Navigation apparatus with non-volatile memory for return to initial
departure point
    1.
    发明授权
    Navigation apparatus with non-volatile memory for return to initial departure point 失效
    具有非易失性存储器的导航装置返回到初始出发点

    公开(公告)号:US5231584A

    公开(公告)日:1993-07-27

    申请号:US759610

    申请日:1991-09-16

    IPC分类号: G01C21/34

    CPC分类号: G01C21/3415 G01C21/34

    摘要: A navigation apparatus has an input unit (1), a CPU (2), a display unit (3) and a memory unit (4), the memory unit (4) being a memory such as a CD-ROM in which network data of geographical points, namely destinations and present locations, and information are stored in advance. Also stored are map data (10), an intersection list (11), a destination list (12), road data (13) and a region name list (14), etc. When a destination is designated by an input from the input means (1), the CPU (2) performs an exchange with a program, stored in a ROM (9a), in order to set information for travel to the destination by course exploration in accordance with each geographical point stored in the memory unit (4). This information is stored in a memory such as a RAM (9b). In an embodiment, the RAM (9b) is provided with a non-volatile area for storing departure-point data (east longitude, north latitude, etc.). When an input is made by a reset switch in entering a departure point, the data in this non-volatile area can be rewritten. Data written in are preserved until the reset switch is pressed again and a geographical point is entered. Data will not be erased even if an ignition switch is turned off.

    摘要翻译: 导航装置具有输入单元(1),CPU(2),显示单元(3)和存储单元(4),存储单元(4)是诸如CD-ROM的存储器,其中网络数据 的地理位置,即目的地和当前位置,并且预先存储信息。 还存储地图数据(10),交叉路口列表(11),目的地列表(12),道路数据(13)和区域名称列表(14)等。当通过输入的输入指定目的地时 (1)中,CPU(2)执行与存储在ROM(9a)中的程序的交换,以便根据存储在存储单元中的每个地理位置通过课程探索设置到目的地的旅行信息( 4)。 该信息存储在诸如RAM(9b)的存储器中。 在一个实施例中,RAM(9b)设置有用于存储起点数据(东经,北纬等)的非易失性区域。 当输入起点的复位开关进行输入时,可以重写该非易失性区域中的数据。 写入的数据将保留,直到再次按下复位开关并输入地理点。 即使点火开关关闭,数据也不会被擦除。

    Display system in navigation apparatus
    2.
    发明授权
    Display system in navigation apparatus 失效
    导航装置中的显示系统

    公开(公告)号:US5121326A

    公开(公告)日:1992-06-09

    申请号:US666485

    申请日:1991-03-06

    IPC分类号: G01C21/36

    摘要: A display system in a navigation apparatus according to the invention has course searching means (13) for searching out an optimum course based on position information, node data (21), intersection data (19) and road data (23), and scale ratio setting means (15), wherein the scale ratio of a displayed map is set in conformity with distance between a present position and a destination, and roads are selectively displayed on a display unit (31) in conformity with the scale ratio.Further, the invention has a data processing controller (46) for performing processing based on a departure intersection entered at an input unit (43), a display unit for displaying, based on the results of processing, an intersection diagram comprising the departure intersection, a peripheral road network and landmarks, and touch keys (35) such as a verification key for displaying direction of travel on the displayed intersection map, and a rotation instruction key for rotating and displaying the intersection diagram.In addition, the invention includes display means (48) for displaying an intersection diagram, in which direction of travel is pointed upward, and intersection landmark patterns, map data (53) stored as a relationship among roads, intersections and intersection landmarks, and as coordinated, and a data processing controller (46) for reading, from the map data (53), positional coordinates of an intersection landmark to be displayed, rotating and enlarging the positional coordinates and transforming them into coordinates of a display area set on the display means, and sending an output signal to the display means (48) in such a manner that the intersection landmark patterns are displayed on the transformed coordinates.

    Vehicular navigation apparatus with help function
    3.
    发明授权
    Vehicular navigation apparatus with help function 失效
    车载导航仪具有辅助功能

    公开(公告)号:US4992947A

    公开(公告)日:1991-02-12

    申请号:US290118

    申请日:1988-12-27

    CPC分类号: G01C21/3626

    摘要: A vehicular navigation apparatus, which is equipped with a help function, for outputting guidance information for travel to a desired destination includes an input unit having desired destination input means, present position input means and help function input means, a memory unit for storing desired destination information, and a display unit for outputting the guidance information in response to input information from the input unit, wherein the memory unit is provided with a non-volatile RAM, with necessary information being saved in an area of the non-volatile RAM when a help function is called by the help function input means. Help function items are provided for the following occasions: when the driver wishes to input or change a departure point and then depart from that point; when the driver wishes to change a desired destination while en route to a formerly set destination; when the driver strays off course while en route to a desired destination and cannot determine his present position without returning to the point at which the vehicle went off course; when a course cannot be travelled because of road construction or the like; when traffic becomes heavy and the driver wishes to change from one route to another to avoid congestion, and when the driver wishes to temporarily leave the course and then return to the course at the same point.

