JP2011033526A - Navigation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a navigation apparatus capable of displaying to be correlated with a guide route up to a destination or a playback list of medium information such as a map and a piece of music. <P>SOLUTION: A display processing unit 18 compares a reproduction time of the piece of music in the playback list with a guide time of a guide route searched by a route search part 16 to display a reproducible piece of music in the guide time of the guide route out of the pieces of music of the playback list together with the guide route on a screen of a display monitor 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a navigation device that displays a guidance route to a destination and a reproduction list of media information such as music in association with each other.

In the conventional car navigation apparatus, since the guidance route is displayed on a dedicated screen, only information on the route can be obtained, and information on the music being reproduced cannot be obtained. On the other hand, since the music playback list was displayed on an audio-only screen, only information related to music playback was obtained, and guidance information during route guidance could not be obtained.
For example, in the apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, a reproduction list indicating the reproduction order of music data and the arrival time at the destination are displayed together, and the music in the reproduction list that can be reproduced before reaching the destination is displayed. The color display is changed to inform the user.

JP 2005-293713 A

Since the conventional navigation apparatus does not display the guide route and the music reproduction list in association with each other, it is impossible to know which music is played in which route section of the guide route.
In addition, if the music selected by the user can be associated with the route section, it is possible to grasp the point where the vehicle is traveling by the playback voice of the music, and the playback voice of the music has the same function as the route guidance. It is also possible to

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a navigation device capable of displaying a guide route to a destination or a map and a reproduction list of media information such as music in association with each other. With the goal.

  A navigation device according to the present invention includes a route search unit that searches for a guidance route to a destination, a reproduction processing unit that reproduces reproduction data according to a reproduction list that indicates the reproduction order of reproduction data, and reproduction of reproduction data in the reproduction list A display that compares the time and the guidance time of the guidance route searched by the route search unit, and displays the reproduction data that can be reproduced within the guidance time of the guidance route on the display unit together with the guidance route among the reproduction data of the playlist. And a processing unit.

  According to the present invention, the reproduction time of the reproduction data in the reproduction list is compared with the induction time of the guidance route searched by the route search unit, and the reproduction data within the reproduction list can be reproduced within the induction time of the guidance route. Reproduction data is displayed on the display unit together with the guidance route. By doing so, there is an effect that it is possible to confirm what kind of media information (music etc.) is reproducible reproduction data when traveling along the route of the vehicle or displaying a map. In addition, it is possible to confirm what kind of media information can be reproduced at the guide point existing on the guide route until the arrival at the destination.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the navigation apparatus by this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the navigation control part in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the audio control part in FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a navigation control unit and an audio control unit according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a path | route and a reproduction | regeneration list on the basis of a path | route start point. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the path | route and reproduction list on the basis of the own vehicle position. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a path | route and guidance point display, and a reproduction | regeneration list on the basis of a path | route start point. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the path | route and guidance point display on the basis of the own vehicle position, and a reproduction list. It is a block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the navigation control part and audio | voice control part by Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the route display mode on a map. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the route display mode on 3D map. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the route display mode on a high-speed schematic.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a navigation device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the navigation device 1 includes a display monitor 2, an audio speaker 3, and a hard disk drive (HDD) 4. A screen such as a map screen, a menu screen, or a video screen is displayed on the display monitor 2. The voice speaker 3 is used for voice guidance and voice output such as an operator or music playback voice. The HDD 4 is a storage device that stores media information reproduced by the CD / DVD drive 10 and stores various applications.

  The navigation device 1 is connected to a hand remote controller 5, a voice microphone 6, and the like as input devices that accept setting inputs from outside the device. Further, the vehicle speed sensor 7, the gyro sensor 8, the GPS tuner 9, and the like, which are own vehicle position measuring devices that realize a navigation function, are connected. Further, in order to realize a media playback function such as audio, video, television, radio, etc., a CD / DVD drive 10 and a terrestrial digital broadcast tuner (terrestrial digital tuner) 11 are connected.

