公开(公告)号：US6446000B2

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US80473201

申请日：2001-03-13

Applicant: ALPINE ELECTRONICS INC

Inventor： SHIMABARA DAISUKE

IPC: G09B29/10 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3658

Abstract: A guidance information setting unit specifies, during a route guidance operation, a first intersection that the vehicle is about to pass and a second intersection that the vehicle is to pass thereafter, where the vehicle makes a right-turn or a left-turn. Next, the guidance information setting unit sets a recommended travel lane by which the vehicle minimizes the lane change frequency until it reaches the second intersection, and outputs information concerning the recommended travel lane to an intersection guidance unit as the guidance information. The intersection guidance unit produces, as the intersection guidance information concerning the first intersection, drawing data of the intersection guidance information that displays with emphasis the recommended travel lane set by the guidance information setting unit, and displays the data on the screen of a display unit through an image synthesizing unit. As a consequence, the navigation system of the invention ensures an appropriate travel state for the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 引导信息设定单元在路线引导操作期间指定车辆将要经过的第一交叉路口以及车辆之后通过的车辆进行右转或左转的第二交叉路口。 接下来，引导信息设定单元设定车辆将车道变更频率最小化到推荐行驶车道，直到到达第二十字路口为止，将与推荐行驶车道相关的信息作为引导信息输出到交叉路口引导单元。 交叉引导单元，作为与第一交叉点有关的交叉引导信息，生成由引导信息设定单元设定的重点显示推荐行车道的交叉引导信息的绘制数据，并将数据显示在显示单元的画面上 通过图像合成单元。 结果，本发明的导航系统确保车辆的适当行驶状态。

公开(公告)号：US6424908B2

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US76877101

申请日：2001-01-24

Applicant: BOSCH GMBH ROBERT

Inventor： URBAN JUERGEN ,  KAISER MATTHIAS

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H04M1/2745 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3611 ,  G06F3/0237 ,  H04M1/274558

Abstract: In the method of inputting information in an electrical unit, after input of an alphabetic character the character itself, or, for the case in which one or more characters have been input prior to the input of the alphabetic character, the character string formed by the first to the last input character is compared with information entries in a comparison set of information, and, when the input character is the same as the first character of one of the information entries in the comparison set or when the character string agrees with the beginning of one of the information entries in the comparison set, this information entry is offered for input to the electrical unit. The information entry offered for input is preferably displayed with all its characters on a display device prior to input. The offered information entry can then be rejected by the operator of the electrical unit by inputting another alphabetic character immediately following input of the alphabetic character. Alternatively, the offered information entry can be input by the operator.

Abstract translation: 在电子单元中输入信息的方法中，在字母本身输入字符之后，或者在输入字母字符之前输入了一个或多个字符的情况下，由字符本身形成的字符串 将第一至最后一个输入字符与信息比较集中的信息条目进行比较，并且当输入字符与比较集中的信息条目之一的第一个字符相同时，或者当字符串与开头一致时 在比较组中的一个信息条目中，该信息条目被提供给电单元的输入。 提供输入的信息条目优选地在输入之前在显示装置上显示其所有字符。 然后，可以通过输入字母字符之后的另一个字母字符输入电单元的操作者来拒绝所提供的信息条目。 或者，提供的信息输入可以由操作者输入。

公开(公告)号：US6292749B2

公开(公告)日：2001-09-18

申请号：US73373400

申请日：2000-12-08

Applicant: SIRF TECH INC

Inventor： KOHLI SANJAI

IPC: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/30 ,  G01C22/00 ,  G01S1/00 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G01S19/30 ,  G01S19/34 ,  G01S19/47 ,  G01S19/50 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B7/216 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/30 ,  G01C22/00 ,  G01S19/11 ,  G01S19/22 ,  G01S19/235 ,  G01S19/29 ,  G01S19/30 ,  G01S19/34 ,  G01S19/37 ,  G01S19/47 ,  G01S19/49 ,  G01S19/50 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04B1/7085 ,  H04B1/709 ,  H04B1/7115 ,  H04B7/216 ,  H04B2001/70706 ,  H04B2201/70715

