KR101516638B1 - Navigation apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a navigation device and method for automatically generating route guidance information based on route information stored in the external storage device using an external storage device such as a USB (USB) storage device, and providing the navigation device with information. To this end, a navigation method according to the present invention comprises: receiving, when an external storage device is connected to a terminal, a control signal or pre-stored destination information generated by automatic execution of a pre-stored script in the external storage device; And performing a route search based on the received destination information.

Navigation, telematics, mobile terminals, external storage, interfaces, path navigation

Description

[0001] NAVIGATION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF [0002]

The present invention relates to a navigation apparatus and a method thereof.

Generally, a navigation device is a device that generates route guidance information based on a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal and map information, and provides the route guidance information to a user.

An object of the present invention is to provide a navigation system and a navigation system that can automatically generate route guidance information by performing route search using destination information transmitted from an external storage device when an external storage device such as a USB And provides the generated navigation guidance information to a user, and a method thereof.

 It is another object of the present invention to provide a navigation device and a navigation device for automatically executing a script stored in the external storage device and outputting the execution result to the navigation device when an external storage device such as USB is connected to the navigation device .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation method comprising: receiving a control signal generated by automatic execution of a pre-stored script in an external storage device when the external storage device is connected to a terminal; And executing an application program corresponding to the script based on the received control signal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation method comprising: receiving a control signal or pre-stored destination information generated by automatic execution of a pre-stored script in an external storage device when an external storage device is connected to a terminal; ; And performing a route search based on the received destination information.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation apparatus for receiving a control signal generated by automatically executing a script stored in an external storage device, and for receiving an application program corresponding to the script based on the received control signal A control unit for executing the control unit; And a display unit for outputting an execution result of the application program.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation device comprising: a controller for performing a route search based on destination information transmitted from an external storage device when the external storage device is connected to a terminal; And a display unit for outputting the generated route guidance information based on the route search result.

The navigation apparatus and method according to an embodiment of the present invention automatically performs a route search using destination information transmitted from the external storage device when an external storage device such as a USB, in which destination information is stored, is connected to the navigation device It is possible to provide convenience to the user and to provide safe driving by generating the route guidance information and providing the generated route guidance information to the user, thereby making it unnecessary to input the destination information for route search.

In addition, a navigation device and a method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically execute a script stored in the external storage device when an external storage device such as USB is connected to the navigation device, and output the execution result to the navigation device Thus, the interface efficiency and the use efficiency between the navigation device and the external storage device can be improved.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile terminal 100 to which a navigation device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

The mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be a cellular phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a navigation , And so on.

1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all of the components of the mobile terminal 100 shown in Fig. 1 are essential components, and the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in Fig. 1, The mobile terminal 100 may be implemented.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one component for performing wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the network on which the mobile terminal 100 is located have. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114 and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may be a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving previously generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information to the mobile terminal 100. The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) Link Only), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data related to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. Here, as wireless Internet technologies, a wireless LAN (WLAN), a Wi-Fi, a wireless broadband (Wibro), a WiMAX (World Interoperability for WIMAX), a HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) .

The short-range communication module 114 means a module for short-range communication. Here, as a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used .

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. As an example, there is a GPS module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information indicated by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can accurately calculate the current position according to the triangulation method by measuring the correct time and distance from three or more satellites and measuring three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error by one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can acquire latitude, longitude and altitude as well as three-dimensional velocity information and accurate time from the position information received from the satellite. A Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied as the location information module 115.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal. The A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122, . The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be composed of two or more according to the configuration of the mobile terminal and / or the usage environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, and the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. In the call mode, the processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may sense the position of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence of the user, the orientation of the mobile terminal 100, 100, and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. The sensing unit 140 senses whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal (or a signal related to auditory sense) or a video signal (or a signal related to time) or an alarm signal or a signal related to a tactile sense, 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, a haptic module 154, and the like.

The display unit 151 displays (or outputs) the information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. If the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the captured image and / or the received image or UI and GUI are displayed.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) (Flexible Display), and a 3D display (3D Display).

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the plurality of display units may be spaced apart from one another (on the same surface) or arranged integrally with the mobile terminal 100, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

Meanwhile, the display unit 151 is connected to a touch screen (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch screen') in which a sensor (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor' May be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch. If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal 100 or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity thereof without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer lifetime and higher utilization than the contact-type sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch" The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch ". A position where the pointer is proximally touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the pointer is touched.

