TW200947296A - Navigation device and method of operational preference and selection therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A navigation apparatus (200) comprises a processing resource (210) operably coupled to a data store (230). An operational environment is also provided that is supported, when in use, by the processing resource (210) and arranged to store operational preference profiles and respective associated user identifier data in the data store (230). The processing resource (210) is also arranged to determine contactlessly (550, 552, 554, 556) an identity of a user. The identity of the user determined is used to retrieve an operational preference profile from the operational preference profiles in the data store (230).

Description

200947296 IX. Description of the Invention: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a navigation device of a type that can be configured, for example, on a per user basis. The present invention is also directed to a method for operational preference selection of a navigation device of the type that can be configured, for example, on a per user basis. [Prior Art] ❹

Portable computing devices (e.g., portable navigation devices (pNDs) including GPS (Global Positioning System) signal reception and processing functionality) are well known and widely used as in-vehicle or other vehicle navigation systems. In general, modern PNDs include a processor, memory (at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory, and usually both) and map data stored in the memory. The processor cooperates with the memory to provide an execution environment in which software can be built and, in addition, often - or multiple additional software programs are provided to enable the functionality of the user to be controlled' and provide various other functions. Typically, such device implementations include one or more input interfaces and one or more output interfaces that allow the user to interact with the device, and the information can be distributed to the user: Face two: Sexual examples include visual displays and for voice output. An illustrative example of the input "face includes control of the loading operation or other features within a level 4, then... body button (if the device is built in the factory, the special button may not be on the device itself, and Yes, up) and a microphone for detecting user utterances. In the m position; disk 131164.doc 200947296 叮 additionally output interface display 5| ★ can &, and J is a touch-sensitive display (by touch-sensitive overlay or other) to provide a round-in interface by which the input The interface allows the user to operate the device by touch. Devices of this type will also often include: _ or multiple physical connector interfaces,

.# from the physical connector interface, the power and condition data signals can be transmitted to the device and receive power and conditional data signals from the P and direct fly devices; / Receive ^, which allows communication on the cellular & telecommunications and other signal and data networks (eg, Bluetooth, Fi, Wi-Max, GSM, UMTS, and the like). This type of PND also includes a GPS antenna by which satellite broadcast signals including poor position can be received and subsequently processed to determine the current position of the device. The PND may also include an electronic gyroscope that produces ##. _A and accelerometers, the signals can be processed to determine the current angular and linear acceleration, and in combination with the position information derived from the GPS signals to determine the speed of the device and thus the vehicle in which the device is installed And relative displacement. Typically, these features are most commonly provided in the in-vehicle navigation system, but may also be provided in the PND (if this is advantageous). The utility of such PNDs is primarily manifested in their ability to determine the route between the first position (usually, • A or current position) and the second position (usually the 'destination'). Such locations may be entered by the user of the device by any of a wide variety of different methods, for example, by postal code, street name and house number, previously stored I, known "destination (such as famous locations, municipal locations (such as stadiums or swimming pools) or other points of interest 131164.doc 200947296 and favorite destinations or destinations that have recently been visited. Usually, PND is used to calculate the starting address based on map data. The "best" or "best" route software between the location and destination address locations is caused. The "best" or "best" route is based on predetermined criteria and is not For the fastest or shortest route, the choice of route to guide the driver can be very complex. 'The selected route can take into account existing, predicted and dynamic and/or wirelessly received traffic and road information, about road speed. ❹