Abstract: A terrestrial C/A code GPS receiver system derives along track position information while tracking as few as two GPS satellites by use of conventional altitude hold and a cross track hold mode in which the maximum expected deviation of the vehicle from the expected track is estimated by, for example, knowledge or prediction of the width of the roadway or other track. To maintain accuracy, cross track hold is alternated with clock hold to update the cross track estimate when changes in vehicle direction are detected or when a predetermined period has elapsed.

公开(公告)号：US6141619A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US963186

申请日：1997-11-03

Applicant: Hiroshi Sekine

Inventor： Hiroshi Sekine

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  B60K26/02 ,  B60K31/00 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B62D6/00 ,  B62D101/00 ,  B62D137/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/09 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0274 ,  B60K31/0058 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  B60K26/02 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  Y02T10/84

Abstract: A vehicle control system controls vehicle speed and provides a warning by deciding whether or not the prevailing vehicle speed allows the vehicle to pass a curve in the road ahead in accordance with the surrounding environment of the vehicle. The system calculates a gaze angle, .theta. which is made between a direction a of a vehicle in its actual position P.sub.0 and a segment b joining the actual position P.sub.0 and a prospective position P.sub.n. The vehicle speed control or warning is performed when the gaze angle .theta. exceeds a reference gaze angle. This reference gaze angle varies with the angle of view of the driver. At high-speed travel or at night where the drivers visibility angle is reduced, the reference gaze angle is set to a small value so that the vehicle control may be advanced. At low-speed travel or in the daytime where the driver's visibility angle is increased, the reference gaze angle is set to a large value so that the vehicle control may be delayed.

Abstract translation: 车辆控制系统通过根据车辆的周围环境来决定当前车速是否允许车辆通过前方道路的曲线，来控制车速并提供警告。 系统计算在其实际位置P0中的车辆方向a与连接实际位置P0的段b和预期位置Pn之间形成的视角θ。 当注视角度θ超过参考目视角度时，执行车辆速度控制或警告。 该参考视线角度随着驾驶员的视角而变化。 在高速行驶或驾驶员可视角度降低的夜晚，参考目视角度被设定为较小的值，使得车辆控制可以前进。 在低速行驶或驾驶员的视角增加的白天，将参考目视角度设定为较大的值，使得车辆控制可能延迟。

公开(公告)号：US6128571A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US726858

申请日：1996-10-04

Applicant: Yasunobu Ito ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura

Inventor： Yasunobu Ito ,  Mitsuhiro Nimura

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3679

Abstract: A navigator apparatus includes a map memory for storage of road map information, and a target data memory storing therein guidance information as to a destination or target object under search. A present position detector is provided for detecting a present position of a mobile vehicle. A route finder responsive to receipt of part of the map information for attempting to find out a route leading to a nearby position of the target from one of a start point of the vehicle and the present position thereof. A target searcher functions to search for a position of the target being presently stored in the target data memory in correspondence with the map information as stored in the map memory. The map information and resultant information as to the target found are both visually indicated on the screen of an associated display device while permitting voice guidance.

Abstract translation: 导航装置包括用于存储路线图信息的地图存储器，以及存储有关于搜索目的地或目标对象的指导信息的目标数据存储器。 提供了用于检测移动车辆的当前位置的当前位置检测器。 响应于接收到部分地图信息的路线寻找器，用于尝试从车辆的起始点和当前位置之一找到通向目标的附近位置的路线。 目标搜索器用于根据存储在地图存储器中的地图信息来搜索当前存储在目标数据存储器中的目标的位置。 在相关联的显示装置的屏幕上同时可视地指示关于找到的目标的地图信息和结果信息，同时允许语音引导。

