured to be connectable to a network, and providing the route information to the terminal via a network,
The route and the travel time are determined based on the departure point and the destination point specified by the terminal, and the arrival time at the destination point. At the travel time, the route and the travel time are determined for the terminal. It is characterized by notifying that there is.
[0016]
Further, the departure point is determined by position information of the terminal acquired by the terminal.
[0017]
Further, based on pre-registered information on the user, a transit point that can be routed from the departure point to the destination point is determined, and the transit point is notified to the terminal.
[0018]
Further, the information on the user is preference information of the user, and a store related to the preference information is determined as the transit point.
[0019]
Further, when a failure occurs in the route, another route is determined based on the departure point, the destination point, and the arrival time at the destination point, and the route is provided to the terminal.
[0020]
A terminal configured to be connectable to a network; and information providing means for determining a route based on information designated by the terminal and providing the route information to the terminal via the network. In the route information providing system,
The information providing means determines the route and the travel time based on the departure point and the destination point designated by the terminal, and the arrival time at the destination point, and at the travel time, The route and the movement time are notified.
[0021]
Further, the terminal has position information acquisition means for acquiring position information of the terminal,
The information providing means determines the departure point based on the position information of the terminal obtained by the position information obtaining means.
[0022]
Further, the information providing means determines a transit point that can be routed from the departure point to the destination point based on information about the user registered in advance, and notifies the terminal of the transit point. And
[0023]
The information on the user is taste information of the user,
The information providing unit determines a store related to the preference information as the transit point.
[0024]
Further, when a failure occurs in the route, the information providing means determines another route based on the departure point, the destination point, and the arrival time at the destination point, and provides the route to the terminal. It is characterized by the following.
[0025]
A server that determines a route based on information specified by a terminal configured to be connectable to a network, and provides the route information to the terminal via a network,
The route and the travel time are determined based on the departure point and the destination point specified by the terminal, and the arrival time at the destination point. At the travel time, the route and the travel time are determined for the terminal. It is characterized by notifying that there is.
[0026]
Further, the departure point is determined based on the position information of the terminal acquired by the terminal.
[0027]
Further, based on pre-registered information on the user, a transit point that can be routed from the departure point to the destination point is determined, and the transit point is notified to the terminal.
[0028]
Further, the information on the user is preference information of the user, and a store related to the preference information is determined as the transit point.
[0029]
Further, when a failure occurs in the route, another route is determined based on the departure point, the destination point, and the arrival time at the destination point, and the route is provided to the terminal.
[0030]
(Action)
In the present invention configured as described above, if the departure point, destination point, and arrival time at the destination point are registered in advance, the route and travel time from the departure point to the destination point are based on the information. Is determined, and the travel time and the route are provided to the terminal at the travel time. The user of the terminal can arrive at the destination at a desired time simply by moving according to the information provided to the terminal.
[0031]
In addition, the user's preference information is registered, and based on this preference information, a transit point that can be routed from the departure point to the destination point is determined, and if this transit point is notified to the terminal, the user can It is possible to stop at a transit point that matches the user's preference without delaying the arrival time at the destination.
[0032]
In addition, if a failure occurs on the determined route, another route is determined based on the departure point, the destination point, and the arrival time at the destination point, and if this route is provided to the terminal, the failure on the determined route is determined. Even if the event occurs, it is possible to prevent the arrival at the destination point from being delayed.
[0033]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0034]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a route information providing system according to the present invention.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 1, the present embodiment refers to a user terminal 10 configured to be connectable to the Internet 20 and, based on information specified by the user terminal 10, referring to pre-registered information to determine a route and a travel time. Alternatively, another information or the like on the route is searched, and the searched information is displayed at a time based on the information designated by the user terminal 10 and the searched information, an information screen on which the information is posted, an e-mail, or the like. A route information providing server 100 that provides the user terminal 10 with voices or the like via the Internet 20. As the user terminal 10, a device such as a PDA or a mobile phone that can be connected to the Internet 20 is conceivable. In this embodiment, a mobile phone is used as the user terminal 10. In this embodiment, only one user terminal 10 is shown, but it is assumed that a plurality of user terminals are configured to be connectable to the Internet 20.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the user terminal 10 shown in FIG.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 10 according to the present embodiment transmits an antenna 11 for transmitting and receiving a radio signal and information to be transmitted to the route information providing server 100 via the antenna 11. A communication unit 12 for receiving information transmitted from the route information providing device 100 via an antenna 11; a display unit 14 including a display for displaying an information screen and an e-mail transmitted from the route information providing server 100; An audio output unit 15 for outputting audio information transmitted from the display unit 100, an operation unit 16 including key buttons for inputting information on an information screen displayed on the display unit 14, a GPS function, and the like. A position information acquisition unit 17 for acquiring current position information of the user terminal 10, a communication unit 12, a display unit 14, a sound output unit 15, an operation unit 16, And a control unit 13 which controls the exchange of signals between these controls operations of location information acquisition unit 17.
