Navigation device and method for receiving and playing sound samples

Navigation device with camera-info

Method for storing the position of a parked vehicle and navigation device arranged for that

Navigation device with adaptive navigation instructions

Navigation device with adaptive navigation instructions

Navigation device with automatic GPS precision enhancement

Appatatus for and method of compiling a combined picture and showing it on a display

Navigation device with camera-info

NAVIGATION DEVICE USING ADAPTIVE NAVIGATION INSTRUCTION

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a navigation device giving navigation instructions with less possibility of making a user confused. SOLUTION: A navigation device records driver's driving behavior (for example, speed, preparation time required for taking an exit, and the like) and a driver's way to respond to navigation instructions (for example, quickly or always late). Those pieces of information are examined and used for building a driver profile, then used for adapting the navigation instructions. Traffic and weather information can be used for building a route profile and/or an environment profile. Those profiles are separately used for adapting the navigation instructions from the driver profile. Thanks to a combination of two techniques, namely, a combination of profile building (or adaptation of a predetermined profile) and adaptation of navigation instructions, the navigation device can have a navigation support function more suitable to a person. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS

Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-implemented method for assigning identifiers to geographic locations within digital map data, comprising selecting a region within the map data, dividing the region into a first plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a first length, selecting a portion of the region and dividing the portion into a second plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a second length, wherein the second length is shorter length than the first length and a geographic location within the portion of the region may be uniquely identified by an identifier of the first length and an identifier of the second length. 1. A computer-implemented method for assigning identifiers to geographic locations within digital map data , comprising:selecting a region within the map data;dividing the region into a first plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a first length;selecting a portion of the region; anddividing the portion into a second plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a second length, wherein the second length is shorter length than the first length and a geographic location within the portion of the region may be uniquely identified by an identifier of the first length and an identifier of the second length.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the region is selected based on one or more attributes of the map data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein one or both of the region and the portion of the region are selected based upon one or more criteria and the attributes of the map data.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the criteria are indicative of a population density associated with the digital map data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the region corresponds to a region demarcated in the map data.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising selecting one or more further portions of the region claim 1 , and dividing the one or more ...

VEHICLE REQUEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAVING A CENTRAL SERVER

A vehicle request management system having a server arranged to communicate with a plurality of vehicle requesting devices and a plurality of vehicles each being equipped with a device having route planning and navigation functionality. Upon receipt of a vehicle request, the server selects a suitable vehicle and determines the route that the vehicle should travel to the pick-up location and then onto the drop-off location. The server receives updates as to the position of the selected vehicle as it completes the request, and uses data associated with the calculated route and the position of the selected vehicle to provide enhanced functionality. 1. A vehicle request management system , the system having a server comprising:communications device arranged to communicate with a first device and a second device associated with a vehicle, the communications device being further arranged to receive a vehicle request from the first device, the vehicle request comprising a first location, and the communications device being further arranged to receive a second location from the first device or the second device;memory comprising digital map data having a plurality of navigable segments representing segments of a navigable route in a geographical area covered by the map; andat least one processor arranged to calculate a route between the received first location and second location to be travelled by the vehicle associated with the second device using the digital map data;wherein said communications device is further arranged to receive positional data relating to the position of the second device over time.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first device comprises a mobile device having a location determining device arranged to determine the current geographical position of the device claim 1 , and the first location comprises the current geographical position of the first device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first device has an associated location stored at the ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TRAVEL INFORMATION

A method of providing route attribute information is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises accessing information indicative of a primary route to a destination location determined with respect to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of a mobile device, and an attribute of the primary route. One or more alternate routes to the destination location are determined, together with an attribute of each alternate route. Attribute information associated with at least one alternate route to the destination is output when a location of the mobile device is proximal to a decision point of the personal road network. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a processor communicably coupled to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device; anda memory storing information indicative of a primary route to a destination location and an attribute of the route,wherein the processor is arranged to operably execute a route attribute module (RAM) to determine one or more alternate routes to the destination location and an attribute of each alternate route, and to display on a display device attribute information associated with at least one alternate route to the destination when a location of the mobile device is proximal to a decision point of the personal road network.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the decision point of the personal road network is a location from which at least one alternate route exists to the destination location via the personal road network.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the RAM is arranged to recalculate the attribute of the primary route to the destination in view of received information.4. The mobile device of claim 3 , wherein the received information is one or more of received traffic information and received weather information.5. The mobile device of claim 3 , wherein the RAM is arranged to ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TRAVEL INFORMATION

