JPH06140986A - Vehicle-position designation and communica- system, location display system, vehicle- position designation method and location display method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To enable the driver of a vehicle to designate the location of the vehicle in the vehicle. CONSTITUTION: A message containing cellular system identification information is transmitted from a transmitter 22 and the communication system of a vehicle 24 reads signals and automatically prepares a report. The signals are carried to a cellular telephone repeater station 18 as shown by the arrow 20 and, from the station 18, further carried to a host controller 10 as shown by the arrow 16 and the controller 10 reads signals. When the signals are read, the location 26 of the vehicle 24 is highlighted on a map 28 displayed on a screen 12. The operator of the vehicle 24 obtains the telephone number required for making a telephone call from a database coupled with a controller by using a keyboard 14. In addition, an on-vehicle device is equipped with a microprocessor incorporating an accessory mechanism, such as an annexed memory section, an alarm system section, a location deciding system, etc.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a central location for vehicles moving within different geographical areas.
location and communication method, and in particular, voice-activated mobile cellular telephone installed in the vehicle.
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for locating and communicating with a vehicle using one) and visually displaying the geographical position of each vehicle and vehicle information automatically communicated to the central station.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In an industry that utilizes a large variety of vehicles traveling in different geographical areas, such as in the traditional long haul trucking industry, the vehicle operator must be
The base station or base station must be communicated periodically to report information such as number of hours spent and any issues related to the vehicle. In such an industry, tracking systems that utilize Loran-C receivers and microwave transmitters when vehicle geographic location needs to be determined have vehicle locations.
location). The use of such equipment is likely to be limited to vehicle location and tracking only. In many cases, the only means for locating the vehicle in use is to stop the vehicle by the operator, get off the vehicle, and request a report from the public telephone to the base. So far, the cellular industry
stry) has not entered the trucking market and other industries where vehicle location is desirable because of high initial costs for the acquisition of end equipment and high operating costs.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The location and communication method and apparatus of the present invention solves the above and other problems associated with the prior art utilizing existing cellular telephone system services and information. The microprocessor sends a response command to the cellular telephone located in the vehicle so that the overhead message stream transmitted from the particular cellular system operating at the time of this response will provide the location information received by the cellular telephone. . A call is initiated from the cellular telephone to the host controller for a display of the vehicle's location on the map and a textual display of any other vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle. A voice motion recognizer is connected to this microprocessor and also a hands-free microphone (hands).
-Freemicrophone) and a speaker are connected to the voice recognition device to allow the vehicle operator to operate the system hands-free.

In a second embodiment of the invention, the entire system is located inside the vehicle. The microprocessor sends a response command to the cellular telephone to get location information from the message stream, processes this information, and then displays this information on the connected display device.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Referring to the accompanying drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1, a location and communication system according to the present invention including a central data collection device, ie a host controller 10, to which a display device 12 and a keyboard 14 are connected is illustrated. Has been done. The host controller 10 is a mobile cellular transceiver [mobile] connected to at least one microprocessor (not shown) as indicated by the directional arrow 20 itself, as indicated by the directional arrow 16. cellular transc
communication with a mobile telephone relay station 18 in communication with a particular cell transmitter 22 for transmitting and receiving signals from a vehicle 24 equipped with an "Ever" (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 1, a fictitious message stream containing cellular system identification information, including the SID number and, if transmitted, the cell identification number and transmitter site coordinates, is transmitted by the cell. Device 22 and is received by the onboard portion of the location and communication system (not shown). The signal is then read by the onboard portion of the location and communication system to confirm the presence of sufficient signal strength for transmission from vehicle 24.
Upon reading sufficient signal strength and / or the passage of a predetermined time period, a report or report is automatically transmitted from the vehicle 24 to the cell transmitter 22 from which the signal is directional arrow 20. Is carried to a mobile telephone relay station 18 as shown by the directional arrow 1
It is carried to the host controller 10 as indicated by 6.

[0007] The received information is read by the host controller 10 and linked to this, and the SID number, Romer (r
) number, cell identification number and transmitter site coordinates are searched in a database. The position 26 of the vehicle 24 is then highlighted or highlighted on the map 28 displayed on the screen 12 connected to the host controller 10. At this point, the operator of the host controller 10 obtains the telephone number needed to initiate a telephone call to the vehicle 24 using the keyboard 14 to call the telephone number from the database associated with the host controller 10.