Further, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, do. Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, and a broadcast reception mode. The sound output module 152 outputs an acoustic signal related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The audio output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 include a call signal reception, a message reception, a key signal input, a touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal, for example, vibration. When the call signal is received or the message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 via the vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 through the vibration means with the feedback of the key signal input. Through the above-described vibration, the user can recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they 151 and 152 may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 154 are controllable. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 154 may include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of air through the injection port or the suction port, a spit on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various effects of tactile effect such as effect of reproducing the cold sensation using the heat absorbing or heatable element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can transmit a tactile effect through direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by a user through a muscular sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may include two or more haptic modules 154 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100. [

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and control of the controller 180 and may have a function for temporarily storing input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, . ≪ / RTI > The memory 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory) A random access memory (SRAM), a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM) A disk, and / or an optical disk. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with the web storage or operate web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O (input / output) port, and an earphone port. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. In addition, the device having the identification module (hereinafter, referred to as 'identification device') can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification module can be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through the port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the received data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 170 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100, or various commands A signal may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source inputted from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the control unit 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180.

The control unit 180 can perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power required for operation of the respective components.

The functions of the components applied to the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. According to a hardware implementation, a plurality of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) A control unit, a micro-controller, a microprocessor, and an electric unit for performing a function. In some cases, such embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180. According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software codes may also be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the control unit 180. [

Meanwhile, when the navigation device 300 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention connects an external storage device such as USB to the navigation device 300, And transmits the control signal and / or pre-stored destination information generated by the execution of the script to the navigation device 300. The navigation device 300 is also capable of executing the application program based on the transmitted control signal and / Or performs a path search.

For example, when a navigation device 300 is applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when an external storage device is connected through a USB port provided on one side of the navigation device 300, Stored in the external storage device, to generate a control signal, and transmits the control signal to the navigation device 300. The navigation device 300 is provided with the navigation device 300, based on the received control signal, The application program or the driver corresponding to the script (or the control signal) corresponding to the user can be automatically executed, and the execution result may be output to the navigation device 300. [ That is, a script stored in the external storage device is automatically executed to transmit destination information previously stored in the external storage device to the navigation device 300, and an application program in the navigation device 300 is executed, The navigation device 300 may perform a route search based on the destination information and output the route search result to the navigation device 300. [

Here, the navigation device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be performed by the navigation device 300 itself or by the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100.

2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 to which a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 2, a central processing unit (CPU) 200 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, A main control unit 221 for controlling various key signals, an LCD control unit 223 for controlling the LCD, and a main board 220 having a memory 224 for storing various types of information. .

The memory 224 stores map information (map data) for displaying vehicle guidance information (road guidance information for guiding the user while driving or not driving) on the map of the display unit (or LCD)

The memory 224 stores various information for controlling the traffic information collection control algorithm and a traffic information collection control algorithm that allows the vehicle to input traffic information according to the current road conditions.

The main board 220 includes a communication module 201 for performing voice communication and data transmission / reception through a mobile communication terminal provided with a unique device number, A GPS module 202 for receiving a GPS signal for route tracking and generating current position data of the vehicle based on the received GPS signal or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS signal, A gyro sensor 203 for detecting a traveling direction, a CD deck 204 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disc (CD), and the like.

The communication module 201 and the GPS module 202 transmit / receive signals through the first antenna 205 and the second antenna 206, respectively.

The main board 220 is connected to a TV module 230 that receives a broadcast signal through a broadcast signal antenna (or TV antenna) 231.

The main board 220 is connected to a liquid crystal display (LCD) 211 under the control of the LCD controller 223 through an interface board 213.

After the LCD 211 receives the broadcast signal received through the TV module 230, the LCD controller 223 controls the signal processing of the broadcast signal, 213 and outputs the video signal to the LCD 211 through the amplifier 254 under the control of the audio board 240 to be described later. In addition, the LCD 211 displays various video signals and character signals based on the control signal of the LCD control unit 223.

Also, the LCD 211 may be configured to receive input from a user using a touch screen method.

The main board 220 is connected to the front board 212 under the control of the key controller 221 through the interface board 213. The front board 212 constitutes a button and a menu for inputting various key signals and provides a key signal corresponding to a key (or a button) selected by the user to the main board 220. In addition, the front board 212 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be controlled by the key controller 221.

The audio board 240 is connected to the main board 220 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 240 includes a microcomputer 244 for controlling the audio board 240, a tuner 243 for receiving a radio signal through an antenna (or a radio antenna) 245, A power supply unit 242 for supplying power to the microcomputer 244 and a signal processing unit 241 for performing signal processing for outputting various audio signals.

The audio board 240 is connected to a radio antenna 245 for receiving radio signals and a tape deck 246 for reproducing audio tapes.

The audio board 240 is connected to an amplifier 254 for outputting a signal processed by the audio board 240.