[0038]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the route information providing server 100 shown in FIG.
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 3, the route information providing server 100 according to the present embodiment includes a registration screen management unit 210 that manages an information screen for registering information about a user, and an information screen managed by the registration screen management unit 210. A user information management unit 140 that manages information about the input user, a store information management unit 130 that manages information about pre-registered stores, a timetable storage unit 120 in which a timetable of transportation is stored, A failure information acquisition unit 150 that acquires and manages transportation failure information and a predicted recovery time of the failure, and a geographic information acquisition unit 200 that stores transportation getting on and off points, road information and addresses, and location information about registered stores. The information stored in the timetable storage unit 120 and the geographic information storage unit 200 based on the information on the user managed by the user information management unit 140, The route and travel time to the destination are determined with reference to the information managed by the store information management unit 130, and when the failure information is acquired by the failure information acquisition unit 150, the route and travel time are re-determined. , A travel request notification unit 160 that notifies the travel time determined by the route determination unit 110, a required time notification unit 160 that notifies the required time of the route determined by the route determination unit 110, It is composed of a transfer notification unit 180 for notifying information about transfer on the route determined by the route determination unit 110, and a main point notification unit 190 for notifying a main point on the route determined by the route determination unit 110.
[0040]
The user information management unit 140 stores the information on the user's schedule input on the information screen managed by the registration screen management unit 210 in the schedule storage unit 141 and the information managed by the registration screen management unit 210 The personal information about the user input on the screen is stored in the preference information storage unit 142. It should be noted that the personal information includes the user's favorite stores and preference information such as favorite dishes and drinks. Further, the user information management unit 140 has a function of managing information such as a user's usage history and a traveling route. In addition, when the user uses the present system or reserves a seat, the user needs to be authenticated.
[0041]
In addition, the timetable storage unit 120 manages the operation section, the operation time, and the time related to transfer of the transportation system that operates regularly, and is referred to by the route determination unit 110 when determining a route.
[0042]
In addition, the route determination unit 110 cooperates with the timetable storage unit 120, the geographic information storage unit 200, the store information management unit 130, and the failure information acquisition unit 150, and selects a transportation system used to move the user according to the schedule. The route is determined in consideration of the departure time, the waypoint where the meal is taken, and the like.
[0043]
In addition, the geographic information storage unit 200 manages getting on and off points, road information and addresses, and location information on registered stores of regularly operated transportation, and is referred to when performing a route search based on destination points and waypoints. . In addition, it has a function of generating and transmitting a map to be transmitted to the user terminal 10 in order to assist the user to move on foot when changing or eating.
[0044]
In addition, the failure information acquisition unit 151 has a function of acquiring and managing failure information and a predicted restoration time of a route or a road such as a train or a bus. If there is a user who is traveling on a route that is affected by the obstacle, the route determination unit 110 re-establishes the travel route by stopping the stop at the store designated as the transit point or changing the transportation mode. Make a decision.
[0045]
In addition, the store information management unit 130 manages addresses related to stores such as meals, breaks, sightseeing, etc., regular holidays, business hours, menu lists and recommended menus, types of dishes, rankings of the number of users, crowding conditions, It is used to determine a stopover from event information and the like. The store information storage unit 131 stores store position information, menus, and store business information such as regular holidays and waiting times. The usage trend storage unit 132 has a function of storing user rankings. The number of visits by the user is counted, and usage trends such as store ranking, popularity information, and usage results are managed together with store information by weather, by day of the week, by date and time, and used as information for determining a waypoint. The congestion status acquisition unit 133 grasps the congestion status by receiving the difference between the average stay time of the user and the currently used user stay time or the congestion information from the registered store.