[0008] Long haul truck drivers must regularly report to the terminal base or headquarters any information regarding vehicle problems, schedule changes, cargo status, and any other information needed by the headquarters. To maintain current information, the location and communication system of the present invention provides automatic and periodic reporting of such information to the headquarters. The report begins in the onboard part of the system.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, the on-board portion of the system includes an associated read only memory ("ROM") 42, an associated random access memory ("RAM") 44, and Automatic report of engine status, truck alarm system, cellular communication (cell
Microprocessor 40 with expansion port 46 (shown in phantom) for options including loran-C position setting input to enable vehicle position determination using loran-C It is composed of.

The ROM 42 contains a necessary control program for operating the in-vehicle part of the system. RAM44
Are available for storing operating instructions that can be remotely programmed from the host controller 10.

For the purpose of monitoring vehicle conditions, an optional engine condition reporting function 43 provides a microprocessor reading of engine conditions such as temperature, engine speed and oil pressure. If a vehicle theft occurs, the optional truck alert system 45 alerts the microprocessor to instruct the mobile cellular transceiver 58 to initiate a call to report the vehicle theft. An optional Loran-C positioning input 47 provides for receipt of Loran-C positioning transmissions to enable position determination using existing tracking system information.

A power supply 48 is connected to the vehicle battery to provide power for operating the microprocessor 40. Hands-free microphone (hands-
A start switch 50 activates a voice multiplexer 52 to receive driver input through a free microphone 54. The input from the hands-free microphone 54 is then passed through the voice multiplexer 52 to voice recognition and synthesis 56 for conversion by the microprocessor 40 into a readable digital form.

Information is also received by the microprocessor 40 from the host controller through the mobile cellular transceiver 58 in the vehicle. The cellular radio signal is received by a mobile cellular transceiver 58 connected to a vehicle antenna 60. The signal is then transmitted to the microprocessor 40 on the cellular telephone bus 62 through the voice multiplexer 52 and the high performance modem 72. Microprocessor 40 is connected to a voice multiplexer 52 through a high performance model 72 to allow extraction of digital information from an analog signal and for modulation of the information transmitted from microprocessor 40. The interface 74 is the microprocessor 4
It provides the necessary protocol for communication between 0 and the mobile cellular unit.

In the case of voice communication between the host controller operator and the driver, the signal is from the transceiver 58 on the cellular telephone bus 62 to the mobile cellular unit handset 6.
4 is transmitted. If the vehicle driver chooses to use a hands-free microphone instead of the handset 64 for voice communication with the host controller operator, the voice communication will be broadcast to the vehicle driver through the speaker 68. Running from the cellular telephone bus 62 through the audio multiplexer 52 to the amplifier 66, the volume of the broadcast is adjusted by a volume control 70 which controls the amplifier 66.

Operating energy is provided from the vehicle ignition to amplifier 66 and cellular telephone transceiver 58. The driver can speak through the hands-free microphone 54, or can also pick up and speak through the handset, while verbally communicating on a cellular telephone. A hands-free microphone can be used for storing information through voice recognition.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG.
The microprocessor 40 connected to the mobile cellular unit has in its connection a calendar and clock 49 for documenting the date and time of storage and / or transmission of information. Report interval timer 51
Determines when to initiate a call to the host controller based on the expiration of a predetermined time period, which is remotely programmed or remotely programmed by the host controller and stored in RAM 44.

To prevent calls made from the mobile unit to unauthorized numbers at headquarters, microprocessor 40 is remotely programmed by the host controller to store a list of authorized telephone numbers stored in RAM 44. It has a restricted telephone use function 53 for searching. The numeric keys on the handset of the cellular telephone are disabled. Therefore, only the authorization number is accessible via voice command. If the number entered through the voice command is not included in the list of authorized numbers, the call will be automatically blocked. Similarly, if the SID number contained in the message stream at the time of the inquiry is not contained in the lookup table, the authorization system lookup table 55 prevents the call from being initiated.