The amplifier 254 is also connected to the vehicle interface 250. That is, the main board 220 and the audio board 240 are connected to the vehicle interface 250, respectively. The vehicle interface 250 includes a handsfree 251 for inputting a voice signal without using the hands of the vehicle operator, an airbag 252 for providing safety for the occupant, a speed sensor 251 for detecting the speed of the vehicle, (253), and the like.

The speed sensor 253 calculates the vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 222. [

In addition, the navigation device 300 includes a general navigation function.

Meanwhile, the navigation device 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be configured such that when an external storage device such as USB is connected to the navigation device 300, And transmits the control signal and / or pre-stored destination information generated by the execution of the script to the navigation device 300. The navigation device 300 is also capable of executing the application program based on the transmitted control signal and / Or performs a path search.

For example, when the navigation device 300 connected to the telematics terminal 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to an external storage device through a USB port provided on one side of the navigation device 300, Stored in the external storage device, to generate a control signal, and transmits the control signal to the navigation device 300. The navigation device 300 is provided with the navigation device 300, based on the received control signal, The application program or the driver corresponding to the script (or the control signal) corresponding to the user can be automatically executed, and the execution result may be output to the navigation device 300. [ That is, a script stored in the external storage device is automatically executed to transmit destination information previously stored in the external storage device to the navigation device 300, and an application program in the navigation device 300 is executed, The navigation device 300 may perform a route search based on the destination information and output the route search result to the navigation device 300. [

Here, the navigation apparatus 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be performed by the navigation apparatus 300 itself or by the central processing unit 222 of the telematics terminal 200 .

Hereinafter, the navigation apparatus 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3, assuming that the navigation apparatus 300 is applied to the telematics terminal 200. Here, the navigation device according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied not only to the telematics terminal 200 but also to the mobile terminal 100.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the navigation system includes a navigation device 300, a wired / wireless communication network 400, A call center 600, and an external storage device 700. The navigation device 300 includes a GPS receiver 301, a dead reckoning (DR) sensor 302, an input unit 303, a map matching unit 304, a storage unit 305, an interface unit 306 A display unit 307, an audio output unit 308, a control unit 309, and a communication unit 310.

The GPS receiver 301 receives the GPS signals transmitted from satellites and transmits the GPS signals to the navigation device 300 (telematics terminal 200 or mobile terminal 100) in real time, and outputs the generated first position data to the map matching unit 304. The first position data of the first position data is generated in real time. Here, the generated first position data is defined as the current position (or current position data) of the navigation device 300. In this case, it is possible to receive position information through Wi-Fi or WiBro communication as well as the GPS receiver 301.

The signals received through the GPS receiver 301 include 802.11 which is a standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) A Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) system including 802.15, which is a standard for a wireless personal area network (PAN) including a UWB, a ZigBee, and the like, and a fixed broadband network (FWA) , 802.20, which is a standard for the mobile Internet, and 802.20, which is a standard for the mobile Internet (MBWA) including WiBro, And to provide the position information of the terminal to the navigation device 300.

The DR sensor 302 measures the traveling direction of the vehicle (or the terminal) and the speed of the vehicle when the terminal (navigation device 300) is provided in the vehicle, And outputs the generated second position data to the map matching unit 304. The second position data is generated based on the first position data and the second position data.

In addition, the GPS receiver 301 together with the DR sensor 303 constitutes a data collecting unit.

The estimated position of the navigation device (or the terminal or the vehicle) is generated based on the first position data generated by the GPS receiver 301 and the second position data generated by the DR sensor 302 And the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The input unit 303 receives input of a button operation by a user, or receives an instruction or a control signal by an operation such as touching / scrolling the displayed screen.

The input unit 303 may be a variety of devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, and a microphone.

The map matching unit 304 generates a vehicle estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads the map data corresponding to the traveling path from the storage unit 305. [

The map matching unit 304 matches the vehicle estimated position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 309 Output. For example, the map matching unit 304 generates a vehicle estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and outputs the generated vehicle estimated position and the map data stored in the storage unit 305 , And outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 309. [0050]

Also, the map matching unit 304 outputs the road attribute information such as a single-storey road or a multi-storey road included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 309. [

In addition, the function of the map matching unit 304 may be implemented in the control unit 309.

The storage unit 305 stores map data.

The storage unit 305 stores various information such as various menu screens, point of interest (POI), and function characteristic information according to a specific position of the map data.

Also, the storage unit 305 stores various user interfaces (UI) and / or a graphical user interface (GUI).

The storage unit 305 stores data and programs necessary for the navigation device 300 to operate.

The interface unit 306 functions to interface an external device such as an external storage device to the terminal.

In addition, the interface unit 306 may include a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port and be connected to the external storage device.

The display unit 307 displays image information (or a route guidance map) included in the route guidance information generated by the control unit 309. Here, the display unit 307 may be a touch screen. The route guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, traveling speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, have.

