JP2013002867A - Mobile terminal device, its control method, computer program for controlling mobile terminal device and recording medium recording computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device and a method for controlling a cycle of positioning of a current position of a mobile terminal to be different between the inside and the outside of a region of an object facility.SOLUTION: The method includes a positioning step for positioning a current position of a mobile terminal, a positioning cycle control step for controlling a positioning cycle with which the positioning step positions the current position, a facility region identification step for identifying a facility region to be a control object of the positioning cycle, and a first determination step for determining whether the current position is in the facility region by referring to the positioning step and the facility region identification step. The positioning cycle control step controls the positioning step to position the current position with a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle when the current position is in the facility region on the basis of the first determination result.

Description

  The present invention relates to positioning of a current position of a mobile terminal device, and relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling a positioning cycle to be different within and outside an area of a target facility.

In recent years, the spread of mobile communication systems has been remarkable, and accordingly, the use of mobile terminals such as smartphones in a wide range of situations has become active. On the other hand, in consideration of portability when moving, it is desired that the mobile terminal device be downsized in addition to downsizing the device itself.
Thus, while the usage scene of the mobile terminal device is increased, the battery capacity associated with the downsizing of the battery is limited. Therefore, it is necessary to secure the battery capacity in the usage scene. Therefore, various techniques for reducing the power consumption of the mobile terminal device have been proposed.

As such a technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a positioning device that controls the measurement interval of the self-position by the positioning means in accordance with the distance between the self-position and the destination, the movement speed of the self, and the like.
On the other hand, in facilities such as theme parks, a facility guidance application service using the mobile terminal device is also often used.
See also Patent Documents 2 to 4, which disclose conventional techniques related to the present invention.

JP 2000-249565 A JP 2005-337855 A JP 2006-242578 A International Publication No. 2008/099736

When using the facility guidance application, it is preferable to specify the current position of the user in detail.
However, since the use of the service of the facility guidance application involves the consumption of the battery, the user wants to prepare for the consumption of the battery due to the use of the application or the like in the facility as much as possible until the user arrives at the facility. . In order to solve such problems, the present inventors have intensively studied. As a result, paying attention to the relationship between the current position and the area of the target facility, determine whether the current position exists in the facility area, and control the positioning cycle of the current position using the determination result I thought of that.

The present invention has been made to achieve such an object, and the first aspect thereof is defined as follows. That is,
A positioning unit that measures the current position of the mobile terminal;
A positioning cycle control unit that controls a cycle in which the positioning unit measures the current position;
A facility area specifying unit for specifying an area of a facility to be controlled by the positioning cycle;
A first determination unit that determines whether or not the current position exists in the facility area,
The positioning cycle control unit measures the current position at a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle when it is determined that the current location exists in the facility area based on the first determination result. Controlling the positioning unit to
Mobile terminal device.

  According to the mobile terminal device of the first aspect defined as described above, the current position of the mobile terminal device is measured, it is determined whether or not the current position exists in the area of the facility, and the current When it is determined that the position exists in the facility area, the positioning unit is controlled to perform positioning of the current position in a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle. In this way, by controlling the operation frequency and operation time of a function that consumes particularly large power, represented by positioning of the current position, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the mobile terminal device.

Here, the mobile terminal device functions as a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, and can calculate the position of the mobile terminal device using each GPS satellite used for positioning processing.
Examples of such facilities include amusement facilities such as theme parks, sightseeing spots, complex commercial facilities such as shopping malls, and public facilities such as aquariums and museums.

The facility area is not particularly limited as long as it is an area associated with the facility, and examples thereof include a site area of the facility and a space region in consideration of the height of the facility.
The positioning cycle refers to an interval and a cycle at which the positioning unit measures the current position of the mobile terminal device.
The reference cycle is a positioning cycle set in advance, and may be a fixed time interval (for example, an interval of 10 minutes) or an indefinite time interval.

The first period only needs to be controlled to be different from the reference period, and in particular, can be controlled to be shorter than the reference period (third aspect). For example, when the first period is controlled at a time interval shorter than the reference period, the current position can be specified more accurately in the target facility, so the current position in the facility site can be displayed in more detail. Become. In addition, it is possible to provide a facility guidance application associated with a facility corresponding to the current position accurately identified.
On the other hand, when the area of the facility area specified by the facility area specifying unit is narrow, the first period can be controlled at a time interval (for example, an interval of 30 minutes) longer than the reference period. This is because when the area of the facility area is relatively small, since the change in the current position with time is small, it is preferable to reduce the positioning frequency to suppress power consumption.

