KR20100050322A - Navigation apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A navigation apparatus and method thereof is provided to improve the efficiency of time management of a user by providing detail information in order to do an additional action according to a current location of the navigation apparatus. CONSTITUTION: A navigation apparatus comprises: a controller which confirms whether detail information of a destination is stored; a display unit(406) which displays the detail information corresponding to the destination; a GPS receiver(401) which receives a GPS signal and generates a first location data; a DR sensor(402) which generates a second location data by a driving direction and a speed of the navigation apparatus; and a map matching unit(404) which generates an estimated current location based on the first location data and the second location data. The map matching unit matches the estimated current location and a map matching link in a map data.

Description

Navigation device and its method {NAVIGATION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF}

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

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

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a navigation apparatus and method for providing a user with detailed information according to attribute information of the destination when arriving at the destination.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a navigation apparatus and method for providing a user with detailed information according to pre-stored attribute information corresponding to a current location of a terminal.

The navigation method according to the present invention for achieving the above objects comprises the steps of: when the terminal arrives at the destination, checking whether the detailed information corresponding to the destination is stored in advance; And if the detailed information corresponding to the destination is pre-stored, outputting the detailed information to the terminal.

The navigation method according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: checking whether the detailed information is already stored in the at least one POI adjacent to the current location of the terminal; And outputting detailed information of a specific POI in which previously stored detailed information exists.

The navigation method according to the present invention for achieving the above objects comprises the steps of: displaying the road guidance information according to the current location of the terminal; And outputting detailed information of the selected corresponding POI when a specific POI is selected from the displayed road guidance information.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation apparatus comprising: a control unit for confirming whether detailed information corresponding to the destination is stored when the terminal arrives at the destination; And a display unit for displaying detailed information corresponding to the destination under the control of the controller.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation apparatus, including: a controller configured to check whether detailed information is previously stored among at least one POI adjacent to a current location of a terminal; And a display unit for displaying detailed information of a specific POI in which detailed information previously stored under control of the controller is present.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation apparatus comprising: a display unit which displays road guide information according to a current position of a terminal; And a controller configured to generate the road guide information to display on the display unit and to display detailed information of the selected specific POI on the display unit when a specific POI is selected from the displayed road guide information.

Navigation device and method according to an embodiment of the present invention, when arriving at the destination, by providing the user with detailed information according to the attribute information of the destination, the detailed information for the user to reach the destination for further action It provides an effect that can provide convenience to the user.

In addition, the navigation device and method according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing the user with detailed information according to the pre-stored attribute information corresponding to the current location of the terminal, to perform additional actions according to the current location of the terminal Since the detailed information is provided to the user, the time management efficiency of the user can be improved.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

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

The mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device (vehicle navigation device). , Etc.

As shown in FIG. 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, and an output unit 150. , A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all 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 those shown in FIG. 1, and fewer components. The mobile terminal 100 may also be implemented.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components 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 in 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, a location information module 115, and the like. .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal 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 mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile terminal 100. The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal 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, may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as 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 a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of voice call signals, video call signals, and / or text / multimedia messages.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Here, the wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. Can be.

The short range communication module 114 means a module for short range communication. Here, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used as short range communication technologies. have.

The location information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. An example is a GPS module. The GPS module receives location information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and calculate three different distances accurately according to triangulation. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may 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. Two or more cameras 121 may be configured according to the configuration type and / or usage environment of the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. In the call mode, the processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the 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 pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may be a mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, a presence or absence of a user contact, an orientation of the mobile terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal 100, or the like. The sensing state of the mobile terminal 100 generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is a slide phone type, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like. 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 hearing) or a video signal (or a signal related to time) or an alarm signal or a signal related to a tactile sense, and the output unit 150. ) May include a display unit 151, a sound output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154.

The display unit 151 displays (or outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. It may include at least one of a flexible display and a 3D display.

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

According to an implementation form of the mobile terminal 100, two or more display units 151 may exist. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface (same surface) in the mobile terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

On the other hand, when the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 Can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When 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 then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

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

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

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, 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, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and 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, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

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

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

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), electrostatic force and the like Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and a function for temporarily storing input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). You can also do The memory 160 may store data relating to various patterns of vibration and sound output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet, or may operate in connection with the web storage.

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 wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. 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 identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. It may include a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals 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 controller 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 controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

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. Hardware implementations include Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Processors, Controllers The controller may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that allow at least one function or operation to be performed. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180. In addition, the navigation session (Session) 300 applied to the mobile terminal 100 provides a general navigation function.

On the other hand, the controller 180 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile terminal 100 arrives at the destination, the pre-stored attribute information (including detailed information) corresponding to the destination Based on the attribute information, detailed information of the destination is output to the mobile terminal 100.

In addition, the controller 180 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is based on the pre-stored attribute information corresponding to the current position of the mobile terminal 100. The corresponding detailed information according to the position is output to the mobile terminal 100.