When displaying the image information, the display unit 307 displays various contents such as various menu screens and guidance information by using the user interface and / or graphical user interface included in the storage unit 305 can do. The content displayed on the display unit 307 includes various text or image data (including map data and various information data), a menu screen including data such as an icon, a list menu, and a combo box.

The display unit 307 displays a result of executing an arbitrary application program under the control of the control unit 309. [

The voice output unit 308 outputs voice information included in the voice guidance information generated by the control unit 309 (or a voice message for the voice guidance information). Here, the audio output unit 308 may be a speaker.

The audio output unit 308 outputs the execution result of the arbitrary application program under the control of the control unit 309. [

The control unit 309 generates route guidance information based on the matched map information and outputs the generated route guidance information to the display unit 307 and the voice output unit 308. [ Here, the display unit 307 displays the route guidance information.

In addition, the controller 309 receives real-time traffic information from the information providing center 500 connected through the wired / wireless communication network 400. The received real-time traffic information is used when route guidance information is generated.

The control unit 309 is connected to the call center 600 through the communication unit 310 to perform telephone conversation or transmit / receive information between the navigation device 300 and the call center 600 . Here, the communication unit 310 may be a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short-range wireless communication system.

The control unit 309 performs a route search based on a source, a destination, or a destination, and outputs the route search result to the display unit 307.

If the POI information or the road is selected through the input unit 303 for any POI information of map data displayed on the display unit 307 or an arbitrary road, POI information or detailed information about the road may be displayed on the display unit 307. [

The control unit 309 controls the display unit 307 to display the current position of the terminal on the map data in accordance with the generated guidance information.

The control unit 309 controls the interface unit 306 and periodically / non-periodically checks whether or not an external device such as the external storage device is connected to the interface unit 306.

In addition, when the external storage device is connected to the interface 306, the controller 309 applies a predetermined voltage to the external storage device to drive (or operate) the external storage device.

When an arbitrary external device is connected to the interface 306, the control unit 309 may transmit a control signal for driving the corresponding device to the corresponding device to drive the corresponding device. That is, a device that does not need to apply a predetermined voltage from outside may transmit a control signal for driving the device instead of voltage application.

In addition, the control unit 309 receives the control signal generated by the script automatically executed in the external storage device, and automatically executes the application program corresponding to the script based on the received control signal.

When the control unit 309 receives the control signal generated by the script automatically executed in the external storage device and automatically executes an application program corresponding to the script based on the received control signal, If the corresponding application program is not provided in the terminal, the corresponding application program stored in the external storage device or the information providing center 500 is automatically accessed and installed in the terminal. The control unit 309 controls the application program received from the external storage device or the information providing center 500 to automatically execute the application program based on the received control signal.

If the script automatically executed in the external storage device is a script for automatically transmitting destination information, the control unit 309 receives the destination information transmitted from the external storage device, and based on the received destination information, The path search is performed automatically.

Also, the controller 309 outputs the path search result through the display unit 307 and / or the audio output unit 308.

If the number of scripts to be automatically executed in the external storage device is two or more, the control unit 309 determines whether or not the number of scripts corresponding to each of the plurality of scripts based on the plurality of control signals generated by the two or more scripts You can also run each application individually. For example, a first script (a script for reproducing music, for example) and a second script (for example, a script for transmitting destination information) having the same priority among the plurality of scripts previously stored in the external storage device are simultaneously A music reproduction program corresponding to the first script and a path corresponding to the second script are generated by the first control signal and the second control signal generated by the concurrently executed first script and the second script, And a program for searching are executed respectively.

4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an external storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, an external storage apparatus (or an external device) 700 includes a memory unit 701, And a control unit 702.

The external storage device 700 may be a USB memory card, an MP3 / MP4 player, a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a digital camera Camera, a notebook computer, or the like.

The memory unit 701 stores various data and manages the stored data in a hierarchical structure.

As shown in FIG. 5, the memory unit 701 may store, for each user, information (e.g., pictures, music, moving pictures, destination information, etc.) classified according to various items An application program, a script for automatically executing the application program, priority information of the script, and the like.

The automatic execution control unit 702 drives the external storage device 700 based on the predetermined voltage transmitted from the terminal 300 when the external storage device 700 is connected to an arbitrary terminal 300 .

When the external storage device 700 is driven by the predetermined voltage transmitted from the terminal 300, the automatic execution control unit 702 controls the automatic execution control unit 702 so that the arbitrary (or specified) And automatically executes a script having the highest priority among at least one or more scripts stored in the user's folder.

In addition, the automatic execution control unit 702 generates a control signal by automatically executing the script, and transmits the generated control signal to the terminal 300.