[0046]
Hereinafter, a route information providing method in the route information providing system configured as described above will be described.
[0047]
First, a process for registering user information will be described.
[0048]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining processing when registering user information in the route information providing system shown in FIGS.
[0049]
When a user accesses the route information providing server 100 via the Internet 20 using the user terminal 10 (step S1), an authentication screen for authenticating the user is registered in the registration screen management unit 210 of the route information providing server 100. Is transmitted (step S2).
[0050]
The authentication screen transmitted from the registration screen management unit 210 of the route information providing server 100 is received by the user terminal 10 via the Internet 20 and displayed on the screen (Step S3).
[0051]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an authentication screen transmitted from the route information providing server 100 in the route information providing system shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and received and displayed on the user terminal 10.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 5, the authentication screen transmitted from the registration screen management unit 210 of the route information providing server 100 and received and displayed by the user terminal 10 includes an ID and a password assigned to a pre-registered user. Is provided, and the user inputs an ID and a password in this area, and transmits (step S4).
[0053]
The ID and password input and transmitted by the user are received by the route information providing server 100 from the user terminal 10 via the Internet 20 (step S5).
[0054]
When the ID and password transmitted from the user terminal 10 are received by the route information providing server 100, the user information management unit 140 determines whether the ID and password transmitted from the user terminal 10 have been registered. Is performed and the ID and the password are registered (step S6), a user information registration screen for inputting user information is transmitted from the registration screen management unit 210 (step S7).
[0055]
The user information registration screen transmitted from the registration screen management unit 210 is received by the user terminal 10 via the Internet 20, and is displayed on the screen (Step S8).
[0056]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a user information registration screen transmitted from the route information providing server 100 in the route information providing system shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and received and displayed by the user terminal 10.
[0057]
As shown in FIG. 6, in the user information registration screen transmitted from the registration screen management unit 210 of the route information providing server 100 and received and displayed by the user terminal 10, the scheduled date, scheduled time, and An area where a destination can be input is provided, and an area where a user's preference information can be input is provided.
[0058]
When the user inputs and transmits predetermined information to the user information registration screen as shown in FIG. 6 (step S9), the information input to the user information registration screen is transmitted to the route information providing server 100 via the Internet 20. Is registered in the schedule storage unit 141 and the preference information storage unit 142 managed by the user information management unit 140 (step S10).
[0059]
If the ID and password transmitted from the user terminal 10 are not registered, the process returns to step S2, and the registration screen management unit 210 of the route information providing server 100 uses the authentication screen for authenticating the user. Is sent again.
[0060]
Next, a guidance method using route information will be described.
[0061]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a guidance method using the route information in the route information providing server 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.
[0062]
The user's schedule stored in the schedule storage unit 141 is constantly monitored by the user information management unit 140 of the route information providing server 100 (step S21), and there are users who have moved on the day of the schedule for moving. In this case (step S22), first, the content of the schedule of the user is confirmed as preparation for starting guidance (step S23).
[0063]
Next, in the route determination unit 110, the position information of the user terminal 10 transmitted from the user terminal 10 is automatically acquired (step S24), and a travel route to arrive at the destination at the scheduled time is selected. , The time required for the movement is calculated (step S25). Here, for the selection of the movement route, the shortest possible movement route between the position of the user terminal 10 acquired in step S24 and the destination is referred to the timetable stored in the timetable storage unit 120. The travel time is calculated as the travel time when traveling along the route. The travel time is calculated based on the boarding time of the transportation and the transfer time stored in the timetable storage unit 120. In addition, in this search, the calculation is performed in consideration of the influence of the traffic obstacle and the time required for traveling on foot by cooperating with the obstacle information acquisition unit 151 and the geographic information storage unit 200. The position information of the user terminal 10 is obtained by the position information obtaining unit 17 (see FIG. 2) in the user terminal 10, and the obtained position information is transmitted to the route information providing server 100 via the Internet 20. Have been sent.
[0064]
Next, the route determination unit 110 determines whether there is enough travel time (step S26). If there is enough travel time, a stopover is selected according to the extra time and the time at which the guidance is performed. Is performed (step S27).