Historical information and drivers' own preferences for determining the factors of road alternatives. (For example, a driver may specify that the route should not include a car route or (4) a road). In addition, the '4' device can continuously monitor roads and traffic conditions, and provide or choose to change routes due to changing conditions, on which the remaining travel will take place. Instant traffic surveillance (4) based on various technologies (eg, mobile phone data exchange, stationary camera, GPS fleet tracking) is used to identify traffic delays and feed information into the notification system. Mu can be installed on the vehicle - π %%% strong wind 塥 塥 : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : For example, the PDA (four) heart navigation device can also be a portable number, a mobile power "... assistant", a media playback light, or the like, and in these cases, the portable system: the functional hunting is installed by the software It is extended on the device to perform route calculations and navigation along the calculated route. /〇 Route planning and navigation functionality can also be provided by operationally appropriate operational computing resources. For example: in the table or at h«p ://www.rac.c.uk provides: "(4) Department (RAC) line planning and navigation facilities, the 131164.doc 200947296 facility allows users to enter the starting point and destination, so use! = communication with the feeding service The device calculates the route (the aspect of which can be referred to by the user), generates a map, and generates a navigation command for directing the user from the selected starting point to the destination of the selected day. The facility also provides a pseudo-three-dimensional rendering and route preview functionality for the calculated route, which previews the functional simulation along the route for a preview of the calculated route. The user's use of the PND environment to calculate the route, the user interacts with the navigation device to customize the list of suggested routes according to the situation. The deep (歹) table selects the desired route. ρ , the user can intervene or guide the route selection process for a specific journey, should avoid side or yn ... fine to avoid or must follow certain routes, roads, bits = quasi, the route calculation form forms a main function, And navigation along this route is another main function. In the guide and/or voice command along the calculated route, use the second route to select the end point of the route, that is, the #要去,地地It is useful to “push the user to the route of the route/+β, line, and point (that is, the desired destination) along a route chosen. PND is also often used as a guide. Regularly updated on the screen: the map information is displayed on the screen, the current position of the setting, and therefore the table-use:: the map information is displayed on behalf of the farm (if the device or the current position of the user's vehicle (right device) Is being used for navigation within the vehicle Displayed on the screen. 阁 胄 胄 胄 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示 表示Map features. In addition, depending on the situation, navigation information may be displayed in the status bar above, below or on the side of the displayed map information of 131164.doc 200947296. Examples of navigation information include the current road from the user to select to the next Deviation distance, the nature of the deviation, this property can be represented by a further representation of the particular type of deviation (eg, left turn f or right turn f). The navigation function also determines the content, duration, and timing of the voice command, which can be borrowed. By these instructions, the route (4) is turned. As can be appreciated, simple instructions such as left-turning " need to be processed and analyzed in large quantities. As mentioned earlier, the interaction between the user and the device can be controlled by touch. Screen, or otherwise or by means of a steering column mounted remote control, activated by sound or by any other suitable method. In the following cases, Another important function provided is automatic route recalculation: the user deviates from the previously calculated route during navigation (out-of-sound or intentionally); immediate traffic conditions indicate that the alternative route will be more advantageous; the device can automatically recognize this automatically Conditions, or if the user actively causes the device to perform a route recalculation for any reason. It is also known to allow the calculation of the material according to the criteria defined by the manufacturer; for example, the user may prefer the scenic route calculated by the device, or may wish Avoid any roads where traffic jams may occur, are expected to occur, or are currently occurring. The device software will then calculate various lines and be more green along its route ^ 1 points of interest (known as _ route's such points of interest = Note that, for example, there is a beautiful view, or (d) indicating the traffic conditions that are occurring on a particular road (4), sorting the calculated routes according to the possible blockage or the level of delay due to the blockage. Other routes based on traffic and information based on traffic information and navigation standards are also possible. 131164.doc 10 200947296 Although the route calculation and navigation functions are important for the overall utility of the PND, it is possible to use the device purely for information display or "free driving", in which only map information related to the current device location is displayed, and t The route has not been calculated and the device is currently not performing navigation. This mode of operation is often applicable when the user knows the route to which the trip is going and does not require navigation assistance. Devices of the above type (eg, by TomT〇m Internati〇 Model 720T, manufactured and supplied by nal, provides a reliable means of enabling users to navigate from one location to another. These devices are large when the user is unfamiliar with the route to the destination they are navigating to. Utility: Before starting the journey, the user typically configures the pND settings to be optimal for the user's operational preferences regarding the PND. However, the PND is successfully used by a different user for a period of time when operated by a user. The situation is not uncommon. Although it is advantageous to change the settings to improve the ease of use of the pND, reconfigure the PND to suit the difference. The user is a time consuming activity. The lack of a shortcut to select a predefined setting associated with the user of the PND may require a level of readiness that is unacceptable to some users prior to using the PND. Also 'even if a shortcut to select a predefined setting is provided It is often still necessary to navigate through the menu structure to reach a portion of the user interface that allows the user to select a predefined setting. In the field of computing devices, known computing devices (eg, personal computers (PCs)) are distinct. It is set to accommodate different users, and it is also known to provide a fingerprint reader to capture identification information about the intended user. The identification information (in this example, the fingerprint) is used to query the user I31164.doc -11 - 200947296, the database, in order to obtain the login information associated with the intended user. To the existing login interface of the operating system supported by the PC (log-in provides login information to the operating system to provide the self-database) Login information, such as user name and password. Although the use of the fingerprint reader speeds up the provision of the PC and is pre- The left guard for use by those who access environment =, but not always fingerprint reading n f dagger private scan window of a single private land ditch extractor of the " reliably capture time; swipe & quot