In response to the request for transmission of the application program corresponding to the automatically executed script from the terminal 300, the automatic execution control unit 702 receives the request for transmission of the application program corresponding to the script stored in the memory unit 701, And transmits the application program corresponding to the automatically executed script to the terminal 300.

The automatic execution control unit 702 may also be configured to send the destination information pre-stored in the memory unit 701 by the automatic execution of the script, if the script that is automatically executed among a plurality of scripts is a script for transmitting the destination information To the terminal (300). At this time, the destination information may be information including a destination, a source and a destination. In addition, the destination information may include specific POI information for the source or destination.

The automatic execution control unit 702 generates a control signal for automatically executing an application program that performs a route search based on the destination information in addition to the destination information and transmits the generated control signal to the terminal 300 ).

The external storage device 700 may be configured to select a function mode from a user through a user interface (or graphical user interface) or a switch (not shown) provided on one side of the external storage device 700 It can be configured to receive input. The function mode may be a general function mode for performing general functions of the external storage 700, a script execution mode for executing a script stored in the external storage 700, and the like.

When the general function mode is selected from the user by the user interface or the switch, the automatic execution control unit 702 controls the automatic operation control unit 702 such that when the external storage 700 is connected to the terminal 300, Transmits the contents stored in the external storage device 700 under the control of the external storage device 700 or performs general functions of the external storage device 700. [ For example, when the external storage device 700 is a USB memory card and the general function mode is selected by the user, when the USB memory card is connected to the terminal 300, (Or information) stored in the memory card to the terminal 300.

When the external storage 700 is connected to the terminal 300 when the script execution mode is selected from the user by the user interface or the switch, 701, and transmits the control signal and / or the destination information generated by the execution of the script to the terminal 300. The control signal and / Thereafter, the terminal 300 may automatically execute an application program corresponding to the script according to a control signal transmitted from the external storage 700, or may update the destination information transmitted from the external storage 700 Thereby performing path search.

In addition to the memory unit 701 and the automatic execution control unit 702, the external storage device 700 may include additional components in accordance with each device, thereby implementing each device.

3, the GPS receiver 301, the DR sensor 302, the input unit 303, the map matching unit 304, the storage unit 305, the interface unit 305, (Or all) of the components of the mobile terminal 100, such as the mobile terminal 100, the mobile terminal 100, the mobile terminal 100, the mobile terminal 100, . ≪ / RTI >

That is, the GPS receiver 301 may be the location information module 115 of the mobile terminal 100, the DR sensor 302 may be the sensing unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100, The input unit 303 may be the user input unit 130 of the mobile terminal 100 and the storage unit 305 may be the memory 160 of the mobile terminal 100, The display unit 307 may be the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 and the audio output unit 307 may be the audio output unit 308 may be the sound output module 152 of the mobile terminal 100 and the communication unit 310 may be the wireless communication unit 110 of the mobile terminal 100. [ The functions of the map matching unit 304 and the control unit 309 may be performed by the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100. The functions of the map matching unit 304 and the control unit 309 may be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 as a single module.

3, the GPS receiver 301, the DR sensor 302, the map matching unit 304, the storage unit 305, the display unit 307, Some or all of the configurations of the output unit 308, the control unit 309 and the communication unit 310 may be realized by the components having similar functions in the telematics terminal 200. [

That is, the GPS receiver 301 may be a GPS module 202 of the telematics terminal 200, the DR sensor 302 may be a gyro sensor 203 of the telematics terminal 200, The storage unit 305 may be a memory 224 of the telematics terminal 200 and the display unit 307 may be an LCD 211 of the telematics terminal 200. The voice output unit 308 may be an amplifier 254 of the telematics terminal 200 and the communication unit 310 may be a communication module 201 of the telematics terminal 200. The functions of the map matching unit 304 and the control unit 309 may be performed by the central processing unit 222 of the telematics terminal 200. [

As described above, when an external device such as an external storage device is connected to the navigation device, the pre-stored script is automatically executed in the external storage device, the control signal generated as a result of the execution is transmitted to the navigation device, The interface efficiency and use efficiency between the navigation device and the external storage device can be increased by executing the application program using the signal.

Also, when an external device such as an external storage device is connected to the navigation device, a script stored in the external storage device is automatically executed, and the control signal and / or the previously stored destination information are transmitted to the navigation device And performs a route search using the transmitted control signal and / or destination information, thereby improving safe operation and user convenience.

Hereinafter, a navigation method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 309 checks the interface unit 306 to determine whether the external storage device 700 is connected to the interface unit 306. When the external storage device 700 is connected to the interface unit 306, the control unit 309 applies a predetermined voltage to the external storage device 700, (S110).

The control unit 309 receives the control signal transmitted from the external storage device 700 to the navigation device 300 by a script automatically executed in the external storage device 700 (S120).

