公开(公告)号：US07031831B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10473353

申请日：2002-11-05

Applicant: Takanori Kaji ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Kunihiro Yamada ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda

Inventor： Takanori Kaji ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Kunihiro Yamada ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3484

Abstract: A vehicle navigation apparatus for searching for a route from an inputted place of departure to an inputted destination and performing guide, the apparatus comprising: a registration unit for associating a traveled route with a place of departure and a destination and thus registering the traveled route; a judgment unit for judging whether the same place of departure and destination as a place of departure and a destination of a registered route are inputted or not; a route search unit for reading out information of the registered route when it is judged by the judgment unit that the same place of departure and destination are inputted, and lowering weighting in searching for the route so as to search for the route; and a control unit for performing guide of the route found by the search by the route search unit. Thus, route guide preferred by a user can be performed.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆导航装置，用于搜索从输入的出发地到输入的目的地的路线和执行指南，该装置包括：登记单元，用于将旅行的路线与出发地点和目的地相关联，从而登记所行进的路线; 用于判断是否输入与出发地点和目的地相同的出发地和目的地的判断单元; 路径搜索单元，用于当由判断单元判断出输入了相同出发地和目的地的地方时，读取登记路线的信息，并且降低搜索路线的加权以便搜索该路线; 以及控制单元，用于执行路线搜索单元通过搜索找到的路线的引导。 因此，可以执行用户优选的路线指引。

公开(公告)号：US06944539B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10451682

申请日：2002-10-25

Applicant: Kunihiro Yamada ,  Yumii Shibata ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Kiyonobu Yamazaki

Inventor： Kunihiro Yamada ,  Yumii Shibata ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Kiyonobu Yamazaki

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/0969 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06Q10/109

Abstract: An information display system including an input device that inputs a scheduled event, a schedule storage in which the schedule is stored, a display device that displays a map, a memory that stores map information and the scheduled event, and a controller that displays a schedule reminder message on the map at a specified time before the scheduled event is to occur.

Abstract translation: 一种信息显示系统，包括输入调度事件的输入设备，其中存储调度表的调度存储器，显示地图的显示设备，存储地图信息的存储器和调度的事件，以及显示调度表的控制器 在预定事件发生前的指定时间，地图上的提醒信息。

公开(公告)号：US06507784B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09959973

申请日：2001-12-27

Applicant: Nobuhide Kuroda ,  Kunihiro Yamada ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Hidenori Nagasaka

Inventor： Nobuhide Kuroda ,  Kunihiro Yamada ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Hidenori Nagasaka

IPC: G01C2100

CPC classification number: G01C21/3635 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G01C21/3667 ,  G09B29/10

Abstract: A road map display device including a road map information memory for memorizing road map data on a two-dimensional coordinate and a detection device for detecting a present position and a travel direction of an automotive vehicle, wherein the two-dimensional coordinate of the road map data is read out from the information memory in accordance with the present position and travel direction of the vehicle detected by the detection device and displayed in the form of a plane view on a screen of a display unit. In the road map display device, trapezoid conversion parameters are determined on a basis of a conversion formula for converting the two-dimensional coordinate of the road map to a trapezoid, coordinate for display of a perspective view in such a manner that an upper side of a square two-dimensional coordinate is contracted relatively to a lower side of the two-dimensional coordinate, and the road map data included in a reverse trapezoid coordinate defined by a reverse conversion formula of the conversion formula are read out from the road map information memory and introduced into a trapezoid coordinate defined by the trapezoid conversion parameters such that the road map data are displayed in the form of a perspective view on the screen of the display unit.

