公开(公告)号：US09074907B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US11827459

申请日：2007-07-12

Applicant: Kenny Chen ,  Andrew De Silva ,  Raymond Linn ,  Peachawat Peachavanish ,  Jianning Zhuang ,  Mike Iao ,  Hirofumi Onishi

Inventor： Kenny Chen ,  Andrew De Silva ,  Raymond Linn ,  Peachawat Peachavanish ,  Jianning Zhuang ,  Mike Iao ,  Hirofumi Onishi

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G01C21/3611 ,  G06F17/3087

Abstract: A navigation method and apparatus is designed to efficiently retrieve the information on the scenic byways and to visit such scenic byways through calculated routes. The navigation method and system performs a scenic byway mode in which operations and screen displays are specially designed for efficiently retrieving and selecting a desired scenic byway and scenic places to visit. The navigation method and system allows the user to efficiently search the information and select the scenic byway and scenic places to visit. The navigation method and system stores the information on the scenic byways in the map database and facilitates retrieval thereof in response to the request by the user. Alternatively, the information on the scenic byways and scenic places can be retrieved from the remote data server through wireless communication.

公开(公告)号：US20090088964A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11904905

申请日：2007-09-28

Applicant: Dave Schaaf ,  Andrew De Silva

Inventor： Dave Schaaf ,  Andrew De Silva

IPC: G01C21/32 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01C21/3673 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A map scrolling method and apparatus for a navigation system prevents from displaying certain icons while displaying other icons based on conditions and settings of the navigation system during a transition period of a map scrolling operation. The map scrolling method includes the steps of: detecting activation of a map scrolling operation; checking whether there is any limit condition attached to icons as to remove them from a map image; scrolling the map image while removing the icons to which the limit condition is attached from the map image during a transition period of the map scrolling operation; and displaying all of the icons when the map scrolling operation is completed.

Abstract translation: 导航系统的地图滚动方法和装置防止在地图滚动操作的过渡期间基于导航系统的条件和设置显示其他图标而显示某些图标。 地图滚动方法包括以下步骤：检测地图滚动操作的激活; 检查附加到图标的任何限制条件，以从地图图像中删除它们; 在地图滚动操作的过渡期间，从地图图像中移除附加限制条件的图标的同时滚动地图图像; 并在地图滚动操作完成时显示所有图标。

公开(公告)号：US20090018766A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11827459

申请日：2007-07-12

Applicant: Kenny Chen ,  Andrew De Silva ,  Raymond Linn ,  Peachawat Peachavanish ,  Jianning Zhuang ,  Mike Iao ,  Hirofumi Onishi

Inventor： Kenny Chen ,  Andrew De Silva ,  Raymond Linn ,  Peachawat Peachavanish ,  Jianning Zhuang ,  Mike Iao ,  Hirofumi Onishi

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G01C21/3611 ,  G06F17/3087

Abstract: A navigation method and apparatus is designed to efficiently retrieve the information on the scenic byways and to visit such scenic byways through calculated routes. The navigation method and system performs a scenic byway mode in which operations and screen displays are specially designed for efficiently retrieving and selecting a desired scenic byway and scenic places to visit. The navigation method and system allows the user to efficiently search the information and select the scenic byway and scenic places to visit. The navigation method and system stores the information on the scenic byways in the map database and facilitates retrieval thereof in response to the request by the user. Alternatively, the information on the scenic byways and scenic places can be retrieved from the remote data server through wireless communication.

Abstract translation: 导航方法和设备旨在有效地检索风景秀丽的道路上的信息，并通过计算出的路线访问这样的风景区。 导航方式和系统进行风景秀丽的行驶模式，其中操作和屏幕显示是专门设计的，用于有效地检索和选择所需的景区和风景名胜。 导航方式和系统允许用户有效搜索信息，选择风景秀丽的风景秀丽的景点参观。 导航方法和系统将信息存储在地图数据库中的景区旁边，并且响应于用户的请求便于检索。 或者，可以通过无线通信从远程数据服务器检索风景秀丽的风景秀丽的景区信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080154488A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11644219

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Andrew De Silva ,  Mike Iao ,  Kenny Chen

Inventor： Andrew De Silva ,  Mike Iao ,  Kenny Chen

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G01C21/36

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting a desired point of interest (“POI”) for a navigation system displays matching brand icons associated with POIs to assist the user in finding an intended POI. When the user inputs characters indicating a POI name or a POI type, or selecting a POI type from a list, the navigation system displays brand icons of the POI name or POI type. When the user selects one of the brand icons, the navigation system lists the POIs associated with the brand icons in the predetermined order such as distance from the current vehicle position. Since the number of brand icons are limited, and each brand icon has a readily recognizable image, the user can quickly find a desired POI by selecting a brand icon.

