| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340995100 | Map display | 66 |
| 20080291057 | Mobile Object Management System, Mobile Terminal and Processing Apparatus - Watermark embedding embeds a digital watermark in positional information measured by positioner for measuring a current position of the mobile object. The positional information embedded with the digital watermark is outputted by a track information output as track information to a carrying medium. The track information is obtained by track information obtaining from the carrying medium, and detected by watermark detection whether water mark is embedded or not. The track information from which the digital watermark is detected and the track information from which no digital watermark is detected are displayed by track display in different modes. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090058684 | Onboard display device and display method for onboard display device - An onboard display device has a pickup unit that picks up nighttime environment to acquire a nightview image, a display that can display a nightview image together with a map image, and a display control unit that displays an information-providing image that is different from the map image and the nightview image on the display and controls displays of the map image and the nightview image, when the information-providing image has to be displayed in a state in which the map image and the nightview image are displayed on the display. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090085776 | Audio system and navigation device - An audio system for a vehicle includes: a hard disk drive for storing an audio data; an output element for converting the audio data to an electric signal and for outputting the electric signal to a reproducer; a memory; a position determination element for determining whether the vehicle is disposed in a predetermined area; an output data specification element for specifying the audio data outputting from the output element when the vehicle is disposed in the predetermined area; and a memorizing data control element for storing the specified audio data as a transfer data in the memory. The output element converts the transfer data and outputs the converted transfer data to the reproducer. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090140888 | Apparatus and method for map display and imaging apparatus - A map display apparatus for displaying a map image at a plurality of display resolutions includes the following elements. An information recording unit associates an image signal of a captured image with imaging position information to record the associated signal and information as image information. A map information storage unit stores map information for the map image. A classification information recording processing unit divides a map area shown by the map information into mesh cells such that different mesh cell sizes are suitable for the respective display resolutions, and generates and records imaging classification information. A display control unit determines on each of mesh cells on the map image, each mesh cell having a size suitable for the display resolution, on the basis of the imaging classification information whether the image information is relevant to a mesh cell, and arranges an imaging identification representation in the appropriate mesh cell. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090167568 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING TRAVELING-POSITION OF MOVE OBJECT - The present invention relates to a method and system for displaying a driving location of a moving object which controls a Red, Green, Blue (RGB) ratio by corresponding to a property of a road where the moving object travels, differently renders a moving object symbol according to the controlled RGB ratio, and thereby may identify a driving status of the moving object more accurately. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090174577 | Image recognition apparatuses, methods and programs - Image information apparatuses, methods, and programs acquire image information of a plurality of frames of images sensed at predetermined regular time intervals. The apparatuses, methods, and programs detect a leading and trailing end of a lane mark included in a detection area defined in each frame of the image information. The apparatuses, methods, and programs detect a detected distance from one of the leading and trailing end of the lane mark to the other one as a detected distance based on the speed of the vehicle and the number of frames between a frame in which one of the leading end and the trailing end of the lane mark is detected and a frame in which the other one of the leading end and the trailing end of the lane mark is detected and determine a lane mark type of the lane mark on the basis of the detected distance. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100194605 | Method and System for Refreshing Location Code Data - A method and system for refreshing location code data is disclosed. The system includes a location code change system that receives map change data and location code change data. The location code change system processes the map change data, finds affected location codes, and updates the location code's information by manipulating the location code data or performing a geocoding operation. The updated location code data is stored in a location code system. The location code change system receives the location code change data from the location code system and provides information regarding the location code changes to a map change system, which facilitates map updates based on the location code changes. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100265105 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING A DUAL EMISSION PANEL - There is a problem in a dual emission device emitting light out of both surfaces that an image on the surface and an image on the rear surface are different from each other (either image is mirror-reversed). A dual emission device is disclosed in which either light emitted from the light-emitting device is reflected by glass including a semi-transmissive film to display on glass an image same as another image obtained also from the light-emitting device, and simultaneously, external information can be viewed through the glass. A mirror can be arranged between the dual emission device and the glass including a semitransparent film. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110025531 | DISPLAYING ROUTE INFORMATION ON A DIGITAL MAP IMAGE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for generating a display image including a map view and route information, the map view being a three dimensional perspective elevation view. In at least one embodiment, the method includes: determining, from height information associated with a map object to be displayed in the display image, whether the object obscures a line of sight to the route information in the three dimensional perspective elevation; and displaying the map object in a format that is dependent on whether the map object is determined to obscure the line of sight. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110109482 | RELIABLE BROADCAST TRANSMISSION IN A VEHICULAR ENVIRONMENT - Methods for reliable broadcast transmission in a vehicular environment comprise providing a dynamic local map for a driven vehicle, selecting a pivot vehicle based on the local map and optionally on a radio frequency coverage limit and performing a RTS/CTS handshake between the driven vehicle and the pivot vehicle. The CTS message by the pivot vehicle clears the way for the driven vehicle to broadcast data to other vehicles in the environment. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110175755 | VEHICLE LOCATION DETECTION DEVICE AND VEHICLE LOCATION DETECTION METHOD - The vehicle location detection device includes: a sound source location specifying unit which calculates an attenuation amount of a sound pressure of a vehicle sound by subtracting a sound pressure detected by a sound pressure detecting unit from a sound pressure indicated by vehicle sound pressure information stored in a sound pressure information storage unit, and specifies a location where another vehicle emitting a vehicle sound is predicted to be present, by specifying a sound source location of a sound diffracted by an obstacle which is specified by a diffraction location specifying unit and serves as a diffraction point, based on the calculated attenuation amount, a rule indicating an attenuation amount dependent on a propagation distance of the sound, and a relationship indicated by diffraction information stored in a diffraction information storage unit; and a presentation unit which presents the specified location. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110234427 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING TELEMETRIC DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE CONNECTED TO A CLOUD SERVICE - A telemetric device for a vehicle includes a location determining device arranged to determine the vehicle's location and a transmitting device arranged to continuously or nearly continuously transmit location data concerning the vehicle in real-time or near real-time. The transmission of the location data is not based on a condition of the vehicle and is without prompting by a user. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110241905 | VEHICULAR TRAVEL GUIDANCE DEVICE, VEHICULAR TRAVEL GUIDANCE METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A vehicular travel guidance apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus includes a map image display unit that displays a map image on a display device and a maximum energy amount acquisition unit that acquires a maximum charging energy amount of an in-vehicle battery. The apparatus further includes a charging facility information acquisition unit that acquires information regarding a charging facility capable of charging the in-vehicle battery. Also included is a travelable area acquisition unit that acquires a travelable area, within which the vehicle is able to travel from the charging facility by consuming an energy amount corresponding to a predetermined percentage of the maximum charging energy amount. The apparatus also includes a display mode change unit that varies a display mode of the map image based on the acquired travelable area. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110298640 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AND DISPLAYING TRAVEL RANGE INFORMATION - A display system for a vehicle includes a display screen and host machine operable for calculating a maximum theoretical range for a predetermined criterion, formulating a value function for each point in the maximum theoretical range, and calculating a solution to each of the value functions. The method also includes forming a polygon or a closed curve from the mathematical hull of all points in the maximum theoretical range having a value function solution less than corresponding limit, and displaying a perimeter of the closed curve via the display screen to indicate the effective range of the vehicle for the criterion. A vehicle includes an energy storage system, a motor/generator unit for propelling the vehicle in an electric-only (EV) mode, the display screen, and host machine, wherein the criterion is the EV mode. A method of operating the display system is also disclosed herein. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20150077276 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION OF LOCATION TYPES FOR GEOFENCES - A system and method and system flow for processing GPS event data to identify frequent stop locations and geofences therefor and automatedly categorize them with location types. | 03-19-2015 |
| 340995120 | Transmission of map data to vehicle | 10 |