Abstract translation: 一种路线图显示装置，其包括用于存储二维坐标上的路线图数据的道路地图信息存储器和用于检测机动车辆的当前位置和行驶方向的检测装置，其中，路线图的二维坐标 根据由检测装置检测到的车辆的当前位置和行驶方向从信息存储器中读出数据，并以显示单元的屏幕上的平面视图的形式显示。 在路线图显示装置中，根据用于将道路地图的二维坐标转换为梯形的转换公式，以透视图的显示的坐标来确定梯形变换参数， 平方二维坐标相对于二维坐标的下侧收缩，并且由路线图信息存储器读出包含在由转换公式的逆转换公式定义的反梯形坐标中的路线图数据 并引入由梯形转换参数定义的梯形坐标，使得道路地图数据以显示单元的屏幕上的透视图的形式显示。

公开(公告)号：US06266613B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US08714808

申请日：1996-09-17

Applicant: Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Yasunobu Ito ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Takeshi Yano

Inventor： Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Yasunobu Ito ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Takeshi Yano

IPC: G01C2134

CPC classification number: G01C21/3632 ,  G08G1/0969

Abstract: In a navigation apparatus for a vehicle, an entire route from a start point to a destination is determined and the vehicle is guided to the destination in accordance with the determined route. In the navigation apparatus, an entire route from a start point to a destination is first determined. Route determination is performed for a part of the entire route in accordance with a request of a user, and the entire route to the destination is determined again based on the result of the determination performed for the part of the entire route. The navigation apparatus has a first remaining-distance displaying unit and a second remaining-distance displaying unit. The first remaining distance display unit displays an arrow indicating the route and the remaining distance to an intersection. The second remaining-distance display unit deletes the display of the distance provided by the first remaining-distance display unit and changes the length of the arrow, which indicates the route, as the vehicle advances.

Abstract translation: 在车辆的导航装置中，确定从起点到目的地的整个路线，并且根据所确定的路线将车辆引导到目的地。 在导航装置中，首先确定从起点到目的地的整个路线。 根据用户的请求对整个路线的一部分进行路线确定，并且基于对整个路线的一部分执行的确定的结果再次确定到目的地的整个路线。 导航装置具有第一剩余距离显示单元和第二剩余距离显示单元。 第一剩余距离显示单元显示指示路线的箭头和到交叉路口的剩余距离。 第二剩余距离显示单元删除由第一剩余距离显示单元提供的距离的显示，并且当车辆前进时改变表示路线的箭头的长度。

公开(公告)号：US5652706A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-29

申请号：US494891

申请日：1995-06-26

Applicant: Kyoumi Morimoto ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Shigekazu Ohara ,  Kazuteru Maekawa ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda

Inventor： Kyoumi Morimoto ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Shigekazu Ohara ,  Kazuteru Maekawa ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06G7/78 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G01C21/3415 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: Geographical, guide or search information and route information are stored in storage sections. An arithmetic section provides a route researching function with preference for the traveling direction of a vehicle. A route-calculating section is provided for re-calculating the route, and a route guide control system is also provided, inclusive of a route deviation-detecting section. The re-calculating section calculates either the shortest route from the point of deviation to the previous route or a new route to the destination. In case of the search of the shortest route to the previous route, the shortest route from the present location to the previous route is searched giving preference to the traveling direction, e.g. avoidance of a U-turn, on the basis of the search information relating to the immediate vicinity of the present location, so that the route to rejoin the previous route can be quickly calculated. In case of search of a new route, the whole route from the present location to the destination is searched, again giving weight to the present traveling direction, on the basis of the search information relating to the area between the present location and the destination, to guide the driver along a new route completely different from the previous one.

Abstract translation: 地理，指导或搜索信息和路线信息存储在存储部分。 运算部提供优先考虑车辆行驶方向的路线研究功能。 提供了一种用于重新计算路线的路线计算部分，并且还提供了路线引导控制系统，包括路线偏离检测部分。 重新计算部分计算从偏离点到先前路线的最短路线或到达目的地的新路线。 在搜索到前一路线的最短路由的情况下，搜索从当前位置到先前路线的最短路线，优选行进方向，例如， 基于与当前位置的紧邻相邻的搜索信息来避免U形转弯，从而可以快速地计算重新加入先前路线的路线。 在搜索新路线的情况下，基于与当前位置和目的地之间的区域相关的搜索信息，搜索从当前位置到目的地的整个路线，再次对当前行进方向给予权重， 引导司机沿着与前一个完全不同的新路线。