Speech recognition operation 57 of microprocessor 40 provides for receiving and storing information in memory connected to the mobile cellular transceiver upon receipt of verbal input from the vehicle driver. In addition to reading and transmitting information, the microprocessor 40 has a tracking log capability 59 for recording and storing vehicle information during an extended reporting period for later compilation of reports. Have

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the central data acquisition device of the location system of the present invention,
That is, the host controller portion includes a host controller 90 connected to a high performance modem 92 to allow communication with any number of dedicated telephone lines for vehicle reporting only. The host controller 90 has an optional auto-dial feature 9 for initiating a call on the watt wire 96.
4 (indicated by dashed lines) are tied together. The call is initiated to the vehicle on wattage line 96 and is also received from the vehicle.

At least one end 98 is connected to the host controller. For larger companies, an optional system extension configuration 104 using an existing customer processing system 106 and an existing task nomination 108.
It is possible to reduce system installation costs by using (shown in dashed lines). Each end 98 has a screen 100 for displaying a map, location information regarding each reporting vehicle, and textual display information reported by each vehicle. To allow the host operator to access a database containing telephone numbers for various locations of the vehicle being reported, to allow menu selections and to remote the reporting time intervals within each onboard microprocessor. To enable programming, a licensed telephone number for storage in RAM 44 associated with microprocessor 40 and a keyboard 102 for remote programming are connected to each end 98.

Through the error correction protocol, the host controller 90 commands the microprocessor 40 to transmit information to the host controller through the mobile cellular transceiver 58. Host controller 90 receives the input from the reporting vehicle through smart model 92. The information is read by the host controller 90 and location information is searched for in the database associated with it. At this time, the vehicle position information is displayed on the screen 10 at the end 98.
0 is displayed above. A service to notify the operator of the host control unit of the entry of the reporting vehicle into the strong signal reporting area so that the operator of the host controller can initiate contact with the reporting or reporting vehicle. The area alarm is activated.

If the host controller operator needs to request the vehicle's location and initiate contact with the vehicle during two reports or reporting periods, it will provide information regarding the vehicle's last report time and location. Extract. By using the connected keyboard 102, the operator then enters the final destination of the vehicle. At this time, the host controller 90 determines the approximate route of the vehicle, and uses the driver's mileage and time previously reported to determine the approximate distance traveled since the last reporting period, which is the average speed of the vehicle. Is calculated, thus determining the approximate position of the vehicle. The cell number for a predetermined area surrounding the approximate location of the vehicle is searched in the database and automatically dialed by host controller 90 at predetermined intervals until contact with the vehicle is made.

The transmission method from the vehicle-mounted part of the position specifying system according to the present invention will be described in connection with the block diagram of FIG.
This is shown in the flow chart of FIG. Initially, microprocessor 40 determines (at 120) whether a predetermined time period has elapsed, with the time interval being remotely programmed by host controller 10.
If this interval has not elapsed, microprocessor 4
Zero continues to cycle from the predetermined time period to the point in time at which it is determined that the time period has expired. at this point,
The microprocessor 40 interrogates (at 122) the onboard mobile cellular transceiver 58 to read the strength of the signal being received by the mobile cellular transceiver 58 through interface 74,
Determine (at 124) whether the vehicle is in the service area of the cellular system. If the vehicle is within the service area of the cellular system, the microprocessor reads (at 126) the SID number from the information received by the mobile cellular transceiver 58 from the fictitious message stream and from the database installed therein. The SID number is searched (at 126) to determine the appropriate dialing method to initiate the call from the mobile cellular transceiver to the host controller.

Next, the microprocessor 40 causes the microprocessor to be remotely controlled by the host controller 10 to allow the vehicle to dial within the particular cellular system service area that services the mobile cellular unit. A decision is made (at 128) as to whether the operation is programmed. If the call is admitted, the microprocessor 40 is such that the strength of the signal that is then received by the mobile cellular transceiver 58 is sufficient to admit the call from the vehicle to the host controller 10. Whether (at 130). If the vehicle is not allowed to dial out of the service area, or if the signal strength is not sufficient, the microprocessor 40 determines whether the vehicle is in the service area. (12
4) and through each stage (126, 128 and 130) the signal strength that the vehicle is allowed to dial out of the service area and that the mobile cell transceiver 58 can accept to initiate the call. You will continue until you reach the decision to receive. At this point, the microprocessor will instruct the mobile cellular unit to dial (13).
2).

