KR101546710B1 - A navigation apparatus, a vehicle in which the navigation apparatus is installed in and a method of input an address of the navigation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A navigation apparatus includes an input unit capable of turning operation and a focus position detecting unit for detecting a position of a focus positioned in at least one of a plurality of zones dividing the map according to the turning operation, And a controller for sequentially moving the focus to another zone so as to move along the path.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an address input method for a navigation apparatus, a vehicle equipped with the navigation apparatus, and a method for inputting an address of the navigation apparatus,

A navigation apparatus, a vehicle equipped with the navigation apparatus, and a method of inputting an address of the navigation apparatus.

A vehicle is a kind of various transportation means that can transport a cargo of a human being or the like from a departure point to a destination. Vehicles can include automobiles, construction machinery, prime movers, bicycles, and trains. The vehicle may include at least one wheel, and may move in a predetermined direction in accordance with the rotation of the wheel to transport the object.

The vehicle can travel along various paths from the origin to the destination. The driver of the vehicle may want to find a route to the destination and also a route to the destination in the safest and fastest manner. The driver of the vehicle may also want to obtain information about the current location or surroundings. Therefore, a navigation device for providing various information about the route, the current location, and the like may be installed in the vehicle. The navigation device has the advantage of providing various information to the driver. However, when the driver operates the navigation device while driving, the possibility of causing an accident may increase because the driver's view can be dispersed.

There is provided an address input method using a navigation device, a vehicle, and a navigation device in which the above-described navigation device is installed, which enables easy and quick address input or address search.

In order to solve the above-described problems, there is provided an address input method using a navigation device, a vehicle equipped with a navigation device, and a navigation device.

The navigation apparatus includes an input section capable of rotating operation and a focus positioned in at least one of a plurality of zones dividing the map in accordance with the rotation operation in order to sequentially move the focus along at least one of the plurality of zones along a rotation path And a control unit.

Wherein the rotation path may include at least one of a circular path and a helical path. In this case, the input unit is capable of moving the focus in at least one direction, and the control unit can move the focus to the other zone in accordance with a movement operation in the at least one direction.

The input unit may receive a selection command for selecting a region in which the focus is located. In this case, the control unit may determine at least one zone of the plurality of zones, and obtain the address information corresponding to the determined at least one zone.

The control unit may generate destination information based on the address information corresponding to the acquired at least one zone.

The control unit may also call at least one sub-region map corresponding to the determined at least one zone, and may select at least one sub-zone among the plurality of sub-zones to partition the at least sub-zone map according to the manipulation of the input unit have. In this case, the control unit may generate the destination information based on the address information corresponding to the at least one zone and the address information corresponding to the at least one sub zone.

The navigation device may further include a display unit for displaying at least one map partitioned into a plurality of zones.

The input section includes at least one of a dial operating section including a knob rotatable in at least one direction, a touch sensing means for sensing a touch operation of a user, a stick-ball and a stick operating means including at least one stick can do.

An address input method of a navigation device is characterized in that an operation step in which a rotation operation or a movement operation in at least one direction is performed and a focus positioned in at least one of a plurality of zones dividing the map according to the rotation operation And thus moving sequentially to another zone, or moving the focus to another zone in a straight path in accordance with a movement operation in the at least one direction.

Wherein the rotation path may include at least one of a circular path and a helical path.

The address input method of the navigation device may further comprise selecting at least one zone in which the focus is located.

The address input method of the navigation device may further comprise obtaining address information corresponding to the selected at least one zone. In this case, the address input method of the navigation device may further include generating destination information based on the obtained at least one address information.

The address input method of the navigation device may further comprise calling at least one sub-zone map corresponding to the selected at least one zone, wherein the at least one sub-zone map is partitioned into a plurality of sub-zones.

A method of addressing a navigation device, the method comprising: selecting at least one sub-zone of the plurality of sub-zones; selecting a destination zone based on address information corresponding to the at least one zone and address information corresponding to the at least one sub- The method may further comprise generating information. In this case, the address input method of the navigation device may further include the step of adding additional information to the generated destination information.

A vehicle equipped with a navigation device displays at least one map which is installed on a dashboard and is divided into a plurality of zones, wherein at least one of the plurality of zones has a focus positioned thereon, And a controller for moving the focus positioned in at least one of the plurality of zones in a circular or helical path to at least one other zone of the plurality of zones in accordance with the input rotational movement command .

In this case, the input unit may be installed in at least one of a dashboard and a driver's cab.

The input section may also include at least one of a dial operating section including a knob rotatable in at least one direction, a touch sensing means for sensing a user's touch operation, a stick operating means including at least one track ball and at least one stick .

