公开(公告)号：US5897602A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US702946

申请日：1996-08-26

Applicant: Masaharu Mizuta

Inventor： Masaharu Mizuta

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/0858

Abstract: A car navigation system equipped with an interface for a detachable memory card that stores travel tracks and the like of cars and the like, comprises a data collector that collects, once at every given time interval or at every given distance interval, the travel date, starting position, destination, passing position, starting time, passing time, arrival time, travel distance and the like, a data recorder that stores the travel data collected by the data collector in the memory card, and a data printing processor that reads out data specified by the user from the travel records stored in the memory card to output the travel data to a printer.

Abstract translation: 配备有用于存储汽车等的行驶轨道等的可拆卸存储卡的接口的汽车导航系统包括：数据收集器，每隔给定时间间隔或每隔给定距离间隔收集旅行日期， 起始位置，目的地，通过位置，开始时间，通过时间，到达时间，行驶距离等，将由数据收集器收集的旅行数据存储在存储卡中的数据记录器，以及数据打印处理器， 由存储卡中存储的旅行记录中的用户指定，将旅行数据输出到打印机。

公开(公告)号：US5878356A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-02

申请号：US490341

申请日：1995-06-14

Applicant: Donald Jerome Garrot, Jr. ,  Stephen Nutter Pitcher

Inventor： Donald Jerome Garrot, Jr. ,  Stephen Nutter Pitcher

IPC: G01S5/14 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G06F165/00 ,  H04N5/33

CPC classification number: G01S19/41 ,  G01C11/02

Abstract: An aircraft based imaging system comprising a sensor mounted in the aircraft in a known orientation, circuitry for acquiring signals generated by the sensor from a scanned area, a system for georeferencing the acquired signals; and a system for compensating for tilt in the acquired signals. The sensor is an infrared sensor and the system for georeferencing the acquired signals is a receiver adapted to receive signals from a global positioning system. The system for compensating for tilt in the aircraft includes a gyroscope, a magnetometer and software for controlling the gyroscope to produce signals indicative of the orientation of the aircraft. The software compensates for tilt in the acquired signals and uses the GPS signals to create an accurate mosaic of the images generated by the sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种基于飞行器的成像系统，包括以已知方向安装在飞行器中的传感器，用于从扫描区域获取由传感器产生的信号的电路，用于对所获取的信号进行地理参考的系统; 以及用于补偿所获取的信号中的倾斜的系统。 传感器是红外传感器，用于对所采集的信号进行地理参考的系统是适于从全球定位系统接收信号的接收器。 用于补偿飞行器倾斜的系统包括陀螺仪，磁力计和用于控制陀螺仪产生指示飞行器的取向的信号的软件。 该软件补偿所获取的信号中的倾斜，并使用GPS信号来产生由传感器产生的图像的准确马赛克。

公开(公告)号：US5862509A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-19

申请号：US771020

申请日：1996-12-20

Applicant: Simon Desai ,  Margaret A. Sun

Inventor： Simon Desai ,  Margaret A. Sun

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G08G1/137 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3415 ,  G01C21/3492

Abstract: Methods for planning an optimum vehicle route from a selected origin to a selected destination with a selected departure time, taking account of the presence of timed turn restrictions and/or timed lane restrictions. Separate methods are provided for recalculation of a suitable route remainder, where an unanticipated timed turn or timed lane restriction or other traffic obstruction, such as a vehicle accident, is encountered enroute. Computations for an optimum route can be performed at the vehicle or at a station that communicates with the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 考虑到定时转弯限制和/或定时车道限制的存在，用于规划具有所选出发时间的从所选择的起点到选定目的地的最佳车辆路线的方法。 提供单独的方法用于重新计算合适的路线剩余部分，其中遇到意外的定时转弯或定时车道限制或其他交通阻塞，例如车辆事故。 可以在车辆或与车辆通信的车站进行最佳路线的计算。

公开(公告)号：US5852791A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US755270

申请日：1996-11-22

Applicant: Yoshikazu Sato ,  Kan Shishido

Inventor： Yoshikazu Sato ,  Kan Shishido

IPC: G09B29/10 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/30 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/30

Abstract: A vehicle navigation system enables a recognized vehicle position to be corrected to be a position on the correct road even if the vehicle position has been erroneously determined to be on a wrong road, after passing a branching point. A first map matching processing section obtains a most probable candidate road and other candidate roads by map matching processing after passing a branching point, and corrects the vehicle position to a position on the most probable candidate road, the corrected position being regarded as representing the actual vehicle position. A second map matching section corrects the dead-reckoned vehicle position to be a position on another candidate road, and sets the corrected position as a temporary vehicle position. Thereafter, the map matching processing sections perform first map matching processing based on the actual vehicle position and second map matching based on the temporary vehicle position each time a predetermined distance is traveled, in parallel with each other. When the first map matching processing finds no road on which map matching is to be performed, the first map matching is continued by setting the temporary vehicle position as the actual vehicle position.