After the number is dialed, the microprocessor 40 determines (at 134) whether the call to the high performance modem 92 connected to the host controller 90 at the terminal or headquarters is complete (at 134). As a result, if it is determined that the high-performance modem 92 could not be contacted,
Microprocessor 40 commands the mobile cellular unit to turn off (at 136). However, if the call is successful, the microprocessor 40 receives an instruction from the host controller 90 to transfer the predetermined information to the host controller. In accordance with this instruction, the microprocessor 40 causes the particular vehicle identification number, location information obtained from the fictitious message stream through interrogation of the mobile cellular unit, and vehicle stored in memory associated with the mobile cellular transceiver 58. Telemetry data is transmitted (at 138) for information such as system status, driver flight time and other information.

Once the transfer of information is complete, the microprocessor 40 receives (at 140) a shutdown command from the host controller 90. Upon receipt of the disconnect command, the microprocessor commands the mobile cellular transceiver 58 to disconnect the call to the host controller 90 (at 124).

After blocking or disconnecting the call to the host controller 90, the microprocessor 40 resets the interval timer to determine the elapse of a predetermined time period which will initiate the next automatic report from the vehicle to the host controller 90. Load (at 144). Each time a predetermined time period elapses, each of the steps shown in the flow chart of FIG. 4 is automatically performed, on the cellular telephone system from the microprocessor to the host controller through the mobile cellular unit. Start sending reports. At the host controller, the information is then read, searched, displayed, and stored by the host controller to be compiled into a detailed report covering the ever-changing time period and any number of reporting vehicles. It

Referring now to FIG. 5, there is shown a flow chart of the operation of the central data collection device, or host controller portion of the location system. Figure 3
As shown in FIG. 5 in relation to the block diagram of
When a call is initiated from the reporting vehicle to the host controller 90, the telephone connected to the host controller rings (at 200) and a response is received (at 202). Once connected to the host controller 90 through the smart modem 92 (at 204), the host controller 90 queries (at 206) the microprocessor about the reporting vehicle to determine the vehicle's identification number. The host controller 90 then searches (at 208) the identification number to determine if the identification number is valid, and if the vehicle identification number is not valid, the host controller 90 determines that the mobile cellular unit is onboard.・ Instruct the telephone to shut down (21
0), resulting in the mobile cellular unit hanging up (at 212).

Upon confirming that a valid vehicle identification number has been reported, the host controller 90 commands the onboard microprocessor to send (at 214) information regarding the location of the vehicle being reported. Upon receipt of the location information, the host controller 90 commands the microprocessor to send telemetry data for various vehicle systems (218).
so). If the host controller fails to receive data from the vehicle (at 220), it will command the mobile cellular unit of the vehicle to shut down and initiate a new call (at 222). If 90 receives the information, screen 100 of terminal 98 is updated (at 224) to display the current location information of the reporting vehicle.

This information is likewise stored (at 226) for later compilation into report format. The host controller 90 then commands the remote cellular unit to drop the call (at 210). The call is blocked,
The cycle is restarted upon receipt of a call from the mobile cellular unit.

Therefore, the operation of the location and communication method as described above combines the location and communication capabilities within one system using the services and information of existing cellular telephone systems. The cellular system in common use today consists of a number of transmitter sites in or around the city, each constituting a cell. Some transmitter sites are close to each other, such as less than a mile in areas of high traffic density. Within the outermost area of the service area, the cell transmitter sites operate at higher power levels and are further apart. As the vehicle travels between cells,
Adjacent cells form a network grid across the city to provide uninterrupted communication for mobile telephone units using site handoff technology.

When in range, the mobile cellular unit receives a fictitious message stream continuously transmitted from each cell transmitter site. The mobile cellular unit automatically tunes to the strongest signal, which is the signal transmitted from the nearest cell transmitter site.
In this way, the mobile cellular unit will re-route from the cellular network to another voice channel within the closest transmitter site before the vehicle has moved out of range of the last transmitter site. You will receive instructions on when and where you have to tune.