[0065]
The waypoint selection in step S27 is performed based on the information registered in the store information storage unit 131, the user trend storage unit 132, and the preference information storage unit 142, and the information acquired by the congestion status acquisition unit 133. In the store information storage unit 131, information on restaurants, coffee shops, sightseeing facilities, libraries, and the like is registered, and the available time and regular holidays, provided menus and recommended menus, held event information, crowding conditions, usage, etc. Items such as the number of participants ranking are registered. In the preference information storage unit 142, preference information such as favorite shops and favorite dishes registered by the user is registered. For this reason, these pieces of information are referred to, and a transit point in consideration of the user's preference is selected on the route selected in step S25.
[0066]
When the stopover is selected in step S27, a movement instruction is transmitted to the user terminal 10, and guidance using the user terminal 10 is started (step S28). If it is determined in step S26 that there is not enough travel time, the process proceeds to step S28 without selecting a transit point in step S27, and prompts the user to start moving immediately, and the transportation system that arrives in the shortest time Start guiding to.
[0067]
When the guidance using the user terminal 10 is started, the route information providing server 100 transmits information based on the route or the waypoint determined by the route determining unit 110 at a timing based on the schedule of the user. (Step S29).
[0068]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing route information provided to the user terminal 10 from the route information providing server 100 in the route information providing system shown in FIG.
[0069]
As shown in FIG. 8, the route information provided from the route information providing server 100 to the user terminal 10 in the present embodiment includes a movement start time, a route, and a map of the surrounding area.
[0070]
For example, the position information of the user terminal 10 is constantly monitored, and map information necessary for the transfer is transmitted to the user terminal 10 when the vehicle is moving at a transfer point or on foot.
[0071]
When it is not necessary to transmit information such as map information, information on a menu or a product of a restaurant where meals are to be sent or a meal is transmitted.
[0072]
In addition, the stay time of the store serving as a transit point is determined based on the time required for each store, but when the scheduled departure time approaches, the transfer request notification unit 160 informs the user that the transfer restart time is close to the user together with the departure time. Will be notified.
[0073]
The required time notification unit 170 calculates the required time, and notifies the user terminal 10 of the departure time, meal start time, meal end time, and the like by e-mail, voice, and the like.
[0074]
Further, in the transfer notification section 180, when the transfer point in the transportation system approaches, the user is notified to the user terminal 10 that the transfer point is approaching together with the remaining time until the transfer.
[0075]
In addition, the main point notification unit 190 notifies the user terminal 10 of a main point such as an intersection or a corner by a map or a voice when a transfer or a detour is performed on foot.
[0076]
In the search route, a section where a transportation system having a regular route is not available is guided to move on foot, but when the required time exceeds an arbitrary threshold value, an instruction to use a taxi is issued. Although a predetermined value is defined for the threshold time, it can be registered in advance by the user. The ride time of the taxi is determined in consideration of the scheduled drop-off time of the transportation facility and the spare time. Although the default value is also defined for the spare time, it can be specified by the user.
[0077]
Here, while the user is being guided, when the failure information acquisition unit 151 recognizes that a failure has occurred on the guidance route, or as a result of a delay in the movement of the user, the scheduled time on the route currently being guided is reduced. If it is determined that it is difficult to arrive at the destination within (step S30), the route determination unit 110 returns to the processing in step S24 and dynamically changes the guidance schedule. In this case, shortening the stay time at the planned transit point, selecting an alternative transit point, stopping the stopover at the registered transit point, changing the transportation mode, etc. are performed, and arrival at the scheduled time Is given the highest priority.
[0078]
Thereafter, when the guidance for the user to arrive at the destination point ends (step S31), the processing ends.
[0079]
By moving in accordance with the guidance performed by the above-described series of processes, the user can arrive at the destination on schedule without always considering the schedule. It is possible to have a favorite meal or to stop by the store without calculating the time or the like at a store suitable for the user.
[0080]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, the user can arrive at the destination within the scheduled time without being conscious of the travel time, and can perform an action according to the schedule. Become.
[0081]
In addition, it is possible to stop at a store that suits the user's preference while keeping the scheduled time of the user, without having to calculate meals, break times, transit points, and free time required during the travel.