| 20080198043 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING POSITION INFORMATION ON A DIGISTAL MAP - The invention purposes to provide a position information transmission method for accurately transmitting a position and a shape on a digital map with a small amount of data. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100231419 | Method and system for vehicular communications and information reporting - A method for vehicular communications and information reporting. First and second wireless Internet connections between respective first and second vehicles and a web-server are provided. First and second event information is transmitted, to the web-server, from the first and second vehicles. The first and second event information relates to the same event in visual range, respectively, of occupants of the first and second vehicles. The web server may transmit, to the first and second vehicles, confirmed event information derived from the first and second event information. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20140368361 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING NOWCASTS ALONG A ROUTE ON A MAP - A system and method for displaying nowcasts along a route on a map. The system receives a map request including a departure location and a destination location from a user, and obtains map data including a route between the destination location and the departure location. A nowcaster is used for outputting nowcasts for a number of key points along the route. The system modifies the map data to include a visual indicator for each nowcast for each key point such that when the modified map data is executed on a display the nowcasts are displayed along the route between the departure location and the destination location. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150022381 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING POSITION OF VEHICLE - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for recognizing a position of a vehicle to notify the position to a driver. The vehicle position recognizing apparatus includes a WiFi module configured to receive signals from a plurality of WiFi APs, a WPS module configured to measure RSSI values of the signals received by the WiFi module, and estimate a position of a vehicle, and a WPS correction controller configured to correct the RSSI values measured by the WPS module to recognize the position of the vehicle. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150061900 | AUTOMOTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An automotive communication system for a vehicle includes a global positioning system operable to determine a geographical location and a multi-pixel reconfigurable display device disposed at an interior portion of the vehicle. Data is wirelessly communicated to and is received by electronic circuitry of the vehicle and the data is at least in part customized to the geographic location of the vehicle as determined by the global positioning system. Information that is derived at least in part from the data is displayed by the display device and is viewable by a driver of the vehicle. A user input for the wireless communication is operable within the interior cabin of the vehicle. The automotive communication system includes voice input. The data is wirelessly communicated to the vehicle from a data provider located external of and remote from the vehicle. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150116135 | ROAD INFORMATION SHARING METHOD, ROAD INFORMATION SHARING SYSTEM, ROAD INFORMATION SHARING DEVICE, AND ROAD INFORMATION SHARING PROGRAM - A road information sharing method according to the present invention is a road information sharing method for sharing the road information via a terminal device, the road information sharing method including the steps of storing sensor information acquired from a vehicle moving in accompaniment with the terminal device, detecting the road information from the sensor information on the basis of detection rules for detecting the road information, notifying a user about the road information detected, and prompting the user to make a judgment of necessity/unnecessity of registration about the detected road information, and storing the detected road information, if the detected road information is judged to be registration-necessary by the user. | 04-30-2015 |
| 340995130 | Traffic information | 4 |
| 20090140889 | TRAFFIC INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING TRAFFIC INFORMATION ON A DISPLAY DEVICE - A traffic information display system comprises a traffic information processing unit adapted to receive traffic information data which are transmitted in multiple cycles and to generate at least one portion of traffic information from the traffic information data which is indicative of a traffic event, and a display unit coupled with the traffic information processing unit and which is adapted to display the at least one portion of traffic information. The display unit includes a user receiving status determining unit which is adapted for assigning a category of a plurality of categories to the at least one portion of traffic information, the plurality of categories being indicative of different user receiving statuses of traffic information. The display unit is adapted for displaying at least one graphical element which is associated with the at least one portion of traffic information, wherein the at least one graphical element is indicative of the assigned category of the at least one portion of traffic information. Accordingly, the system may reduce driver distraction when searching for interesting traffic messages. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100225504 | Method and System for Adding Gadgets to a Traffic Report - A method and system for adding traffic gadgets to a traffic report is disclosed. A traffic gadget is a dynamic object defined by a relatively small code module that is separate from the main traffic report application code. A programmer develops the traffic gadget's visual functionality and specifies the type of data that the traffic gadget can receive. An artist configures the visible appearance of the traffic gadget for a specific end-user application. The end-user may then select a traffic gadget and add the selected traffic gadget to a visual traffic report. The user may also select data to control the functionality of the traffic gadget during the traffic report. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20130222158 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE WITH CHARGING STATIONS OPTIMUMALLY SITED - A system, method and program product for siting charging stations. A mobility detection module collects traffic data from vehicle sensors distributed in an area. A map matching module maps detected traffic in the area. A vehicle flow module temporally characterizes mapped traffic flow. An electric vehicle (EV) requirements (EVR) evaluator determines an optimal number of charging stations and respective locations for siting the charging stations. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20150310743 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OF LOCATION AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT AUTOMOBILES - Communications with an automobile are in the form of messages. The messages may be delivered to the automobile from a remote server through a communications network, e.g., the Internet. Messages may contain a recall notice to the automobile, map information or advertising information concerning selected entities depending on the current location of the automobile. Messages transmitted from the automobile to the remote server may contain location of the automobile or dynamic data furnished by sensors in the automobile. | 10-29-2015 |