The second aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the mobile terminal device defined in the first aspect, based on designated conditions, a peripheral region specifying unit that specifies a region around the facility that is a region outside the facility region;
A second determination unit that determines whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area,
The positioning cycle control unit, based on the second determination result, when it is determined that the current position exists in the peripheral region, the positioning cycle control unit is configured to position the current position at a second cycle different from the reference cycle. Control the positioning unit.

  According to the mobile terminal device of the second aspect defined in this way, in addition to the facility area, the peripheral region of the facility is specified, and whether or not the current position of the mobile terminal device exists in the peripheral region When it is determined that the current position is present in the peripheral area, the positioning unit is controlled to perform positioning of the current position in a second period different from the reference period. As described above, by controlling the positioning cycle for the peripheral area of the facility, for example, it is possible to provide position guidance for a parking lot, an entrance gate, and the like around the facility.

Here, the peripheral region refers to a region located around the facility, which is specified based on a specified condition. The designated condition is not particularly limited, but can be within a predetermined distance (for example, within 2 km) from the boundary of the target facility area (fifth aspect).
Further, the second period may be controlled to be different from the reference period, similarly to the first period, and in particular, can be controlled to be shorter than the reference period (third aspect). Further, the first cycle can be controlled to be equal to or shorter than the second cycle (fourth aspect). When the first period and the second period are equivalent, it is possible to provide more detailed guidance based on the current position specified with high accuracy in the peripheral area as well as the facility area. Become. When the first period is shorter than the second period, it is possible to perform control in consideration of the balance between securing power consumption in the facility area and detailed guidance in the peripheral area.

The sixth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the mobile terminal device defined in any one of the first to fifth aspects, an application associated with the facility is activated based on a determination result of the first determination unit and / or the second determination unit. And / or an activation control unit for terminating.

  According to the mobile terminal device of the sixth aspect defined as described above, when the current position exists in the facility area and / or the surrounding area, the application associated with the facility is started and / or the current When it is determined that the position does not exist in the facility area and / or the surrounding area, the application is terminated. By controlling the activation timing of the application in this way, it becomes possible to provide the application at a timing required by the user who uses the facility, so that the convenience of the user can be improved.

The seventh aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
A positioning step for positioning the current position of the mobile terminal;
A positioning cycle control step for controlling a cycle in which the positioning step measures the current position; and
A facility region specifying step for specifying a region of a facility to be controlled by the positioning cycle;
With reference to the positioning step and the facility area specifying step, a first determination step of determining whether or not the current position exists in the facility area,
The positioning cycle control step measures the current position at a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area based on the first determination result. Controlling the positioning step to
A control method for a mobile terminal device.
According to the seventh aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effect as the first aspect can be obtained.

The eighth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the control method defined in the seventh aspect, based on the specified condition, a peripheral region specifying step for specifying a region around the facility that is a region outside the facility region;
A second determination step of determining whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area,
The positioning cycle control step, based on the second determination result, when it is determined that the current position exists in the peripheral region, the positioning is performed so that the current position is measured at a second cycle different from the reference cycle. Control the positioning step.
According to the invention of the eighth aspect defined as described above, the same effect as that of the second aspect can be obtained.

The ninth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the control method defined in the seventh or eighth aspect, the positioning cycle control step controls the first cycle and / or the second cycle to be shorter than the reference cycle.
According to the ninth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effect as the third aspect can be obtained.

The tenth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the control method defined in any one of the seventh to ninth aspects, the positioning cycle control step controls the first cycle to be equal to or shorter than the second cycle.
According to the tenth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the fourth aspect can be achieved.

The eleventh aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the control method defined in any one of the seventh to tenth aspects, the specified condition is within a predetermined distance from a boundary of the facility area.
According to the eleventh aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the fifth aspect can be achieved.

The twelfth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the control method defined in any one of the seventh to eleventh aspects, the application associated with the facility is activated and / or based on the determination result of the first determination step and / or the second determination step. Or an activation control step for terminating.
According to the twelfth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the sixth aspect are achieved.

Furthermore, the thirteenth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
A computer program for controlling a mobile terminal device, comprising:
Positioning means for positioning the current position of the mobile terminal;
Positioning cycle control means for controlling a cycle in which the positioning means measures the current position; and
Facility area specifying means for specifying an area of a facility to be controlled by the positioning cycle;
With reference to the positioning means and the facility area specifying means, function as first determination means for determining whether or not the current position exists in the facility area,
The positioning cycle control means measures the current position at a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle when it is determined that the current location exists in the facility area based on the first determination result. Controlling the positioning means to
Computer program.
According to the thirteenth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as those of the first aspect can be achieved.