According to the address input method using the navigation device and the navigation device described above, the user using the navigation device can easily and quickly input or search the address, so that the convenience of using the navigation device of the user can be improved.

1 is a view of one embodiment of a vehicle interior structure.
2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a navigation device.
3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a dial control unit which is an example of an input unit.
4 is a plan view of an embodiment of a dial control unit which is an example of an input unit.
5 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a touch pad, which is an example of an input unit.
6 to 8 are views showing an embodiment in which the input unit is installed inside the vehicle.
9 is a diagram of an embodiment of an address input screen output to the display unit of the navigation system.
10 is a diagram showing an example of a map displayed on the address input screen.
Figure 11 is an illustration showing an example where focus is located in at least one region of the map.
12 to 14 are diagrams for explaining the movement of the focus.
15 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of a sub-region map.
16 to 18 are diagrams for explaining an embodiment of an address input using a navigation device.
19 is a flowchart of an embodiment of an address input method.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a method of inputting an address to a navigation device and a navigation device will be described based on an example of a navigation device installed in an automobile. However, the navigation apparatus described below can be installed in an automobile or is not limited to an automobile. Other types of vehicles, for example, motorcycles, bicycles, bicycles such as bicycles, or a navigation device installed on a construction machine or the like may be an example of the navigation device described below. In addition, a terminal device such as a smart phone in which various devices requiring input of a destination address, for example, a navigation application is driven, may be an example of a navigation device described below.

1 to 8, a vehicle equipped with a navigation device will be described. 1 is a view of one embodiment of a vehicle interior structure.

Referring to FIG. 1, the vehicle may include a dashboard having a gear box 120, a center pacecia 130, a steering wheel 140, and the like.

The gear box 120 may be provided with a speed change gear 121 for a vehicle speed change. An input unit (100 in Fig. 2), for example, a dial control unit 110 for controlling the navigation device 10 by the user may be provided in the gear box 120 according to the embodiment.

The center pacea 130 includes at least one air conditioner, a clock 132, a radio or audio reproduction device 133, input means 130a and 130b such as various buttons for vehicle control, a navigation device 10, . The air conditioner keeps the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness and flow inside the vehicle comfortably. The air conditioner may include at least one discharge port installed in the center fascia 130 and discharging air. The center fascia 130 may include at least one button or knobs 130a and 130b for controlling the instrument panel or the air conditioner. A user such as a driver can control the air conditioner or the radio device 133 of the vehicle by using at least one button or knob 130a or 130b disposed on the center pace.

According to the embodiment, the navigation device 10 may be installed in the center fascia 130. The navigation device 10 may be embedded in the center fascia 130 of the vehicle. The center fascia may include an input unit 100 for controlling the navigation device 10 according to an embodiment. According to the embodiment, the input unit 100 of the navigation device 10 may be provided at a position other than the center fascia. For example, the input unit 100 may be formed around the display unit 300 of the navigation device 10. As another example, the input unit 100 of the navigation device 10 may be installed in the gear box 120 or the like.

The steering wheel 140 is a device for adjusting the running direction of the vehicle and includes a rim 141 gripped by a driver and spokes 142 connected to a steering device of the vehicle and connecting a hub of a rotary shaft for steering with the rim 141 ). According to the embodiment, the spokes 142 may be provided with at least one operating device 142a, 142b for controlling various devices in the vehicle, for example, a radio device.

In addition, the dashboard may further include various instrument panels capable of displaying the traveling speed of the vehicle, the engine speed or the remaining amount of fuel, and a globe box capable of storing various items according to the embodiment.

2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a navigation device.

The navigation device 10 may include an input unit 100, a control unit 200, and a display unit 300, as shown in FIG.

The input unit 100 may receive a predetermined instruction or command related to the control of the navigation device 10 from the user. When the user operates the input unit 100, the input unit 100 may generate a predetermined electrical signal corresponding to the user's operation and transmit the electrical signal to the controller 200 or the like.

The input unit 100 includes a dial control unit 110 including a rotatable knob 111, a touch pad 116 capable of touch input, a track-ball, an operation detection sensor, a joystick, And various types of input means including a plurality of keys including a plurality of keys.

