公开(公告)号：US5475599A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-12

申请号：US258924

申请日：1994-06-13

Applicant: Shoji Yokoyama ,  Kyomi Morimoto ,  Akimasa Nanba ,  Kiyohide Katoh ,  Kenji Kuroda ,  Hiroshi Kishi ,  Toru Ito

Inventor： Shoji Yokoyama ,  Kyomi Morimoto ,  Akimasa Nanba ,  Kiyohide Katoh ,  Kenji Kuroda ,  Hiroshi Kishi ,  Toru Ito

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3629 ,  G01C21/3655 ,  G08G1/096827 ,  G08G1/096861 ,  G08G1/096872

Abstract: In a vehicle navigation system, when a voice control part, which is displayed on a screen, is switched off, a voice control part inhibits voice guidance from being output to a speaker. Now, if a current-location/guide selection key is operated, the voice control part creates voice guidance according to the operation of the selection key and outputs the voice guidance from the speaker. With this navigation system, aural route guidance is possible only at the driver's request.

Abstract translation: 在车辆导航系统中，当在屏幕上显示的语音控制部分被关闭时，语音控制部分禁止语音引导被输出到扬声器。 现在，如果操作当前位置/向导选择键，则语音控制部分根据选择键的操作创建语音引导，并从扬声器输出语音引导。 使用该导航系统，只有在驾驶员的要求下才能进行听觉路线指导。

公开(公告)号：US5475597A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-12

申请号：US022037

申请日：1993-02-24

Applicant: James C. Buck

Inventor： James C. Buck

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G08G1/123 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/20 ,  G07C5/008

Abstract: A system for mapping the occurrences of predetermined events or conditions along a transport route travelled by a mobile sensing station includes a central controller connected to the mobile sensing station over a first communication system such as a satellite communication system. The mobile sensing station continuously detects for occurrences of predetermined events or conditions so that a real-time indication of transport route conditions can be provided to a remote user connected to the central controller. The transmission of data regarding the occurrence of the predetermined conditions, time and date data corresponding to those conditions and positional data also corresponding to those conditions can be triggered using a variety of techniques.

Abstract translation: 用于映射沿着由移动感测站行进的传输路线的预定事件或条件的出现的系统包括通过诸如卫星通信系统的第一通信系统连接到移动感测站的中央控制器。 移动感测站连续地检测预定事件或状况的发生，从而可以向连接到中央控制器的远程用户提供传输路线条件的实时指示。 可以使用各种技术来触发关于发生预定条件的数据的传输，对应于这些条件的时间和日期数据以及也与这些条件相对应的位置数据。

公开(公告)号：US5467273A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-14

申请号：US3230

申请日：1993-01-11

Applicant: Sorin Faibish ,  Giora Yahav ,  Shlomo Djerassi

Inventor： Sorin Faibish ,  Giora Yahav ,  Shlomo Djerassi

IPC: G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01S17/936 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G05D1/0244 ,  G05D1/027

Abstract: A large area movement robot including a chassis, controllable apparatus for displacement of the chassis, navigation apparatus for controlling the operation of the controllable apparatus, the navigation apparatus comprising a scanning range finder mounted on the chassis, apparatus associated with the scanning range finder for determining the azimuthal orientation of a retroreflecting object whose range is simultaneously determined by the scanning range finder and apparatus responsive to the sensed range and angular orientation of the retroreflecting object for providing operating instructions to the controllable apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种大面积移动机器人，包括底盘，用于移动底盘的可控设备，用于控制可控设备的操作的导航设备，导航设备包括安装在底盘上的扫描测距仪，与扫描测距仪相关联的设备，用于确定 回射物体的方位角取向同时由扫描测距仪和设备确定，该测量装置和设备响应于感测到的回射物体的范围和角度定向，向可控设备提供操作指令。

公开(公告)号：US5452216A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-19

申请号：US100410

申请日：1993-08-02

Applicant: George R. Mounce

Inventor： George R. Mounce

IPC: G01S19/48 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/203

Abstract: An improved microprocessor-based navigational aid system for use onboard a vessel is disclosed. The system includes a microprocessor having peripheral memory devices, sensors for measuring variable parameters and thumb switches for inserting known values for fixed parameters. The microprocessor computes from these parameters, data which enable the optimum navigation of a vessel. In determining these data, the computation includes such factors as leeway and current set and drift, which are determined electronically. The system includes components for receiving information regarding the vessel's present position from a satellite-based external information source. That information is relayed to the microprocessor which uses it to periodically correct the positional information stored in the peripheral memory device. The system further includes a sensor for measuring the heel angle of the vessel, a first display providing alpha and numeric readouts of the direction of movement of the vessel with respect to the earth, and a second display simultaneously providing alpha and numeric readouts of a selectable quantity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于船上使用的改进的基于微处理器的导航辅助系统。 该系统包括具有外围存储器件的微处理器，用于测量可变参数的传感器和用于插入固定参数的已知值的拇指开关。 微处理器根据这些参数计算能使船只进行最佳导航的数据。 在确定这些数据时，计算包括以电子方式确定的余地和电流设定和漂移等因素。 该系统包括用于从基于卫星的外部信息源接收关于船舶当前位置的信息的组件。 该信息被中继到使用它的微处理器来周期性地校正存储在外围存储器装置中的位置信息。 该系统还包括用于测量容器的脚跟角度的传感器，第一显示器，其提供容器相对于地球的移动方向的字母和数字读出，以及第二显示器，同时提供可选择的字母和数字读数 数量。