| 340995140 | Manipulation of map display or data | 11 |
| 20090289815 | MAP INTERFACE WITH REMOVABLE PATH LOCATIONS - A map user interface is described, including a first view transmitted from a server computer system to the client computer system, the first view including a first map and the initial path displayed on the first map, the initial path being from a starting location via at least one intermediate location to an end location, a deletion selector, selection of the deletion selector causing transmission of a deletion command being indicative of removal of a selected one of the locations, and a second view generated in response to the transmission of the deletion command, the second view including a second map and the modified path displayed on the second map, the modified path including all of the locations but not including the selected location. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100134325 | Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and recording medium - An image processing apparatus, includes: a state information obtaining unit obtaining state information that indicates a state of driving operation of the vehicle; an image storage unit storing a plurality of two-dimensional image data pieces obtained from the plurality of imaging devices whose viewing fields partly overlap with each other; a specifying unit compositing a plurality of two-dimensional image data pieces into a shape of a three-dimensional projection plane, and then specifying, in correspondence to the state information, a compositing method for overlapping portions of viewing fields to be used for transformation from a three-dimensional image into projection image data viewed from a position of a given viewpoint along a given line-of-sight direction; and an image transformation unit transforming the plurality of two-dimensional image data pieces into projection image data viewed from the position of the given viewpoint along the given line-of-sight direction, by using the compositing method. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110140928 | METHOD FOR RE-USING PHOTOREALISTIC 3D LANDMARKS FOR NONPHOTOREALISTIC 3D MAPS - A method of displaying a navigation map includes preprocessing photorealistic three- dimensional data offline. A location of a vehicle is automatically determined online. A portion of the preprocessed photorealistic three-dimensional data is identified that is associated with objects that are disposed within a geographic area. The geographic area includes the location of the vehicle. A nonphotorealistic image is rendered based on the identified portion of the preprocessed data. The nonphotorealistic image is electronically displayed to a user within the vehicle. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110199239 | Aircraft Charting System with Multi-Touch Interaction Gestures for Managing A Route of an Aircraft - A method and apparatus for managing a route for an aircraft or managing a map of an airport. The map is displayed on a display device. A movement of a number of fingers with respect to a number of aeronautical objects on the map is detected. The route for the aircraft is changed or information generated by an operation based on the number of aeronautical objects on the map is displayed in response to detecting the movement of the number of fingers with respect to the number of aeronautical objects on the map. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110215950 | Method and Device for Displaying Information in a Vehicle - In a method for displaying information in a vehicle, a geographic map is displayed on a display surface, a symbol for the vehicle is displayed within the geographic map, the position of the symbol relative to the geographic map changing as a function of the geographic position of the vehicle, and a graphic object including supplementary information being displayed within the geographic map as a function of the geographic position of the vehicle. An image sequence including multiple images for the graphic object is produced and displayed as a function of the geographic position of the vehicle such that at the end of the image sequence the graphic object has disappeared or can no longer be assigned to the supplementary information. A device is adapted to implement the method described above. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110291863 | IN-VEHICLE DISPLAY APPARATUS, DISPLAY METHOD, AND INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM - An in-vehicle display apparatus includes a communication device and an in-vehicle device. The communication device acquires information posted by the user and geographical location data indicating the destination of the posted information and classifies the acquired posted information into categories. The communication device generates map data in which the posted information is displayed in a display format corresponding to the classified category at a position on the map specified by the geographical location data that is acquired together with the posted information and transmits the map data to the in-vehicle device. The in-vehicle device displays the received map data on, for example, a liquid crystal monitor. | 12-01-2011 |
| 340995150 | Having adjustable map (e.g., scalable, etc.) | 5 |
| 20140104082 | INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE - In an information display device having a display screen and driven by receiving power supply from a battery, there is provided with a plurality of display patterns each of which the display range is reduced from a full screen display state displayed on the whole of the display screen, and the screen is switched to any one of the plurality of display patterns in accordance with a battery remaining capacity and a display content, and displayed. | 04-17-2014 |