In addition, the controller 180 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, details of the specific POI selected by the user among the road guidance information displayed corresponding to the current location of the mobile terminal 100. Information is output to the mobile terminal 100.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 for explaining a navigation apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a central processing apparatus for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole is provided. Unit (CPU) 222, a main board 220 incorporating a key control unit 221 for controlling various key signals, an LCD control unit 223 for controlling an LCD, and a memory 224 for storing various information. )

The memory 224 stores map information (map data) for displaying vehicle guidance information (road guidance information for guiding a user during driving / non-driving) on a map of the display unit (or LCD) 211.

In addition, the memory 224 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road condition on which the vehicle is currently traveling and various information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 220 is a communication module 201 that is assigned a unique device number and performs voice calls and data transmission and reception through a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, and guides the location of the vehicle and travels from the starting point to the destination. A GPS module 202 for receiving a GPS signal for path tracking and the like, generating current location 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 the driving direction, a CD deck 204 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD), and the like.

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

In addition, the main board 220 is connected to the TV module 230 that receives the broadcast signal through the broadcast signal antenna (or TV antenna) 231.

In addition, 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.

The LCD 211 performs a predetermined signal processing process on the broadcast signal received through the TV module 230, and then controls the signal processed broadcast signal by the LCD controller 223 on the interface board ( A video signal is displayed on the LCD 211 through 213, and the audio signal is output 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 text signals based on the control signals of the LCD control unit 223.

In addition, the LCD 211 may be configured to receive an input from a user by using a touch screen method.

In addition, 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 configures buttons and menus for inputting various key signals, and provides the main board 220 with a key signal corresponding to a key (or button) selected by a user. In addition, the front board 212 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to 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 radio antenna) 245, And a power processor 242 for supplying power to the microcomputer 244, and a signal processor 241 for performing signal processing for outputting various voice signals.

In addition, the audio board 240 is connected to a radio antenna 245 for receiving a radio signal and a tape deck 246 for playing an audio tape.

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

In addition, the amplifier 254 is 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. In addition, the vehicle interface 250 may include a hands-free 251 for inputting a voice signal without using a vehicle driver's hand, an airbag 252 for providing passenger safety, and a speed sensor for detecting a vehicle speed. 253 and the like can be connected.

In addition, the speed sensor 253 calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 222.

In addition, the navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 provides a general navigation function.

On the other hand, the central processing unit 222 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the telematics terminal 200 arrives at a destination, the pre-stored attribute information corresponding to the destination (including detailed information) The detailed information of the destination according to the attribute information is output to the telematics terminal 200 on the basis of).

In addition, the central processing unit 222 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the telematics terminal 200 based on pre-stored attribute information corresponding to the current position of the telematics terminal 200. The corresponding detailed information according to the current position of the output to the telematics terminal 200.

In addition, the central processing unit 222 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a specific POI selected by the user from among road guidance information displayed corresponding to the current location of the telematics terminal 200. The detailed information of the output to the telematics terminal 200.

Hereinafter, assuming that the navigation device 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the telematics terminal 200 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3. Here, the navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be applied to the mobile terminal 100 as well as the telematics terminal 200.

3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the navigation device 400 includes a GPS receiver 401, a dead-reckoning (DR) sensor 402, An input unit 403, a map matching unit 404, a storage unit 405, a display unit 406, an audio output unit 407, a control unit 408, and a communication unit 409.

The GPS receiver 401 receives a GPS signal transmitted from a satellite and based on the longitude and latitude coordinates included in the received GPS signal, the navigation device 400 (telematics terminal 200 or a mobile terminal ( 100 is generated in real time, and outputs the generated first location data to the map matching unit 404. Here, the generated first position data is defined as a current position (or current position data) of the navigation device 400. Here, the location information may be received through Wi-Fi or Wibro as well as the GPS receiver 401.

In addition, the signal received through the GPS receiver 401, 802.11, which is a standard standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Bluetooth 802.15, the standard for wireless personal area networks (PANs), including UWB, ZigBee, and wireless metro area networks (MAN), including fixed wireless access (FWA), etc. Wireless communication schemes such as 802.16, which is a standard for the Internet, and 802.20, which is the standard for the mobile Internet, for wireless MAN (MBWA: Mobile Broadband Wireless Access) including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. It may be configured to provide the location information of the terminal to the navigation device 400.

The DR sensor 402 measures the driving direction of the vehicle (or the terminal) and the speed of the vehicle when the terminal (the navigation apparatus 400) is provided in the vehicle, and measures the driving direction of the measured vehicle. And generating second location data based on the speed, and outputting the generated second location data to the map matching unit 404.

In addition, the GPS receiver 401 constitutes a data collection unit together with the DR sensor 303.

In addition, based on the first position data generated by the GPS receiver 401 and the second position data generated by the DR sensor 402, an estimated position of the navigation device (or terminal or vehicle) is generated. Since the technique is a known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The input unit 403 receives a command or a control signal by an operation such as receiving a button operation by a user or touching / scrolling a displayed screen.