According to an embodiment, the input unit 100 may include a plurality of input units, for example, first to third input units 101 to 103. The plurality of input units 101 to 103 may be provided at different positions in the vehicle. For example, the first input unit 101 may be installed in the gear box 120 and the second input unit 102 may be installed in the center pacea 130. Each of the input units 101 to 103 can independently receive a predetermined instruction or command from a user, for example, a driver. Each of the input units 101 to 103 may be the same or different from each other. For example, the first input unit 101 may be the touch pad 160 and the second input unit 102 may be the dial control unit 110. [

Hereinafter, the dial control unit 110 and the touch pad 116 will be described as an example of the input unit 100. [ FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a dial control unit, which is an example of an input unit, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of an embodiment of a dial control unit, which is an example of an input unit.

According to an embodiment, the input unit 100 may be a dial control unit 110 as shown in FIGS. The dial control unit 110 may include at least one knob 111, a support housing 114, and various buttons 115a to 115c.

At least one knob 111 may include a main body 112 and a handle 113. The main body 112 can be rotated in a predetermined direction r1 and r2 along a predetermined rotation axis. The main body 112 may also be inclined in at least one direction d1 to d4 with respect to the central axis of the main body 112. [ For example, as shown in Fig. 4, the main body 112 may be inclined in the front, rear, left and right directions d1 to d4. Of course, depending on the embodiment, the body 112 may be inclined in more diverse directions. A user can input a predetermined instruction or command by operating the main body 112 to rotate the main body 112 or to tilt the main body 112 in a specific direction.

At least one button may be formed on the main body 112. At least one button may be formed on the upper surface of the main body 112, for example. The user can input a predetermined instruction or command by pressing a button formed on the main body 112. [

The body 112 may be designed to move in the direction of the support housing 114 or in the opposite direction of the support housing 114 direction. In this case, the user may press the main body 112 to move the main body 112 in the direction of the support housing 114 or in a direction opposite thereto, thereby inputting a predetermined instruction or command.

The knob 113 is a portion that the user can grip to operate the knob 111. [ The handle 113 is formed around the main body 112 and can assist the user to easily rotate the knob 111.

The support housing 114 may support the body 112 of the knob 111 or the like, or may contain various components associated with the operation of the body 112. The support housing 114 may be provided with a rotary shaft member rotatably coupled with the knob 111, and a square-shaped component such as a bearing. In addition, at least one semiconductor chip and a printed circuit board may be provided in the support housing 114. At least one semiconductor chip or the like may be disposed on the printed circuit board inside the support housing 114. At least one semiconductor chip may perform information processing or store data. At least one semiconductor chip analyzes a predetermined electrical signal generated according to the movement of the main body 112 or the operation of the button formed on the main body 112, generates a predetermined control signal according to the interpreted contents, The display unit 300 and the like. The controller 200 shown in FIG. 2 may be implemented by at least one semiconductor chip embedded in the support housing 114, according to an embodiment.

Outside the support housing 114, various buttons 115a to 115c may be provided to provide convenience for the user. The user can operate various buttons 115a to 115c provided on the support housing 114 to control various devices in the vehicle such as the air conditioner, including the navigation device 10. [ When the various buttons 115a to 115c are operated, the various buttons 115a to 115c output a predetermined electrical signal, and at least one semiconductor chip in the support housing 114 is electrically and mechanically received by the various buttons 115a to 115c. And may generate a predetermined control command for controlling the vehicle by interpreting the signal.

5 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a touch pad, which is an example of an input unit.

According to one embodiment, the input unit 100 may include a touch pad 116. The touch pad 116 may be installed in the support housing 114 as shown in FIG. The touch pad 116 senses a user's touch on the surface of the touch pad and can output an electrical signal corresponding to the sensed touch. The output electrical signal can be transmitted to the control unit 200, the display unit 300, and the like. Here, the control unit 200 may be implemented by at least one semiconductor chip embedded in the support housing 114. The user can touch a surface of the touch pad 116 by using a touching means such as a finger to input a predetermined instruction or command.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the touch pad 116 may receive a touch gesture from a user. The touch gesture may include a multi-touch gesture. The touch gesture can include a circular gesture, a spiral gesture, or a linear gesture. The user can input the touch gesture to the touch pad 116 by rotating the touch means in the predetermined direction or by moving the touch means 116 in a predetermined direction, for example.

6 to 8 are views showing an embodiment in which the input unit is installed inside the vehicle.