  The navigation device 1 includes a user interface unit 12, a navigation control unit 13, and an audio control unit (reproduction processing unit) 14 as internal configurations. The user interface unit 12 is a component that functions as an interface between the navigation device 1 and input devices such as the hand remote control 5 and the voice microphone 6. The navigation control unit 13 is a component that executes navigation processing based on information from the vehicle position measurement device such as the vehicle speed sensor 7, the gyro sensor 8, and the GPS tuner 9.

  The audio control unit 14 is a component for realizing an audio function in the navigation device 1, and performs audio reproduction on the CD / DVD drive 10 and reception / reproduction of terrestrial digital broadcasting via the terrestrial digital tuner 11. In the present invention, the navigation control unit 13 and the audio control unit 14 described above cooperate to display the guidance route or map to the destination and the reproduction or recording list of the music in association with each other on the screen of the display monitor 2. Unique behavior is realized.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the navigation control unit in FIG. In FIG. 2, the navigation control unit 13 includes a locator 15, a route search unit 16, a route guidance unit 17, and a display processing unit 18. Note that the configuration units 15 to 18 are realized by, for example, a computer configuring the navigation device 1 executing a processing program having a program module for realizing the functions of the configuration units 15 to 18.

  The locator 15 is configured to obtain information from a vehicle position measuring device such as the vehicle speed sensor 7, the gyro sensor 8, and the GPS tuner 9 and calculate position information on how the vehicle travels and where it travels. Part. The route search unit 16 acquires a route start point and a destination by setting input via the user interface unit 12, acquires map information around the vehicle position from the display processing unit 18, and from this map information to the destination It is a component which searches for a guidance route.

  The route guidance unit 17 is a component that calculates guidance points (guidance points) and estimated arrival times existing on the guidance route searched by the route search unit 16 and performs guidance processing. As the guidance process, for example, when the vehicle is traveling, a process of displaying that the vehicle is approaching the guidance point on the screen of the display monitor 2 or outputting the guidance voice using the voice speaker 3 is given. It is done.

  The display processing unit 18 acquires the current position information of the host vehicle via the route search unit 16, reads map information around the host vehicle position from the storage device, and displays the map information on the screen of the display monitor 2 from the map information. This is a component that generates display information and displays the music reproduction list and route points in association with each other. The map information may be stored in a storage device such as a CD, a DVD, or an HDD 4, but may be downloaded from a server device on a communication network.

  Further, the map includes map types such as north reference, own vehicle reference, 3D display, and high-speed schematic diagram. In the display processing unit 18, the map displayed on the display monitor 2 is based on the north reference, the vehicle reference, or the 3D display according to the setting input via the user interface unit 12. Switch the map type.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the audio control unit in FIG. In FIG. 3, the audio control unit 14 includes players 20 such as a CD player 20a, a DVD player 20b, a DTV (digital TV) player 20c, and an audio player 20d. Note that the player 20 is embodied by, for example, a computer constituting the navigation device 1 executing an application program for realizing the functions of the player 20.

  The CD player 20a is a component that acquires and reproduces audio files (reproduction data) such as WAV, MP3, WMA, and ACC from media such as CD, CD-R, and CD-TEXT. The audio file is set with information on the audio title, artist name, and playback time, and the CD player 20a has a function of displaying these information on the screen of the display monitor 2. The audio file reproduced by the CD player 20a is output as audio from the audio speaker 3.

  The DVD player 20b is a component that acquires and reproduces a moving image file (reproduction data) of video information or audio information from a medium such as a DVD or DVD-R. Information such as a movie title, artist name, and playback time is set in the movie file, and the DVD player 20b has a function of displaying such information on the screen of the display monitor 2. In the moving image file reproduced by the DVD player 20b, the video information is displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2, and the audio information is output from the audio speaker 3.

  The DTV player 20c is a component that acquires and reproduces moving image information (reproduction data) from a radio receiver such as the terrestrial digital tuner 11. Information such as a program name, broadcast song name, and playback time is set in the moving image information, and the DTV player 20c has a function of displaying such information on the screen of the display monitor 2. The moving image information reproduced by the DTV player 20 c is displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2 and the sound is output from the sound speaker 3 as sound.