| 340995160 | Input device | 2 |
| 20110128164 | USER INTERFACE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING CAR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - The present invention features a user interface device for controlling a car multimedia system that preferably includes a remote touchpad unit, a display unit displaying various kinds of modes of a multimedia system in accordance with a three-dimensional signal received from the remote touchpad unit, and a control unit controlling to operate the multimedia system in accordance with the three-dimensional signal provided from the remote touchpad unit. According to the user interface device, it is possible to manipulate a multimedia system by a three-dimensional interaction using a remote touchpad unit to improve the utility. Accordingly, the danger of accident and the driver's loading can be suitably reduced. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110241906 | Motor Vehicle - A motor vehicle includes a plurality of electronic detection devices for detecting and making available vehicle-related information items, wherein the vehicle-related information items relate to various areas or components outside or inside the motor vehicle; a display unit for displaying the vehicle-related information items; an operator control device for detecting an operator control action; and a control unit. The control unit is configured and coupled with the detection devices, the display unit and the operator control device such that in a first display operating state, first vehicle-related information items and a first graphics object, which represents the motor vehicle, are displayed. In a second display operating state, second vehicle-related information items and a second graphics object, which represents the motor vehicle, are displayed. The first graphics object, which represents the motor vehicle, is larger than the second. Switching between the first and the second display operating states is brought about by way of an operator control action. | 10-06-2011 |
| 340995170 | Display change based on vehicle position | 2 |
| 20080266142 | System and method for stitching of video for routes - A system and method are disclosed for displaying video on a computing device for navigation and other purposes. A map database developer collects video data. The video data is collected by traveling along roads in a geographic area and storing the video data along with data indicating the positions at which the video data had been captured. This captured video data is then used in navigation systems and other devices that provide navigation, routing, video games, or other features. An application forms a video that shows a turn at an intersection from a first road onto a second road. The application adds video that depicts travel away from the intersection along the second road to video that depicts travel into the intersection along the first road to form a composite video that shows a turn at the intersection from the first road onto the second road. The composite video is then presented to a user on a display. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20140049409 | BUS STOP AND SYSTEM PROVIDING TRAVEL INFORMATION IN RELATION TO BUSES - A bus stop includes a storage unit, a communicating unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The communicating unit communicates with a server which is in communication with a plurality of buses, a plurality of stops which the buses will pass, and current locations of the buses. The display unit displays at least one route consisting of a plurality of bus stops including the bus stop. The control unit generates a request signal carrying the location of the bus stop to the server. The server determines current locations of the buses on a route which includes the bus stop, compares the real-time locations with the location of the bus stop to select a nearest bus travelling towards the bus stop. The display unit display a mark marking the bus stop. A related system is also provided. | 02-20-2014 |
| 340995190 | Route determination and display on map | 8 |
| 20090033519 | APPARATUS, AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR FORMING A TRAFFIC ROUTE VISUALIZATION - Apparatus, and an associated method, for providing traffic route visualization. An electronic map device creates a map that is displayable at a user display of a user interface. The map is created through the access of a traffic image data base and a traffic information data base. Information stored at the data bases is obtained in a collaborative effort to provide and maintain updated information thereat. Images stored at the image data base comprise actual image files or photo realistic images that are consolidated together with traffic information. The resultant map is of characteristics permitting quick comprehension by a viewer thereof. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090195414 | Night Vision Device - A night vision device for a vehicle is provided, in which a travel path that is set or is to be set is inserted in an image recorded by a camera, the travel path being determined from an evaluation of a location-finding or travel direction sensor. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100052949 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING NAVIGATION CORRIDORS - Methods and systems for operating a display device associated with a vehicle are provided. A first image is caused to be displayed on the display device. The first image is at least representative of an actual terrain over which the vehicle is navigating. A second image is rendered over the first image on the display device. The second image includes a digital navigation corridor boundary corresponding to an actual navigation corridor boundary of an actual navigation corridor in which the vehicle is navigating. A luminance of at least a portion the digital navigation boundary on the display device is increased based on a proximity of a trajectory of the vehicle to the actual navigation corridor boundary. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110001639 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN IMAGE - An image display apparatus includes: an image generation unit generating a plurality of images with different figure sizes so that perceived positions of the plurality of images are sequentially located in a direction away from an actual position; a reflection member provided in front of the observer; and a projector projecting a light beam to form, the plurality of images onto a single eye of the observer through the reflection member so that the plurality of images is superimposed on a background observed through the refection member. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110175756 | Methods And Devices For Providing Route Information - Route information for at least a first route and a second route is displayed using display indicators assigned to each route. The routes may be decomposed into discrete segments, some of which may be shared among the routes. Upon determining which segments are shared by routes, the shared segments may be displayed using an interleaved pattern of the display indicators associated with the routes. The interleaved pattern may comprise an alternating pattern of the display indicators associated with the routes. Shared segments may also be displayed in a cycling pattern that includes the respective display indicators of the shared routes. Non-shared segments may be displayed with the respective display indicators for the routes that use that segment. The width of the patterns along the shared segments may be substantially the same as the width of the non-shared segments. In one embodiment, the routes may be fixed. Targets associated with each route may be displayed on the routes. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110215951 | System and Method for Assisting with Safe Driving, Computer Program for Assisting with Safe Driving, Storage Medium Upon Which the Computer Program is Stored, and Navigation Device - Disclosed is a system and method that offer improved assistance with safe driving using navigation devices, incorporating traffic regulations pertaining to route changes into guidance offered by the navigation devices. The system comprises a traffic regulations data memory ( | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120223845 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle includes a detection device for detecting a route actually traveled by the motor vehicle and the actual position of the motor vehicle on the route, a storage device with route-specific traffic sign information, and a control device with a display for outputting route-specific traffic sign information. The route-specific traffic sign information includes first information relating to at least one traffic sign ahead of the actual position of the motor vehicle on the route and second information representing a measure for the distance between the traffic signal ahead and the actual position of the motor vehicle. | 09-06-2012 |
| 340995200 | Intersection turn guidance | 1 |
| 20090309764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TRAFFIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH MAP REQUESTS - A method and apparatus for enabling users who request a map of a specified route to invoke a data session to see images of the key markers and a video session to see live views of key points along the route are disclosed. If traffic appears congested, the subscriber can request an alternative route from the network along with image and video sessions to verify the traffic conditions of the alternative route. | 12-17-2009 |
| 340995240 | Including landmark information | 3 |
| 20090058685 | Multimode Vehicle Location Device and Method - A user carried electronic device and method therefore is provided for directing the user to a parked vehicle using several modes of operation. The device includes a display, a memory, an interface for receiving information downloads from the vehicle and a controller coupled thereto for managing operation of the device. The controller stores the downloaded information in the memory and presents RETURN-TO-VEHICLE information on the display in response to a user request. The downloaded information desirably includes photographic information concerning the parked vehicle's environment obtained by vehicle camera(s) or otherwise. Vehicle location information and vehicle location accuracy information may be included. The device desirably includes location tracking elements that, when operating, provide graphical directions back to the vehicle based on vehicle location information in the download. Photo images of the vehicle environment can be included and are presented automatically when the device tracking and/or vehicle location information is not reliable. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20110001640 | OPERATION CONTROL MAP, DISPLAY UNIT, AND WHITE LINE DETECTION APPARATUS - An operation control map of a white line detection apparatus, including a white line detection portion that detects a white line on a road based on a captured image of the road surface, that references the operation control map to determine whether to allow operation of the white line detection portion. The operation control map includes a region in which operation of the white line detection is allowed, and a region in which operation is not allowed, based on the gain of a road surface image signal and the temperature of a road surface imaging portion. The allowed region is set if the reduced accuracy of white line detection, due to the thermal noise generated in the solid-state imaging sensor, falls within an acceptable range, and the disallowed region is set if the reduced accuracy of white line detection falls outside of the acceptable range. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20150302749 | REMAINING ENERGY SUPPLY WARNING SYSTEM - A remaining energy supply warning system provides different low fuel level reminders and warnings according to a driving area determined by a navigation apparatus. When within a life domain of the driver, low fuel level reminders and warnings may be set at lower threshold amounts since the driver is well-acquainted with the area. Therefore, the driver of the vehicle will not be bothered by low fuel reminders and warnings when the amount of fuel remaining is still relatively high considering the driver's knowledge of the area. | 10-22-2015 |
| 340995250 | Including vehicle position correction | 1 |