公开(公告)号：US6122596A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US90963

申请日：1998-06-04

Applicant: David Castiel

Inventor： David Castiel

IPC: B64G1/00 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/24 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04B7/195 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: H04B7/18576 ,  B64G1/1007 ,  B64G1/1085 ,  B64G1/242 ,  H04B7/195 ,  B64G1/002

Abstract: A non-geostationary low earth orbit satellite constellation using elliptical orbits with apogees in the Northern Hemisphere to provide continuous coverage over the Continental United States of America (CONUS), and by extension to the other points in the Northern Hemisphere situated above 25.degree. north latitude. The constellation provides time-continuous visibility with at least one satellite to any point above 25.degree. North latitude. An extension of the constellation has a combination of the elliptical orbits and at least one equatorial orbit to provide virtual global coverage. The distribution of capacity is deployed in proportion to the distribution of populations in the land masses of the earth. Time continuous visibility with at least one satellite is maintained by any point on earth north of the 50.degree. South latitude, with a minimum number of satellites deployed. All satellites sharing the same orbit, or type of orbit, in the constellations above have the same orbital period, same apogee altitude and same perigee point. For all elliptical orbits in the constellation herein the argument of perigee can be adjusted to provide optimal service to specific regions (CONUS, Northern Europe, etc.)

Abstract translation: 一个非对地静止的低地球轨道卫星星座使用北半球的远地点的椭圆轨道，为美国大陆（CONUS）提供连续的覆盖，并延伸到北纬25度以北的北半球 。 星座提供时间连续的可见性，至少有一颗卫星到达北纬25度以上的任意一点。 星座的延伸具有椭圆轨道和至少一个赤道轨道的组合，以提供虚拟的全球覆盖。 能力分配与地球上的人口分布相当。 至少有一颗卫星的时间连续可见度由南纬50度以北的地球任意一点维持，部署卫星数量最少。 在上述星座中共享相同轨道或轨道类型的所有卫星具有相同的轨道周期，相同的远地点高度和相同的近地点点。 对于星座中的所有椭圆轨道，可以调整近地点参数，以便为特定地区（CONUS，北欧等）提供最佳服务。

公开(公告)号：US6119066A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-12

申请号：US917847

申请日：1997-08-27

Applicant: Wataru Sugiura ,  Osamu Kanematsu ,  Hidetoshi Fujimoto

Inventor： Wataru Sugiura ,  Osamu Kanematsu ,  Hidetoshi Fujimoto

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

CPC classification number: G01C21/3632 ,  G08G1/0969

Abstract: When a vehicle is within a predetermined distance from an intersection during the execution of navigation operations, a navigation system displays an enlarged guide map of the same intersection. The guide map shows direction labels that are set for roads that are connected to a road to be approached by the vehicle. The direction labels are set for the connecting roads by tracking the connecting roads and by determining appropriate direction labels following a predetermined procedure. For example, names of tollgates, names of stations, names of special facilities, names of administrative units, names of highways or the like may be set as direction labels.

Abstract translation: 在导航操作执行期间，当车辆距交叉路口的预定距离内时，导航系统显示相同交叉口的放大引导图。 指南图显示了为连接到车辆接近的道路的道路设置的方向标签。 通过跟踪连接道路并按照预定程序确定适当的方向标签，为连接道路设置方向标签。 例如，可以将收件人姓名，车站名称，特殊设施名称，行政单位名称，公路名称等设置为方向标签。