As shown in FIG. 6, the input unit 100, for example, the dial control unit 110 may be installed in the gear box 120 in the vehicle in one embodiment. The gear box 120 may be generally installed between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat inside the vehicle, and various parts related to the shift stick 121 and the shift may be installed or built-in. Various buttons 123 may be provided outside the gear box 120 according to the embodiment. The input unit 100 installed in the gear box 120 is not limited to the dial control unit 110 and other operating means such as the touch pad 116 or the track ball or the keyboard may be connected to the input unit 100). ≪ / RTI >

According to another embodiment, the input unit 100 may be installed in the center pacea 130. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the dial operation unit 110 may be installed in the center pacea 130. Of course, the input unit 100 provided in the center pacea 130 is not limited to the dial control unit 100, and other operating means such as the touch pad 116, the trackball, various buttons, And may be an example of the input unit 100. [

According to another embodiment, the input unit 100 may be provided on the spokes 142 of the steering wheel 140 as shown in FIG. The input unit 100 may be provided on the rim 141 according to the embodiment. The input unit 100 provided on the steering wheel 140 may be a dial control unit 110 or a touch pad 116, for example. The input unit 100 provided on the steering wheel 140 may be a trackball or a directional button.

The control unit 200 can control the overall operation of the navigation device 10. [ The control unit 200 generates a predetermined control signal based on the electrical signal transmitted from the input unit 100 and transmits the generated control signal to the display unit 300 or the like, Can be controlled.

According to one embodiment, the control unit 200 may be implemented by various semiconductor chips and circuits installed in the gear box 120. According to another embodiment, the control unit 200 may be implemented by a semiconductor chip and a circuit mounted on a printed circuit board mounted on the back surface of the display unit 300 or the like. The controller 200 may be an electronic control system (ECS) in the vehicle or a processor provided in the navigation system.

According to an embodiment, the control unit 200 may generate a control signal for moving a focus according to an operation of the input unit 100. [

Focus is, for example, a means for indicating at least one of a plurality of items when there are a plurality of selectable items. The user can select an item indicated by the focus by inputting a separate selection command for the item indicated by the focus. The user can move the focus from at least one item of the plurality of items to at least one other item and finally enter at least one item of the plurality of items by entering a selection command to select the item indicated by the moved focus You can choose. Wherein at least one item may be an executable file for executing various applications, a link linked to an executable file, or a video, music or image data file. The focus may be used to select only one item out of a plurality of items, but the number of items is not limited to a plurality, and focus can be used even when only one item is used.

When the display unit 300 displays a map partitioned into a plurality of zones, the focus may indicate at least one zone of the plurality of zones. The control unit 200 may move the focus indicating at least one of the plurality of zones to another zone according to an operation of the input unit 100. [ In this case, the operation of the input unit 100 may be performed by a rotary operation for rotating the knob 111 of the dial control unit 110, an operation for tilting the knob 111, a touch operation for the touch pad 116, Manipulation or button operations such as various direction keys, and the like. Of course, the operation of the input unit 100 is not limited to this, and various types of operations of various types of input means may also be an example of the operation of the input unit 100. [

The control unit 200 may generate information (hereinafter referred to as " destination information ") of a destination the user desires to navigate in accordance with the operation of the input unit 100, and may control the navigation device 10 using the generated destination information. The control unit 200 can determine at least one route according to the generated destination information. The generated destination information and the determined at least one route may be displayed to the user through the display unit 300.

According to an embodiment, the control unit 200 may obtain address information corresponding to at least one zone indicated by the focus according to an operation of the input unit 100, and may generate destination information using the acquired address information. The control unit 200 may browse the address information database 400 as shown in FIG. 2 to acquire address information corresponding to at least one zone indicated by the focus and generate destination information. The address information database 400 may include address information corresponding to each of a plurality of zones for partitioning a map. For example, the address information database 400 may store information related to the addresses of each of the plurality of zones, for example, information about the address names of the zones. The information about the address name may include textual information such as "jongno-gui" and the like. The address information database 400 may include information on the sub-areas of each of the plurality of zones. For example, the information about a sub-zone may include information about a relative phrase, for example, a relative or road name in the "jongno-gu. &Quot; According to an embodiment, for example, the information about a sub-zone may be a sub-zone map. For example, information about a relative or road name may be a map related to a relative or a road name.

The control unit 200 may acquire a plurality of address information corresponding to a plurality of zones, and may combine the plurality of acquired address information to generate destination information. In this case, the controller 200 may temporarily or non-temporarily store the acquired address information in the storage unit 500 in order to combine a plurality of address information. The storage unit 500 may be implemented by a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device such as a ROM or the like, a volatile semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (RAM), or a disk memory device according to an embodiment.

In one embodiment, the controller 200 stores the address information for the upper zone in the storage unit 500, and then obtains the address information for the selected lower one of the plurality of lower zones for the upper zone And generate at least one destination information by combining the address information of the upper zone and the address information of the lower zone stored in the storage unit. In this case, it is also possible to acquire more address information for the sub-zone of the sub-zone, and then combine the address information for each zone to generate at least one destination information.