Thereafter, the control unit 309 confirms whether the script or the application program corresponding to the control signal exists (or is installed) in the navigation device 300 (S130).

If it is determined that the script or the application program corresponding to the control signal exists in the navigation device 300, the corresponding application program is executed based on the received control signal (S140).

If it is determined that the script or the application program corresponding to the control signal does not exist in the navigation device 300, the controller 309 transmits the control signal to the external storage device 700 or the information providing center 500 And automatically installs the corresponding application program previously stored in the external storage device 700 or the information providing center 500 in the navigation device 300. [

If it is determined that the script or the application program corresponding to the control signal does not exist in the navigation device 300, the controller 309 controls the external storage 700 or the information providing center 500 ) In response to the transmission request and receives the corresponding application program transmitted from the external storage 700 or the information providing center 500 in response to the transmission request, The program may be installed in the navigation device 300 (S150).

Thereafter, the control unit 309 executes the corresponding application program installed in the navigation device 300 based on the received control signal (S160).

Thereafter, the result of the application program executed in the above steps (S140 or S160) is output through the display unit 307 and / or the audio output unit 308 (S170).

The overall method according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows.

4 and 5, in the memory unit 701 having a hierarchical structure, the external storage 700 is connected to the navigation device 300, and the external storage 700 The script corresponding to the moving picture reproducing program is automatically executed. After the control signal generated by the execution of the script is transmitted to the navigation device 300, the navigation device 300 determines whether a moving picture reproducing program, which is an application program corresponding to the control signal, exists in the navigation device 300. As a result, if the moving picture reproducing program corresponding to the control signal exists in the navigation device 300, the moving picture reproducing program is automatically executed based on the received control signal. If the moving picture reproducing program corresponding to the control signal is not present in the navigation device 300, the moving picture reproducing program stored in the external storage 700 or the information providing server 500 may be accessed, (300). After the moving picture reproducing program is installed, the moving picture reproducing program is automatically executed based on the control signal.

Thereafter, the control unit 309 outputs the execution result of the automatically executed moving picture reproducing program through the display unit 307 and / or the audio output unit 308. That is, an initial state in which the moving picture reproducing program is executed is output through the display unit 307 and / or the audio output unit 308, or an arbitrary moving picture selected by the control signal Through the display unit 307 and / or the audio output unit 308. [

7 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 309 checks the interface unit 306 to determine whether the external storage device 700 is connected to the interface unit 306. When the external storage device 700 is connected to the interface unit 306, the control unit 309 applies a predetermined voltage to the external storage device 700, (S210).

The controller 309 receives the control signal generated by the script automatically executed in the external storage 700 and / or the destination information previously stored in the external storage 700. [ At this time, the destination information may be information including a destination, a source and a destination. Also, the control unit 309 receives the control signal and / or the destination information, and automatically executes a corresponding application program for path search based on the received control signal and / or destination information.

The control unit 309 requests the control unit 309 to transmit the destination information to the external storage 700 and transmits the destination information to the external storage 700 in response to the destination information transmission request. And may receive the destination information transmitted to the terminal 300.

The destination information received by the controller 309 may be transmitted from the external storage 700 to the terminal 300 in response to a transmission request of the controller 309 or may be transmitted to the external storage 700 (For example, a script that automatically transmits destination information previously stored in the external storage 700 to an arbitrary terminal connected to the external storage 700) 700 may be automatically transmitted to the control unit 309 (S220).

The map matching unit 304 then generates the first position data and / or the second position data based on the respective signals received by the GPS receiver 301 and / or the DR sensor 302, And generates a current estimated position based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the traveling route is read out from the storage unit 305. Here, the traveling route may be a route that travels without selecting a destination. In addition, although the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information, which is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal diversity (Cell Tower Signal Triangulation) and Wi- (Hybrid Positioning System) which uses both of the information and the information can be used.

The map matching unit 304 matches the estimated position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 309. [ For example, the map matching unit 304 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and outputs the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 305 And outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 309. The control unit 309 receives the map information and the map information. At this time, the matched map information (map matching result) includes a road state using preset user information, a TPEG (Transport Protocol Expert Group) information, Tire pressure condition, etc.) and the like.

Then, the control unit 309 performs a route search based on the matched map information and the received destination information. That is, if only the destination is included in the received destination information, a path search is performed between the current location of the terminal and the destination on the matched map information. If the source and destination are included in the received destination information, a path search is performed between the source and destination on the matched map information (S230)

Then, the controller 309 generates the route guidance information according to the route search result, and outputs the generated route guidance information through the display unit 307 and / or the voice output unit 308. Here, the display unit 307 and the audio output unit 308 may be configured by one device, for example, an output unit (not shown). The generated route guidance information may include map data (or image format data), POI information, lane information, traveling speed limit information, turn-by-turn list information, More than one piece of information may be included (S240).