公开(公告)号：US5450343A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-12

申请号：US137911

申请日：1993-10-19

Applicant: Masayuki Yurimoto ,  Kenji Tamura

Inventor： Masayuki Yurimoto ,  Kenji Tamura

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/367 ,  G08G1/0969

Abstract: A vehicle-navigation device for displaying a map at such a scale as to display a present position of a vehicle and a predetermined point when the vehicle does not travel on a preset route, whereby information is given to a driver. When the vehicle is led from a starting point to a route search beginning point, the scale of the map is set by a scale change section 26a so as to display the present position (the starting point) and the search beginning point on one screen. Furthermore, when the vehicle deviates from the route for a certain reason, the present position and the nearest point on the route are displayed on the same screen. In addition, when the vehicle is traveling between a search ending point and a destination point, these two points are displayed on the same screen.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆导航装置，用于当车辆不在预先设定的路线上行驶时以显示车辆的当前位置和预定点的比例显示地图，从而向司机提供信息。 当车辆从起点被引导到路线搜索开始点时，地图的比例由比例变化部分26a设置，以便在一个屏幕上显示当前位置（起始点）和搜索开始点。 此外，当车辆由于某种原因偏离路线时，路线上的当前位置和最近点显示在同一屏幕上。 此外，当车辆在搜索结束点和目的地点之间行进时，这两个点被显示在同一个屏幕上。

公开(公告)号：US5448486A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-05

申请号：US054129

申请日：1993-04-29

Applicant: Donald R. Watland

Inventor： Donald R. Watland

IPC: G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/00

Abstract: A method for navigating an aircraft around the earth's polar region comprises the steps of determining if the aircraft is in one of the polar regions of the earth's traditional axis system. If the aircraft is not in one of the polar regions, aircraft parameters, including speed and heading, are calculated relative to the traditional axis system. If the aircraft is in one of the polar regions the traditional axis system is rotated to form a new axis system, such that the aircraft position in the new axis system is in an essentially rectilinear area of the new axis system. The aircraft parameters are transformed, including aircraft position, speed, and heading, into parameters relative to the new axis system. New parameters are calculated with respect to the new axis system, and then the new parameters are translated into parameters with respect to the earth's traditional axis system. Commands are calculated and out-putted, and the aircraft is steered in accordance with the commands, the commands having less error as a result of utilizing parameters generated with respect to the new axis system, thereby navigating in the polar region with greater accuracy.

Abstract translation: 一种用于导航飞机在地球极地附近的方法包括以下步骤：确定飞机是否处于地球传统轴系的极地区域之一。 如果飞机不在极地之一，飞机参数，包括速度和航向，是相对于传统轴系统计算的。 如果飞机处于极地区域之一，则传统的轴系被旋转以形成新的轴系，使得新轴系统中的飞行器位置处于新轴系统的基本上直线的区域中。 将飞机参数（包括飞机位置，速度和航向）转换为相对于新轴系统的参数。 相对于新轴系统计算新参数，然后将新参数转换为相对于地球传统轴系的参数。 命令被计算和输出，并且飞机根据命令被转向，由于使用相对于新的轴系统生成的参数，命令具有较小的误差，从而以更高的精度在极性区域中导航。

公开(公告)号：US5444629A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-22

申请号：US92815

申请日：1993-07-19

Applicant: Hiroshi Kishi ,  Toru Ito ,  Kyomi Morimoto ,  Shoji Yokoyama ,  Kenji Kuroda

Inventor： Hiroshi Kishi ,  Toru Ito ,  Kyomi Morimoto ,  Shoji Yokoyama ,  Kenji Kuroda

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3629 ,  G08G1/096861 ,  G08G1/096872 ,  G08G1/0968

Abstract: A voice expression selection processing section recognizes a route from data from a route memory. When a vehicle has reached a junction, it is judged whether or not a curved road is present at the junction on the basis of connecting road number data from a junction data storage section, connecting angle data and connecting road width data. The content of the voice expression is changed in accordance with a case where the curved road is present or another case where the curved road is absent. Particularly, when the curved road is present, the direction of this curved road is added as a base of the voice expression. Therefore, the voice expression which matches with the feeling of a driver can be carried out to achieve suitable car guidance.