The display unit 300 may display various information related to navigation, user entertainment, and the like. For example, the display unit 300 may display at least one map. At least one map may also display various information related to the current vehicle location or at least one map. The various information related to at least one map may include, for example, the name of the terrain or artificial structure displayed in the map, the related symbol, the name, the traveling route, the traveling speed or the surrounding traffic information. Also, the display unit 300 may display various information related to the travel route and the destination determined based on the destination information, the destination information, and the like, for example, the arrival time. In addition, the display unit 300 can reproduce various moving pictures and display various information such as weather.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the display unit 300 may be a touch screen capable of receiving a predetermined command from a user according to a predetermined touch operation.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a destination input screen displayed on the display unit of the navigation system, and FIG. 10 shows an example of a map displayed on the display unit.

According to an embodiment, the display unit 300 may display the destination input screen i so that the user can easily select the destination. 9, the destination input screen i includes a home button i1 for moving to a top-level screen, a display bar i2 for displaying a current hierarchical level, a menu button for calling various menus i3, and a back button i4 for calling a screen immediately before.

Also, the destination input screen (i) may display at least one map M for the input of the destination. At least one map M displayed on the display unit 300 may be divided into a plurality of zones ((1) to (25)) as shown in Figs. The plurality of zones ((1) to (25)) may have been determined on the basis of the map state on the map. In other words, the plurality of zones ((1) to (25)) may be partitioned on the map by a partition line corresponding to the border of the city / province. Further, the plurality of zones ((1) to (25)) may be determined according to the city / province / district, which is a lower region of the city / province. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the plurality of zones ((1) to (25)) may be the ones that pass through the respective sphere of the city of Seoul. Also, the plurality of zones ((1) to (25)) may be determined according to the town / village / village / subdivision of city / village / village.

Figure 11 is an illustration showing an example where focus is located in at least one region of the map.

The focus f1 may be located in at least one of the plurality of zones (1) to (25). If focus (f1) is located in at least one zone, the zone in which focus (f1) is located may be further marked with symbols or indicia that can be distinguished from other zones. For example, as shown in Fig. 11, a partition line for partitioning the area (1) where the focus f1 is located is displayed by a line segment whose thickness is relatively thicker than other partition lines, It is possible to identify the zone ((1)) from the other zones ((2) to (25)). In addition, in the region (1) in which the focus f1 is positioned so that the region (1) in which the focus f1 is located can be distinguished from the other regions (2) to (25) May be displayed. For example, if the color of the region (1) where the focus (f1) is located has a color different from that of the other regions (2) to (25) These alternate colors may flash and flash. In addition, various identification methods and means that can be considered by the system designer can be used to identify zones (1) and (2) - (25) where the focus f1 is located.

12 to 14 are diagrams for explaining the movement of the focus.

When the user operates the input unit 100, the control unit 200 causes the display unit 300 to display a predetermined region ((1)) on the map displayed by the input unit 100, ) To the other area ((2)). In this case, the movement of the focus f1 is achieved by removing the first focus f1 located in the first zone 1 and creating the second focus f2 in the other second zone 2 .

In one embodiment, when the user rotates the input unit 100 to input a rotation movement command, the control unit 200 determines whether the input unit 100 is located in a predetermined region ((1)) on the map in accordance with the rotation operation of the input unit 100 It is possible to control the focus f1 to move to another zone (2) along a predetermined rotation path. The rotating operation that the user applies to the input section 100 includes an operation of rotating the knob 111 of the dial operating section 110 shown in Figs. 3 and 4 in at least one direction r1, r2 . In addition, the rotation operation performed by the user on the input unit 100 may include a circle or spiral-shaped touch gesture input through the touch pad 160. Also, the rotation about the z-axis of the track ball may be an example of a rotation operation that the user applies to the input unit 100. [

The rotation path of the focus f1 may correspond to the rotation operation of the input unit 100. [ The rotation path may include a circular path and a spiral path. In other words, when the turning operation is applied to the input unit 100, the focus f1 can be rotated on the map in a circular or spiral manner. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the focus can sequentially move the second to seventh zones (2) to (7) arranged in a circular or spiral manner around the first zone (1) . As a result, according to the rotation operation of the input unit 100, the focus is positioned at least once in all the regions on the map by sequentially moving the zones ((2) to (25)) arranged circularly or spirally around the predetermined zone .