8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an external storage apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the external storage device 700 is connected to an arbitrary terminal, a predetermined voltage is applied from the connected terminal. Thereafter, the external storage device 700 drives the external storage device 700 based on the applied predetermined voltage (S310).

Thereafter, the automatic execution control unit 702 automatically executes the script having the highest priority among at least one script previously stored in the memory unit 701.

If information about a plurality of users is stored in the memory unit 701, a predetermined user is selected from among the plurality of users, and information of the selected specific user is used, or the information stored in the external storage 700, Transmits information about the plurality of users to the arbitrary terminal connected to the terminal, receives information on the specific user selected by the user of the arbitrary terminal from the arbitrary terminal, and uses the information on the received specific user .

Also, it is possible to select any one of a plurality of users previously stored in the memory unit 701 based on user information pre-stored in the arbitrary terminal connected to the external storage device 700. [ That is, when information on the user A is stored in the arbitrary terminal (or when the user information of the arbitrary terminal includes information on the user A), the external storage 700 and the arbitrary When the terminal is connected, the information about the user A previously stored in the arbitrary terminal is transmitted to the external storage device 700, so that the user A can be selected from a plurality of users previously stored in the memory unit 701. Thereafter, the automatic execution control unit 702 automatically executes a script having the highest priority among a plurality of scripts for the selected user A (S320).

Then, the control signal generated by the automatic execution of the script is transmitted to any terminal connected to the external storage device 700. Here, the control signal generated by the automatic execution of the script is a signal for automatically executing (or driving) an arbitrary application program corresponding to the script. That is, a specific application program is automatically executed based on the generated control signal. In addition, the generated control signal includes information about an application program corresponding to the script. That is, since the generated control signal includes information on the application program corresponding to the script, when the corresponding application program is automatically executed based on the control signal, the arbitrary terminal searches for the corresponding application program Or whether the corresponding application program exists in an arbitrary terminal.

When the script for the destination information transmission is automatically executed during the automatic execution of the script, the destination information previously stored in the memory unit 701 is automatically connected to the external storage device 700 by the automatic execution of the script And transmits it to an arbitrary terminal. At this time, a control signal for automatically executing an application program for performing a route search together with the transmission of the destination information may also be generated and transmitted to the arbitrary terminal.

9 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process between an external storage device and a navigation device according to an overall concept of the present invention.

As shown, the controller 309 checks whether there is an external storage device 700 connected through the interface 306 (SP11).

When the external storage device 700 is connected to the navigation device 300, a predetermined voltage is applied to the external storage device 700 (SP12).

Thereafter, the external storage device 700 receiving the predetermined voltage drives the external storage device 700 based on the applied predetermined voltage (SP13).

Thereafter, the external storage 700 automatically executes a script having the highest priority among at least one script (SP14), and transmits the control signal generated by the automatic execution of the script to the navigation device 300, Lt; / RTI >

If the script having the highest priority is a script for transmitting destination information, the control signal generated by the automatic execution of the script and / or the destination information previously stored in the memory unit 701 may be transmitted to the navigation device 300 (SP15).

Thereafter, the navigation device 300 determines whether an application program corresponding to the received control signal (or corresponding to the script having the highest priority) exists in the navigation device 300 (or is installed ).

If it is determined that the application program corresponding to the received control signal exists in the navigation device 300, the application program is automatically executed based on the received control signal.

When the control signal and / or the destination information is received, the route search is automatically performed based on the received destination information (SP16).

If it is determined that the application program corresponding to the received control signal does not exist in the navigation device 300, the external storage 700 or the information providing server 500 transmits the transmission of the corresponding application program, (SP17).

Thereafter, the external storage 700 or the information providing server 500 may send a response to the corresponding application program stored in the external storage 700 or the information providing server 500, And transmits the application program to the navigation device 300 (SP18).

Thereafter, the navigation device 300 automatically installs the transmitted application program, and automatically executes the installed application program based on the received control signal (SP19).

In the steps SP17 to SP19, the navigation device 300 requests the external storage 700 or the information providing server 500 to transmit the application program, The navigation device 300 directly accesses the external storage device 700 or the information providing server 500 without requesting the external storage device 700 to install the application program and automatically execute the application program, Alternatively, the application program previously stored in the information providing server 500 may be automatically downloaded and installed.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

According to the navigation device and the method of the present invention, when an external storage device such as a USB, in which destination information is stored, is connected to the navigation device, the navigation device automatically performs route search using the destination information transmitted from the external storage device, And provides the generated guidance information to the user or automatically executes the application program based on the control signal generated by the script automatically executed from the external storage device, And the interface efficiency and the use efficiency between the navigation device and the external storage device can be increased.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal to which a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal to which a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an external storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a data structure stored in an external storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an external storage apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process between an external storage device and a navigation device according to an overall concept of the present invention.

