KR100938414B1 - System of navigation mounted outside - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an externally mounted navigation system, and the externally mounted navigation system according to the present invention includes an externally mounted navigation system including a monitor and a cradle, wherein the monitor is formed on the front of the monitor to display an image signal. And a cradle coupling part formed at a rear surface of the display unit and the monitor to couple with the cradle, wherein the cradle is formed on one side of the cradle body portion having a predetermined internal space and on one end of the cradle body portion and fixed to the inside of the vehicle. And a monitor coupling portion formed on the other end surface of the vehicle coupling portion to be mounted and the other side of the holder body portion, the monitor coupling portion detachably coupled to the monitor, wherein the holder body portion includes at least a GPS antenna circuit for receiving GPS signals from a GPS satellite. Four configured including modules It characterized in that it comprises a navigation circuit device.

Navigation, Cradle, Monitor

Description

Externally mounted navigation system {SYSTEM OF NAVIGATION MOUNTED OUTSIDE}

The present invention relates to an externally mounted navigation system, and more particularly, to an external navigation system capable of embedding a navigation-related module in a cradle and separating the cradle and a monitor.

In general, a navigation system for a vehicle receives a signal transmitted from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite to determine the current position of the vehicle and to display the position on a pre-made digital map. It is a driving guide that displays the shortest route to the point.

Such a navigation system is mounted on a certain portion of a vehicle, and is typically used by being mounted on the upper right side of the driver among the interior front portions of the vehicle.

1 illustrates a conventional externally mounted navigation system. The conventional externally mounted navigation system was composed of a main body 10 including a monitor and a cradle 20. Such a conventional navigation system is not only a monitor but also a navigation-related module included in an extended body part such as a monitor when the driver or passenger views from the front or side of the system, so that the thickness of the navigation system becomes thicker, which makes the current product slim. There is a problem that does not correspond to.

In addition, the cradle is necessary for mounting the externally mounted navigation system to the vehicle, but as shown in FIG. 1, the conventional cradle merely performs a function of fixing the main body to the vehicle, thereby preventing the efficient use of limited interior space. have.

On the other hand, conventionally, even if the LCD monitor is broken in the navigation system or the monitor is changed only, such as when the screen size of the monitor is upgraded, the main body and the monitor are combined so that the entire navigation system needs to be replaced. There is a problem that it is difficult to use the product efficiently.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, by embedding the navigation module in the cradle, an external navigation system that can increase the convenience and comfort to the driver by utilizing the limited space of the vehicle efficiently by utilizing the empty space of the cradle The purpose is to provide.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by embedding a navigation-related module in the cradle, unlike the entire navigation system main body including a conventional monitor is exposed to the user, only the LCD monitor of the externally mounted navigation system is exposed, thereby making the electronic device slimmer. Another object is to provide an external navigation system that can meet the trend.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by allowing the monitor to be detached from the holder, it is possible to change the size of the monitor according to the use of the monitor or the taste of the user, and in the future, the navigation monitor will be developed without replacing the entire navigation system. Since it is possible to upgrade only by changing, it is another object to provide an external navigation system that can effectively use the product.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is another object of the present invention to provide an external navigation system that enables the user to separate the monitor from the cradle, thereby allowing the user to separate the monitor and use it in the home, thereby expanding the use environment of the monitor. .

According to another embodiment of the present invention, by detaching the monitor from the cradle, in order to prevent theft during parking of the vehicle, it is possible to detach only the monitor without separating and storing the entire navigation system from the vehicle. It is another object of the present invention to provide an external navigation system for facilitating portability.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, by including a remote controller or a Bluetooth communication module capable of wireless communication to wirelessly operate the externally mounted navigation system, the driver does not remove the gaze from the front while driving the remote controller or Bluetooth communication module It is another object of the present invention to provide an external navigation system that can easily operate the navigation system and contribute to safe driving.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device including the Bluetooth communication module is a mobile communication terminal, the externally mounted navigation system provides a handfree function during a call, thereby eliminating the need for a separate handsfree device to be mounted on the vehicle. It is another object to provide a system.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the externally mounted navigation system includes a touch screen input module in the monitor so that the monitor may not be equipped with a separate configuration for operating an operation panel or a menu device. It is another object to provide an external navigation system that can do that.

