EP1216398A1 - Method and device for representing traffic information - Google Patents

Method and device for representing traffic information

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EP1216398A1
EP1216398A1 EP00956261A EP00956261A EP1216398A1 EP 1216398 A1 EP1216398 A1 EP 1216398A1 EP 00956261 A EP00956261 A EP 00956261A EP 00956261 A EP00956261 A EP 00956261A EP 1216398 A1 EP1216398 A1 EP 1216398A1
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traffic information
display unit
information
traffic
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Thomas Kiesewetter
Eckhard Liebig
Torsten Crull
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08G—TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    • G08G1/00—Traffic control systems for road vehicles
    • G08G1/09—Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
    • G08G1/0962—Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C21/00—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00
    • G01C21/26—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00 specially adapted for navigation in a road network
    • G01C21/34—Route searching; Route guidance
    • G01C21/36—Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
    • G01C21/3626—Details of the output of route guidance instructions
    • G01C21/3632—Guidance using simplified or iconic instructions, e.g. using arrows
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C21/00—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00
    • G01C21/26—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00 specially adapted for navigation in a road network
    • G01C21/34—Route searching; Route guidance
    • G01C21/36—Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
    • G01C21/3691—Retrieval, searching and output of information related to real-time traffic, weather, or environmental conditions

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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for displaying traffic information.
  • a method and a device for route guidance support of a vehicle driver to achieve a target position with a vehicle in which the current position is determined, a route is determined and current route information is obtained for this route from a traffic computer arranged outside the vehicle and are displayed to the driver, the target position being derived automatically from the past with current driving information based on probability points of view using a comparison of stored driving information.
  • the driving instructions are displayed to the vehicle driver by a display device installed in the vehicle.
  • This route guidance support device ensures that the vehicle driver also receives driving instructions for this route, even in the case of routine journeys in which the vehicle driver does not generally provide the destination position, in the event of traffic jams, etc.
  • the publication does not disclose how these driving instructions are presented.
  • the invention is therefore based on the technical problem of creating a method and a device for displaying traffic information, by means of which the traffic information can be displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for the motor vehicle driver.
  • the traffic information is recorded by a device for receiving traffic information and examined for its relevance, for which purpose the current position and direction of travel of the motor vehicle are recorded by means of the device for position detection.
  • traffic information can always be classified as relevant if it affects a calculated route of a navigation system. If traffic information is now classified as relevant, it is shown in the form of a pictogram on a display unit. In addition, alphanumeric information can be displayed in addition to the pictogram.
  • the time of the traffic information and / or exact village names and / or other detailed information such as, for example, traffic jam length, description of a danger point and the like come into consideration.
  • the motor vehicle driver is also offered alternative options in the form of a pictogram and / or alphanumeric in order to avoid any traffic flow disturbances that have been reported.
  • the pictograms are at least partially in the form of official traffic signs.
  • the invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of a preferred exemplary embodiment.
  • the single figure shows an exemplary representation of traffic information on a display unit.
  • the illustration comprises a pictogram 2, the alphanumeric information 3 assigned to the pictogram 2 and an alternative 4.
  • the pictogram 2 comprises a stylized freeway with two exits, between which the traffic sign "traffic jam" is arranged.
  • the alphanumeric information 3 comprises the time of the traffic information, the name of the street, place names and detailed information, here the length of the traffic jam.
  • the avoidance option 4 includes a pictograph-shaped direction indicator and additional alphanumeric information, which is known in principle for direction indicators in navigation systems The driver of the motor vehicle thus receives the information that he has to leave the motorway in 3 km in order to avoid the traffic jam.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for representing traffic information, comprising a display unit (1), a processor controlling the image structure on the display unit (1), a device for receiving traffic information and a position detecting device, whereby traffic information received can be represented on the display unit (1) in the form of pictograms.