  The audio player 20d acquires audio files (reproduction data) such as WAV, MP3, WMA, and ACC from portable audio reproduction devices such as iPod (registered trademark), media such as USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory and SD card. It is the component which reproduces. Similarly to the CD player 20a, information such as the audio title, artist name, and playback time is set in the audio file, and the audio player 20d displays the information on the screen of the display monitor 2. It has the function to do. The audio file reproduced by the audio player 20d is output as audio from the audio speaker 3.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the navigation control unit and the audio control unit according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 4, the navigation control unit 13 includes a locator 15, a route search unit 16, a route guidance unit 17, and a display processing unit 18. The display processing unit 18 includes a map display processing unit 21 and a music reproduction list extraction unit 22. The reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23 and the reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 are provided. The player 20 of the audio control unit 14 includes a reproduction control unit 25 and a reproduction unit 25a.

  The configuration units 21 to 24 included in the display processing unit 18 are realized by, for example, the computer configuring the navigation device 1 executing a processing program having a program module for realizing the functions of the configuration units 21 to 24 described above. Is done. The same applies to the reproduction control unit 25 and the reproduction unit 25a included in the player 20.

  The map display processing unit 21 includes a map information acquisition unit 21a, and is a configuration unit that generates map display information to be displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2 based on map information around the vehicle position. Further, the map information acquisition unit 21a acquires the current position information of the own vehicle via the route search unit 16, and stores a storage device such as a CD, a DVD, or an HDD 4 or a communication network based on the map information around the own vehicle position. It is a structure part which acquires map information from the server apparatus via.

  The music reproduction list extraction unit 22 is a component that acquires a reproduction list of music files to be reproduced by the player 20 from the reproduction control unit 25. The music file playback list is a list in which music created by the playback control unit 25 of the player 20 is arranged in the playback order. For example, in the case of the CD player 20a, the data is listed in the order of reproduction of the music file for each track of the CD. Note that the title, artist name, and playback time information set for each music file are also extracted along with the playback list.

  The play list / route point comparison unit 23 includes the current position information of the vehicle, the play time for each piece of music in the play list (for each track, if a CD), and the required time (guidance time) from the route start point to the destination. By comparing the required time (guide time) to each guide point existing on the guide route, the playback time is within the route from the route start point or the current position of the vehicle to the destination and the required time of this route. It is a configuration unit that determines information related to a music playlist, information about a route from a route start point or the current position of the vehicle to each guide point, and information related to a music playlist that has a playback time within the time required for these routes. .

  The play list / route point display processing unit 24 generates display information for displaying the play list and the guide route based on the information from the play list / route point comparison unit 23 and displays the display information on the screen of the display monitor 2. Part. Further, the playlist / route point display processing unit 24 accepts a setting input based on the display screen, and can switch to a screen corresponding to the content input by the input device via the user interface unit 12.

  The playback control unit 25 of the player 20 is a component that controls the playback of the music file by the playback unit 25a. The reproduction control unit 25 creates a reproduction list of music to be reproduced by the reproduction unit 25a. Note that the music is not limited to being played from a CD or DVD medium by the CD / DVD drive 10, but may be a music file that has been downloaded to the HDD 4 according to the user's preference. The reproduction unit 25a is a component that reproduces a music file in accordance with the reproduction order of the reproduction list created by the reproduction control unit 25. The file reproduced by the reproduction unit 25a is output as audio from the audio speaker 3.

Next, the operation will be described.
As reproduction targets, music information, broadcast programs (digital television, radio), and video media information can be considered, but hereinafter, description will be given by taking music reproduced from a CD or DVD as an example.
First, when the user performs a destination setting operation using the hand remote controller 5, for example, the operation information is sent to the navigation control unit 13 via the user interface unit 12. The route search unit 16 of the navigation control unit 13 starts the route using the current position information of the own vehicle acquired from the locator 15 and the map information acquired by the map information acquisition unit 21a based on the current position information of the own vehicle. A guide route from the point to the destination is searched.
When searching for the guidance route, the route search unit 16 calculates the required time based on the distance of the guidance route from the route start point to the destination using the legal speed of the road in the road data included in the map information. Each required time is calculated based on each distance from the start point to each guide point.