Lastly, according to another embodiment of the present invention, another object of the present invention is to provide an external navigation system capable of adjusting an angle so that the driver's view is not disturbed by the external navigation system by including an articulation portion in the holder.

In order to achieve the above object, the externally mounted navigation system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a monitor and a cradle, wherein the monitor is formed on the front of the monitor to display an image signal. It is formed on the rear of the display unit and the monitor and comprises a cradle engaging portion coupled to the cradle, the cradle is a cradle body portion having a predetermined internal space, is formed on one end surface of the cradle body portion is fixed to the vehicle interior And a monitor coupling portion formed on the other end surface of the vehicle coupling portion and the cradle body portion to detachably couple to the monitor, wherein the cradle body portion includes at least a GPS antenna circuit module for receiving GPS signals from a GPS satellite. Navigation circuitry, including Characterized in that it comprises a.

An externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, the navigation circuit device, a control module for controlling the externally mounted navigation system, a map information storage module for storing map information to be displayed on the monitor, driving to a destination It further comprises at least one of a driving route calculation module for calculating a route, a power module for supplying power for operating the external navigation system or a speaker module for outputting sound of the external navigation system. It features.

An externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, the navigation circuit device, the monitor signal generating unit, the monitor coupling unit further comprises a video signal output interface for providing the video signal to the cradle coupling unit The cradle coupling unit may further include a video signal input interface configured to receive a video signal provided from the video signal output interface.

Externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, the cradle body portion, characterized in that further comprises an operation panel for generating a navigation operation signal for controlling the operation of the externally mounted navigation system by a user input. It is done.

An externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention further includes a remote controller for generating a wireless operation signal by a user input, wherein the monitor generates a wireless operation signal according to the wireless operation signal. It further comprises a receiving module, wherein the cradle coupling unit further comprises a navigation operation signal output interface for providing the navigation operation signal received from the wireless operation signal receiving module to the monitor coupling unit, the monitor coupling unit And a navigation manipulation signal input interface configured to receive the navigation manipulation signal provided by the navigation manipulation signal output interface.

An externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention further includes an electronic device including a Bluetooth communication module and generating a Bluetooth operation signal by a user's input. Characterized in that the input via the Bluetooth communication module.

In an externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device is a mobile communication terminal, the navigation circuit device includes a voice recognition module, and the externally mounted navigation system is provided with respect to the mobile communication terminal. It provides a hands free function during a call.

Externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, the monitor includes a touch screen input module for generating a navigation operation signal by the user input through the touch screen, the cradle coupling unit, the touch screen input module And a navigation manipulation signal output interface configured to provide the navigation manipulation signal input through the navigation coupler, wherein the monitor combiner receives the navigation manipulation signal provided by the navigation manipulation signal output interface. It further comprises a signal input interface.

Externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, the cradle body portion is further coupled to the rotary operation module that can be coupled to the longitudinal direction along the outer peripheral surface of the body portion to receive a navigation operation signal according to the rotation direction or angle of rotation. It is characterized by including the configuration.

Finally, the externally mounted navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cradle further comprises a joint portion located between the cradle body portion and the vehicle coupling portion to adjust the angle of the monitor mounted to the cradle; It is characterized in that the configuration.

External mounting navigation system according to the present invention, by embedding the navigation-related module in the cradle, by utilizing the empty space of the cradle provides an effect that can efficiently use the limited space of the vehicle to increase the comfort and comfort of the driver. .

The navigation system for an external vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a navigation-related module within a cradle, so that the LCD monitor of the externally mounted navigation system is different from that of the entire navigation system body including the conventional monitor. The exposure provides the effect of meeting the trend of slimmer electronics.

In the navigation system for external mounting according to another embodiment of the present invention, by detaching the monitor from the holder, it is possible to change the size of the monitor according to the purpose of the monitor or the user's taste, and in the navigation monitor to be developed in the future, It is possible to upgrade only by changing the monitor without exchanging the whole system, thus providing the effect of efficient use of the product.

The external mounting navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention provides an effect of allowing the user to separate the monitor from the holder so that the user can separate the monitor and use it in the home to expand the usage environment of the monitor.