公开(公告)号：US5559511A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-24

申请号：US95449

申请日：1993-07-23

Applicant: Toru Ito ,  Hiroshi Kishi ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Akimasa Nanba ,  Kyomi Morimoto ,  Shigekazu Ohara ,  Shoji Yokoyama ,  Kazuteru Maekawa ,  Kiyohide Katoh ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Shinichi Katoh ,  Koji Hashimoto

Inventor： Toru Ito ,  Hiroshi Kishi ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Akimasa Nanba ,  Kyomi Morimoto ,  Shigekazu Ohara ,  Shoji Yokoyama ,  Kazuteru Maekawa ,  Kiyohide Katoh ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Shinichi Katoh ,  Koji Hashimoto

IPC: G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G01C21/3415 ,  G01C21/3614 ,  G01C21/3629 ,  G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01C21/3673 ,  G08G1/096827 ,  G08G1/096844 ,  G08G1/096861 ,  G08G1/096866 ,  G08G1/096872 ,  G08G1/0969

Abstract: A route guidance section compares the current position provided by a current position determination section and the route provided by a route calculation section for detecting an off-route condition. When the off-route condition is detected, a researching key as well as the route and current place is displayed on a display section. When the researching key is touched, a search is again made for a new route from the current position to the destination. Then, route guidance is again started in response to the researching result. When the researching key is not touched, the route and current place continue to be displayed while the vehicle carrying the apparatus travles off route, thereby efficiently preventing the apparatus from executing unnecessary researching when the driver drives the vehicle off route on purpose.

Abstract translation: 路径引导部分将当前位置确定部分提供的当前位置与用于检测离线条件的路线计算部分提供的路线进行比较。 当检测到路由条件时，在显示部分上显示研究密钥以及路由和当前位置。 当研究键被触摸时，再次搜索从当前位置到目的地的新路线。 然后，响应研究结果，再次启动路线指导。 当研究密钥未被触及时，当携带设备的车辆脱离路线时，继续显示路线和当前位置，从而有效地防止当驾驶员有意驾驶车辆离开路线时进行不必要的研究。

公开(公告)号：US08683606B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13519086

申请日：2011-01-07

Applicant: Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Kensuke Takeuchi ,  Norihisa Fujikawa ,  Koichi Iwatsuki ,  Yoshihiro Tanabe

Inventor： Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Kensuke Takeuchi ,  Norihisa Fujikawa ,  Koichi Iwatsuki ,  Yoshihiro Tanabe

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  G08B21/00 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F12/14 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/32 ,  G06F21/10 ,  H04L63/0428

Abstract: At the first data access by a navigation unit to a recording medium that records updating right information necessary for updating map data in a rewritable data area in which map data are recorded, the updating right information is read from the data area and is deleted from the data area, and a map updating due date created based on the read updating right information is written in a memory of the navigation unit together with the medium identification information read from a non-rewritable management area.

Abstract translation: 在导航单元对记录有地图数据的可重写数据区中记录更新地图数据所需的更新权信息的记录介质的第一数据访问中，从数据区读取更新权信息，并从 数据区域和基于读取的更新权限信息创建的地图更新到期日与从不可重写管理区域读取的介质识别信息一起写入导航单元的存储器。

公开(公告)号：US20110153661A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12997760

申请日：2009-05-26

Applicant: Takamitsu Sakai ,  Masaru Ohashi ,  Seiji Takahata ,  Tomofumi Shibata ,  Mitsuhiro Naito ,  Tetsuo Kumagai ,  Toru Sakai ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda

Inventor： Takamitsu Sakai ,  Masaru Ohashi ,  Seiji Takahata ,  Tomofumi Shibata ,  Mitsuhiro Naito ,  Tetsuo Kumagai ,  Toru Sakai ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G01C21/32

Abstract: A navigation device that is provided with reference databases that include search databases that are referenced when the navigation device performs a location search for a location on a map, that accepts provided update data, and that performs update processing for the reference databases is provided with a priority processing unit that, in a case where a command to perform the location search is input during the update processing for the reference databases, gives priority to performing the update processing for location data that are stored in the search databases, as well as with a search unit that, after the update processing for the location data is completed by the priority processing unit, is enabled to perform the location search using the updated location data.