In addition, the input unit 403 may select a function desired by the user or receive information, and various devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, a microphone, and the like may be used.

The map matching unit 404 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads map data corresponding to a driving route from the storage unit 405.

The map matching unit 404 matches the estimated vehicle position with a link (road) included in the map data, and maps the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 408. Output For example, the map matching unit 404 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and the generated vehicle estimation position and the map data stored in the storage unit 405. The links within the link are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 408.

In addition, the map matching unit 404 outputs road attribute information such as a tom road or a multi-story road included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 408.

In addition, the function of the map matching unit 404 may be implemented in the controller 408.

The storage unit 405 stores map data.

In addition, the storage unit 405 stores various information such as various menu screens, Point of Interest (POI), function characteristic information according to a specific position of the map data, and the like.

In addition, the storage unit 405 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

In addition, the storage unit 405 stores data and programs necessary for the navigation device 400 to operate.

In addition, the storage unit 405 stores destination information input from the user through the input unit 403. In this case, the destination information may be any one of a destination or a departure point and a destination.

In addition, the storage unit 405 stores specific detailed information about a specific POI (or arbitrary POI). In this case, the specific POI includes any building, amusement park, shopping center, hospital, government office, theater, and the like. In addition, the detailed detailed information on the specific POI includes a layout (or a whole map) of the specific POI, a sectional view of each floor, a floor plan of each floor, one or more additional detailed POIs included in the specific POI, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the specific POI is a hospital, detailed information about a hospital corresponding to the specific POI may be located in a layout (eg, FIG. 4A) where the hospital is located. Floor-specific cross-sectional view of the hospital (eg, FIG. 4B), floor-level floor plan of the hospital, and additional detailed POI for providing additional details about the facilities in the hospital may be included. Here, the layout of the corresponding hospital, sectional view by floor, floor plan by floor, as shown in Fig. 4 (a) or 4 (b), the main building 801, dental hospital 802, children's hospital 803, Cancer center 804, parking lot 805, current location of the terminal 806, front door 807, back door 808, entrance / exit (or emergency exit) 811, reception / guidance facility 812 , Elevator 813, escalator 814, restroom 815, rest room (or restaurant or canteen) 816, emergency center (or emergency ward) 817, treatment center (or, Medical office) 818, each floor (not shown), any building (not shown), and other additional facilities (not shown). In addition, the storage unit 405 stores the cross-sectional view of each layer, and the linkage (or linkage) of the cross-sectional view of each layer is a cross-sectional view of each layer by the corresponding layer display 819 shown in FIG. 4 (b). Can be associated with each other. That is, when an arbitrary layer is selected from the layer display 819 illustrated in FIG. 4B, a cross-sectional view corresponding to the selected layer may be displayed on the display unit 406.

In addition, the additional detailed POI of the hospital, the main building 801, the dental hospital 802, the children's hospital 803, the cancer center 804, the parking lot 805, the current location of the terminal 806, the front door 807, the back door 808, the entrance / exit (or emergency exit) 811, the reception / information facility 812, the elevator 813, the escalator 814 ), The restroom 815, the rest room (or restaurant or canteen) 816, the emergency center (or emergency ward) 817, the treatment center for each treatment subject (or office) 818 It may include information that provides additional details about the ward on each floor, the arbitrary building, the other additional facilities. For example, the storage unit 405, as shown in Figure 4 (c), in the case of orthopedic, for the orthopedic surgery such as the medical treatment schedule, medical time, medical appointment button 822, etc. Additional detailed description information (or detailed description) 821 in the form of balloon help displaying detailed information is stored.

In addition, the storage unit 405, detailed information on the specific POI from the information providing center 600 or the server (not shown) corresponding to any particular POI connected via the wired / wireless communication network 500 (additional) A detailed POI and additional detailed description information of the additional detailed POI) are periodically / aperiodically updated to update the corresponding detailed information, or the detailed information on the specific POI requested by the controller 408 is recalled. The detailed information may be received from the information providing center 600 or from a server (not shown) corresponding to the specific POI.

The display unit 406 displays image information (or road guidance map) included in the road guide information generated by the control unit 408. The display unit 406 may be a touch screen. The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, path finding information, and the like. Can be.

In addition, when displaying the image information, the display unit 406 displays various contents such as various menu screens and road guide information using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage unit 405. can do. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 406 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

The voice output unit 407 outputs voice information (or a voice message for the road guide information) included in the road guide information generated by the controller 408. Here, the voice output unit 407 may be a speaker.

The controller 408 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 406 and the voice output unit 407. Here, the display unit 406 displays the road guide information.

In addition, the control unit 408, receives the real-time traffic information from the information providing center 600. The received real-time traffic information is used when generating road guidance information.

In addition, the control unit 408 is connected through the call center 700 and the communication unit 409 to perform a phone call or to transmit / receive information between the navigation device 400 and the call center 700. Can be. Here, the communication unit 409 may be a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short range wireless communication method.

In addition, the controller 408 performs a route search based on a departure point and a destination or a destination, and outputs the route search result to the display unit 406.