Description

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Darstellung von Verkehrsinformationen Method and device for displaying traffic information
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Darstellung von Verkehrsinformation.The invention relates to a method and a device for displaying traffic information.
Aus der WO 96/ 11380 ist ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Zielführungsunterstützung eines Fahrzeugführers zur Erreichung einer Zielposition mit einem Fahrzeug bekannt, bei dem die aktuelle Ortsposition ermittelt, eine Fahrtroute bestimmt und für diese Fahrtroute aktuelle Fahrhinweise von einem außerhalb des Fahrzeugs angeordneten Verkehrsrechner eingeholt und dem Fahrer angezeigt werden, wobei die Zielposition selbsttätig nach Wahrscheinlichkeitsgesichtspunkten anhand eines Vergleichs gespeicherter Fahrinformationen aus der Vergangenheit mit aktuellen Fahrinformationen abgeleitet wird. Angezeigt werden die Fahrhinweise dem Fahrzeugführer durch eine im Fahrzeug installierte Anzeigeeinrichtung. Durch diese Zielführungsunterstützungsvorrichtung wird sichergestellt, daß der Fahrzeugführer auch bei Routinefahrten, bei denen in der Regel keine Angabe der Zielposition durch den Fahrzeugführer erfolgt, bei Auftreten von Staus usw. Fahrhinweise für diese Fahrtroute erhält. Wie diese Fahrhinweise dargestellt werden, ist in der Druckschrift nicht weiter offenbart.From WO 96/11380 a method and a device for route guidance support of a vehicle driver to achieve a target position with a vehicle is known, in which the current position is determined, a route is determined and current route information is obtained for this route from a traffic computer arranged outside the vehicle and are displayed to the driver, the target position being derived automatically from the past with current driving information based on probability points of view using a comparison of stored driving information. The driving instructions are displayed to the vehicle driver by a display device installed in the vehicle. This route guidance support device ensures that the vehicle driver also receives driving instructions for this route, even in the case of routine journeys in which the vehicle driver does not generally provide the destination position, in the event of traffic jams, etc. The publication does not disclose how these driving instructions are presented.
Der Erfindung liegt daher das technische Problem zugrunde, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Darstellung von Verkehrsinformation zu schaffen, mittels derer die Verkehrsinformationen für den Kraftfahrzeugführer gut erfaßbar darstellbar sind.The invention is therefore based on the technical problem of creating a method and a device for displaying traffic information, by means of which the traffic information can be displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for the motor vehicle driver.
Die Lösung des technischen Problems ergibt sich durch die Gegenstände mit den Merkmalen der Patentansprüche 1 und 5. Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.The solution to the technical problem results from the subject matter with the features of claims 1 and 5. Further advantageous embodiments result from the subclaims.
Hierzu werden die Verkehrsinformationen durch eine Einrichtung zum Empfang von Verkehrsinformation erfaßt und auf ihre Relevanz hin untersucht, wozu mittels der Einrichtung zur Positionserfassung die aktuelle Position und Fahrtrichtung des Kraftfahrzeugs erfaßt werden. Alternativ kann eine Verkehrsinformation immer dann für relevant eingestuft werden, falls diese eine berechnete Route eines Navigationssystems tangiert. Wird nun eine Verkehrsinformation als relevant eingestuft, so wird diese in Form eines Piktogramms auf einer Anzeigeneinheit dargestellt. Zusätzlich können alphanumerische Angaben ergänzend zu dem Piktogramm dargestellt werden. Hierbei kommen insbesondere Uhrzeit der Verkehrsinformationen und/ oder genaue Orfsbezeichnungen und/ oder andere Detailinformationen wie beispielsweise Staulänge, Beschreibung einer Gefahrenstelle und ähnliches in Betracht.For this purpose, the traffic information is recorded by a device for receiving traffic information and examined for its relevance, for which purpose the current position and direction of travel of the motor vehicle are recorded by means of the device for position detection. Alternatively, traffic information can always be classified as relevant if it affects a calculated route of a navigation system. If traffic information is now classified as relevant, it is shown in the form of a pictogram on a display unit. In addition, alphanumeric information can be displayed in addition to the pictogram. In particular, the time of the traffic information and / or exact village names and / or other detailed information such as, for example, traffic jam length, description of a danger point and the like come into consideration.
In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform werden dem Kraftfahrzeugsführer darüber hinaus Ausweichmöglichkeiten piktogrammförmig und/ oder alphanumerisch angeboten, um gegebenenfalls gemeldete Verkehrsflußstörungen zu umfahren.In a further preferred embodiment, the motor vehicle driver is also offered alternative options in the form of a pictogram and / or alphanumeric in order to avoid any traffic flow disturbances that have been reported.
Um einen hohen Erfassungsgrad zu gewährleisten, sind die Piktogramme zumindest teilweise in der Form amtlicher Verkehrszeichen ausgebildet.To ensure a high degree of coverage, the pictograms are at least partially in the form of official traffic signs.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert. Die einzige Figur zeigt eine beispielhafte Darstellung einer Verkehrsinformation auf einer Anzeigeeinheit.The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of a preferred exemplary embodiment. The single figure shows an exemplary representation of traffic information on a display unit.
In der Figur 1 ist eine beispielhafte Darstellung einer Verkehrsinformation auf einer Anzeigeeinheit 1 dargestellt, die von einer Einrichtung zum Empfang von Verkehrsinformationen erfaßt wurde und aufgrund einer berechneten Route eines Navigationssystems für relevant eingestuft wurde. Die Darstellung umfaßt ein Piktogramm 2, dem Piktogramm 2 zugeordnete alphanumerische Informationen 3 und eine Ausweichmöglichkeit 4. Das Piktogramm 2 umfaßt eine stilisierte Autobahn mit zwei Abfahrten, zwischen denen das Verkehrszeichen „Stau" angeordnet ist. Die alphanumerische Information 3 umfaßt die Uhrzeit der Verkehrsinformationen, die Bezeichnung der Straße, Ortsbezeichnungen und Detailinformationen, hier die Länge des Staus. Aus dem Piktogramm 2 mit den entsprechenden alphanumerischen Informationen 3 entnimmt der Kraftfahrzeugführer somit, daß auf der A7 von Hamburg nach Hannover zwischen Hannover Ost und Großburgwe. ein 15 km langer Stau ist. Zusätzlich erhält der Kraftfahrzeugführer über die Ausweichmögiichkeit 4 die Information, wie er den Stau umfahren kann. Die Ausweichmöglichkeit 4 umfaßt einen piktogrammförmigen Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger und eine alphanumerische Zusatzinformation, was prinzipiell für Fahrtrichtungsanzeigen in Navigationssystemen bekannt ist. Der Kraftfahrzeugführer erhält somit die Information, daß dieser in 3 km von der Autobahn abfahren muß, um den Stau zu umfahren. 1 shows an exemplary representation of traffic information on a display unit 1, which was recorded by a device for receiving traffic information and was classified as relevant on the basis of a calculated route of a navigation system. The illustration comprises a pictogram 2, the alphanumeric information 3 assigned to the pictogram 2 and an alternative 4. The pictogram 2 comprises a stylized freeway with two exits, between which the traffic sign "traffic jam" is arranged. The alphanumeric information 3 comprises the time of the traffic information, the name of the street, place names and detailed information, here the length of the traffic jam. From the pictogram 2 with the corresponding alphanumeric information 3, the motor vehicle driver thus learns that there is a 15 km long traffic jam on the A7 from Hamburg to Hanover between Hannover Ost and Grossburgwe In addition, the motor vehicle driver receives the information about how to avoid the traffic jam via the avoidance option 4. The avoidance option 4 includes a pictograph-shaped direction indicator and additional alphanumeric information, which is known in principle for direction indicators in navigation systems The driver of the motor vehicle thus receives the information that he has to leave the motorway in 3 km in order to avoid the traffic jam.