❹ Therefore, it is expected that the user sometimes has to try to recognize the fingerprint multiple times in order to successfully recognize and thus be granted the right to use the PC. In the automotive industry, a simpler method has been adopted, and driver preference settings (such as 4-chair position, square 19 and pedal setting) can be set by pressing in the carrier-drive compartment (for example, on the steering wheel). Press the button to choose. Sometimes you need to quickly press more than one button in sequence. However, this method also requires a conscious action by the user to ensure that the selection is made with the user. In the case of a PND, the PND is equipped in a manner similar to that described above with respect to pc - the fingerprint reader is not only a manufacturing expense, but also tends to be unreliable, for example, due to sweating when necessary Or the ability to provide fingerprints before the temporary deformation of the fingerprint. Therefore, the need to make multiple attempts to obtain a fingerprint is time-consuming, delaying the departure, hindering the user, and increasing the workload of the driver. In fact, the mere interaction with the fingerprint reader constitutes an additional use of the work of the τ. Special buttons are provided to select the ones that are associated with different users—pre-depreciation D is available at a more reliable level and makes the PND's outer casing less attractive. Furthermore, the provision of a dedicated button causes a need for action from the user, resulting in an increased user workload prior to the start of the journey. In fact, in vehicles that may have to make other driver choices at the beginning of the journey (for example, regarding the setting of the driving position), the need to configure the PND also poses additional inconvenience to the start of the journey. In addition, the provision of dedicated buttons hampers the goal of providing a PND that operates almost exclusively through the "soft" interface of the touch screen. In this aspect, providing the power to select a predefined setting at a higher level of the menu structure would overcrow the high level of the menu structure and thus provide a less user-friendly menu structure, or at the expense of a higher level Menu options are necessary to accommodate the ability to select predefined settings at higher levels. The Sacrifice menu option must then be placed at the lower level of the menu structure, and therefore more finger navigation of the menu structure is required to reach the Sacrifice menu option. Undoubtedly, this may be inconvenient and therefore inappropriate in the case where the option menu for sacrifice is important and/or frequently used. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with the present invention, a navigation device is provided, which includes a processing resource operatively coupled to a data storage device; an operation; Supported by the processing resource and configured to store an operational (4) profile and respective associated user identifier data in the data store, wherein the processing resource is configured to contactlessly determine a user And use the identity of the user to retrieve an operational preference profile from the *operational preference profile in the data store. . The processing source may be configured to implement an operational preference on the operational preferences in response to the identification of the user. 131164.doc .13- 200947296 The user's body 々V —r α can be determined using an identification algorithm. The user's physical injury can be determined using the candidate entity profile data from the user. The candidate entity profile data can be candidate biometric data. The data store contains physical feature data that identifies the user separately. The entity profile data can be biometric. The data store H maintains a separate association between the entity profile data and the user identifier profile. ❹