In addition, the control unit 408, if the POI information or road is selected through the input unit 403 for any POI information or map of the map data displayed on the display unit 406, the selected corresponding POI information or detailed information on the corresponding road may be configured to be displayed on the display unit 406.

In addition, the controller 408 controls to display the current position of the terminal on the map data in the map data displayed on the display unit 406 according to the generated road guidance information.

In addition, when the terminal driving on the driving route according to the route search result arrives at the corresponding destination, the controller 408 checks whether the detailed information corresponding to the destination is previously stored in the storage unit 405. When detailed information corresponding to the destination is previously stored as a result of the checking, the detailed information corresponding to the destination is output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407. In this case, the detailed information corresponding to the destination includes at least one or more of a layout, a plan view, a cross-sectional view, and one or more specific POIs included in the destination.

In addition, when the terminal driving on the driving route according to the route search result arrives at the corresponding destination, the controller 408 checks the attribute information of the destination, so that the attribute information of the destination corresponds to the destination. When the information is included, detailed information corresponding to the destination may be output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407.

That is, the controller 408 checks the attribute information of the destination and displays the detailed information included in the attribute information according to whether the detailed information in the attribute information is included in the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit ( The detailed information may be output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407 according to whether or not the detailed information of the destination is previously stored.

In addition, the controller 408 searches for POIs existing within a preset distance (or within a preset radius) based on the current location of the terminal, and the storage unit 405 among the at least one searched POI. Check if the detailed information saved in the file exists. In addition, the control unit 408, through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407, any one or more POIs in which pre-stored detailed information exists among the searched at least one POI is found. And outputs detailed information of a specific POI selected by the user through the input unit 403 from the output one or more POIs through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407.

In addition, the controller 408 may select a specific POI from the road guide information displayed on the display unit 406 according to the current location of the terminal, by the user through the input unit 403. Detailed information is output through the display unit 406 and / or the audio output unit 407. In addition, the controller 408 may select the current location of the terminal when a specific POI is selected by the user through the input unit 403 among the road guidance information displayed on the display unit 406 according to the current location of the terminal. A route search between the selected specific POI, a route guide information is generated based on the route discovery result, and output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407, and the output route. If the terminal arrives at the selected specific POI while the terminal is driving in the selected specific POI based on the guide information, the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407 may display detailed information about the selected specific POI. You can also output

In addition, when the terminal is adjacent to a certain POI or arrives at a destination, the control unit 408 receives the latest detailed information on the POI or the destination from the information providing center 600 and transmits the received information. The latest detailed information may be stored in the storage unit 405.

In this way, when driving to the destination according to the route search, when the destination is reached, the user's convenience can be improved by providing the user with detailed information of the destination.

In addition, by providing the user with detailed information according to the pre-stored attribute information corresponding to the current location of the terminal, it is possible to improve the efficiency of time management of the user.

In addition, the GPS receiver 401, DR sensor 402, input unit 403, map matching unit 404, storage unit 405, display unit provided in the navigation device 400 described above in FIG. 406, the voice output unit 407, the control unit 408, and some (or all) of the configuration of the communication unit 409 may be implemented by components having similar functions in the mobile terminal 100.

That is, the GPS receiver 401 may be the location information module 115 of the mobile terminal 100, and the DR sensor 402 may be the sensing unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100. The input unit 403 may be a user input unit 130 of the mobile terminal 100, and the storage unit 405 may be a memory 160 of the mobile terminal 100. 406 may be a display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, the voice output unit 407 may be a sound output module 152 of the mobile terminal 100, the communication unit ( 409 may be the wireless communication unit 110 of the mobile terminal 100. In addition, the functions of the map matching unit 404 and the controller 408 may be performed by the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100. In addition, the functions of the map matching unit 404 and the control unit 408 may be implemented as one module in the mobile terminal 100.

In addition, the GPS receiver 401, DR sensor 402, map matching unit 404, storage unit 405, display unit 406, voice provided in the navigation device 400 described above in FIG. Some (or all) of the configuration of the output unit 407, the control unit 408, and the communication unit 409 may be implemented by components having similar functions in the telematics terminal 200.

That is, the GPS receiver 401 may be a GPS module 202 of the telematics terminal 200, the DR sensor 402 may be a gyro sensor 203 of the telematics terminal 200, The storage unit 405 may be a memory 224 of the telematics terminal 200, the display unit 406 may be an LCD 211 of the telematics terminal 200, and the voice output unit ( 407 may be an amplifier 254 of the telematics terminal 200, and the communication unit 409 may be a communication module 201 of the telematics terminal 200. In addition, the functions of the map matching unit 404 and the control unit 408 may be performed by the central processing unit 222 of the telematics terminal 200.

Hereinafter, a navigation method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

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

First, the map matching unit 404 generates first location data and / or second location data based on respective signals received by the GPS receiver 401 and / or the DR sensor 402, A current estimated position is generated based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the driving route is read from the storage unit 405. Here, the driving route may be a route running without selecting a destination. In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information that is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi positioning information It is also possible to use a hybrid positioning system that utilizes all of the information.