[0082]
In addition, guidance is performed in consideration of available time, and information on menus and merchandise relating to transit points is provided during traveling, so that it is possible to reduce the stay time and the time required for merchandise selection.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a route information providing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a route information providing server illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining processing when registering user information in the route information providing system shown in FIGS. 1 to 3;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an authentication screen transmitted from the route information providing server in the route information providing system shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and received and displayed on the user terminal.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a user information registration screen transmitted from the route information providing server in the route information providing system shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and received and displayed on the user terminal.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a guidance method using route information in the route information providing server shown in FIGS. 1 and 3;
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing route information provided to a user terminal from a route information providing server in the route information providing system shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a conventional route information providing system.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 User terminal
11 Antenna
12 Communication unit
13 Control unit
14 Display
15 Audio output unit
16 Operation unit
17 Location information acquisition unit
20 Internet
100 route information providing server
110 Route determination unit
120 Timetable storage unit
130 Store Information Management Department
131 Store information storage
132 Usage trend storage
133 Congestion Status Acquisition Unit
140 User information management unit
141 Schedule storage unit
142 preference information storage unit
150 Failure information acquisition unit
160 Movement request notification unit
170 Required time notification section
180 Transfer notification section
190 Main point notification section
200 Geographic information storage

Claims (15)

A route information providing method for determining a route based on information specified by a terminal configured to be connectable to a network, and providing the route information to the terminal via a network,
The route and the travel time are determined based on the departure point and the destination point specified by the terminal, and the arrival time at the destination point. At the travel time, the route and the travel time are determined for the terminal. A route information providing method for notifying that there is a route information. The route information providing method according to claim 1,
The route information providing method, wherein the departure point is determined by position information of the terminal acquired by the terminal. In the route information providing method according to claim 1 or 2,
A route information providing method, comprising: determining a transit point that can be routed from the departure point to the destination point based on information about a user registered in advance, and notifying the terminal of the transit point. The route information providing method according to claim 3,
The route information providing method, wherein the information on the user is preference information of the user, and a store related to the preference information is determined as the transit point. The route information providing method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
When a fault occurs in the route, another route is determined based on the departure point, the destination point, and the arrival time at the destination point, and the route is provided to the terminal. Method. Route information comprising: a terminal configured to be connectable to a network; and information providing means for determining a route based on information specified by the terminal and providing the route information to the terminal via a network. In the provision system,
The information providing means determines the route and the travel time based on the departure point and the destination point designated by the terminal, and the arrival time at the destination point, and at the travel time, A route information providing system for notifying a route and the travel time. The route information providing system according to claim 6,
The terminal has position information acquisition means for acquiring position information of the terminal,
The route information providing system, wherein the information providing unit determines the departure point based on the position information of the terminal acquired by the position information acquiring unit. In the route information providing system according to claim 6 or 7,
The information providing means determines a transit point that can be routed from the departure point to the destination point based on information about a user registered in advance, and notifies the terminal of the transit point. Route information providing system. The route information providing system according to claim 8,
The information on the user is taste information of the user,
The route information providing system, wherein the information providing unit determines a store related to the preference information as the transit point. The route information providing system according to any one of claims 6 to 9,
The information providing unit, when a failure occurs in the route, determines another route based on the departure point, the destination point, and the arrival time at the destination point, and provides the route to the terminal. Characteristic route information providing system. A server that determines a route based on information specified by a terminal configured to be connectable to a network and provides the route information to the terminal via a network,
The route and the travel time are determined based on the departure point and the destination point specified by the terminal, and the arrival time at the destination point. At the travel time, the route and the travel time are determined for the terminal. A server for notifying that there is a server. The server according to claim 11,
A server that determines the departure point based on the terminal location information acquired by the terminal. In the server according to claim 11 or 12,
A server that determines a transit point that can be routed from the departure point to the destination point based on information about a user registered in advance and notifies the terminal of the transit point. The server according to claim 13,
The server is characterized in that the information on the user is taste information of the user, and a store related to the taste information is determined as the transit point. The server according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
When a failure occurs in the route, the server determines another route based on the departure point, the destination point, and the arrival time at the destination point, and provides the route to the terminal.

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