In the external mounting navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, by detaching the monitor from the cradle, it is possible to separate only the monitor without separating and storing the entire navigation system from the vehicle to prevent theft during parking of the vehicle. Therefore, it provides an effect of facilitating the portable navigation system.

An externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a remote controller capable of wirelessly operating an externally mounted navigation system or a Bluetooth communication module capable of wireless communication, so that the driver does not take a gaze from the front while driving. By using a remote controller or a Bluetooth communication module, the navigation system can be easily operated, which contributes to safe driving.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device including the Bluetooth communication module is a mobile communication terminal, the externally mounted navigation system may be equipped with a separate handsfree device by providing a hand free function during a call. It provides the effect of providing an external navigation system that does not need to.

Externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention, by including a touch screen input module in the monitor, the monitor may not be equipped with a separate configuration for the operation of the operation panel or menu device, etc. It provides an effect that can be done.

Finally, the externally mounted navigation system according to another embodiment of the present invention provides an effect of adjusting the angle so that the driver's field of view is not disturbed by the externally mounted navigation system by including an articulation portion in the holder.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in Figure 2, the external mounting navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a cradle 100 and a monitor 200, the cradle 100 is a cradle body as shown in FIG. The unit 110 is configured to include a monitor coupling unit 130 and a vehicle coupling unit 150. The monitor 200 again includes a display unit 210 and a cradle coupling unit.

The vehicle coupling unit 150 is formed on one end of the cradle body to perform a function of fixedly mounting the externally mounted navigation system inside the vehicle. The vehicle coupling part may be mounted inside the vehicle through a fixing device such as a suction plate, a double-sided tape or a bolt.

The cradle body 110 has a predetermined internal space for arranging a navigation related module. The internal space may include a GPS antenna circuit module 111, a control module 113, a driving route calculation module 115, a map information storage module 117, a power module 119, a speaker module, and the like.

In the related art, as the navigation module is configured in the main body of the rear of the monitor, there is a problem that the thickness of the navigation system is thick. However, according to the externally mounted navigation system according to the present invention, by embedding a navigation-related module in the cradle, it is possible to efficiently use the limited space of the vehicle by utilizing the empty space of the cradle. In addition, built-in navigation-related modules within the cradle, unlike the entire navigation system body including a conventional monitor is exposed to the user, only the LCD monitor of the externally mounted navigation system is exposed to meet the trend of slimmer electronic devices. To provide.

The GPS antenna circuit module 111 performs a function of receiving a GPS signal from a GPS satellite. The GPS antenna circuit module receives the signal transmitted from the GPS satellites to determine the location of the receiver, ie the vehicle.

The control module 113 performs a function of controlling the navigation system. The control module 111 controls the GPS antenna circuit module 111, the driving route calculation module 115, the map information storage module 117, etc. included in the navigation circuit device to output an image signal to be displayed on the monitor. A function of providing an image signal to the signal output interface 131 is performed.

The driving route calculation module 115 calculates a driving route to the destination of the vehicle. The driving path of the vehicle is calculated by collecting data such as the direction and distance of the vehicle by the GPS antenna circuit module 111.

The map information storage module 117 stores a map information to be displayed on the monitor. The map information storage module 117 stores map information including a road name, a road location, a building around a road, and the like.

The power module 119 performs a function of supplying power for operating the externally mounted navigation system. As a power supply method, an adapter or a battery can be used.

The speaker module performs a function of outputting sound of an external navigation system. Through the speaker module, an operation signal such as a touch screen operation signal or a wireless operation signal may be input through sound. In addition, driving route guidance information may be provided to the driver through the speaker module.

The monitor coupling unit 130 is formed on the other end of the cradle body portion to perform the function of coupling the cradle and the monitor.

The monitor coupling unit may further include an image signal output interface 231. The video signal output interface 131 performs a function of providing a video signal generated from the navigation circuit device to the cradle coupling unit included in the monitor 200.