The fourteenth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the computer program defined in the thirteenth aspect, the computer is further
Based on specified conditions, a peripheral area specifying means for specifying an area around the facility that is an area outside the facility area;
Function as second determination means for determining whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area;
The positioning cycle control means, based on the second determination result, when it is determined that the current position is present in the peripheral region, the positioning cycle control means is configured to measure the current position at a second cycle different from the reference cycle. Control positioning means.
According to the fourteenth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as those of the second aspect can be achieved.

The fifteenth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the computer program defined in the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect, the positioning cycle control means controls the first cycle and / or the second cycle to be shorter than the reference cycle.
According to the fifteenth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as those of the third aspect are achieved.

The sixteenth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the computer program defined in any one of the thirteenth to fifteenth aspects, the positioning cycle control means controls the first cycle to be equal to or shorter than the second cycle.
According to the sixteenth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the fourth aspect can be achieved.

The seventeenth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the computer program defined in any one of the thirteenth to sixteenth aspects, the specified condition is within a predetermined distance from a boundary of the facility area.
According to the seventeenth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as those of the fifth aspect are achieved.

The eighteenth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the computer program defined in any one of the thirteenth to seventeenth aspects, the computer further comprises:
Based on the determination result of the first determination unit and / or the second determination unit, the control unit functions as an activation control unit that activates and / or terminates the application associated with the facility.
According to the eighteenth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the sixth aspect are achieved.

  A recording medium for recording a computer program defined in any of the thirteenth to eighteenth aspects is defined as a nineteenth aspect.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the mobile terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile terminal device of other embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile terminal device of the Example of this invention.

A mobile terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of the mobile terminal device 1.
As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal device 1 includes a map data storage unit 3, a positioning unit 4, a facility area specifying unit 5, a first storage unit 6, a first determination unit 7, and a positioning cycle control unit 8. I have.

The map data storage unit 3 stores map information. The map information includes a plurality of facility information indicating the facilities present on the map and their positions, and the like, and regions related to these facilities may be stored as polygon data. In addition, the map information can include information on road elements for defining map information such as links and nodes, information drawn on a map, and the like.
The positioning unit 4 measures the current position of the mobile terminal device 1. The positioning unit 4 performs positioning processing using, for example, GPS, and measures positioning information indicating the current position of the mobile terminal device 1 at a predetermined reference period.

The facility area specifying unit 5 refers to the map data storage unit 3 and specifies the area of the facility to be controlled by the positioning cycle described later. Although the said specific method is not specifically limited, The facility area | region linked | related with the said facility is specified from map data based on the facility previously input by the input part mentioned later. The identified facility area is stored in the first storage unit 6.
The first determination unit 7 refers to the positioning unit 4 and the first storage unit 6 to determine whether or not the current position measured by the positioning unit 4 exists in the facility area. The determination can be made by comparing the coordinates of the current position with polygon data relating to the facility area.

  The positioning cycle control unit 8 controls the cycle in which the positioning unit 4 measures the current position based on the determination result of the first determination unit 7. That is, when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area based on the first determination result, the positioning cycle control unit 8 measures the current position at a first cycle different from the reference cycle. The positioning unit 4 is controlled. Here, the first cycle is not particularly limited as long as the first cycle is controlled to be different from the reference cycle. For example, if the first period is controlled at a time interval shorter than the reference period (for example, an interval of 10 seconds), the current position in the facility area can be measured in a state close to real time. More detailed guidance is possible.

The operation of the mobile terminal device 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step 1, a facility that is a control target of a positioning cycle of the current position of the mobile terminal device 1 is input and stored.
In step 3, the facility area specifying unit 5 refers to the map data storage unit 3, specifies the facility area of the facility input in step 1, and stores it.
In step 5, the positioning unit 4 measures the current position of the mobile terminal device 1.

In step 7, the first determination unit 7 compares the facility area specified in step 3 with the current position determined in step 5. As a result of the comparison, when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area (step 9: Yes), the process proceeds to step 11 and the positioning cycle control unit 8 controls the positioning unit 4 to perform positioning in the first cycle. To do.
On the other hand, when No in step 9, the positioning cycle control unit 8 maintains positioning in the reference cycle.
Steps 5 to 9 are repeated in the first cycle controlled in Step 11 or the reference cycle maintained in Step 13.