公开(公告)号：US6085129A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-04

申请号：US971082

申请日：1997-11-14

Applicant: Michael T. Schardt ,  Robert B. Ray ,  Deborah L. Hardin

Inventor： Michael T. Schardt ,  Robert B. Ray ,  Deborah L. Hardin

IPC: G01C23/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01C23/00

Abstract: An avionics display unit for use in a flight management system (FMS) of an aircraft, and a method of using the same to increase a pilot's awareness of scheduled changes in operational modes of the aircraft are disclosed. The display unit includes a display device adapted to receive FMS data and to provide a graphical representation of a flight plan for the aircraft relative to a representation of a current position of the aircraft. The display unit is also adapted to provide future mode annunciators, representative of future operational modes of the aircraft, adjacent to positions on the graphical representation of the flight plan at which the future operational modes are scheduled to occur.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于飞行器的飞行管理系统（FMS）的航空电子显示单元，以及使用该航空电子显示单元来增加飞行员对飞行器的操作模式的预定变化的意识的方法。 显示单元包括适于接收FMS数据并且提供飞行器相对于飞行器当前位置的表示的飞行计划的图形表示的显示设备。 显示单元还适于提供代表飞机的未来操作模式的未来模式指示器，其与将要安排发生未来操作模式的飞行计划的图形表示上的位置相邻。

公开(公告)号：US06061630A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-09

申请号：US992287

申请日：1997-12-17

Applicant: Erik J. Walgers ,  Edwin W. Mulder ,  Carla J. M. Emmerink ,  Paul D. M. E. Lahaije

Inventor： Erik J. Walgers ,  Edwin W. Mulder ,  Carla J. M. Emmerink ,  Paul D. M. E. Lahaije

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/096827 ,  G01C21/3415 ,  G08G1/096844

Abstract: In a navigation system a driver of a vehicle is guided along a planned route (310) from an origin to a destination. The system comprises a receiver (122) for receiving a traffic message of an actual travel condition concerning a road-element. The system comprises an evaluation module (126) to determine whether the received traffic message makes it necessary to plan a new route to the destination. If a traffic message is received for a road-element which does not form a part of the planned route (212), the evaluation module determines whether the message indicates an improvement (204) of the travel condition of that road-element and if this is so then the planning module plans a new route.

Abstract translation: 在导航系统中，车辆的驾驶员沿着从原点到目的地的规划路线（310）被引导。 该系统包括用于接收关于道路元件的实际行驶状况的交通信息的接收器（122）。 该系统包括评估模块（126），用于确定所接收的业务消息是否需要规划到目的地的新路由。 如果接收到不构成计划路线（212）的一部分的道路元件的交通消息，则评估模块确定该消息是否指示该道路元件的旅行状况的改善（204），并且如果该消息 那么计划模块就是计划一条新的路线。

公开(公告)号：US6061629A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-09

申请号：US998721

申请日：1992-12-30

Applicant: Fumiko Yano ,  Yasushi Fujii ,  Hirofumi Goto

Inventor： Fumiko Yano ,  Yasushi Fujii ,  Hirofumi Goto

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/096827 ,  G01C21/3461 ,  G08G1/096838 ,  G08G1/096844 ,  G08G1/096866 ,  G08G1/096894 ,  G09B29/106

Abstract: A traffic navigation apparatus installed on a vehicle has a record of map data of maps which covers at least the moving range of the vehicle. The apparatus detects the current vehicle position. The user sets places to be by-passed and the destination on a displayed map. The apparatus seeks a recommendable route which connects the current position and the destination by by-passing the specified avoidance places. The apparatus permits the avoidance regions to be input by various data inputs including by inputting the telephone number or a postal zip code of the region to be avoided. It then displays a recommendable route on the map which avoids the avoidance region provided the increase of distance as compared to not avoiding the avoidance region is not more than a specified value. Otherwise it displays a recommended route which includes the avoidance region in relation with the current vehicle position.

Abstract translation: 安装在车辆上的交通导航装置具有至少覆盖车辆的移动范围的地图的地图数据的记录。 该装置检测当前的车辆位置。 用户将显示地图上的旁路设置地点和目的地。 该设备寻求通过旁路指定的回避位置连接当前位置和目的地的可推荐路线。 该装置允许通过各种数据输入输入回避区域，包括通过输入要避免的区域的电话号码或邮政邮政编码。 然后在地图上显示可推荐的路线，避免与不避免避免区域不超过规定值相比的距离增加的回避区域。 否则，它显示一个推荐路线，其中包括与当前车辆位置相关的回避区域。