The monitor 200 includes a cradle coupling unit and a display unit. Commercially available navigation screens include LCD screens with 4 inches or 7 inches. 4A and 4B, the monitor 200 and the cradle 100 are in engagement with each other. For example, the protrusion 137 of the cradle may be fixed to the groove 237 of the monitor. Can be. In addition, the monitor 200 and the cradle 100 has a structure that can be separated, according to this embodiment, it is possible to change the size of the monitor according to the purpose of the monitor or the user's taste, and also to the navigation monitor to be developed in the future Therefore, it is possible to upgrade the navigation by changing only the monitor without exchanging the whole navigation system, thus providing the effect of efficiently utilizing the product.

The cradle coupling unit may further include a video signal input interface 231. The video signal input interface 231 performs a function of receiving a video signal provided from the video signal output interface.

The display unit 210 outputs a video signal input to the video signal input interface to the user. The display unit 210 may be, for example, an LCD screen made of LCD.

By allowing the monitor 200 of the navigation system to be detachable from the cradle, the user can separate the monitor and use it at home, thereby providing an effect of expanding the use environment of the monitor.

In addition, the external mounting navigation system, by separating the monitor 200 from the cradle 100, in order to prevent theft during parking of the vehicle to separate only the monitor 200 without separating the entire navigation system from the vehicle and stored. It is possible to provide an effect of facilitating the portable navigation system.

The cradle body 110 may further include an operation panel 189. The operation panel 189 performs a function of receiving a navigation operation signal from a user to control the operation of the navigation system on the outer surface of the holder body 110.

The externally mounted navigation system may further include a remote controller 180 as shown in FIG. 6, wherein the remote controller 180 performs a function of generating a wireless operation signal by a user input. At this time, the monitor 200 is preferably configured to further include a wireless operation signal receiving module 240 for receiving the wireless operation signal. The cradle coupling unit may further include a navigation manipulation signal output interface 233. The navigation manipulation signal output interface 233 receives the navigation manipulation signal from the wireless manipulation signal receiving module 240. The monitor coupling unit 130 further includes a navigation manipulation signal input interface 133 that receives the navigation manipulation signal provided by the wireless manipulation signal output interface 233.

According to this embodiment, by including a remote controller that can operate the external navigation system wirelessly, the driver can easily operate the navigation system using the remote controller without having to take a gaze from the front while driving the driver's attention It does not drop and provides an effect to prevent an accident.

The navigation circuit device may further include a Bluetooth communication module 185. The externally mounted navigation system may receive a navigation manipulation signal through the Bluetooth communication module 185. The externally mounted navigation system may further include an electronic device that generates a Bluetooth manipulation signal by a user's input. The navigation circuit device further includes a Bluetooth communication module for receiving a Bluetooth operation signal.

The Bluetooth communication module is an electronic device for short range wireless data communication. For example, a notebook computer, a portable computer, a mobile phone, a palm-sized portable PC, an electronic notebook computer, a PDA, and the like, in which case the electronic device may be a mobile communication terminal. Since the use of mobile communication terminals is prohibited while driving, the driver must install a hands-free device in the vehicle to make a call while driving. However, if the navigation circuit device of the navigation system includes a voice recognition module, the externally mounted navigation system can provide a hands-free function during a call to the mobile communication terminal, and there is no need to install a separate hands-free device in the vehicle.

The monitor may further include a touch screen input module 250. The touch screen input module 250 refers to a user inputting an operation signal by touching a monitor. The cradle coupling unit may further include a navigation manipulation signal output interface 233. The navigation manipulation signal output interface 233 performs a function of providing a navigation manipulation signal input through the touch screen input module 250 to the monitor coupling unit 130. In this case, the monitor coupling unit may further include a navigation manipulation signal input interface 133. The navigation manipulation signal input interface 133 performs a function of receiving a navigation manipulation signal provided by the navigation manipulation signal output interface.

As shown in FIG. 6, the cradle body 110 of the externally mounted navigation system may further include a rotation manipulation module 190. Rotation operation module 190 is coupled to the longitudinal direction along the outer peripheral surface of the body portion performs a function to receive a navigation operation signal according to the rotation direction or angle of rotation. For example, when the rotation operation module 190 is rotated to the left side, the menu may be switched to the previous step, and when rotated to the right, the menu may be switched to the next step.

The cradle 100 may further include a joint 160. The articulation unit 160 may perform a function of adjusting the angle of the cradle 100 and the monitor 200 mounted to the cradle. According to this embodiment, by including the joint portion 160 in the cradle 100, it provides an effect that the angle can be adjusted so that the driver's view is not disturbed by the externally mounted navigation system.