| 20080316060 | Navigation Device - The present invention provides a navigation device in which the accuracy of placement of a displayed vehicle position mark is improved at an intersection with a small angle. The navigation device weights coefficients of road candidates for consistent matching, in determining the optimal road from a plurality of matching road candidates. Accordingly, a fluctuating display of the vehicle position mark on an incorrect road at an intersection with a small angle is prevented. | 12-25-2008 |
| 340995260 | Including particular display structure (e.g., detachable, rolling map sheet, etc.) | 6 |
| 20080211693 | Display apparatus - A controller of a navigation apparatus acquires audio information when it is determined in a display switch process that a display of a display device is stored in a center console portion. An audio information image is generated from the acquired audio information. The generated audio information image is displayed on an exposed portion of a viewing area of the display. Even if the viewing area of the display is partially concealed by the center console portion, an exposed portion of the viewing area, which is not concealed by the center console portion, is effectively used. Useful information image such as an audio information image other than a usual navigation information image can be thus provided in the partially exposed portion of the viewing area of the display. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100090870 | NAVIGATION APPARATUS - In a navigation apparatus having: a base unit fastenable to a vehicle and equipped with at least a microcomputer; and a front panel unit attachable to and detachable from the base unit and equipped with at least a display displaying map data and a microcomputer performing a navigation function to indicate a determined location of the vehicle on the map data, a front surface of the front panel unit is made same size as a mating face of the base unit; and the display occupies 70% or greater of length of the front panel unit in a lateral direction. With this, the front panel unit including the microcomputer for performing navigation functions can be configured to be attachable/detachable to/from the base unit to enhance ease of use, and the size (area) of the display formed in the front panel unit can be increased to improve viewability. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100102994 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - An electronic apparatus from which a portable apparatus having a display can be detached, the electronic apparatus characterized by including: a first output unit that outputs an image signal to the portable apparatus; a second output unit that outputs an image signal to a display apparatus different from the portable apparatus; a detecting unit that detects a detachment of the portable apparatus; and an image processing unit that makes the second output unit continue to output the image signal, and stops the image signal of the first output unit when the detecting unit detects the detachment of the portable apparatus. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100134326 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - The present invention is an electronic apparatus | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100164755 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - The present invention is an electronic system and an electronic apparatus | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110316721 | LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM - A laser projection system including a projection screen and a laser projector is revealed. The projection screen includes at least one light emitting layer having at least one luminescent material that is excited by excitation light with a specific wavelength range to generate excited light with another wavelength range. The laser projector consists of a laser light source module, a laser signal modulation module, a rotation plane mirror module, a rotation plane mirror control module, and a signal conversion module. The laser projector produces excitation laser according to an image signal of a static image or dynamic image and projects the laser to the projection screen correspondingly for an image displayed. Thus a projected image with high recognition is displayed on the projection screen in a transparent manner in natural sunlight. Therefore efficiency and application of the laser projection are improved. | 12-29-2011 |
| 340995270 | Including particular display feature (e.g., indication of direction, mileage, road type, etc.) | 10 |
| 20080231475 | System and method for displaying real-time speed limit conditions on a mobile direction device - The invention is system and method for displaying real-time speed limit information on the display of a mobile direction device. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080238724 | Navigation apparatus having a picture frame function and method for operating the same - A navigation apparatus includes a map data storage for storing a map data, a picture frame image storage for storing one or more images, a mode-based setting storage for storing mode-based settings required in operating the navigation apparatus in a drive guide mode, a picture frame mode or a combination mode, and a control unit for, based on the mode-based settings, providing a drive guide information using the map data in the drive guide mode, providing drive guide information by use of the map data in the drive guide mode, providing a picture frame image by using the images in the picture frame mode and providing the picture frame image and the drive guide information in the combination mode, the drive guide information being displayed over the picture frame image. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080272938 | MAP INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A map information display apparatus that displays a map for a mobile object includes: a grouping unit ( | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090167569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDICATING DIRECTION USING A SCREEN, AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - The invention relates to a method for indicating direction using a screen, wherein a pattern of relatively dark and relatively bright sections is moved over a screen, in a direction in which an observer is to be directed. The invention further relates to an apparatus for indicating information on a screen, comprising at least one screen and image information-generating means, wherein the image information-generating means comprise at least one algorithm for displaying, on said screen, at least one first image in the form of a moving pattern of first and second sections, wherein the first sections are relatively bright compared to the second sections, wherein the screen has longitudinal edges and said image information-generating means are preferably arranged for at least temporarily moving said pattern in the direction of at least one of the longitudinal edges. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100194606 | Method for operating a driver information system, driver information system and data carrier - A driver information system includes a main memory, a data carrier holding device for holding a data carrier and including a display element and at least one operating element. The data carrier has map data which are divided into planar areas or tiles, and data of different tiles having the same content stored only once on the data carrier. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110037621 | INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS, POSITION CALCULATION APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, POSITION CALCULATION METHOD, DISPLAY CONTROL PROGRAM, POSITION CALCULATION PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A data display device includes: a position obtaining unit obtaining current position data of a mobile object; a direction obtaining unit obtaining traveling direction data of the mobile object; a display control unit causing a display unit to display a current position and a traveling direction of the mobile object based on the current position data and the traveling direction data of the mobile object; and a determining unit determining that the mobile object has entered or exited a parking lot based on the current position data of the mobile object. The display control unit causes the display unit to display the mobile object so the current position of the mobile object is not changed and only the traveling direction of the mobile object is changed, from a determination that the mobile object has entered the parking lot until a determination that the mobile object has exited the parking lot. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20120242513 | DRIVER'S AID DEVICE AND DRIVER'S AID SYSTEM - [Object] Object of the present invention is to improve accuracy of the travelling test of a tested vehicle on a chassis dynamometer, and to increase realistic feeling of the travelling test. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20140022096 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH MOBILE ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: collecting a user's pattern; generating a filtered pattern by filtering the user's pattern with a current attribute; generating a mobile engagement score by calculating a weighted average from the filtered pattern and a user's current status; selecting a content based on the mobile engagement score for displaying on a device. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20150291093 | DRIVER DANGEROUS DRIVING REPORTING DEVICE - A driver dangerous driving reporting device ( | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160047674 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED TIME BASED NOTIFICATION FOR IMPROVED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS - A system and method for providing integrated time-based notification and aircraft status data on a display is provided. The system and method receives aircraft status data, pilot input data, data link notification data and aircraft notification data. The system and method generates and displays a timescale region divided into equal intervals from a predetermined origin with an icon graphically representative of a position of the aircraft overlaid with an icon graphically representative of notification data. The system and method continuously updates the temporal data as the aircraft flies, and responds to user requests to pan forward in time, pan backward in time and adjust the zoom on the timescale. | 02-18-2016 |
| 340995280 | Including particular position/direction sensor | 2 |
| 20100117870 | SELF-ORIENTING RETICLE - There is described a method and a system for providing a sighting reticle oriented to aim at a target from a vehicle within an environment of the target. The method improves the situational awareness of the operator regardless of the orientation and motion of the aiming instrument and thus finds applications for the control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The method comprises providing a graphical image representing the environment as seen from the vehicle when aiming at the target; determining a state of the vehicle with respect to a spatial reference point; overlaying the sighting reticle onto the graphical image, the sighting reticle indicating the target on the graphical image with respect to the spatial reference point, the sighting reticle comprising a marking defining the spatial reference point; positioning the sighting reticle to orient the marking based on the state of the vehicle; and displaying on a display device the sighting reticle positioned on the graphical image to enable aiming at the target. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20130044009 | Vehicle Wrong-Way Travel Detection Device - A vehicle wrong-way travel detection device includes a map information storage unit where map information is stored, a decision-making point setting unit that sets, based upon the map information stored in the map information storage unit, the connecting point located ahead along a subject vehicle traveling direction as a decision-making point, a wrong-way travel decision-making area setting unit that sets wrong-way travel decision-making areas for at least one of a plurality of roads connected to the decision-making point, and a wrong-way travel decision-making unit that makes a decision, based upon the direction of traffic flow set for a unidirectional traffic road connected to the decision-making point and the subject vehicle traveling direction, as to whether or not the subject vehicle is traveling against the flow of traffic on the unidirectional traffic road. | 02-21-2013 |