FIG. 3 shows a mobile terminal device 21 according to another embodiment. 3, the same elements as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is partially omitted.
FIG. 3 shows a mobile terminal device 21 capable of controlling the positioning cycle not only in the facility area but also in the peripheral area of the facility. That is, the mobile terminal device 21 is further provided with a peripheral area specifying unit 23, a second storage unit 24, and a second determination unit 25 in the mobile terminal device 1 shown in FIG.

The peripheral area specifying unit 23 refers to the map data storage unit 3 and the first storage unit 6 and specifies the peripheral area of the facility specified by the facility area specifying unit 5 based on conditions specified in advance. Although the specified conditions are not particularly limited, it is possible to specify the peripheral area on condition that the area is within a predetermined distance (for example, 2 km) from the boundary of the facility area. Further, the peripheral area may be specified in stages according to the distance from the boundary of the facility area. In this case, the positioning cycle can be controlled stepwise in the positioning cycle control unit 8 described later. The identified peripheral area is stored in the second storage unit 24.
The second determination unit 25 refers to the positioning unit 4 and the second storage unit 24 to determine whether or not the current position measured by the positioning unit 4 exists in the peripheral area. The determination can be made by comparing the coordinates of the current position with the coordinates of the surrounding area.

  In this mobile terminal device 21, the positioning cycle control unit 8 controls the cycle in which the positioning unit 4 measures the current position based on the respective determination results of the first determination unit 7 and the second determination unit 25. . That is, the positioning cycle control unit 8 determines that the current position is positioned in the first cycle when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area based on the first and second determination results. In addition, when it is determined that the current position is in the peripheral area, the positioning unit 4 is controlled to position the current position in a second cycle different from the reference cycle. Here, the second period is not particularly limited as long as the second period is controlled to be different from the reference period. For example, the second period can be controlled at a time interval shorter than the reference period. Further, the first cycle may be a time interval equivalent to the second cycle, or may be a time interval shorter than the second cycle.

FIG. 4 shows a mobile terminal device 31 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4, the same elements as those in FIGS. 1 and 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is partially omitted.
FIG. 4 shows a mobile terminal device 31 that can control activation of an application associated with a facility in addition to controlling the positioning cycle. That is, the mobile terminal device 31 includes a control unit 410, a memory unit 411, an input unit 412, an output unit 413, an interface unit 414, a map data storage unit 3, a facility area specifying unit 5, a first storage unit 6, and a positioning unit. 4 and a first determination unit 7 are provided.

The control unit 410 is a computer device that includes a CPU, a buffer memory, and other devices, and controls other elements constituting the mobile terminal device 31. The control unit 410 includes a positioning cycle control unit 8 and an activation control unit 33.
The activation control unit 33 performs activation control of the application associated with the facility based on the determination result of the first determination unit 7. That is, the activation control unit 33 controls the mobile terminal device 31 to activate the application when it is determined that the current position is in the facility area based on the first determination result. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current position does not exist within the facility area, the mobile terminal device 31 is controlled so that the application is terminated. Examples of the application associated with the facility include an application including information such as map guidance, event guidance, and parking lot guidance for the facility.

A computer program is stored in the memory unit 411, and this computer program is read into the control unit 410, which is a computer device, and causes it to function. This computer program includes an internal hard disk or internal memory as a storage device of a mobile terminal device, an SD (registered trademark) memory card, a memory stick, a smart media, a compact flash (registered) as a storage medium replaceable with the mobile terminal device. Trademark) and other general-purpose media.
The input unit 412 is used for input of a facility that is a target of positioning cycle control or application activation control. As the input unit 412, a voice input device such as a pointing device such as a touch panel or a microphone that cooperates with the display content of a light pen or a display can be used.

The output unit 413 includes a display, and displays information such as an input screen, a current position measured by the positioning unit 4, and information on a positioning cycle controlled by the positioning cycle control unit 8. In addition, map information necessary for navigation, contents related to the application associated with the facility, and the like are displayed. The output unit 413 can also include a voice transmission unit.
The interface unit 414 connects the mobile terminal device 31 to a wireless network or the like.

  In addition to controlling the positioning cycle of the mobile terminal device using the present invention, for example, related to guidance operation of various information such as “notification of event start time in facility” associated with the facility, screen display and communication It is also possible to control operations and the like.