In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed for the purpose of illustration, those skilled in the art will be able to various modifications, changes, additions, etc. within the spirit and scope of the present invention, such modifications, changes, etc. fall within the scope of the claims Should be seen.

1 is a diagram illustrating a conventional externally mounted navigation system.

2 is a diagram illustrating an externally mounted navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A and 3B are exemplary views illustrating a separation state of a cradle and a monitor in an externally mounted navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a side view of an externally mounted navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a configuration diagram of an externally mounted navigation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is an exemplary external mounting navigation system including a wireless operation signal input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is an illustration of an externally mounted navigation system including a rotary operation module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Major Parts of Drawings>

100: holder 110: holder body

130: monitor coupling unit 150: vehicle coupling unit

160: joint portion 180: remote controller

190: rotation operation module 200: monitor

210: display unit

Claims (10)

In the external navigation system configured to include a monitor and a cradle, The monitor is configured to include a display unit formed on the front of the monitor to display an image signal and a cradle coupling unit formed on the rear of the monitor and coupled to the cradle, The cradle is formed on one end surface of the cradle body portion having a predetermined internal space, the vehicle coupling portion fixedly mounted to the inside of the vehicle and the other end surface of the cradle body portion to be detachably coupled to the monitor. Configured to include a monitor coupling, The cradle body portion, the external mounting navigation system characterized in that it comprises a navigation circuit device comprising a GPS antenna circuit module for receiving GPS signals from at least GPS satellites. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the navigation circuit device comprises: A control module for controlling the external navigation system, a map information storage module for storing map information to be displayed on the monitor, a driving path calculation module for calculating a driving route to a destination, and a power source for operating the external navigation system An externally mounted navigation system, characterized in that it further comprises at least one of a power supply module for supplying or a speaker module for outputting sound of the externally mounted navigation system. The method of claim 2, The navigation circuit device generates a video signal, The monitor coupling unit further includes an image signal output interface for providing the image signal to the cradle coupling unit. The cradle coupling unit, the external mounting navigation system further comprises a video signal input interface for receiving a video signal provided from the video signal output interface. The method of claim 2, wherein the holder body portion, And an operation panel for generating a navigation operation signal for controlling an operation of the externally mounted navigation system by a user input. The method of claim 2, The externally mounted navigation system further includes a remote controller for generating a wireless operation signal by a user input, The monitor further comprises a wireless operation signal receiving module for generating a navigation operation signal in accordance with the wireless operation signal, The cradle coupling unit may further include a navigation manipulation signal output interface configured to provide the navigation manipulation signal received from the wireless manipulation signal receiving module to the monitor coupling unit. And the monitor coupling unit further comprises a navigation manipulation signal input interface configured to receive the navigation manipulation signal provided from the navigation manipulation signal output interface. The method of claim 2, The externally mounted navigation system further includes an electronic device for generating a Bluetooth manipulation signal by a user input. The navigation circuit device, the external mounting navigation system characterized in that it further comprises a Bluetooth communication module for receiving the Bluetooth operation signal. The method of claim 6, The electronic device is a mobile communication terminal, The navigation circuit device includes a voice recognition module, The externally mounted navigation system is an externally mounted navigation system, characterized in that to provide a hands-free function during the call to the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 2, The monitor includes a touch screen input module for generating a navigation manipulation signal by a user input through a touch screen, The cradle coupling unit may further include a navigation manipulation signal output interface configured to provide the navigation manipulation signal input through the touch screen input module to the monitor coupling unit. The monitor coupling unit may further include a touch screen manipulation signal input interface configured to receive the navigation manipulation signal provided from the navigation manipulation signal output interface. The method of claim 1, wherein the holder body portion, Externally coupled navigation system characterized in that it further comprises a rotation operation module coupled to the longitudinal direction along the outer peripheral surface of the body portion to receive a navigation operation signal in accordance with the rotation direction or angle of rotation. The method of claim 1, wherein the cradle, And an articulated portion positioned between the cradle body portion and the vehicle coupling portion to adjust an angle of the monitor mounted to the cradle.

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