Abstract translation: 用于选择用于导航系统的期望兴趣点（“POI”）的方法和装置显示与POI相关联的匹配品牌图标以帮助用户找到预期的POI。 当用户输入指示POI名称或POI类型的字符，或从列表中选择POI类型时，导航系统显示POI名称或POI类型的品牌图标。 当用户选择一个品牌图标时，导航系统按照与当前车辆位置的距离的预定顺序列出与品牌图标相关联的POI。 由于品牌图标的数量有限，并且每个品牌图标具有容易识别的图像，所以用户可以通过选择品牌图标来快速找到所需的POI。

公开(公告)号：US08285481B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US11502010

申请日：2006-08-10

Applicant: Andrew De Silva ,  Linh Doan

Inventor： Andrew De Silva ,  Linh Doan

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G08G1/123 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3682

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a navigation system automatically assigns or allows a user to assign a brand icon to a particular location. The navigation system displays the assigned brand icon as well as generic icons on a map image. Thus, the navigation system enables the user to quickly distinguish a particular place such as a point of interest (POI) from other similar type of POIs on a map image. The user can identify a particular chain restaurant from other restaurant by the brand icon unique to the particular chain restaurant on the map image so that the user can easily specify the favorite restaurant as a destination.

Abstract translation: 用于导航系统的方法和装置自动分配或允许用户将品牌图标分配给特定位置。 导航系统在地图图像上显示分配的品牌图标以及通用图标。 因此，导航系统使得用户能够在地图图像上快速区分诸如兴趣点（POI）等特定地点与其他类似类型的POI。 用户可以通过地图图像上的特定连锁餐厅独特的品牌图标从其他餐厅识别特定的连锁餐厅，使得用户可以容易地指定最喜欢的餐馆作为目的地。

公开(公告)号：US20120066202A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13136190

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: Mari Hatazawa ,  Mike Iao ,  Andrew De Silva

Inventor： Mari Hatazawa ,  Mike Iao ,  Andrew De Silva

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q50/01 ,  G06F16/951

Abstract: A information search method extends to a social networking site to search information by a contact name and other elements as location-based information, relationship, product, etc. The method includes the steps of receiving a search term specified by a searcher, detecting whether WHO is specified in the search term to determine whether search should extend to human contacts in social networking services, identifying WHAT from the search term and determining a nature of WHAT from the search term; sending the search term to a social networking service to retrieve relevant information; and presenting the retrieved information arranged in a predetermined order on a display or by audible sound and optionally a geographic information to retrieve information.

Abstract translation: 信息搜索方法扩展到社交网站，通过联系人名称和其他元素搜索信息作为基于位置的信息，关系，产品等。该方法包括以下步骤：接收由搜索者指定的搜索词，检测世卫组织 在搜索词中指定了搜索是否应扩展到社交网络服务中的人际联系，从搜索词中确定什么，并从搜索词中确定WHAT的性质; 将搜索词发送到社交网络服务以检索相关信息; 并且以预定顺序呈现在显示器上或通过可听见的声音和可选的地理信息来提取检索到的信息以检索信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080140307A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11582797

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: Kenny Chen ,  Mike Iao ,  Hikaru Wako ,  Andrew De Silva

Inventor： Kenny Chen ,  Mike Iao ,  Hikaru Wako ,  Andrew De Silva

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3611 ,  G06F3/0237 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G09B29/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus for entering an address for a navigation system allows a user to easily and quickly select a key indicating the next character of the address. At the start of operation, the navigation system shows a full alpha-numeric keyboard. Once the next candidate characters are narrowed down to a certain degree, the navigation system shows a simplified keyboard with a limited number of keys on the monitor screen and highlights the next candidate characters on the simplified keyboard. The navigation system displays both the simplified keyboard and a street name list on the same screen. Since the keys of the limited number are arranged within a small space such as in the three-by-three manner, the user can easily point a cursor or other pointing device to the desired key.