  Next, the reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23 inputs the vehicle position information from the locator 15, inputs the reproduction list from the music reproduction list extraction unit 22, and inputs information on the above-described guidance route from the route search unit 16. Then, compare the required time to the destination of the guide route based on the route start point or the current position of the vehicle or the required time to the guide point and the playback time of the music in the playlist (track playback time) Of the songs in the playlist, a playlist of songs that only fit within the required time from the route start point to the destination, or the playback time within the required time from the current position of the vehicle to the destination The music reproduction list corresponding to the amount that can be accommodated, or the music reproduction list that corresponds to the reproduction time within the required time from the current position of the vehicle to each guide point is determined.

  The play list / route point display processing unit 24 creates display information for displaying the tracks (music pieces) of the play list together with the guide route based on the information about the route and the play list from the play list / route point comparing unit 23, It is displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2. Hereinafter, the display mode of the guidance route and the playlist will be described.

(1) Route Display (Route Start Point Reference) Mode FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a route and a reproduction list based on the route start point. In the display screen 26A shown in FIG. 5, there is a simple route display 27 from the route start point (S) to the destination (G) on the left side of the screen, from the route start point (S) to the destination (G) of this route. Is displayed on the right side of the screen as a play list display 28 for all the songs (tracks 1 to 3 in the example of FIG. 5) that can be played within the required time.
The play list / route point display processing unit 24 acquires information indicating the guide route from the route start point to the destination and the play list of the music whose play time falls within the required time from the play list / route point comparison unit 23. As a result, the display information of the display screen is generated and displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2.
In addition, the user can use the hand remote controller 5 or the like to push the list scroll button “↑” or “↓” in FIG. Can do. In addition, the display of the route point (guidance point) and the destination (G) from the route start point (S) in the route display 27 may be advanced or returned in accordance with the scrolling of the music playlist display 28. Good.
In the example of FIG. 5, the music is shown only by the track number, but the music title and artist name for each track may be displayed at the same time.

(2) Route Display (Vehicle Position Reference) Mode FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of a route and a reproduction list based on the vehicle position. In the display screen 26B shown in FIG. 6, there is a simple route display 27 from the current position of the vehicle to the destination (G) on the left side of the screen, and the required time from the current position of the vehicle to the destination (G). A play list display 28 of all the songs that can be played back in time (tracks 3 to 6 in FIG. 6) is arranged on the right side of the screen.
The reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 receives information indicating a guidance route from the current position of the vehicle to the destination and a reproduction list of music whose reproduction time falls within the required time from the reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23. Is obtained, and the display information of the display screen is generated and displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2.
Also on this display screen 26B, by using the hand remote controller 5 or the like, the list scroll button “↑” or the “↓” in FIG. can do. At this time, the display of the waypoint and destination (G) is advanced or returned from the own vehicle display (triangle symbol in FIG. 6) in the route display 27 in accordance with the scrolling of the music reproduction list display 28. May be.
If there is a change in the guidance route and the route to the destination (G) is extended, information on the music that can be played back according to the change is displayed from the playlist / route point comparison unit 23 in the playlist / route point display process. Is output to the unit 24. As a result, the playlist / route point display processing unit 24 updates the playlist display 28 as a song that can be played by the time the track number of track 6 or higher reaches the destination (G).
In FIG. 6, the music is shown only by the track number, but the music title and artist name for each track may be displayed at the same time.