The processing resource can be configured to sample user-related information via the input device and generate candidate entity profiles from the sampled information. The sampled information can be sound data. The input device can be a voice input device. The voice input device can be a microphone or another, and the sampled information can be image data. Image data can be facial image data. The input device can be an optical input device. The optical input device can be a camera, such as a digital camera. ~ Image data can be time-varying (time_varying) image data; candidate entity feature data can be related to changes in image data over time. That. Further, an advancement includes an operational preference setting slot database that can include an operational preference setting slot and respective associated user identifier data. The device can further include - an entity profile database that can include user identification (four) materials and respective associated entity profiles. The processing resource can be configured to generate candidate entity profiles at least periodically to determine the identity of the user. The linguistic processing resources can be configured to be identifiable by the use of features on the core operations 131164.doc -14· 200947296 supported by the operating environment. The use of features on the core operation can be a sound recognition facility for controlling the navigation device. The operational preferences may relate to devices that are external to the navigation device and that are controllable via the operating environment. According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for operational preference selection is provided, the method comprising: providing a work environment; storing an operational preference profile and respective associated user identifier data; determining without contact The identity of a user; using the user's identity to retrieve an operational preference profile from the stored operational preference profile. According to a third aspect of the present invention, a computer program component is provided, comprising computer program component means for causing a computer to perform the method according to the second aspect of the present invention. § Hai computer program components can be embodied on computer readable media. It is therefore possible to provide a navigation device and an operational preference

It is equivalent to the operational preferences associated with equipment and equipment. The advantages of these embodiments are set forth below, and other details and features of each are defined elsewhere in the accompanying manner. [Embodiment] And in the items in these embodiments and the following implementations 131164.doc 15 200947296 The same reference numerals will be used throughout the following description to identify the same parts. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with particular reference to pND. However, it should be remembered that the teachings of the present invention are not limited to PNDs, but the teachings of the present invention are applicable to any type of processing device configured to perform navigation software to provide route planning and navigation functionality. Therefore, it can be seen that, in the context of the present application, the navigation device is intended to include, but is not limited to, any type of 5L route planning and navigation, regardless of whether the device I is embodied as a navigation device in the vehicle. It is actually embodied in computing resources that perform route planning and navigation software (such as desktop or portable personal computers (PCs), mobile phones, or portable digital assistants (PDAs)). It will also be apparent from the following that the teachings of the present invention are effective even in situations where the user does not seek guidance on how to navigate from one point to another and only desires to have a view of a given location. In such environments, the destination location selected by the user does not have to have a corresponding departure location (the user wishes to navigate from the departure location), and therefore, should not be considered in this article as the destination "location or indeed π The reference to the destination "view means that the generation of the route is necessary, the travel to the "destination" must occur, or indeed the existence of the destination requires the designation of the corresponding departure location. Keep in mind the above conditions, which will map the Global Positioning System (GPS) and similar - for various purposes. In general, GPS is a satellite-based navigation system that is capable of determining continuous position, speed, time, and (in some cases) direction information for an unlimited number of users. GPS, previously known as NAVSTAR, has a number of satellites that operate extremely accurately (four) around the earth. Based on these precise orbits, the GPS satellite can pass its position to any number of receiving units, 131164.doc •16- 200947296. When it is specially equipped to receive GPS data