Abstract translation: 用于输入导航系统的地址的方法和装置允许用户容易且快速地选择指示地址的下一个字符的键。 在操作开始时，导航系统显示一个完整的字母数字键盘。 一旦下一个候选人物被缩小到一定程度，导航系统就会在监视器屏幕上显示一个键盘数量有限的简化键盘，并突出显示简化键盘上的下一个候选人物。 导航系统在同一屏幕上同时显示简化的键盘和街道名单。 由于有限数量的键被排列在诸如三位三通的小空间中，所以用户可以容易地将光标或其他指示装置指向所需的键。

公开(公告)号：US08731820B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13408702

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Kenny Chen ,  Mike Iao ,  Hikaru Wako ,  Andrew De Silva

Inventor： Kenny Chen ,  Mike Iao ,  Hikaru Wako ,  Andrew De Silva

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3611 ,  G06F3/0237 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G09B29/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus for entering an address for a navigation system allows a user to easily and quickly select a key indicating the next character of the address. At the start of operation, the navigation system shows a full alpha-numeric keyboard. Once the next candidate characters are narrowed down to a certain degree, the navigation system shows a simplified keyboard with a limited number of keys on the monitor screen and highlights the next candidate characters on the simplified keyboard. The navigation system displays both the simplified keyboard and a street name list on the same screen. Since the keys of the limited number are arranged within a small space such as in the three-by-three manner, the user can easily point a cursor or other pointing device to the desired key.

Abstract translation: 用于输入导航系统的地址的方法和装置允许用户容易且快速地选择指示地址的下一个字符的键。 在操作开始时，导航系统显示一个完整的字母数字键盘。 一旦下一个候选人物被缩小到一定程度，导航系统就会在监视器屏幕上显示一个键盘数量有限的简化键盘，并突出显示简化键盘上的下一个候选人物。 导航系统在同一屏幕上同时显示简化的键盘和街道名单。 由于有限数量的键被排列在诸如三位三通的小空间中，所以用户可以容易地将光标或其他指示装置指向所需的键。

公开(公告)号：US20130268892A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13897071

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Dave Schaaf ,  Andrew De Silva

Inventor： Dave Schaaf ,  Andrew De Silva

IPC: G01C21/26

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/367 ,  G01C21/3673 ,  G01C21/3682 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A map scrolling method and apparatus for a navigation system prevents from displaying certain icons while displaying other icons based on conditions and settings of the navigation system during a transition period of a map scrolling operation. The map scrolling method includes the steps of: detecting activation of a map scrolling operation; checking whether there is any limit condition attached to icons as to remove them from a map image; scrolling the map image while removing the icons to which the limit condition is attached from the map image during a transition period of the map scrolling operation; and displaying all of the icons when the map scrolling operation is completed.

公开(公告)号：US20120232794A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13408702

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Kenny Chen ,  Mike Iao ,  Hikaru Wako ,  Andrew De Silva

Inventor： Kenny Chen ,  Mike Iao ,  Hikaru Wako ,  Andrew De Silva

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3611 ,  G06F3/0237 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G09B29/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus for entering an address for a navigation system allows a user to easily and quickly select a key indicating the next character of the address. At the start of operation, the navigation system shows a full alpha-numeric keyboard. Once the next candidate characters are narrowed down to a certain degree, the navigation system shows a simplified keyboard with a limited number of keys on the monitor screen and highlights the next candidate characters on the simplified keyboard. The navigation system displays both the simplified keyboard and a street name list on the same screen. Since the keys of the limited number are arranged within a small space such as in the three-by-three manner, the user can easily point a cursor or other pointing device to the desired key.

Abstract translation: 用于输入导航系统的地址的方法和装置允许用户容易且快速地选择指示地址的下一个字符的键。 在操作开始时，导航系统显示一个完整的字母数字键盘。 一旦下一个候选人物被缩小到一定程度，导航系统就会在监视器屏幕上显示一个键盘数量有限的简化键盘，并突出显示简化键盘上的下一个候选人物。 导航系统在同一屏幕上同时显示简化的键盘和街道名单。 由于有限数量的键被排列在诸如三位三通的小空间中，所以用户可以容易地将光标或其他指示装置指向所需的键。