The locating device of the present invention includes a microprocessor connected to a modem which is itself connected to an 800 MHz mobile cellular radio transceiver in each vehicle. At the tracking base terminal or headquarters, a host controller is connected to a cellular transmitter for communicating with a mobile cellular unit and a microprocessor installed in the vehicle through a modem. As the vehicle travels from cellular system to cellular system and from cell to cell within each cellular system, the mobile cellular unit receives the fictitious message stream sent from the cellular transmitter sites within the individual cells. To receive. Information such as the specific SID number and the number of the specific cell sending the fictitious message stream is included in the message stream. A microprocessor connected to the mobile cellular unit periodically queries the unit to get the SID number at the time of the inquiry and other location information carried in the fictitious message stream. When the longitude and latitude coordinates of the physical location of a particular transmitter site transmitting a fictitious message stream are appended to the transmitted information, the microprocessor will determine the mobile cellular location to determine the vehicle's longitude and latitude location. You can query the unit.

The strength of the radio signal carrying the message stream is likewise determined by the microprocessor at the time of the inquiry. When the microprocessor reads a certain minimum radio signal strength and / or a predetermined time period elapses, the microprocessor automatically directs the cellular radio transceiver to the particular cellular that is currently serving. -Instruct to initiate a telephone call to the host controller on the system.

At the base terminal or central office, the host controller receives the telephone call and sends information to the host controller on the cellular system to the microprocessor via an error-correction protocol that can be claimed. Command. The host controller requests transmission of information such as the SID number and the cell number and transmitter coordinates received by the cellular transceiver from the fictitious message stream, and possibly stored in memory connected to the mobile cellular unit. Request that the vehicle driver send the information provided.

The information stored by the vehicle driver includes information such as the vehicle's ID, the number of hours the driver is driving or location, and other information based on the needs of the user of the communication system. With a voice activation mechanism and a hands-free microphone connected to the mobile cellular transceiver, the driver can automatically enter the driver's driving time vehicle ID and other required information without having to pick up the handset. You can

Upon receipt of the information, the host controller looks up the SID number in its associated database to determine the geographical location of the SID number, thus determining the location of the vehicle. The location of the vehicle is then highlighted on the map displayed on the screen connected to the host controller. The driver's driving time, additional information about the location of the vehicle or any other requested information is displayed textually on the screen where the map showing the geographical location is displayed. Therefore, the operator of the host control device can immediately see the position of the vehicle reporting and read the appropriate information reported by the vehicle.

Information that enables the host controller to initiate a telephone call to establish a voice communication with the vehicle driver is also included in the database associated with the host controller. The information reported from the vehicle is
It is stored in a memory associated with the host controller for later review, splitting or changing time and for compiling into reports covering the number of vehicles.

The database located in the host controller also contains information regarding the longitude and latitude coordinates and cell identification number of a particular transmitter site within a cell in a fictitious message stream for a particular cellular system. If such information is included, such information is also included. By adding the identification number of the transmitting cell and the longitude and latitude coordinates of the cell transmitter site to the message stream,
The location of the vehicle is determined more accurately. Assuming that the mobile cellular unit always tunes to the closest transmitter, the vehicle position accuracy will be a radius equal to approximately half the distance between the transmitter site to which the mobile unit is tuned and the next closest site. Therefore, a more accurate geographical location of the vehicle is determined.

By using a voice activated mobile cellular unit, the base terminal or headquarters can each use conventional triangulation location determination techniques using cellular transmitters in adjacent cells in a cellular system. Accurately monitor the location of the vehicle and also use existing cellular systems and system information to get voice contact with the vehicle driver at any time. Therefore, location and communication systems reduce the need for systems and equipment limited to vehicle tracking only, increase the accessibility of drivers / bases easily, communicate with base terminals or headquarters and report to them. Prevent the driver's attention from being distracted during.

In a location system including a second embodiment of the present invention as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the entire system of the location system includes a driver with a cellular system fictitious message. It is housed inside the vehicle so that the current location of the vehicle can be confirmed using the information sent in the stream. The vehicle-mounted positioning system relates to an associated read-only memory 252 containing a control program, an associated random access memory 254 for storing data entered by the driver and maps, directories and specific geographical areas. It includes a microprocessor 250 having an associated external memory port 256 for accommodating plug-in modules containing other information.