(3) Guidance point display (route start point reference) mode FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a route and guide point display and a reproduction list based on the route start point. In the display screen 26C shown in FIG. 7, there is a simple route display 27 from the route start point (S) to the destination (G) in the center of the screen, from the route start point (S) to the destination (G) of this route. A playlist display 28 of all the songs that can be played within the required time (tracks 1 to 3 in the example of FIG. 7) is arranged on the right side of the screen, and on the left side of the screen are guide points (intersections and ICs) on this route. A certain guide point display 29 is arranged.
The reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 acquires information indicating a reproduction list of music pieces for which the reproduction time is within the required time from the route start point to each guidance point from the reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23. As a result, the display information of the display screen is generated and displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2.
Also on this display screen 26C, by using the hand remote controller 5 or the like, the list scroll button “↑” or “↓” in FIG. can do. At this time, the display of the guidance point in the guidance point display 29, the route start point (S), the waypoint, and the destination (G) in the route display 27 is advanced or returned in accordance with the scrolling of the music reproduction list display 28. You may make it do.
In FIG. 7, the music is shown only by the track number, but the music title and artist name for each track may be displayed at the same time.

(4) Guidance point display (vehicle position reference) mode FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of a route and guidance point display based on the vehicle position and a reproduction list. In the display screen 26D shown in FIG. 8, there is a simple route display 27 from the current position of the vehicle to the destination (G) on the left side of the screen, and the required time from the current position of the vehicle to the destination (G). A playlist display 28 of all the songs that can be played in time (tracks 2 to 4 in the example of FIG. 8) is arranged on the right side of the screen, and on the left side of the screen is a guide that is a guide point (intersection or IC) on this route. A point display 29 is arranged.
The play list / route point display processing unit 24 indicates information from the play list / route point comparison unit 23 that indicates the play list of the music that is within the required time from the current position of the vehicle to each guide point within the required time. Is obtained, and the display information of the display screen is generated and displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2.
Also on the display screen 26D, by using the hand remote controller 5 or the like, the list scroll button “↑” or “↓” in FIG. can do. At this time, the display of the guidance point on the guidance point display 29, the vehicle display on the route display 27, the waypoint, and the destination (G) is advanced or returned along with the scrolling of the music reproduction list display 28. May be.
In FIG. 8, the music is shown only by the track number, but the music title and artist name for each track may be displayed at the same time.

  The display mode described above can be realized by the user setting in advance in the reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23 and the reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 using the hand remote controller 5 or the like. Further, the reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23 and the reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 may be incorporated so as to display in any of the above display modes.

  In the guidance point display mode, it is possible to create a reproduction list in which the music A is reproduced on the route to the guidance point 1 or the music B is reproduced on the route to the guidance point 2. Thereby, it is possible to give the playback voice of the music as a guidance voice for route guidance.

Further, the reproduction list created by the reproduction control unit 25 may be able to rearrange the music according to the user's preference.
For example, when the reproduction control unit 25 creates a reproduction list, the reproduction control unit 25 displays this list on the screen of the display monitor 2. Based on this display screen, the user determines a music piece (title) to be excluded from the reproduction list by using the hand remote controller 5 or the like.
Next, similarly, using the input device, the user selects a music piece that suits his / her preference from a storage medium such as a CD or a DVD or the HDD 4 and notifies the reproduction control unit 25 of the music.
As a result, the reproduction control unit 25 changes the reproduction list by incorporating the music selected by the user. By using this reproduction list by the display processing unit 18, it is possible to display only the music that matches the user's preference.

Furthermore, the user may select a song and create a reproduction list in accordance with the guide point of the route searched by the route search unit 16 and the required time.
For example, the playback control unit 25 displays on the display monitor 2 the guide point and required time on the route acquired from the navigation control unit 13, the title of the music stored in the storage medium such as a CD or DVD, or the HDD 4 and the playback time thereof. indicate. Based on this screen, the user matches the reproduction time of the music and the required time from the route start point to each guide point, and selects the music reproduction list.