Abstract translation: 提供了参考数据库的导航装置，该导航装置包括当导航装置执行对地图上的位置的位置搜索，接受所提供的更新数据以及对参考数据库执行更新处理时引用的搜索数据库， 优先处理单元，在对参照数据库的更新处理中输入了执行位置搜索的命令的情况下，优先执行存储在搜索数据库中的位置数据的更新处理，以及使用 搜索单元，在通过优先处理单元完成位置数据的更新处理之后，能够使用更新的位置数据执行位置搜索。

公开(公告)号：US20110125962A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12919318

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Tatsumi Sakamoto ,  Toyoji Hiyokawa ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Tomofumi Shibata ,  Kazuyuki Hirakawa ,  Atsushi Yamazaki ,  Masahiro Hyakusawa ,  Masahiro Takahashi

Inventor： Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Tatsumi Sakamoto ,  Toyoji Hiyokawa ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Tomofumi Shibata ,  Kazuyuki Hirakawa ,  Atsushi Yamazaki ,  Masahiro Hyakusawa ,  Masahiro Takahashi

IPC: G06F12/08

CPC classification number: G01C21/32

Abstract: A map updating system includes: an update processing unit for performing update processing by reading data required in the update processing from a cache area of a memory when the data are stored in the cache area and from a map database when the data are not stored in the cache area; a cache storage unit for storing the data read by the update processing unit in the cache area; a processing memory capacity determination unit for determining a processing memory capacity, which is a capacity of the memory required as an update processing area, on the basis of the content of map data to be subjected to the update processing; and a cache capacity determination unit for determining a cache capacity, which is a capacity of the memory allocated to the cache area, on the basis of the processing memory capacity.

Abstract translation: 地图更新系统包括：更新处理单元，用于当数据存储在高速缓存区域中时，从存储器的高速缓存区域读取更新处理中所需的数据，并且当数据未被存储在地图数据库中时，执行更新处理 缓存区; 高速缓存存储单元，用于将由更新处理单元读取的数据存储在高速缓存区域中; 处理存储器容量确定单元，用于基于要进行更新处理的地图数据的内容来确定作为更新处理区域所需的存储器的容量的处理存储器容量; 以及高速缓存容量确定单元，用于基于处理存储器容量确定作为分配给高速缓存区域的存储器的容量的高速缓存容量。

公开(公告)号：US07076364B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-11

申请号：US10753361

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: Nobuhide Kuroda ,  Kunihiro Yamada ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Hidenori Nagasaka

Inventor： Nobuhide Kuroda ,  Kunihiro Yamada ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura ,  Hiroyoshi Masuda ,  Hidenori Nagasaka

IPC: G01C21/32

CPC classification number: G01C21/3635 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G01C21/3667 ,  G09B29/10

Abstract: A road map display device including a road map information memory for memorizing road map data on a two-dimensional coordinate and a detection device for detecting a present position and a travel direction of an automotive vehicle, wherein the two-dimensional coordinate of the road map data is read out from the information memory in accordance with the present position and travel direction of the vehicle detected by the detection device and displayed in the form of a plane view on a screen of a display unit. In the road map display device, trapezoid conversion parameters are determined on a basis of a conversion formula for converting the two-dimensional coordinate of the road map to a trapezoid coordinate for display of a perspective view in such a manner that an upper side of a square two-dimensional coordinate is contracted relatively to a lower side of the two-dimensional coordinate, and the road map data included in a reverse trapezoid coordinate defined by a reverse conversion formula of the conversion formula are read out from the road map information memory and introduced into a trapezoid coordinate defined by the trapezoid conversion parameters such that the road map data are displayed in the form of a perspective view on the screen of the display unit.