Abstract translation: 语音表达选择处理部分从路由存储器的数据中识别路由。 当车辆到达交界处时，根据来自交叉点数据存储部分的连接路数数据，连接角度数据和连接道路宽度数据来判断在交叉路口处是否存在曲线道路。 声音表达的内容根据弯曲道路存在的情况或弯曲道路不存在的情况而改变。 特别地，当存在弯曲的道路时，将该弯曲道路的方向作为语音表达的基础被添加。 因此，可以进行与驾驶员的感觉相匹配的语音表达，以实现适当的汽车引导。

公开(公告)号：US5442560A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-15

申请号：US99076

申请日：1993-07-29

Applicant: Shing P. Kau

Inventor： Shing P. Kau

IPC: F41G7/00 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: F41G7/007 ,  G01C21/16

Abstract: An inertial measurement unit is provided which includes a core inertial measurement unit having accelerometers and gyroscopes aligned along x, y and z axes to provide signals to an onboard computer to determine position of the vehicle upon which they are mounted while in movement. A fourth accelerometer is pivoted perpendicular to the direction of the gravitational field for measuring the gravitational field about the axis upon which it is mounted to provide a reference set of data to an onboard computer prior to movement of the vehicle upon which the system is mounted.

Abstract translation: 提供惯性测量单元，其包括具有加速度计和沿x，y和z轴对准的陀螺仪的核心惯性测量单元，以向车载计算机提供信号，以确定在运动时安装它们的车辆的位置。 第四加速度计垂直于重力场的方向枢转，用于测量围绕其安装的轴的重力场，以便在安装系统的车辆移动之前向车载计算机提供参考数据集。

公开(公告)号：US5442559A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-15

申请号：US132826

申请日：1993-10-07

Applicant: Shingo Kuwahara ,  Satoshi Odagawa

Inventor： Shingo Kuwahara ,  Satoshi Odagawa

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/30 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/30

Abstract: A navigation apparatus is provided with: a measurement unit for measuring a self-position and outputting self-position data; a memory unit for storing map data which includes crossing data and road data; a map-matching unit, for map-matching the self-position data with respect to the road data; and a displaying unit for displaying the map-matched self-position data and the road data on the map data. The map-matching unit is provided with a first crossing searching unit for searching crossing data corresponding to a first crossing connected to a road, to which the self-position data is presently map-matched, and located within a first predetermined distance from the self-position. The first crossing searching unit outputs first candidacy crossing data. The map-matching unit is also provided with a second crossing searching unit for searching crossing data corresponding to a second crossing located within a second predetermined distance from the first crossing. The second crossing searching unit outputs second candidacy crossing data. The map-matching unit is further provided with a map-matching control unit for map-matching the self-position data with respect to the road data corresponding to roads connected to the first and second crossings indicated by the first and second candidacy crossing data.

Abstract translation: 导航装置具有：测量单元，用于测量自身位置并输出自身位置数据; 用于存储包括交叉数据和道路数据的地图数据的存储单元; 地图匹配单元，用于将相对于道路数据的自身位置数据进行地图匹配; 以及显示单元，用于在地图数据上显示地图匹配的自位置数据和道路数据。 地图匹配单元设置有第一交叉搜索单元，用于搜索与连接到道路的第一交叉相对应的交叉数据，自动位置数据当前匹配于该道路，并位于距离自身的第一预定距离内 -位置。 第一交叉搜索单元输出第一轮候交叉数据。 地图匹配单元还设置有第二交叉搜索单元，用于搜索与位于距离第一交叉点的第二预定距离内的第二交叉相对应的交叉数据。 第二交叉搜索单元输出第二候选交叉数据。 地图匹配单元还设置有地图匹配控制单元，用于对应于与由第一和第二候选人交叉数据指示的第一和第二交叉连接的道路相对应的道路数据进行地图匹配的自定位数据。

公开(公告)号：US5436840A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-25

申请号：US26722

申请日：1993-03-05

Applicant: Stella Lam ,  Elisha M. Kozikaro ,  Clyde B. Harris

Inventor： Stella Lam ,  Elisha M. Kozikaro ,  Clyde B. Harris

IPC: G01C21/30 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/30

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a vehicle position uncertainty area correction method and a corresponding apparatus are detailed. This method is preferably executed on a hardware platform 400. This method includes provision of an initial position envelope (307) associated with a vehicle position. Then, a corrected position envelope (307"") is derived from the initial position envelope (307) and bounded within a predetermined fixed area (313, 315) surrounding an outermost pair (305, 309) of road segments. The outermost pair (305, 309) of road segments are extracted from a map database (415) positioned within boundaries delimited by the position envelope (307).

Abstract translation: 在优选实施例中，详细描述了车辆位置不确定区域校正方法和相应的装置。 该方法优选地在硬件平台400上执行。该方法包括提供与车辆位置相关联的初始位置包络（307）。 然后，从初始位置包络（307）导出校正后的位置包络（307“”），并限定在围绕路段的最外侧对（305,309）的规定的固定区域（313,315）内。 道路段的最外侧对（305,309）从位于由位置信封（307）界定的边界内的地图数据库（415）中提取。