Further, the navigation control unit 13 may be configured to control the music reproduction according to the reproduction list by the audio control unit 14 in order to adapt the guidance function based on the reproduction voice of the music to the actual environment.
For example, when the vehicle (not shown) of the navigation control unit 13 starts to travel on the route searched by the route search unit 16, the timer starts timing. Further, during traveling on the route, the route search unit 16 calculates the required time calculated during the route search based on the time measured by the timer, the own vehicle speed measured from the detection value of the vehicle speed sensor 7 and the own vehicle position information from the locator 15. Determine if you are traveling on time.
Here, when the own vehicle has not reached the predetermined guidance point even when the required time calculated during the route search has elapsed (when the own vehicle is delayed), the route search unit 16 informs that effect. 25 and the playlist / route point comparison unit 23.
When receiving the notification of the delay, the playback control unit 25 controls the playback unit 25a to repeat the playback of the music that has been played up to the guide point in the playback list. The reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23 instructs the reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 to display that the music being repeated is being reproduced.
On the other hand, when the vehicle arrives at a predetermined guide point before the required time elapses for some reason, the route search unit 16 informs the reproduction control unit 25 and the reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23 to that effect. Notice.
Upon receipt of the notification of early arrival, the reproduction control unit 25 controls the reproduction unit 25a to play the music from the reproduction list up to the next guidance point to the next guidance point in the reproduction list. Switch to the music to be played in the route section. The reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23 instructs the reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 to display that the switched music is being reproduced.

  In the above description, the case where music or the like is reproduced has been shown, but the present invention can be applied even when recording or video recording is performed. For example, each configuration of the display processing unit 18 handles a reproduction list as a recording list (storage list) for a recording control unit that controls a recording function in the player 20 and a recording unit that performs recording (recording). Can be realized.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the display processing unit 18 compares the reproduction time of the music piece in the reproduction list with the induction time of the guidance route searched by the route search unit 16 to determine the reproduction list. Among the music, music that can be reproduced within the guidance time of the guidance route is displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2 together with the guidance route. In particular, the display processing unit 18 compares the reproduction time of the music in the reproduction list with the guidance time to the guidance point existing in the guidance route, and can reproduce the music in the reproduction list within the guidance time to the guidance point. A simple musical piece is displayed on the display monitor 2 together with the guide point. With this configuration, the guidance route to the destination and the music reproduction list can be displayed in association with each other.

  In the first embodiment, since the user selects a piece of music that matches his / her preference and creates a part or all of the playlist, the vehicle travels in which section of the route depending on the played piece of music. The user can know the point to be in or to go. That is, it is possible to provide a role as route guidance guidance voice.

In addition to the song title, the artist name, playback time, etc. may be displayed.
6 and 8 which are display modes based on the own vehicle, it is possible to update the list of only the music reproduction list when the own vehicle has been stopped for a long time due to traffic jams or the like.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing detailed configurations of the navigation control unit and the audio control unit according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In FIG. 9, the reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 according to the second embodiment is based on the map display information from the map display processing unit 21 and the information from the reproduction list / route point comparison unit 23. Display information to be displayed along with the guide route by symbolizing the playlist on the map around the position is generated and displayed on the screen of the display monitor 2. In addition to this, the components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 2 perform the same operations as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

Here, the display mode in the second embodiment will be described.
(1) Route Display Mode on the Map FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in the route display mode on the map, and FIG. 10 (a) is an example in which the music in the playlist is displayed with arrow marks. FIG. 10B shows a case where a sub-screen showing the correspondence between each arrow symbol and music is displayed. In the display screen 30 shown in FIG. 10 (a), the arrow feather symbol 31 having a different pattern (or color) is assigned to each track (music), the guidance route is displayed on the map around the current position of the vehicle, and the guidance route is displayed. The arrow symbol corresponding to the music to be played in the route section is displayed.
Further, in order to select detailed information of each piece of music displayed on the map, when the “↑” button 32 shown in FIG. 10A is pressed, a submenu screen is displayed at the lower right side as shown in FIG. 10B. 33 is displayed. On the other hand, when the “↓” button 32 in FIG. 10B is pressed, the display screen in FIG. On this submenu screen 33, a track (musical piece) and an arrow symbol corresponding thereto are displayed. When the user selects a music piece on the submenu screen 33 using the hand remote controller 5 or the like, the reproduction list / route point display processing unit 24 changes the display content of the display monitor 2 to the audio-only screen and is selected by the user. Displays the detailed information screen for the selected song.