Abstract translation: 在通过分支点之后，即使车辆位置被错误地确定为在错误的道路上，车辆导航系统也能够将识别的车辆位置校正为正确道路上的位置。 第一地图匹配处理部分在通过分支点之后通过地图匹配处理获得最可能的候选道路和其他候选道路，并将车辆位置校正到最可能候选道路上的位置，校正位置被视为表示实际 车位。 第二地图匹配部分将死车位置校正为另一候选道路上的位置，并将校正位置设置为临时车辆位置。 此后，地图匹配处理部在每次预定距离行进时，基于实际的车辆位置和基于临时车辆位置的第二地图匹配，并行地进行第一地图匹配处理。 当第一地图匹配处理找不到要进行地图匹配的道路时，通过将临时车辆位置设置为实际车辆位置来继续第一地图匹配。

公开(公告)号：US5852790A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US635476

申请日：1996-04-22

Applicant: David W. Hayes ,  Kenneth J. Hofstetter ,  Robert F. Eakle, Jr. ,  George E. Reeves

Inventor： David W. Hayes ,  Kenneth J. Hofstetter ,  Robert F. Eakle, Jr. ,  George E. Reeves

IPC: G01S19/19 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01S19/35

Abstract: A global positioning system recorder (GPSR) is disclosed in which operational parameters and recorded positional data are stored on a transferable memory element. Through this transferrable memory element, the user of the GPSR need have no knowledge of GPSR devices other than that the memory element needs to be inserted into the memory element slot and the GPSR must be activated. The use of the data element also allows for minimal downtime of the GPSR and the ability to reprogram the GPSR and download data therefrom, without having to physically attach it to another computer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种全球定位系统记录器（GPSR），其中操作参数和记录的位置数据被存储在可转移的存储元件上。 通过这种可传输的存储器元件，GPSR的用户不需要GPSR设备的知识，除了需要将存储器元件插入存储器单元插槽中并且必须激活GPSR之外。 数据元素的使用还允许GPSR的最少停机时间，以及重新编程GPSR并从其下载数据的能力，而无需物理地将其连接到另一台计算机。

公开(公告)号：US5850618A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-15

申请号：US579675

申请日：1995-12-28

Applicant: Masahiro Suetsugu ,  Kyoumi Morimoto ,  Hiroaki Kondo

Inventor： Masahiro Suetsugu ,  Kyoumi Morimoto ,  Hiroaki Kondo

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3682 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G09B29/106

Abstract: Goals desired by a user are searched based on the search reference data that serve as reference for searching the goals, the order of priority of the goals is determined from a relationship between the data of goals and the data of a reference position, and the data of the thus determined order of priority are indicated. Even when the car is running, therefore, the user is allowed to easily select within a short time the goals that conform to his desire with reference to the order of priority. Accordingly, the user can devote himself to driving. When the goals are to be indicated, a map scale is so determined that the goals are indicated in a predetermined number or in a number not less than the predetermined number, and the goals are indicated on the map of this scale. Therefore, the scale of the map picture indicating the goals is automatically so adjusted, and can be easily discerned by the user. Therefore, the user is liberated from the need to manually adjust the reduced scale.

Abstract translation: 基于用作搜索目标的参考的搜索参考数据来搜索用户期望的目标，根据目标数据和参考位置的数据之间的关系确定目标的优先级顺序，并且数据 指示了如此确定的优先顺序。 因此，即使汽车正在运行，使用者能够在短时间内根据优先顺序容易地选择符合他的愿望的目标。 因此，用户可以投入到驾驶中。 当要指示目标时，如此确定地图比例尺，使得目标以预定数量或不少于预定数量的数字指示，并且目标在该比例的地图上指示。 因此，指示目标的地图图像的比例自动如此调整，并且可以容易地被用户识别。 因此，用户被解除了手动调整缩小比例的需要。

公开(公告)号：US5848364A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US644480

申请日：1996-05-10

Applicant: Mikio Ohashi

Inventor： Mikio Ohashi

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3632 ,  G01C21/3655 ,  G08G1/0969