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delete delete delete delete delete delete A navigation method for a mobile terminal that provides route guidance information corresponding to a route from a current location to a destination, When the mobile terminal is connected to an external storage device, the mobile terminal automatically receiving previously stored destination information from the external storage device in accordance with a predetermined priority order; The mobile terminal automatically executing an application program for route search based on a navigation control signal automatically generated in the external storage device; Searching for a path from a current location of the mobile terminal to a destination corresponding to the received destination information through the executed application program, Here, the external storage device may include a plurality of pieces of user information, select first user information corresponding to a user of the mobile terminal from the plurality of pieces of user information, And transmitting the navigation control signal to the mobile terminal. delete 8. The method of claim 7, The mobile terminal automatically searching for the path; And generating and outputting the route guidance information corresponding to the searched route, Wherein the route guidance information includes at least one of map data, point of interest information, lane information, traveling speed limit information, turn-by-turn list information, and text format information. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein receiving the pre- Driving the external storage device based on a predetermined power source applied from the mobile terminal when the external storage device is connected to the mobile terminal; And receiving the pre-stored destination information from the external storage device by automatic execution of the external storage device. delete delete 10. The method of claim 9, wherein generating and outputting the route guidance information comprises: Receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal and generating first position data of the mobile terminal based on the received GPS signal; Generating second position data based on the traveling direction of the mobile terminal and the speed of the mobile terminal; Generating an estimated position of the mobile terminal based on the first position data and the second position data; Matching the estimated position with the map matching link included in the map data; Searching for a route based on the matched result and the received destination information, and generating and outputting route guidance information corresponding to the searched route. delete delete delete delete delete 8. The method of claim 7, And installing an application program previously stored in the external storage device to the mobile terminal if the application program does not exist in the mobile terminal, wherein the application program and the pre-stored application program are identical to each other Navigation method. delete A navigation device for providing route guidance information corresponding to a route from a current location to a destination, The navigation device automatically receives previously stored destination information from the external storage device according to a predetermined priority in the external storage device when the navigation device is connected to the external storage device and transmits the navigation control signal automatically generated in the external storage device And a control unit for automatically executing an application program for route search based on the navigation program and searching for a route from the current position of the navigation device to the destination corresponding to the received destination information through the executed application program, Here, the external storage device may include a plurality of pieces of user information, select first user information corresponding to a user of the navigation device from the plurality of pieces of user information, And transmits the navigation control signal to the navigation device. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, Wherein when the external storage device is connected to the navigation device, a predetermined voltage is applied to the external storage device to drive the external storage device. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the external storage device comprises: Wherein the navigation device is automatically executed based on the predetermined voltage to transmit the pre-stored destination information to the navigation device. 22. The method of claim 21, A GPS receiver for receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal and for generating first position data of the navigation device based on the received GPS signal; A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor for generating second position data based on a traveling direction of the navigation device and a speed of the navigation device; Further comprising a map matching unit for generating an estimated position of the navigation device based on the first position data and the second position data and for matching the estimated position with the map matching link included in the map data Navigation device. 25. The apparatus of claim 24, Searches the route based on the matched result and the received destination information, and generates and outputs route guidance information corresponding to the searched route. The mobile terminal of claim 7, wherein the mobile terminal further comprises: a first control signal generation unit generating, based on a first control signal and a second control signal having the same priority order among a plurality of control signals previously stored in the external storage device, Further comprising executing an application program and a second application program corresponding to the second control signal, respectively. 8. The apparatus according to claim 7, Further comprising a plurality of control information for executing music, photo, and moving picture application programs in the mobile terminal, wherein the plurality of control information has an execution priority. 8. The apparatus according to claim 7, Wherein the navigation method is any one of a USB memory card, an MP3 or MP4 player, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a digital camera, and a notebook computer. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, Wherein the application program stored in the external storage device is installed in the navigation device if the application program does not exist in the navigation device, and the application program and the pre-stored application program are the same. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, A first application program corresponding to the first control signal and a second application program corresponding to the second control signal on the basis of a first control signal and a second control signal having the same priority among the plurality of control signals previously stored in the external storage device And executes the second application program, respectively. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the external storage device further comprises: Further comprising a plurality of control information for executing music, photo and moving picture application programs in the navigation device, wherein the plurality of control information has an execution priority. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the external storage device further comprises: Wherein the navigation device is any one of a USB memory card, an MP3 or MP4 player, a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a digital camera, and a notebook computer.

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