    Position input system for vehicular navigation apparatus
    4.
    发明授权
    Position input system for vehicular navigation apparatus 失效
    用于车辆导航装置的位置输入系统

    公开(公告)号:US5115399A

    公开(公告)日:1992-05-19

    申请号:US618021

    申请日:1990-11-26

    CPC分类号: G01C21/36

    摘要: A position input system for a vehicular navigation apparatus includes an input unit for inputting a desired destination and a present position, a memory unit for storing desired destination information and map information, and a display unit for outputting the desired destination information and map information in response to input information from the input unit. The map information is indicative of intersections and a geographical point located between intersections and possessing useful guidance information. A desired destination and present position are capable of being inputted by setting the useful guidance information between a road leading to and a road leading from the geographical point. This makes it possible to enter position simply and accurately. Positions are precise since they are selected from pre-stored information relating to geographical locations. Vehicle direction can also be inputted in accurate fashion where parking lot exits and intersections are concerned.

    Navigation apparatus based on present position calculating system
    5.
    发明授权
    Navigation apparatus based on present position calculating system 失效
    基于当前位置计算系统的导航设备

    公开(公告)号:US4943925A

    公开(公告)日:1990-07-24

    申请号:US260213

    申请日:1988-10-20

    IPC分类号: G01C21/26

    CPC分类号: G01C21/26

    摘要: A navigation apparatus having road system data 6 which represents information of connections and coordinates of intersections and roads between intersections, a travel distance sensor 2, steering angle sensor 3, a present position calculating module 4 for calculating the present position with a unit distance between an intersection and the terminal intersection of a going-out road selected at the former intersection. The apparatus is further provided with a module 15 for generating data on the direction of traveling to a destination point at respective intersections, and a guidance outputting module 5. Traveling direction data is made in response to inputting of the destination point, the present position is determined by selecting a going-out road with the present position calculating module with respect to each intersection, and guidance data on the traveling direction at the terminal intersection of the present road is thereafter output. When a present position is input, the present position is calculated from data on the corresponding road, the travel distance, and the steering angle. Similarly, at the terminal intersection of this road, another road extending in the traveling direction is selected from the road system data. The present position is also calculated with respect to this road.

    Navigation system
    6.
    发明授权
    Navigation system 失效
    导航系统

    公开(公告)号:US4954959A

    公开(公告)日:1990-09-04

    申请号:US290204

    申请日:1988-12-27

    CPC分类号: G01C21/32

    摘要: A first external storage device which may be a CD stores data representing standard map of a particular area and that required for guidance, and a second external storage device which may be an IC card stores individual data which cannot be complemented by said data representing the standard map and said guidance data. Since the data is stored in both CD and IC card, the number of data can be reduced. This makes the operation simpler and enables a data that meets the demand of a user to be selectively supplied to the user. In consequence, guided navigation is made possible from any starting point to a destination, and data updating can be made relatively easy.

    Destination guidance method of vehicle navigating
    7.
    发明授权
    Destination guidance method of vehicle navigating 失效
    车辆导航的目标指导方法

    公开(公告)号:US5103400A

    公开(公告)日:1992-04-07

    申请号:US724475

    申请日:1991-06-28

    摘要: A navigating apparatus which outputs information for guidance to a destination comprises an input device (1) for inputting a destination and a present position, a memory (4) in which guidance information is stored, an arithmetic unit (2) for determining optimum guidance information from the information input from the input device (1) and a display (3) for indicating the guidance information, the memory (4) having data of a plurality of parking lots at least in a destination and the arithmetic unit (2) serving to select the plurality of parking lots and guide the driver along the courses thereto in the destination. This apparatus enables the driver to go to a nearby parking lot by exploration of a course to the next parking lot at the shortest distance and guidance thereto even if a certain parking lot is full of cars in a destination.

    Hydraulic servo mechanism of automatic transmission for vehicle
    9.
    发明授权
    Hydraulic servo mechanism of automatic transmission for vehicle 失效
    车辆自动变速器液压伺服机构

    公开(公告)号:US4748809A

    公开(公告)日:1988-06-07

    申请号:US852663

    申请日:1986-03-26

    IPC分类号: F16H59/50 F16H61/06 F15B1/02

    摘要: In an automatic transmission, friction elements are engaged and disengaged by a hydraulic servo connected alternately to a pressure source or to a drain through a selector valve, and an accumulator is connected to the line between the selector valve and the servo. The resistance against the oil discharged from the accumulator, the resistance against the oil discharged from the servo, and the return biasing forces in the accumulator and servo are adjusted so that the hydraulic pressure at the servo is lower than the hydraulic pressure of the accumulator for a predetermined time when the selector valve connects the servo with the drain. In one embodiment, a relief valve responsive to a vehicle running condition, controls the discharge rate of working oil through the drain. In another embodiment, a pressure regulator varies the level of the pressure of the working oil discharged from the accumulator in response to variations in a vehicle running condition.

    摘要翻译: PCT No.PCT / JP85 / 00434 Sec。 371日期:1986年5月27日 102(e)日期1985年5月27日PCT申请日1985年7月31日。在自动变速器中,摩擦元件通过液压伺服机构接合和分离,液压伺服系统通过选择阀交替地连接到压力源或排水管,并且蓄能器 连接到选择阀和伺服之间的管路。 对蓄能器排出的油的抵抗力,对伺服伺服的油排出的阻力以及蓄能器和伺服中的返回偏压力进行调整,使得伺服液压低于蓄能器的液压压力 选择阀将伺服与排水管连接的预定时间。 在一个实施例中,响应于车辆行驶状态的安全阀控制工作油通过排水管的排放速率。 在另一个实施例中,压力调节器响应于车辆行驶状态的变化而改变从蓄能器排出的工作油的压力水平。