The focus may move along a circular or spiral movement path in a clockwise direction as shown in FIG. 13, or may move along a circular or spiral movement path in a counterclockwise direction. The center point of the circular or spiral movement path can be arbitrarily determined. The center point of the circular or spiral movement path may be, for example, the first point (1) as shown in Fig. The fifth point (5) or the twenty second point (22) may be the center point of the circular or spiral movement path. The center point of such circular or spiral movement path may be determined arbitrarily by the system designer or may be selected by the user of the navigation device 10. [

In another embodiment, when the user operates the input unit 100 to input a movement command in at least one direction, the control unit 200 responds to a movement command in at least one direction in which the focus f1 is input In the direction of the arrow. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the user inputs a movement command so that the focus f1 moves in the downward direction of the map M when the focus f1 is positioned in the first zone ((1) The control unit 200 causes the focus f2 to be displayed in the fifth zone 5 located at the lower end of the first zone 1 and the focus is displayed in the first zone 1 .

In order to input the movement command in at least one direction, the user performs an operation of tilting, for example, the knob 111 of the dial control section 110 shown in Figs. 3 and 4 in at least one direction d1 to d4 . The user may also input a movement command in at least one direction by taking a linear touch gesture on the touch pad 160. Also, the user may input a movement command in at least one direction by rotating the track ball around the x-axis, the y-axis, or the like.

When the focus f1 is located in at least one of the plurality of zones on the map according to the user's operation, the input unit 100 may receive a selection command for selecting the zone in which the focus f1 is located from the user. The selection command may be input by, for example, pushing the knob 111 of the dial control section 100 in a certain direction. The selection command may also be input according to an operation of pressing a separate button provided in the vehicle.

When the selection command is input, the control unit 200 can select the zone in which the focus f1 is located according to the selection command, and obtain address information corresponding to the selected zone. The control unit 200 may temporarily or non-temporarily store text information on the name of the zone in the obtained address information, for example, text information called "Gwanak-gu ". Figure 15 illustrates one embodiment of a sub-region map. In addition, the control unit 200 obtains information on the sub-zone of the selected zone, for example, a map of the sub-zone, and controls the display unit 300 to display information on the obtained sub- can do.

16 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of address input using a navigation device.

When the user inputs an address using the navigation device, the display unit 300 of the display device 10 first obtains a map including a plurality of uppermost zones as shown in (A) of FIG. 16, Can be displayed. The Korean map may be partitioned by, for example, at least one partition line based on a local administrative area, for example, at least one metropolitan area and at least one boundary line. Within the Korean map, a plurality of zones may be partitioned according to local administrative districts, but may be partitioned in various ways depending on the system designer's choice. When the user rotates or moves the input unit 100 in at least one direction as in the above-described method, the focus rotates or moves in a predetermined direction according to the user's operation. For example, according to the rotation operation of the user, the focus can sequentially move along the circular path in the order of Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Gyeongbuk, and so on. The user can input the selection command by operating the input unit 100 when the focus moves to a desired position. When the selection command is input, the control unit 200 reads the address information database 400 according to the selection command and acquires address information for the area in which the focus is located, for example, text information "Seoul Special City" Can be stored.

In addition, the control unit 200 may determine whether there is a sub-zone map of the zone in which the focus is located, for example, a sub-zone map. If the sub-zone information related to the zone in which the focus is located exists, the control unit 200 calls the sub-zone information, for example, a sub-zone map and displays it on the display unit 300 as shown in FIG. 16 (b) . For example, the control unit 200 judges whether a map of Seoul metropolitan area including the sub-zone of Seoul metropolitan city where the focus is located exists, for example, in the case of FIG. 16 (A) Can be displayed on the display unit 300.

Sub-district maps, such as the Seoul Metropolitan Government map, can also be divided into multiple sub-districts. The plurality of sub-zones may be compartmentalized by administrative districts within the Seoul Metropolitan Government, for example, by district lines based on sphere boundaries. At least one sub-region of the plurality of sub-regions may have focus. The user can move the focus to another sub-zone by operating the input unit 100 as described above, and then input a selection command. When the selection command is input, the control unit 200 reads the address information database 400 in accordance with the selection command to acquire address information for the sub-region in which the focus is located, for example, text information of "Gwanak-gu" In the storage unit 500 as shown in FIG. In addition, the control unit 200 can determine whether there is information about a lower zone, for example, a lower zone, such as a lower zone in which the focus is located, for example, "Gwanak-gu". The control unit 200 may call the information on the lowermost zone and display it on the display unit 300 as shown in FIG. 16 (c) if the information on the lowermost zone exists. In this case, the information on the lowermost zone may include a lowermost zone map, for example a gwanakgu map.