A graphical display 258 is connected to a microprocessor 250 in the vehicle to show the display of the vehicle's geographical location and textual information. One interface 260 provides communication between the microprocessor 250 and the graphics display 258. A high performance modem 251 connects the microprocessor 250 to the mobile cellular unit through a voice multiplexer 259, allowing communication between the microprocessor and the mobile cellular unit.

As in the case of the first embodiment of the invention,
The microprocessor 250 may interrogate automatically by using the interface 264, or the driver may also use the keyboard 26 connected to the microprocessor.
Initiate inquiry of mobile cellular transceiver 266 on cellular telephone bus 268 using 2 Select one menu function to obtain location information from the fictitious message stream received by the mobile cellular unit through antenna 270. It is also possible to obtain. Upon receipt of the location information from the fictitious message stream, the microprocessor 250 determines if the microprocessor 2 is to determine the geographical location of the vehicle.
Search the information in the database associated with 50. The geographic location is then highlighted on the map displayed on the geographic display device 258 connected to the microprocessor 250.

The particular map displayed depends on the plug-in modem currently installed in the external memory port 256 connected to the microprocessor 250. Using the keyboard 262, the driver can select points of particular interest from the various directories contained within the plug-in module. Various menu selections initiate a call to a particular point of interest, highlight the location of the point of interest on the displayed map, and estimate the estimated travel time to reach the selected point of interest from the current vehicle location. Can receive literary display information. In addition, by using the keyboard 262, the driver can use the graphical display device 25 to obtain more detailed information.
8 You can either close up or pan the map displayed above

As in the case of the first embodiment of the invention,
The mobile cellular unit is equipped with a handset 272 to reduce the distraction of the driver and to enable voice recognition / operation to enable safer driving while still operating the positioning system. An activation device 274 and a hands-free microphone 276 are included. Similar to the case of the position specifying system including the first embodiment of the present invention, all the vehicle-mounted position specifying systems including the second embodiment of the present invention transmit a fictitious message from a specific transmitter site. The system identification number of the particular serving cellular system that can be sent in the stream, the cell identification number at which the mobile cellular unit is receiving the fictitious message and the longitude and latitude of the particular cell transmitter site. Use the coordinates of.

While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the above detailed description, the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments but in the spirit of the invention. It will also be appreciated that various relocations and modifications of parts and elements are possible without departing.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing communication between a vehicle and a host controller of the present invention on a mobile cellular system.

2 is a block diagram of an in-vehicle portion of a location and communication system according to the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a host controller portion of the position designation system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the operation of the vehicle interior portion of the location and communication system of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart of the operation of the host portion of the location and communication system of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of hardware of an in-vehicle position specifying system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 host control device 12 display device, screen 40 microprocessor 58 mobile cellular unit (mobile cellular transceiver)