The map matching unit 404 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 408. For example, the map matching unit 404 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 405. The links are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 408. In this case, the matched map information (map matching result) may include road state using preset user information, TPEG (Transport Protocol Expert Group) information, and the like, and current vehicle state information (including oil state and tire pressure state). Information generated by reference.

Thereafter, the controller 408 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 406 and the voice output unit 407. Here, the display unit 406 and the audio output unit 407 may be configured as one device, for example, an output unit (not shown). In addition, the generated road guide information may include one or more pieces of information among map data, POI information, lane information, driving speed limit information, and turn-by-turn list information (S110).

Thereafter, the controller 408 searches for a route based on destination information input from the user through the input unit 403. Here, the destination information may be information of any one of a destination or a departure point and a destination. In addition, the destination information may be transmitted from any device external to the terminal (for example, the information providing center 600 or the call center 700.) The controller 408 may then perform the above-mentioned operation. The route search result is output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407 (S120).

Thereafter, the controller 408 periodically or aperiodically determines whether the current location of the terminal arrives at the final destination for the route search. In this case, the controller 408 determines whether the terminal (or the current location of the terminal) exists within a preset range (or a predetermined radius) based on the destination, and the terminal arrives at the destination. It can be determined whether or not. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the vehicle 823 equipped with the terminal is located within a preset range of the hospital 800 as a destination, or at the door of the hospital 800 as the destination. It is determined whether the terminal arrives at the destination based on the location (or through the door) (S130).

As a result of the determination, when the terminal arrives at the destination, the controller 408 checks whether detailed information corresponding to the destination is pre-stored in the storage unit 405. The detailed information corresponding to the destination may include at least one or more various detailed map data stored in accordance with the attributes of each destination as shown in FIG. 4 (a) or 4 (b). Or detailed POI (including information displayed in the map data) (S140).

As a result of the checking, when detailed information corresponding to the destination is pre-stored in the storage unit 405, the control unit 408 may display the detailed information corresponding to the destination on the display unit 406 and / or the voice. Output through the output unit 407. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, when detailed information about the hospital 800 that is the destination is pre-stored in the storage unit 405, the controller 408 is the destination. The display unit 406 displays the point 806 where the vehicle equipped with the terminal is located in the hospital 800. In addition, when the main building 801 is selected by the user (or by a touch screen method), as shown in FIG. 4B, detailed information on the selected main building 801, that is, the main building ( A layout (or guide) of one floor (or a floor corresponding to a preset default) of 801 is displayed on the display unit 406 (S150).

Subsequently, when a user selects (or inputs) a specific detailed POI from the at least one or more various detailed map data or detailed POIs included in the output detailed information, the user selects (or inputs) a specific detailed POI based on the selected specific detailed POI. A path between the current location of the terminal and the selected specific detailed POI and output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407, or additional detailed information of the selected specific detailed POI (for example, 4 (c), additional detailed description information 821 of the balloon help format is output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407.

In addition, when a user inputs a user condition through the input unit 403, the display unit displays additional detailed information corresponding to the input user condition among at least one or more various detailed map data or detailed POI included in the output detailed information. 406 and / or the voice output unit 407.

For example, when the destination is an amusement park, the controller 408, when the location of the terminal arrives at the amusement park, the entire map data of the amusement park that is detailed information corresponding to the amusement park (arrangement diagram, And at least one detailed POI including a plurality of rides, a guide facility, a restroom, a food and beverage stand, an emergency center, and the like, are displayed on the display unit 406. When the terminal arrives at the amusement park, the terminal receives various kinds of information about the amusement park from the server of the amusement park in real time, and stores the various information provided in the storage unit 405. In addition, when the terminal arrives at the amusement park, based on the information transmitted from the amusement park server, the terminal may search for an empty space in the parking lot of the amusement park and display the retrieved parking information on the display unit 406. In addition, the storage unit 405 may store a location where the vehicle having the terminal is parked in the amusement park. Thereafter, when any one of the plurality of rides is selected, additional detailed description information on the selected rides (for example, brief information, waiting time, popularity ranking among a plurality of rides, usage fee, running time, etc.) May be displayed on the display unit 406, and a path between the location of the terminal and the selected play equipment may be additionally displayed on the display unit 406. In addition, when a user inputs a user condition (for example, waiting time, order of popularity, time to stay in an amusement park, etc.) through the input unit 403, a amusement park course is generated based on the input user condition. The generated amusement park course is output to the display unit 406 and / or the audio output unit 407. In addition, by searching the parking position of the stored vehicle at any position in the amusement park to generate a path between the arbitrary position in the amusement park and the parking position of the stored vehicle to display the generated path on the display unit 406 It may be.