Abstract: A vehicle navigation system and guidance method for effectively guiding a driver through a traffic circle; the driver is given instructions to exit at the given turnoff, but if the driver misses the proper turnoff, the system does not indicate the situation as "off-route" but continues to direct the driver around the circle and then again provide the exit instruction as the proper turnoff is again approached.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆导航系统和指导方法，用于有效地指导驾驶员通过交通圈; 驾驶员被给予在给定的关闭时退出的指示，但是如果驾驶员错过适当的关闭，则该系统不将该情况指示为“非路线”，而是继续指示驾驶员围绕该圈，然后再次提供退出指令 因为再次接近正确的关闭。

公开(公告)号：US5835870A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-10

申请号：US726605

申请日：1996-10-07

Applicant: Kazunori Kagawa

Inventor： Kazunori Kagawa

IPC: B60W30/00 ,  B62D1/28 ,  B62D5/04 ,  B62D6/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: B62D6/00 ,  B62D1/28

Abstract: A system installed on a steering mode switchable vehicle, for allowing a smooth mode shift from an automatic steering mode to a manual steering mode. During the automatic steering mode, a differential motor is activated to drive a tire drive mechanism, and a lock mechanism is operated to lock a steering wheel. In order to shift from the automatic steering mode to the manual steering mode, an ultrasonic motor, disposed at the coupling portion of the steering wheel and a steering shaft, is activated so that only the steering wheel is turned to make its turning amount coincide with the actual steering angle. Only after the detection of the angle coincidence are the ultrasonic motor and the differential motor turned off and the lock mechanism released. The steering mode is then shifted to the manual steering mode.

Abstract translation: 安装在转向模式切换车辆上的系统，用于允许从自动转向模式到手动转向模式的平滑模式切换。 在自动转向模式期间，启动差速马达来驱动轮胎驱动机构，并且操作锁定机构来锁定方向盘。 为了从自动转向模式转换到手动转向模式，设置在方向盘和转向轴的联接部分处的超声波马达被启动，使得只有方向盘转动以使其转动量与 实际转向角度。 只有在检测到角度一致之后，超声波电机和差速电机关闭，并且锁定机构释放。 然后将转向模式转移到手动转向模式。

公开(公告)号：US5832408A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-03

申请号：US992621

申请日：1997-12-17

Applicant: Haruhisa Tamai ,  Hiroshi Nonaka ,  Masayuki Sekine

Inventor： Haruhisa Tamai ,  Hiroshi Nonaka ,  Masayuki Sekine

IPC: G09B29/10 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/096894 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01C21/3611 ,  G01C21/3617

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting a destination in a vehicle navigation system are described. The vehicle navigation system includes a display and a selection control. A first destination is selected from a primary list of destinations in response to a selection signal generated by the selection control. The first destination is placed on a secondary list of destinations in response to its selection. The secondary list includes previously selected destinations from the primary list. For subsequent destination selections, the primary and secondary lists are presented on the display thereby facilitating selection of destinations from both the primary and secondary lists. A feature by which the system may search for a destination across categories is also described.

公开(公告)号：US5832406A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-03

申请号：US925871

申请日：1997-09-09

Applicant: Hiroaki Iwami ,  Shigeru Ichikawa

Inventor： Hiroaki Iwami ,  Shigeru Ichikawa

IPC: G09B29/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/36

Abstract: When a driver inputs a destination to a vehicle navigation system, a route search unit searches a shortest guided route connecting a starting location as a present location to the destination using map data stored in a CD-ROM and stores the shortest route in a guided route storage unit. When a route preconducting/indicating key is pressed after the search of the guided route, a guided route preconducting unit automatically draws to a video RAM route information composed of a shape of a crossing, a course, names of roads and a name of the crossing sequentially from the starting location for respective crossings where a course changes on the guided route from the present location to the destination, using guided route data stored in the guided route storage unit and the map data stored in the CD-ROM. An image of the video RAM is read out by an image conversion unit, output to a display unit after having been converted into a predetermined image signal, and displayed on a screen. With this arrangement, the driver can check the guided route from the present location to the destination before departure and/or any time before arrival.

Abstract translation: 当驾驶员将目的地输入到车辆导航系统时，路径搜索单元使用存储在CD-ROM中的地图数据，将连接起始位置作为当前位置的最短导向路径搜索到目的地，并将最短路线存储在引导路线中 存储单元。 在搜索引导路线之后按下路径预先导通/指示键时，引导路线预导单元自动绘制由交叉形状，路线，道路名称和交叉名称组成的视频RAM路线信息 使用存储在引导路径存储单元中的引导路径数据和存储在CD-ROM中的地图数据，从从当前位置到目的地的引导路线变化的各个交叉点的起始位置顺序地发送。 视频RAM的图像由图像转换单元读出，在转换成预定图像信号后输出到显示单元，并显示在屏幕上。 通过这种安排，驾驶员可以在出发前和/或到达之前的任何时间检查从当前位置到目的地的引导路线。