A method of providing traffic information is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises determining a location of a mobile device, receiving traffic information, and determining, with respect to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device, whether traffic information associated with one or more road segments in the personal network within a predetermined distance of the current location has been received. One or more no-jam events are generated for respective road segments in the personal network for which it is determined that no traffic information has been received. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a processor communicably coupled to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of a mobile device;a receiver for wirelessly receiving traffic information; andan output device, determine a current location of the mobile device;', 'generate one or more no-jam events for respective road segments in the personal network within a predetermined distance of the current location for which no traffic information has been received; and', 'provide at least one message based on the one or more no-jam events to a user using the output device., 'wherein the processor is arranged to2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein each no jam event is indicative of the corresponding road segment being free of traffic events.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is arranged to generate one or more no jam events for respective road segments in the personal network which meet one or more predetermined criteria.4. The mobile device of claim 3 , wherein the one or more predetermined criteria include at least one of the road segment being at least a predetermined class of road segment and the road segment being at least a predetermined length.5. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is arranged to generate one or more no jam ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING A DESTINATION USING A ROUTE SEARCH ALGORITHM

A method of predicting a destination of a user of a mobile device is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises determining a location of the mobile device, and executing a route search algorithm with respect to a trip data-base. The trip database stores information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device, one or more road segments in the personal road network being associated with a respective destination location, and cost information associated with road segments in the personal network, the cost information being based, at least in part, on traversal information in the trip database. 1. A mobile device , comprising a processor communicably coupled to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device , one or more road segments in the personal road network being associated with a respective destination location , wherein the processor is arranged to operably execute a prediction module to predict a destination based on a current location of the mobile device and the trip database , and wherein the prediction module is arranged to predict the destination by executing a route search algorithm with respect to the personal road network and cost information associated with road segments in the personal network , the cost information being based , at least in part , on traversal information in the trip database.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the traversal information is indicative of a number of times each road segment in the personal network has been traversed by the user.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the prediction module is arranged to select a road segment from the personal network based on the current location of the mobile device and to perform the route search using the road segment as a start location.4. The mobile device of claim 3 , wherein the road segment selected as the start location has a location corresponding ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS

Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-implemented method for assigning identifiers to geographic locations within digital map data, comprising selecting a region within the map data, dividing the region into a first plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a first length, selecting a portion of the region and dividing the portion into a second plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a second length, wherein the second length is shorter length than the first length and a geographic location within the portion of the region may be uniquely identified by an identifier of the first length and an identifier of the second length. 1. A computer-implemented method for assigning identifiers to geographic locations within digital map data , comprising:selecting a region within the map data;dividing the region into a first plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a first length;selecting a portion of the region; anddividing the portion into a second plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a second length, wherein the second length is shorter length than the first length and a geographic location within the portion of the region may be uniquely identified by an identifier of the first length and an identifier of the second length.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the region is selected based on one or more attributes of the map data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein one or both of the region and the portion of the region are selected based upon one or more criteria and the attributes of the map data.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the criteria are indicative of a population density associated with the digital map data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the region corresponds to a region demarcated in the map data.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising selecting one or more further portions of the region claim 1 , and dividing the one or more ...

Navigation device with camera-info

The present invention relates to a navigation device (10). The navigation device (10) is arranged to display navigation directions (3, 4, 5) on a display (18). The navigation device (10) is further arranged to receive a feed from a camera (24). The navigation device (10) is further arranged to display a combination of a camera image fr>m the feed fr>m the camera (24) and the navigation directions (3, 4, 5) on the display (18).

Navigation device and method for receiving and playing sound samples.

Navigation device with adaptive navigation instructions

The invention relates to a navigation device wherein navigation instruction are adapted to the driver preferences. The driving behaviour of the driver is recorded (like speed, time to prepare for an exit etc.), and the way he responds to navigation instructions (promptly, or always too late for example). Traffic, weather and time information may be combined with information on the driving behaviour of the driver. This information is examined and used to build up a driver profile. This driver profile is used to adapt future navigation instructions. Alternatively, traffic and weather informat ion may be used to build up route and/or environmental profiles. These profiles can also be used separate form the driver profile to adjust the navigation instruction. The combination of these two techniques, building up a profile (or adapt a pre-defined profile) and adapt the navigation instructions, makes the navigation device a more personal-fit navigation aid. Also, giving the right instructions to a specific driver may contribute to a safer behaviour.

Vehicle request management system having a central server

A vehicle request management system having a server 10 arranged to communicate with a plurality of vehicle requesting devices 12 and a plurality of vehicles 14 , each being equipped with a device 200 having route planning and navigation functionality. Upon receipt of a vehicle request, the server 10 selects a suitable vehicle 14 and determines the route that the vehicle should travel to the pick-up location and then onto the drop-off location. The server 10 receives updates as to the position of the selected vehicle 14 as it completes the request, and uses data associated with the calculated route and the position of the selected vehicle 14 to provide enhanced functionality.

Method and apparatus for filtering traffic information

A method of determining relevant traffic information is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises receiving one or more items of traffic information, each item of traffic information comprising position information indicative of a geographic location of a respective traffic event. A current location and heading of a mobile device is determined, and one or more possible traffic events from the items of traffic information are selected, wherein the selected one or more possible traffic events have a geographic location within a sector of a predetermined angle based on the current location and heading of the mobile device.