For another example, when the destination is a department store, the controller 408 may include a floor plan, a sectional view, a floor plan, and a floor plan of the department store, which are detailed information corresponding to the department store when the location of the terminal arrives at the department store. The display unit 406 displays at least one or more detailed POIs including a plurality of shops, information facilities, toilets, lounges, and the like. When the terminal arrives at the department store, the terminal receives various kinds of information from the server of the department store in real time, and stores the various kinds of information in the storage unit 405. Subsequently, when an arbitrary store is selected from the displayed detailed information, detailed information about the selected store (for example, product type, price range, business hours, store rating, location, etc.) is displayed on the display unit 406. Display the generated route between the location of the terminal and the selected store and display the generated route on the display unit 406. In addition, when searching for a store, a store that satisfies the user condition is searched based on user conditions such as a product type, a price range, a business hours, a rating, a shopping budget amount, or at least one or more stores that satisfy the searched user condition. The shopping recommendation course is generated based on the current location of the terminal, and the generated shopping recommendation course is output to the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407 (S160).

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

First, the map matching unit 404 generates first location data and / or second location data based on respective signals received by the GPS receiver 401 and / or the DR sensor 402, A current estimated position is generated based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the driving route is read from the storage unit 405. Here, the driving route may be a driving route from a departure point to a destination or a route running without selecting the destination. In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information, which is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi location information (Wi-Fi). It is also possible to use a hybrid positioning system that utilizes all of the positioning information.

The map matching unit 404 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 408. For example, the map matching unit 404 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 405. The links are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 408. In this case, the matched map information (map matching result) may include road conditions using preset user information, TPEG (Transport Protocol Expert Group) information, and the like, and current vehicle state information (including oil state and tire pressure state). Information generated by reference.

Thereafter, the controller 408 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 406 and the voice output unit 407. Here, the display unit 406 and the audio output unit 407 may be configured as one device, for example, an output unit (not shown). In addition, the generated road guide information may include one or more information among map data, POI information, lane information, driving speed limit information, and turn-by-turn list information (S210).

Thereafter, the controller 408 searches for the POI adjacent to the current location of the terminal. At this time, the search for the POI adjacent to the current location of the terminal is to search for a POI existing within a predetermined radius (or a predetermined distance) based on the current location of the terminal (S220).

Thereafter, as a result of the search, it is checked whether detailed information about the at least one or more POIs is pre-stored in the storage unit 405 with respect to at least one or more POIs adjacent to the current location of the terminal. Here, the detailed information on the POI, as shown in FIG. 4 (a) or 4 (b), includes at least one or more various detailed map data stored in accordance with the properties of a specific POI (batch diagram, cross-sectional view, floor plan, etc.) ) Or a detailed POI (including information displayed in the map data) (S230).

As a result of the checking, when one or more POIs in which detailed information is pre-stored in the storage unit 405 are present among at least one or more POIs adjacent to the current location of the terminal, information about the one or more POIs is popped up. -up Window) is displayed on the display unit 406 (S240).

Then, if any (or specific) POI is selected by the user through the input unit 403 among the displayed one or more POIs, detailed information corresponding to the selected POI is displayed on the display unit 406 and / or the voice. Output through the output unit 407 (S250).

Subsequently, when a user selects (or inputs) a specific detailed POI from the at least one or more various detailed map data or detailed POIs included in the output detailed information, the user selects (or inputs) a specific detailed POI based on the selected specific detailed POI. A path between the current location of the terminal and the selected specific detailed POI and output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407, or additional detailed information of the selected specific detailed POI (for example, , Including the location of the detailed POI, additional information, etc.) through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407.

In addition, when a user inputs a user condition through the input unit 403, the display unit displays additional detailed information corresponding to the input user condition among at least one or more various detailed map data or detailed POI included in the output detailed information. 406 and / or the voice output unit 407 may be output (S260).

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

First, the map matching unit 404 generates first location data and / or second location data based on respective signals received by the GPS receiver 401 and / or the DR sensor 402, A current estimated position is generated based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the driving route is read from the storage unit 405. Here, the driving route may be a driving route from a departure point to a destination or a route running without selecting the destination. In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information that is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi positioning information It is also possible to use a hybrid positioning system that utilizes all of the information.

The map matching unit 404 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 408. For example, the map matching unit 404 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 405. The links are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 408. In this case, the matched map information (map matching result) may include road state using preset user information, TPEG (Transport Protocol Expert Group) information, and the like, and current vehicle state information (including oil state and tire pressure state). Information generated by reference.

Thereafter, the controller 408 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 406 and the voice output unit 407. Here, the display unit 406 and the audio output unit 407 may be configured as one device, for example, an output unit (not shown). In addition, the generated road guide information may include one or more pieces of information among map data, POI information, lane information, driving speed limit information, and turn-by-turn list information (S310).

Thereafter, the controller 408 searches for a POI that meets a search condition input through the input unit 403. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a search condition is input through the input unit 403 to find a gas station adjacent to the terminal at the current location 831 of the vehicle having the terminal. In this case, the search condition may include a gas station item, a distance from the terminal, and the like among a plurality of items. Thereafter, the controller 408 searches for at least one or more POIs that match (or correspond to) the search condition based on the input search condition. That is, a POI corresponding to a gas station existing within a predetermined radius (or a predetermined distance) from the terminal among the plurality of items that are the search conditions entered is searched for (S320).