  The method for controlling a mobile terminal device of the present invention can be used in combination with a method for determining a moving speed, a method for determining a remaining battery level, and a method for determining a terminal operation frequency. For example, when it is determined that the moving speed is fast, it is preferable to set the positioning cycle to a short time interval. When it is determined that the remaining battery level is low, the positioning cycle is set to a long time interval. It is preferable to do. Therefore, by controlling the positioning cycle of the mobile terminal device in combination with these determination results, it is possible to provide a mobile terminal device that is more convenient for the user in consideration of power consumption and battery capacity. Become.

  Although the embodiments and examples of the present invention have been described above, two or more of the embodiments (examples) may be combined and implemented. Alternatively, one of these embodiments (examples) may be partially implemented. Furthermore, among these, two or more embodiments (examples) may be partially combined.

The following matters are disclosed below.
The twentieth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
A positioning unit that measures the current position of the mobile terminal;
An activation control unit that controls activation of an application associated with a facility based on the current position;
A facility area specifying unit for specifying an area of the facility to be controlled to start the application;
A first determination unit that refers to the positioning unit and the facility area specifying unit to determine whether or not the current position exists in the facility area;
The activation control unit controls the mobile terminal to activate the application when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area based on the first determination result.
Mobile terminal device.

  According to the twentieth aspect of the invention thus defined, when it is determined that the current position is in the facility area based on the determination result of whether or not the current position is in the facility area. Launch the application associated with the facility. By controlling the activation timing of the application in this way, it becomes possible to provide the application at a timing required by the user who uses the facility, so that the convenience of the user can be improved.

The 21st aspect of this invention is prescribed | regulated as follows. That is,
In the mobile terminal device defined in the twentieth aspect, based on designated conditions, a peripheral area specifying unit that specifies an area around the facility that is an area outside the facility area;
A second determination unit that determines whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area,
The activation control unit controls the mobile terminal device to activate the application when it is determined that the current position exists in the peripheral area based on the second determination result.

  According to the twenty-first aspect of the invention thus defined, in addition to the facility area, the surrounding area of the facility is specified, and it is determined whether or not the current position of the mobile terminal device exists in the surrounding area. When it is determined that the current position is in the peripheral area, the application associated with the facility is activated. Thus, even when it exists in the peripheral area of the facility, by controlling the application associated with the facility to be activated, for example, it is possible to perform position guidance such as parking lots and entrance gates around the facility Become.

The twenty-second aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
A positioning step for positioning the current position of the mobile terminal;
An activation control step for controlling activation of an application associated with a facility based on the current position;
A facility area specifying step for specifying the area of the facility to be controlled to start the application;
With reference to the positioning step and the facility area specifying step, a first determination step of determining whether or not the current position exists in the facility area,
The activation control step controls the mobile terminal to activate the application when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area based on the first determination result.
A control method for a mobile terminal device.
According to the twenty-second aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the twentieth aspect are achieved.

The 23rd aspect of this invention is prescribed | regulated as follows. That is,
In the control method of a mobile terminal device defined in the twenty-second aspect, based on a specified condition, a peripheral region specifying step of specifying a region around the facility that is a region outside the facility region;
A second determination step of determining whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area,
The activation control step controls the mobile terminal device to activate the application when it is determined that the current position exists in the peripheral area based on the second determination result.
According to the twenty-third aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the twenty-first aspect are achieved.

Furthermore, the 24th aspect of this invention is prescribed | regulated as follows. That is,
A computer program for controlling a mobile terminal device, comprising:
Positioning means for positioning the current position of the mobile terminal;
An activation control means for controlling activation of an application associated with a facility based on the current position;
Facility area specifying means for specifying the area of the facility to be controlled to start the application;
With reference to the positioning means and the facility area specifying means, function as first determination means for determining whether or not the current position exists in the facility area,
The activation control means controls the mobile terminal so that the application is activated when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area based on the first determination result.
According to the twenty-fourth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the twentieth aspect are achieved.

The twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. That is,
In the computer program defined in the twenty-fourth aspect, the computer is further
Based on specified conditions, a peripheral area specifying means for specifying an area around the facility that is an area outside the facility area;
Function as second determination means for determining whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area;
The activation control means controls the mobile terminal device so that the application is activated when it is determined that the current position exists in the peripheral area based on the second determination result.
According to the twenty-fifth aspect of the invention thus defined, the same effects as in the twenty-first aspect are achieved.

  A recording medium for recording the computer program defined in the 24th or 25th aspect is defined as the 26th aspect.

  The present invention is not limited to the description of the embodiments and examples of the invention described above. Various modifications may be included in the present invention as long as those skilled in the art can easily conceive without departing from the description of the scope of claims.