The lowermost zone map may also include a plurality of lowermost zones delimited by at least one partition line as described above. Depending on the focus movement and selection command input by the user, at least one of the plurality of lowermost zones may be selected, e.g. The control unit 200 can browse the address information database 400 and obtain address information for the lowest zone in which the focus is located, for example, text information called "Blue Dragon ". Address information for the lowermost zone may be stored in the storage 500 together with address information for the highest zone, e.g., "Seoul Special City" and address information for the lower zone, e.g. The control unit 200 can determine that there is information on a lower sub-zone than the lowest zone after the lowest zone is selected. Lower sub-zones than the lowest zone may be, for example, zones partitioned based on the boundary of at least one bar / zone, or at least one road included in the lowest zone.

17 and 18 are views for explaining one embodiment of inputting additional information about an address.

If there is no information on a lower sub-zone than the selected lowest sub-zone, the display unit 300 may display a screen for inputting additional information as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. The additional information may be, for example, an address of the land address system, a base number of the road name address system, or a building number.

The additional information input screen for inputting the additional information includes a home button i1, a text display portion i2, a back button i4, a selected numeric display portion i6, a completion button i7, a numeric input portion i8, And other inputs i9.

The home button i1 and the back button i4 may be the same as described above. The text display unit i2 may display text information on the top, bottom, and bottom zones determined through the above process. For example, texts such as " Seoul Metropolitan Government ", "Gwanak-gu ", and" Cheongryong-dong "may be displayed on the text display section i6. The selection number display unit i6 may display the number input by the user using the number input unit i8 so that the user can check whether or not the user has input an accurate number. The completion button i7 is a button for the user to determine completion of input of a number using the number input section i8. The control unit 200 can generate the destination information using the numbers input according to the selection of the completion button i7 and the address information stored in the storage unit 500. [

The numeric input unit i8 may include at least one numerical key arranged in a rectangular shape as shown in FIG. 17 according to an embodiment. At least one numeric key may have focus. The user can move the focus up, down, left, and right by operating the input unit 100, and then input a selection command to select at least one number.

The numeric input unit i8 may include at least one numeric key arranged in a circle as shown in Fig. 18 according to another embodiment. In this case, the user performs an operation of rotating the input unit 100, and the focus is sequentially moved along the circular path in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction in accordance with the rotation operation of the user Can be moved. The user can input the selection command and select the number of the number key in which the focus is located.

The other input unit i9 may include a key for inputting additional information, for example, a symbol such as "acid" which may be added to the address of the lot number address system. In addition, the guitar input unit i9 may further include a backspace key for deleting one character string and a completion key for terminating address input.

When the user inputs a lot number or a building number through the additional information input screen, the controller 200 displays the address information on the upper area, the address information on the lower area, the address information on the lowest area, The destination information can be generated by sequentially combining the information such as the inputted number or the building number. Thus, the input of the address for the destination can be completed. The control unit 200 can determine at least one route from the current location to the destination based on the generated destination information.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a method of inputting an address to the navigation device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

19 is a flowchart of an embodiment of an address input method.

First, the navigation device 10 may start to operate according to the operation of the user or the operation of the vehicle (s600). Then, the navigation device 10 can start the address input function according to the user's selection (s601). The address input function can be started in such a way as to execute an address input application.

When the address input function is executed, the navigation device 10 can display the map on the screen (s610). In this case, the map displayed on the screen may be divided into a plurality of zones. In addition, focus may be located in at least one of the plurality of zones.

According to an embodiment, the user can input a rotational movement command by rotating the knob 111 of the dial control unit 110 to rotate the input unit 100. [ In addition, the user may input a movement command in a specific direction by tilting the knob 111 of the dial operation unit 110 in a specific direction (s611). The user may input a rotational movement command or a movement command in a predetermined direction using the touch pad 160, the trackball, or various buttons.

The focus located in at least one of the plurality of zones may be moved to another zone according to the move command entered by the user (s612). If the user has entered a rotational movement command, the focus may shift sequentially from at least one zone to another zone along a circular or helical path. If the user inputs a movement command in a predetermined direction, the focus may move from at least one zone to another zone in a direction corresponding to a predetermined direction input by the user.

When the user reaches the desired area and the focus reaches the desired area, the user can input a selection command for selecting the area in which the focus is located (s613). Address information such as a local name corresponding to the selected zone may be extracted and stored in the separate storage unit 400.