Thereafter, the controller 408 outputs, to the display unit 406, at least one POI satisfying the search condition as a result of the search. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the display unit 406 displays information 841 about at least one corresponding POI 832, 833, 834, and 835 that satisfy the search condition. (S330).

Subsequently, if any POI is selected by the input unit 403 from among at least one piece of information on the corresponding POI displayed on the display unit 406, prestored detailed description information (or detailed description) corresponding to the selected POI is selected. Displayed on the display unit 406. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8C, when 'GS Caltex 833' is selected from at least one piece of information 841 for the corresponding POI displayed on the display unit 406, the GS Caltex 833 is selected. Previously stored detailed description information (including location, price information, etc.) 842 is displayed on the display unit 406.

In addition, when detailed description information corresponding to the selected GS Caltex 833 is not stored in advance, a message indicating that there is no detailed description information on the corresponding POI may be displayed on the display unit 406 (S340).

The control unit 408 also displays on the display unit 406 only POIs in which detailed description information is stored in advance for at least one POI that satisfies the search condition in addition to the search condition. If any one of the one or more POIs including detailed description information displayed in 406 is selected, the detailed description information of the selected POI may be displayed on the display unit 406.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the map matching unit 404 generates first location data and / or second location data based on respective signals received by the GPS receiver 401 and / or the DR sensor 402, A current estimated position is generated based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the driving route is read from the storage unit 405. Here, the driving route may be a driving route from a departure point to a destination or a route running without selecting the destination. In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information that is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi positioning information It is also possible to use a hybrid positioning system that utilizes all of the information.

The map matching unit 404 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 408. For example, the map matching unit 404 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 405. The links are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 408. In this case, the matched map information (map matching result) may include road state using preset user information, TPEG (Transport Protocol Expert Group) information, and the like, and current vehicle state information (including oil state and tire pressure state). Information generated by reference.

Thereafter, the controller 408 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 406 and the voice output unit 407. Here, the display unit 406 and the audio output unit 407 may be configured as one device, for example, an output unit (not shown). In addition, the generated road guide information may include one or more pieces of information among map data, POI information, lane information, driving speed limit information, and turn-by-turn list information (S410).

Subsequently, when a specific POI is selected by the user through the input unit 403, among the POIs included in the displayed road guide information, the controller 408 may perform the selection on the selected specific POI. Check whether detailed information is pre-stored in the storage unit 405. Here, the detailed information on the selected specific POI is, as shown in FIG. 4 (a) or 4 (b), at least one or more various detailed map data stored in accordance with the attributes of the specific POI (batch diagram, cross-sectional view, top view) Etc.) or a detailed POI (including information displayed in the map data) (S420).

As a result of the checking, when detailed information on the selected specific POI is pre-stored in the storage unit 405, the pre-stored detailed information corresponding to the selected specific POI is displayed on the display unit 406.

In addition, if the detailed information on the selected specific POI is pre-stored in the storage unit 405 as a result of the checking, the display unit searches the route between the current location of the terminal and the selected specific POI and displays the route search result. 406 and / or output through the voice output unit 407, and then, when the terminal arrives at the selected POI, detailed information of the selected POI may be displayed on the display unit 406 (S430). ).

Thereafter, when the user selects (or inputs) a specific detailed POI from the at least one or more various detailed map data or detailed POIs included in the detailed information of the selected corresponding POI, the selected detailed POI is selected. Generates a path between the current location of the terminal and the selected specific detailed POI based on the specific detailed POI and outputs it through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407, or adds the selected specific detailed POI. Detailed information (for example, the location of the detailed POI, additional information, etc.) is output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407.

In addition, when a user inputs a user condition through the input unit 403, additional information corresponding to the input user condition among at least one or more various detailed map data or detailed POI included in the detailed information of the selected corresponding POI is output. Detailed information may be output through the display unit 406 and / or the voice output unit 407 (S440).

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential features of the present invention. 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 protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

According to the navigation device and the method of the present invention, upon arrival at a destination, detailed information according to the attribute information of the destination is provided to the user, or detailed information according to pre-stored attribute information corresponding to the current location of the terminal is provided to the user. By providing the user's convenience and improving the user's time management efficiency, it is said that the industrial applicability is great.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile terminal for explaining a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telematics terminal for explaining a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

4 is a diagram showing the configuration of detailed information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

8 is a diagram of map data according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