1 21 31 mobile terminal device 3 map data storage unit 4 positioning unit 5 facility region specifying unit 7 25 determining unit 8 positioning cycle control unit 23 peripheral region specifying unit 33 activation control unit

Claims (19)

A positioning unit that measures the current position of the mobile terminal;
A positioning cycle control unit that controls a cycle in which the positioning unit measures the current position;
A facility area specifying unit for specifying an area of a facility to be controlled by the positioning cycle;
A first determination unit that refers to the positioning unit and the facility area specifying unit to determine whether or not the current position exists in the facility area;
The positioning cycle control unit measures the current position at a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle when it is determined that the current location exists in the facility area based on the first determination result. Controlling the positioning unit to
Mobile terminal device. Based on specified conditions, a peripheral area specifying unit that specifies an area around the facility that is an area outside the facility area;
A second determination unit that determines whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area,
The positioning cycle control unit, based on the second determination result, when it is determined that the current position exists in the peripheral region, the positioning cycle control unit is configured to position the current position at a second cycle different from the reference cycle. Control the positioning unit,
The mobile terminal device according to claim 1.   The mobile terminal apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the positioning cycle control unit controls the first cycle and / or the second cycle to be shorter than the reference cycle.   The mobile terminal apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the positioning cycle control unit controls the first cycle to be equal to or shorter than the second cycle.   The mobile terminal apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specified condition is within a predetermined distance from a boundary of the facility area.   Any one of Claims 1-5 provided with the starting control part which starts and / or terminates the application linked | related with the said facility based on the determination result of the said 1st determination part and / or the said 2nd determination part. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1. A positioning step for positioning the current position of the mobile terminal;
A positioning cycle control step for controlling a cycle in which the positioning step measures the current position; and
A facility region specifying step for specifying a region of a facility to be controlled by the positioning cycle;
With reference to the positioning step and the facility area specifying step, a first determination step of determining whether or not the current position exists in the facility area,
The positioning cycle control step measures the current position at a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle when it is determined that the current position exists in the facility area based on the first determination result. Controlling the positioning step to
A control method for a mobile terminal device. Based on the specified condition, a peripheral area specifying step for specifying an area around the facility that is an area outside the facility area;
A second determination step of determining whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area,
The positioning cycle control step, based on the second determination result, when it is determined that the current position exists in the peripheral region, the positioning is performed so that the current position is measured at a second cycle different from the reference cycle. Control positioning step,
The control method according to claim 7.   The control method according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the positioning cycle control step controls the first cycle and / or the second cycle to be shorter than the reference cycle.   The control method according to claim 7, wherein the positioning cycle control step controls the first cycle to be equal to or shorter than the second cycle.   The control method according to claim 7, wherein the designated condition is within a predetermined distance from a boundary of the facility area.   The activation control step of activating and / or terminating an application associated with the facility based on the determination result of the first determination step and / or the second determination step. The control method according to claim 1. A computer program for controlling a mobile terminal device, comprising:
Positioning means for positioning the current position of the mobile terminal;
Positioning cycle control means for controlling a cycle in which the positioning means measures the current position; and
Facility area specifying means for specifying an area of a facility to be controlled by the positioning cycle;
With reference to the positioning means and the facility area specifying means, function as first determination means for determining whether or not the current position exists in the facility area,
The positioning cycle control means measures the current position at a first cycle different from a predetermined reference cycle when it is determined that the current location exists in the facility area based on the first determination result. Controlling the positioning means to
Computer program. Said computer further
Based on specified conditions, a peripheral area specifying means for specifying an area around the facility that is an area outside the facility area;
Function as second determination means for determining whether or not the current position exists in the peripheral area;
The positioning cycle control means, based on the second determination result, when it is determined that the current position is present in the peripheral region, the positioning cycle control means is configured to measure the current position at a second cycle different from the reference cycle. Control positioning means,
The computer program according to claim 13.   The computer program according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the positioning cycle control means controls the first cycle and / or the second cycle to be shorter than the reference cycle.   The computer program according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the positioning cycle control means controls the first cycle to be equal to or shorter than the second cycle.   The computer program according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the specified condition is within a predetermined distance from a boundary of the facility area. Said computer further
The function according to claim 13, which functions as an activation control unit that activates and / or terminates an application associated with the facility based on a determination result of the first determination unit and / or the second determination unit. The computer program as described in any one.   The recording medium which records the computer program in any one of Claims 13-18.

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