(2) Route Display Mode on 3D (3 Dimensions) Map FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of a route display mode on a 3D map. The display screen 30 </ b> A shown in FIG. 11 displays the music to be played in each route section of the guidance route on the 3D map around the current position of the host vehicle with an arrow symbol.
In addition, on the display screen 30A, in order to select detailed information of a song, by pressing the “↑” button 32, a submenu having a track (music) and a corresponding arrow symbol on the lower right side is described. A screen is displayed, and by selecting a song in the submenu screen, the screen shifts to an audio-only screen and a detailed information screen for the song is displayed.

(3) Route Display Mode on the High-Speed Schematic FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in the route display mode on the high-speed schematic. The display screen 30B shown in FIG. 12 displays the music to be reproduced in each route section of the guide route on the high-speed schematic diagram 36 in which the highway on which the vehicle is traveling is displayed in a line with arrow marks. In FIG. 12, on the submenu screen 35, the track number of the music to be reproduced at the interchange (IC) on the highway is displayed. Further, by depressing the “↓” button 32, it is possible to return to the screen displaying the entire high-speed schematic on the left side of FIG. Here, the high-speed schematic diagram 36 is taken as an example, but this display may be applied to the route schematic diagram.

  10-12, only the track number is described for the music, but the music title and artist name may be displayed at the same time. Moreover, the symbol which shows a music is not restricted to an arrow feather symbol. For example, the music may be shown by displaying the guidance route with a double line and changing the color or pattern of the elongated rectangular portion indicating the route section.

  In the above description, the case where music or the like is reproduced has been shown, but the present invention can be applied even when recording or video recording is performed. For example, each configuration of the display processing unit 18 can be realized by handling a reproduction list as a storage list for a recording control unit that controls a recording function in the player 20 and a recording unit that performs recording (recording).

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the display processing unit 18 displays a symbol for identifying music on the guidance route together with the map including the guidance route. The guidance route and the music playlist can be displayed in association with each other.

  In the first and second embodiments, a plurality of types of display modes have been described. However, the present invention is not limited as long as the guidance route to the destination or the map and the music reproduction or recording list are displayed in association with each other. The display modes described in Embodiments 1 and 2 are not limited to the display modes.

  1 navigation device, 2 display monitor, 3 audio speaker, 4 HDD, 5 hand remote control, 6 audio microphone, 7 vehicle speed sensor, 8 gyro sensor, 9 GPS tuner, 10 CD / DVD drive, 11 terrestrial digital tuner, 12 user interface unit , 13 Navigation control unit, 14 Audio control unit (reproduction processing unit), 15 locator, 16 route search unit, 17 route guidance unit, 18 display processing unit, 20 player, 20a CD player, 20b DVD player, 20c DTV player, 20d Audio player, 21 map display processing unit, 21a map information acquisition unit, 22 music reproduction list extraction unit, 23 reproduction list / route point comparison unit, 24 reproduction list / route point display processing unit, 25 reproduction control unit, 25a reproduction unit, 26A-26D 30,30A, 30B display screen, 27 route display, 28 playlist display, 29 guide point display, 31 Yawa symbol, 32 buttons, 33 and 35 sub-menu screen, 36 high speed schematic.

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A route search unit for searching for a guide route to the destination;
A reproduction processing unit for reproducing the reproduction data according to a reproduction list indicating a reproduction order of reproduction data;
By comparing the reproduction time of reproduction data in the reproduction list with the induction time of the guidance route searched by the route search unit, reproduction that can be reproduced within the guidance time of the guidance route in the reproduction data of the reproduction list The navigation apparatus provided with the display process part which displays data on a display part with the said guidance path | route.   The display processing unit compares the reproduction time of the reproduction data in the reproduction list with the induction time to the guidance point existing in the guidance route, and reproduces the reproduction data in the reproduction list within the guidance time to the guidance point. The navigation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein possible reproduction data is displayed on a display unit together with the guidance point.   The navigation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display processing unit displays a symbol for identifying reproduction data on the guidance route together with a map including the guidance route.

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