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When the terminal arrives at the destination, checking whether the detailed information corresponding to the destination is stored in advance; And And if detailed information corresponding to the destination is previously stored, outputting the detailed information to the terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the destination, Navigation method, characterized in that any one of an amusement park, shopping centers, hospitals, government offices, theaters, any particular POI. According to claim 2, The detailed information corresponding to the destination, And at least one or more of a layout of the destination, a plan view of the destination, a cross-sectional view of the destination, and one or more detailed POIs included in the destination. The method of claim 3, wherein the detailed POI, A navigation method comprising at least one of a parking lot, an information facility, an arbitrary building, a toilet, an emergency exit, an elevator, an escalator, and an auxiliary facility. The method of claim 4, wherein the outputting the detailed information to the terminal comprises: And among the one or more detailed POIs included in the output detailed information, additional detailed information about the detailed POI selected by the user is output to the terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the determining whether the detailed information corresponding to the destination is pre-stored is performed. Receiving a GPS signal and generating first location data of the terminal based on the received GPS signal; Generating second position data based on a driving direction of the terminal and a speed of the terminal; Generating an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data; Matching a map matching link included in the estimated position with map data; Outputting road guidance information generated based on the matched result; Performing a route search based on the input destination information and outputting the route search result; Checking whether the terminal arrives at a destination based on a current location of the terminal; And when the terminal arrives at the destination, checking whether or not detailed information corresponding to the destination is stored in advance. Checking whether detailed information is previously stored among at least one POI adjacent to a current location of the terminal; And And as a result of the checking, outputting detailed information of a specific POI in which previously stored detailed information exists. The method of claim 7, wherein the checking of the detailed information is pre-stored. Receiving a GPS signal and generating first location data of the terminal based on the received GPS signal; Generating second position data based on a driving direction of the terminal and a speed of the terminal; Generating an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data; Matching a map matching link included in the estimated position with map data; Generating road guide information according to a current location of the terminal based on the matched result; Outputting the generated road guide information; Searching for a POI existing within a predetermined distance of a current location of the terminal; And checking whether detailed information is pre-stored among the at least one POI existing within the predetermined distance. The method of claim 7, wherein the outputting the detailed information of the specific POI, Outputting at least one POI in which at least one previously stored detailed information exists among at least one POI adjacent to a current location of the terminal; And outputting detailed information of the specific POI selected by the user among the outputted one or more POIs. The method of claim 9, wherein outputting detailed information of the specific POI comprises: And at least one or more of the layout of the specific POI, a plan view of the specific POI, a cross-sectional view of the specific POI, and one or more detailed POIs included in the specific POI to the terminal. The method of claim 10, wherein the outputting the detailed information to the terminal comprises: And if one of the output one or more detailed POIs is selected, additional detailed information about the selected detailed POI is output to the terminal. Displaying road guidance information according to a current location of the terminal; And And if the specific POI is selected from the displayed road guidance information, outputting detailed information of the selected corresponding POI. The method of claim 12, wherein outputting detailed information of the selected corresponding POI comprises: Searching for a path from a current location of the terminal to the selected corresponding POI; Outputting the searched route; And upon arriving at the selected corresponding POI, outputting detailed information of the selected corresponding POI. When the terminal arrives at the destination, the control unit for confirming whether the detailed information corresponding to the destination is stored in advance; And And a display unit for displaying detailed information corresponding to the destination under the control of the controller. The method of claim 14, wherein the control unit, And at least one or more of the layout of the destination, a plan view of the destination, a cross-sectional view of the destination, and one or more detailed POIs included in the destination. The method of claim 15, A GPS receiver for receiving a GPS signal and generating first position data of the terminal based on the received GPS signal; A DR sensor generating second position data based on a driving direction of the terminal and a speed of the terminal; And a map matching unit configured to generate an estimated location based on the first location data and the second location data and to match the estimated location with a map matching link included in the map data. The method of claim 16, wherein the control unit, Navigation information is generated based on the result matched by the map matching unit and displayed on the display unit, and the route search result is displayed on the display unit by performing a route search based on the input destination information. Device. The method of claim 17, wherein the control unit, And determining whether the terminal arrives at the destination based on the current location of the terminal. A controller for checking whether detailed information is pre-stored among at least one POI adjacent to a current location of the terminal; And And a display unit for displaying detailed information of the specific POI in which the pre-stored detailed information exists under the control of the control unit. The method of claim 19, wherein the control unit, Search for the POI existing within a predetermined distance of the current location of the terminal, and from the searched at least one or more POI, the navigation device characterized in that there is a pre-stored detailed information. The method of claim 20, wherein the control unit, And displaying one or more POIs having pre-stored detailed information among the searched one or more POIs, and displaying detailed information of a specific POI selected through an input unit on the display unit. The method of claim 20, wherein the control unit, And displaying at least one or more of a layout of the specific POI, a plan view of the specific POI, a cross-sectional view of the specific POI, and one or more detailed POIs included in the specific POI on the display unit. A display unit displaying road guidance information according to a current location of the terminal; And And a controller configured to generate the road guide information and display the displayed information on the display unit, and to display the detailed information of the selected specific POI on the display unit when a specific POI is selected from the displayed road guide information. . The method of claim 23, wherein the control unit, Search for a route from the current location of the terminal to the selected specific POI, display the searched route through the display unit, and when the current location of the terminal arrives at the selected specific POI, detailed information of the selected specific POI is displayed. And display the display unit.

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