If the sub-region map associated with the selected region exists, that is, if it is not the final map (s620), the sub-map corresponding to the selected region may be called and displayed on the display unit 300 (s621). Next, the user can input a rotational movement command or a movement command in a predetermined direction by operating the input unit 100 in the same manner as described above (s622), and the focus is displayed on the at least one sub-zone (S623). The user can select a sub-region in which the focus is located by inputting a selection command (S624) if the user has reached the desired sub-region and the focus is reached. Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a sub-zone of a sub-zone related to the selected sub-zone (s620).

If there are no more sub-zones, i.e., the final map, it may be determined whether to input additional information (s630). If additional information is input, additional information input screen may be displayed to input additional information about the address, for example, a lot number or a building number (s631). When additional information is input, at least one address information and additional information corresponding to at least one selected zone may be combined to obtain a final address, that is, destination information. If additional additional information is not input, destination information may be generated by determining at least one address information corresponding to at least one selected zone as the final address without additional information (s632).

When the destination information is determined, the navigation can start guidance according to the destination information (s640).

100: input unit 110: dial control unit
120: Gearbox 130: Center Fesia
140: steering wheel 200:
300: display unit 400: address information database
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Claims (16)

An input portion including a body that is rotated along a rotation axis and can be tilted in at least one direction;
A plurality of zones are partitioned on the basis of a boundary line of the administrative zone, and at least one zone of the plurality of zones is in focus A display unit;
Rotating the main body sequentially rotates the focus to a zone located in the same direction as the rotational direction of the main body among the plurality of zones arranged in a spiral manner so that the focus moves along at least one of the plurality of zones And a control unit for controlling the focus to move to an area of the other part of the spirally arranged part in a direction in which the main body is tilted when the main body is tilted,
Wherein the rotation path includes a helical path corresponding to the rotation operation,
Wherein the control unit generates destination information by using information on the administrative zone corresponding to the plurality of zones. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the input unit is capable of receiving a selection command for selecting a zone in which the focus is located. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the control unit determines at least one zone of the plurality of zones and obtains address information corresponding to the determined at least one zone. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the control unit generates destination information based on the address information corresponding to the acquired at least one zone. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the control unit calls at least one sub-region map corresponding to the determined at least one zone and selects at least one sub-zone among a plurality of sub-zones that map the at least one sub-zone map according to an operation of the input unit . 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the control unit generates destination information based on the address information corresponding to the at least one zone and the address information corresponding to the at least one sub zone. delete The method according to claim 1,
The input section includes at least one of a dial operating section including a knob rotatable in at least one direction, a touch sensing means for sensing a touch operation of a user, a stick-ball and a stick operating means including at least one stick . The display section displays a map partitioned into a plurality of zones arranged spirally around one zone, the plurality of zones being partitioned on the basis of a boundary line of the administrative zone, wherein at least one of the plurality of zones has a focus Position possible;
Rotating operation or movement operation in at least one direction is performed using an input unit including a main body that is rotated along a rotation axis and can be tilted in at least one direction;
The focus is sequentially moved to a zone located in the same direction as the rotational direction of the main body among the plurality of zones arranged in a spiral manner according to the rotation operation so that the focus is sequentially moved to another zone along the rotation path, Moving the focus to a region of a portion of the other spiral-shaped portion located in a tilted direction when the main body is tilted; And
And generating destination information using information on the administrative zone corresponding to the plurality of zones,
Wherein the rotation path includes a spiral path corresponding to the rotation operation. 12. The method of claim 11,
Selecting at least one zone in which the focus is located;
Further comprising the steps of: 13. The method of claim 12,
Obtaining address information corresponding to the selected at least one zone;
Further comprising the steps of: 14. The method of claim 13,
Generating destination information based on the acquired at least one address information;
Further comprising the steps of: An input portion including a body that is rotated along a rotation axis and can be tilted in at least one direction;
A map display device comprising: a dashboard configured to display a map partitioned by a plurality of zones arranged in a spiral around a zone, the zones being partitioned based on a boundary of the zone, and at least one of the zones A display unit in which a focus can be positioned; And
Rotating the main body sequentially rotates the focus to a zone located in the same direction as the rotational direction of the main body among the plurality of zones arranged in a spiral manner so that the focus moves along at least one of the plurality of zones And a control unit for controlling the focus to move to an area of the other part of the spirally arranged part in a direction in which the main body is tilted when the main body is tilted,
Wherein the rotation path includes a helical path corresponding to the rotation operation,
Wherein the control unit is provided with a navigation device that generates destination information by using information on an administrative zone corresponding to a plurality of zones. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the input unit is installed in at least one of the dashboard and the driver's cab.

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