Claims (39)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle location and communication system for locating a vehicle by a network of cellular communication systems and communicating with the vehicle, comprising: storage / display means, mobile cellular means in the vehicle, and a service at the time of inquiry. Means for asking the mobile cellular means to receive location information for a particular cellular system that provides information to the storage / display means for transmitting information from the inquiry means to the storage / display means. / Inquiry means for starting communication with the display means, so that the storage display means displays the storage means, the map location of the vehicle, and other information transmitted to the storage display means. A vehicle position specifying and communication system, comprising: a display device connected to the storage means. 2. The vehicle position specifying and communication system of claim 1, further comprising means for voice actuation of said mobile cellular means by a vehicle operator. 3. The vehicle position specifying and communication system according to claim 1, wherein said mobile cellular means is provided with a hands-free microphone so that an operator can input language information to said mobile cellular means. 4. The vehicle location and communication system of claim 1, further comprising means for remotely programming an authorized telephone number in the mobile cellular means by the storage / display device. 5. Further comprising a restraining means for restraining a dial operation of an unauthorized telephone number from the mobile cellular means.
The vehicle position designation and communication system according to claim 1. 6. A signal strength received by said mobile cellular means for notifying an operator of said storage / display means when said vehicle enters a strong signal area within said particular cellular system. The vehicle location and communication system of claim 1, further comprising means responsive to 7. The vehicle position specifying and communication system according to claim 1, wherein the inquiry means is provided with a monitor means for monitoring vehicle information to be transmitted to the storage / display means. 8. The vehicle position specifying and communication system according to claim 7, wherein said storage / display means is provided with means for storing said vehicle information and compiling it in a report. 9. The method further comprising means for instructing the mobile cellular means to provide a communication link with the storage / display device for reporting unauthorized entry and operation of the vehicle. 7. Vehicle location designation and communication system. 10. The storage / storage from the mobile cellular means.
2. The vehicle location and communication system of claim 1, further comprising clock means connected to said interrogation means to determine a predetermined time interval for initiating communication to the display means. 11. A location display system for graphically displaying within a vehicle the geographical location of a vehicle by means of a network of cellular communication systems, comprising mobile cellular means and controlling the operation of said system to provide a service at the time of a question. At least one microprocessor connected to the mobile cellular means, for displaying the map and location information, for asking the mobile cellular means for receiving the system identification number of the particular cellular system provided. A schematic display device connected to the microprocessor; 12. A keyboard connected to the microprocessor for selecting menu options, entering data, panning and rapidly zooming in or out the map displayed on the graphical display device. The location display system according to claim 11. 13. As the vehicle moves from one geographic region to another geographical region, to receive compatible storage means containing maps, directories, and information of these geographical regions. The location display system of claim 11, further comprising an auxiliary storage device connected to the microprocessor. 14. The location display system according to claim 13, further comprising means for selecting and dialing a telephone number included in the directory of the compatibility storage means. 15. Selecting a location from the directory of the compatible storage means, highlighting the selected location on the displayed map, distance to the selected location and estimated travel time to reach this location. 14. The location display system of claim 13, further comprising means for displaying and as text. 16. The location display system of claim 11 further comprising voice actuating means for operating only said mobile cellular means and operating said mobile cellular means in association with said microprocessor. 17. The microprocessor is provided with the cell number of a particular cell and the longitude and latitude of a particular transmitter site within the cell of the cellular system that services the mobile cellular means at the time of inquiry. 12. The location display system of claim 11, further comprising interrogation means for interrogating the mobile cellular means to receive and more accurately determine the location of the vehicle. 18. The location display system of claim 11, wherein the mobile cellular means is provided with a hands-free microphone so that an operator can enter linguistic information into the mobile cellular means. 19. A vehicle location and communication system for locating a vehicle and communicating with a vehicle by a network of cellular communication systems, including a host controller, at least one in-vehicle cellular telephone, and said cellular telephone. At least one microprocessor connected to the host for receiving the system identification number of the particular cellular system that provides service to the vehicle at the time of the inquiry to determine the location of the vehicle and from the microprocessor to the host. A microprocessor that interrogates the cellular handset to initiate communication with the host controller at predetermined intervals to transmit information to the controller and graphically display the map location of the vehicle. The information transmitted from the microprocessor. A display device connected to the host control device, a voice recognition means for voice operation of the cellular telephone by a vehicle operator, so that the operator can input linguistic information into the cellular telephone so as to display the cellular telephone. A vehicle position specification and communication system equipped with a hands-free microphone. 20. The vehicle location and communication system of claim 19, further comprising deterrent means for remotely programming an authorized telephone number within the cellular telephone to inhibit dialing of an unauthorized telephone number from the cellular telephone. 21. The microprocessor is provided with the cell number of a particular cell and the longitude and latitude of a particular transmitter site within a particular cell of the cellular system that services the cellular telephone at the time of an inquiry. 20. The vehicle location and communication system of claim 19, further comprising means for receiving and interrogating the cellular telephone to determine the geographical location of the vehicle. 22. An alarm is provided to an operator of the host controller when the vehicle enters a strong signal area,
