公开(公告)号：US06456931B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09801475

申请日：2001-03-07

Applicant: Ari I. Polidi ,  Gary Zuber

Inventor： Ari I. Polidi ,  Gary Zuber

IPC: G06F16500

CPC classification number: G01C21/3415

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer implemented method and apparatus for providing a directional arrow to intermediate locations to aid a user of a vehicle navigation system. According to one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle navigation system is provided and includes a processor configured to determiner the vehicle location from location data generated by a plurality of sensors. Where the location data does not correspond to map data in a map database, a directional indicator is generated on the display to indicate a first location corresponding to the map data. In one embodiment, the first location corresponds to a road segment in the map database nearest the vehicle location. In another embodiment, the processor is configured to identify an intermediate location on the route and generate a directional indicator on the display which indicates the direction to the intermediate location. In yet another embodiment, the processor is configured to automatically select an appropriate intermediate location in accordance with the measured angle between the vehicle heading and the intermediate location.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于向中间位置提供方向箭头以辅助车辆导航系统的用户的计算机实现的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面，提供一种车辆导航系统，并且包括配置成根据由多个传感器产生的位置数据确定车辆位置的处理器。 在位置数据与地图数据库中的地图数据不对应的情况下，在显示器上生成方向指示符，以指示对应于地图数据的第一位置。 在一个实施例中，第一位置对应于最靠近车辆位置的地图数据库中的路段。 在另一实施例中，处理器被配置为识别路由上的中间位置，并且在显示器上生成指示到中间位置的方向的方向指示器。 在另一个实施例中，处理器被配置为根据车辆航向和中间位置之间的测量角度自动选择适当的中间位置。

公开(公告)号：US5910177A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-08

申请号：US761868

申请日：1996-12-09

Applicant: Gary Zuber

Inventor： Gary Zuber

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3658 ,  G01C21/3461

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for generating a route from a source location to a destination in a vehicle navigation system. Initially, the system generates a first partial route from the source location to the end of the first partial route. The system then determines whether a second maneuver is within a first distance from a first maneuver at the end of the first partial route. Where the second maneuver is within the first distance, the system increases the cost associated with the second maneuver. The system then generates a second partial route from the end of the first partial route to the destination, generation of the second partial route being based at least in part on the cost associated with the second maneuver.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在车辆导航系统中生成从源位置到目的地的路线的方法和装置。 最初，系统产生从源位置到第一部分路线的末端的第一部分路线。 系统然后确定在第一部分路线结束时第二操纵是否处于距离第一操纵的第一距离内。 在第二次机动在第一距离内的情况下，系统增加与第二次机动相关联的成本。 然后，系统生成从第一部分路线的末端到目的地的第二部分路线，第二部分路线的产生至少部分地基于与第二机动相关联的成本。

公开(公告)号：US6029110A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US720507

申请日：1996-09-30

Applicant: Gary Zuber ,  Hidekazu Oshizawa

Inventor： Gary Zuber ,  Hidekazu Oshizawa

IPC: G09B29/10 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3641 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G08G1/096827

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide access to an interactive product to a passenger of a vehicle while limiting access to the interactive product to the driver of the vehicle. At least one control device is provided for allowing user interaction with the interactive product. Interaction with the interactive product via the at least one control device is inhibited while the vehicle is moving. An access device is provided which must be employed in conjunction with the at least one control device to enable user interaction with the interactive product while the vehicle is moving.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置提供对车辆乘客的交互式产品的访问，同时限制对车辆驾驶员的交互式产品的访问。 提供至少一个控制设备以允许用户与交互式产品交互。 当车辆移动时，通过至少一个控制装置与交互式产品的交互被禁止。 提供一种接入装置，其必须与至少一个控制装置结合使用，以使得用户在车辆移动时与交互式产品交互。