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PATE NTA N S P R Ü C H E PATE NTA NSPRÜ CHE
1. Vorrichtung zur Darstellung von Verkehrsinformationen, umfassend eine Anzeigeeinheit (1), einen den Bildaufbau der Anzeigeeinheit (1) ansteuernden Prozessor, eine Einrichtung zum Empfang von Verkehrsinformationen und eine Einrichtung zur Positionserfassung, wobei die empfangenen Verkehrsinformationen piktogrammförmig auf der Anzeigeeinheit (1) darstellbar sind.1. A device for displaying traffic information, comprising a display unit (1), a processor which controls the image structure of the display unit (1), a device for receiving traffic information and a device for position detection, the received traffic information being able to be displayed in pictogram form on the display unit (1) are.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung zur Positionserfassung Bestandteil eines Navigationssystems ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device for position detection is part of a navigation system.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzlich alphanumerische Angaben (3) zur Verkehrsinformation darstellbar sind.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that additionally alphanumeric information (3) can be displayed for traffic information.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf der Anzeigeeinheit (1) in der Verkehrsinformationen oder durch die Vorrichtung berechnete Ausweichmöglichkeiten (4) piktogrammförmig und/ oder alphanumerisch darstellbar sind.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the display unit (1) in the traffic information or by means of the device evasive means (4) can be represented pictographically and / or alphanumerically.
5. Verfahren zur Darstellung von Verkehrsinformationen, mittels einer Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , umfassend folgende Verfahrensschritte: a) Erfassen von Verkehrsinformationen mittels der Einrichtung zum Empfang von Verkehrsnachrichten, b) Einordnen der erfaßten Verkehrsinformationen auf Relevanz anhand der aktuellen Position und Fahrtrichtung oder anhand einer berechneten Fahrtroute und c) Darstellen der relevanten Verkehrsinformationen mittels Piktogrammen (2) auf der Anzeigeeinheit (1). 5. A method for displaying traffic information by means of a device according to claim 1, comprising the following method steps: a) capturing traffic information using the device for receiving traffic news, b) arranging the captured traffic information for relevance based on the current position and direction of travel or on the basis of a calculated one Route and c) displaying the relevant traffic information using pictograms (2) on the display unit (1).
6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzliche in den Verkehrsinformationen enthaltene Informationen (3) alphanumerisch dargestellt werden.6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that additional information contained in the traffic information (3) is displayed alphanumerically.
7. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in den Verkehrsinformationen enthaltene und/ oder durch ein Navigationssystem berechnete Ausweichrouten (4) dargestellt werden.7. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that in the traffic information contained and / or calculated by a navigation system alternative routes (4) are shown.
8. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Piktogramme (2) mindestens teilweise in Form von amtlichen Verkehrsschildem ausgebildet sind. 8. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the pictograms (2) are at least partially in the form of official traffic signs.
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