Method for storing the position of a parked vehicle and navigation device arranged for that

A navigation device comprises a processor unit, a memory device, and a positioning device. The processor unit is arranged to communicate with the memory device and the positioning device. The navigation device is arranged to detect parking of a vehicle by analysing positional data as measured by the positioning device, and, when parking is detected, determine information regarding the position of the parked vehicle using the positioning device, and store the information regarding the position of the parked vehicle in the memory device. The navigation device analyses the positional data as measured by the positioning device to detect parking of a vehicle by comparing the positional data with map data stored in the memory device.

Method for storing the position of a parked vehicle and navigation device arranged for that

The present invention relates to a navigation device comprising a processor unit (11). The navigation device (10) is arranged to detect parking of a vehicle, and, when parking is detected, determine information regarding the position of the parked vehicle. Next, the information regarding the position of the parked vehicle is stored. The stored information may be reused later to find the parked vehicle.

Method for storing the position of a parked vehicle and navigation device arranged for that

Navigation device with camera-info

The present invention relates to a navigation device (10). The navigation device (10) is arranged to display navigation directions (3, 4, 5) on a display (18). The navigation device (10) is further arranged to receive a feed from a camera (24). The navigation device (10) is further arranged to display a combination of a camera image fr>m the feed fr>m the camera (24) and the navigation directions (3, 4, 5) on the display (18).

Navigation device with adaptive navigation instructions

The invention relates to a navigation device wherein navigation instruction are adapted to the driver preferences. The driving behaviour of the driver is recorded (like speed, time to prepare for an exit etc.), and the way he responds to navigation instructions (promptly, or always too late for example). Traffic, weather and time information may be combined with information on the driving behaviour of the driver. This information is examined and used to build up a driver profile. This driver profile is used to adapt future navigation instructions. Alternatively, traffic and weather informat ion may be used to build up route and/or environmental profiles. These profiles can also be used separate form the driver profile to adjust the navigation instruction. The combination of these two techniques, building up a profile (or adapt a pre-defined profile) and adapt the navigation instructions, makes the navigation device a more personal-fit navigation aid. Also, giving the right instructions to a specific driver may contribute to a safer behaviour.

Navigation device and method

Methods and apparatus for providing travel information

A method of providing traffic information is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises determining a location of a mobile device, receiving traffic information, and determining, with respect to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device, whether traffic information associated with one or more road segments in the personal network within a predetermined distance of the current location has been received. One or more no-jam events are generated for respective road segments in the personal network for which it is determined that no traffic information has been received.

Navigation device and method for receiving and playing sound samples

The invention relates to a navigation device (10) comprising a processor unit (11), memory device (12, 13, 14, 15) and a speaker (29). The memory device (12, 13, 14, 15) comprises a plurality of sound samples. The navigation device (10) is arranged to play a selection of the sound samples over speaker (29) to provide navigation instructions. The navigation device (10) further comprises an input device (24, 25) for receiving sound samples and is arranged for storing the received sound samples in memory device (12, 13, 14, 15) ) for subsequent playback over speaker (29) for providing navigation instructions.

Navigation device with camera-info

Apparatus for and method of compiling a combined picture and showing it on a display

Method of and system for receiving vector graphics data relating to a map of a first geographic area corresponding to a portion of the earth surface and to show first data relating to the vector graphics data on a display (3), the method also comprising receiving raster graphics data relating to a second geographic area, and to show second data relating to the raster graphics data in an area (35) on the display (3).

Navigationseinrichtung mit kamera-info

Appatatus for and method of compiling a combined picture and showing it on a display

Method of and system for receiving vector graphics data relating to a map of a first geographic area corresponding to a portion of the earth surface and to show first data relating to the vector graphics data on a display (3), the method also comprising receiving raster graphics data relating to a second geographic area, and to show second data relating to the raster graphics data in an area (35) on the display (3).

Method and apparatus for identifying geographic locations

Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-implemented method for assigning identifiers to geographic locations within digital map data, comprising selecting a region within the map data, dividing the region into a first plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a first length, selecting a portion of the region and dividing the portion into a second plurality of cells each uniquely addressable by an identifier of a second length, wherein the second length is shorter length than the first length and a geographic location within the portion of the region may be uniquely identified by an identifier of the first length and an identifier of the second length.

Methods and apparatus for providing travel information

A method of providing traffic information is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises determining a location of a mobile device, receiving traffic information, and determining, with respect to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device, whether traffic information associated with one or more road segments in the personal network within a predetermined distance of the current location has been received. One or more no-jam events are generated for respective road segments in the personal network for which it is determined that no traffic information has been received.

Method and apparatus for predicting a destination using a route search algorithm

A method of predicting a destination of a user of a mobile device is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises determining a location of the mobile device, and executing a route search algorithm with respect to a trip data-base. The trip database stores information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device, one or more road segments in the personal road network being associated with a respective destination location, and cost information associated with road segments in the personal network, the cost information being based, at least in part, on traversal information in the trip database.