20. The vehicle location and communication system of claim 19, further comprising means responsive to signal strength received by the cellular telephone. 23. The vehicle position designation and communication system according to claim 19, further comprising monitor means for monitoring vehicle information transmitted to said host control device in said microprocessor. 24. The vehicle position specifying and communication system according to claim 23, further comprising means for storing the vehicle information in the host control device and compiling the vehicle information into a report covering at least one vehicle. . 25. The vehicle position of claim 19 further comprising clock means connected to said microprocessor to determine a predetermined time interval for initiating communication from said cellular telephone to said host controller. Designation and communication equipment. 26. A vehicle position specifying method for specifying a position of a vehicle provided with a mobile cellular means, wherein the mobile cellular means is operated by voice so as to store information received linguistically from a vehicle operator, Interrogating the mobile cellular means to obtain cellular system information to determine the location of the vehicle; providing a communication link between the mobile cellular means and storage / display means; Transmitting the identity of the reporting vehicle to the information to determine the location of the vehicle to the storage / display means, and determining the geographical location of the vehicle from the reporting vehicle. Querying the database of said storage / display means in response to the information received, and said geographical location of said vehicle And a step of graphically displaying it on a display device as part of the display means. 27. The vehicle position specifying method according to claim 26, wherein the step of inquiring the mobile cellular means obtains preselection information to be transmitted to the storage / display means. 28. The step of interrogating the mobile cellular means comprises evaluating the received signal to determine a signal strength sufficient to initiate communication with the storage / display means. 26 vehicle location designation methods. 29. The method of claim 26, further comprising sounding an alarm device connected to the storage / display means when the vehicle moves into a strong signal area. 30. The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of storing the information transmitted to the storage / display means and compiling the stored information into a report that identifies the location of the vehicle for a predetermined time period. Vehicle location specification method. 31. The storage / storage from the mobile cellular means.
27. The vehicle of claim 26, further comprising the step of measuring a time period following transmission of information to the display means and initiating transmission of information from the mobile cellular means to the storage / display means when a predetermined time has elapsed. Positioning method. 32. A remote program of the authorized telephone number from the storage / display means to prevent dialing of a telephone number other than the authorized telephone number in the mobile cellular means from the mobile cellular means. 27. The vehicle location specifying method according to claim 26, further comprising: 33. Querying the database comprises:
27. The vehicle location method of claim 26, including the step of identifying the cellular system serving at the time of the inquiry so as to determine the geographical location of the vehicle. 34. Querying the database comprises:
27. The vehicle location method of claim 26, including the step of identifying a cell identification number obtained for a particular cell in the cellular system serving at the time of the inquiry. 35. Interrogating the mobile cellular means inquires by means of a microprocessor to determine the geographical location of the vehicle, the particular cell of the cellular system serving at the time of the interrogation. 27. The vehicle location method of claim 26 including the step of obtaining the longitude and latitude of the located communicator site. 36. Determining the location of the vehicle during the last transmission, recording the final destination and approximate route of the vehicle, and calculating travel time after the last transmission from the vehicle. And determining the approximate location of the vehicle,
Calculating the distance traveled within the elapsed time, querying the database to obtain the system identification number and Roomer number of the cellular system responsible for the area containing the approximate location, and Initiating a call from the storage / display means to the vehicle in the cellular system in the area at predetermined intervals until contact is made; and locating the vehicle during transmission. The vehicle position specifying method according to claim 26. 37. A location display method for displaying in a vehicle the geographical location of a vehicle equipped with cellular communication means, said identification number of a cellular system providing communication service being determined at the time of inquiry. Questioning the cellular communication means, graphically displaying a map including the area in which the vehicle is located, on a display device connected to the cellular communication means, and the location of the vehicle on the map Highlighting, selecting an important point from the storage means connected to the cellular communication means with a keyboard, displaying the distance from the selected important point to the location of the vehicle, and the location of the vehicle To an estimated travel time from the to the selected point of interest, and ® emission display method. 38. Interrogating the cellular communication means to determine the geographical location of the vehicle,
4. The step of identifying a particular cell identification number servicing the cellular communication means at the time of an inquiry.
Location display method of 7. 39. The cellular communication means identifies the longitude and latitude coordinates of a particular transmitter site within the cellular system serving at the time of the inquiry so as to determine the geographical location of the vehicle. Including stages,
The location display method according to claim 37.