The device of the squad δ贞 village began scanning for the RF signal of the 3PS satellite signal, and the GPS system was implemented after receiving a radio signal from a GPS satellite. In the summer, there are a number of different conventional methods to determine the exact position of the satellite. ^: The slave #W. In most cases, the device will continue to scan the signal until the bean has been 彳晷 彳晷 5 small _ , and the owner has to serve at least two different satellite signals (note that * is not a normal 4 曰 * · coin '1 using his two-point measurement technique to determine the position by only ❺ Ο two signals, After the measurement, the receiver uses three known positions to determine its own two-dimensional position relative to the satellite. This determination can be made in a known manner. Further, obtaining the fourth satellite signal allows the receiving skirt to calculate its three-dimensional position in a known manner by the same-geometric calculation. The position and velocity data can be continuously updated in real time by an unlimited number of users. As shown in FIG. 1>8 system is generally referenced by 1 It is indicated that a plurality of satellites 120 are in orbit around the earth 124. The orbit of each satellite 12 is not necessarily synchronized with the orbits of other satellites, and is in fact likely to be out of sync. The GPS receiver 140 is shown as being from various satellites 12 〇 Receiving spread-spectrum GPS satellite signals. The spread-spectrum satellite signals continuously transmitted from each satellite 120 utilize a highly accurate frequency standard realized by an extremely accurate atomic clock. Each satellite 120 transmits 16 作为 as its data signal. A portion of the data stream indicating the particular satellite 120 is transmitted. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the GPS receiver device 14 typically obtains a spread spectrum GPS satellite signal 16 至少 from at least three satellites 12 〇 for the GPS receiver device. The two-dimensional position is calculated by triangulation by a triangulation. The acquisition of an additional signal (which causes 131164.doc 17 200947296 #160 from a total of four satellites 12) permits the GPS receiver device M to be calculated in a known manner. Its three-dimensional position. Referring to Figure 2, it should be noted that the block diagram of the navigation device 2 does not include all the components of the navigation device, but only represents many example components. The navigation device 00 is located in a foreign power (not shown). The housing includes a processing resource (eg, processor 210) coupled to the input device 22 and the display device (eg, display screen 240). The input device 220 is referred to herein in the singular, but it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the input device 22 represents any number of input devices, including keyboard devices, sound input devices, touch panels, and/or any information used to input information. Other known input devices. Likewise, display screen 240 can include any type of display screen, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). For ease of reference, two exemplary input devices are shown separately in FIG. In this aspect, a voice input device (e.g., microphone 226) is operatively coupled to processor 210. Additionally or alternatively, an optical input device (e.g., a 'camera) is operatively coupled to the processor 210. The voice input device and/or the optical input device do not need to be in contact with the user entity of the navigation device 2〇〇. In one configuration, one aspect of the input device 220 (touch panel) and display screen 240 are integrated to provide an integrated input and display device. The full-person input and display device includes a touch pad or touch screen. The input is such that the user only needs to touch one of the display screens 240 to select one of the plurality of display options or to activate a plurality of virtual or "soft" buttons. In this aspect, the processing The device 210 supports a graphical user interface that operates in conjunction with a touch screen. 131164.doc -18- 200947296 The navigation device can include an output device 26(), such as a voice output device (eg, a speaker). Because the output device 26 can be navigation The user of the device 2 generates voice information, so it should be understood that the input device 240 may also include a microphone 226 and a software for receiving an input voice command. In the navigation device 200, the processor 21 is operatively connected via the connection (2) Connected to input device 220 and receiving input information from input device 22A via connection 225, and operatively connected via respective output connection 245 And at least one of the display device and the output device 26() to output information to the at least one. Additionally, the processor 21 is operatively coupled to the memory 230' via the connection 235 and further adapted to be Connection 275 receives information from input/output (1/〇) 270 / sends information to input/output (1/0) 埠 270, where I/O 珲 270 can be connected to ι/ outside of navigation device 2 The device I/O device 280 can include, but is not limited to, an external listening device, such as an earpiece. The connection to the I/O device 280 can additionally be wired to any other external device, such as a car stereo unit. Or a wireless connection, for example for hands-free operation and/or for voice-activated operation, for connection to an earpiece or headset and/or for connection to, for example, a mobile phone, where a mobile phone connection Can be used to establish a slant between navigation 1 and (10), for example, the Internet or any other network; fish, Ky, connection, and/or for use via, for example, the Internet or some The other network establishes a connection to the server. Figure 2 - step description operative connection between processor 2 ι and antenna/receiver 250 via connection 'where antenna/receiver 250 may be, for example, GPS antenna/receiver β should be understood' for illustrative purposes The antenna and receiver represented by reference numeral 250 are combined, but the antenna and receiver can be 131164.doc -19- 200947296 is a component of Knife 1 ' position and the antenna can be, for example, a Gps chip antenna or a helical antenna. In addition, those who are familiar with the art should understand that the power supply (not shown) supplies power to the electronic components shown in Figure 2. As will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, various configurations of the components shown in Figure 2 are contemplated. For example, the components shown in Figure 2 can be in communication with one another via wired and/or wireless connections and the like. Accordingly, the navigation device 200 described herein can be a portable or handheld navigation device 200. In addition, the portable or handheld navigation device 2 of Figure 2 can be connected or docked in a known manner to a vehicle such as a bicycle 'rotrainer, car or boat. This navigation device 2 can then be removed from the docking position for portable or handheld navigation purposes. Referring now to Figure 3, the navigation device 200 can establish an "action" with the server 302 via a mobile device (not shown) such as a mobile phone, a PDA, and/or a device having mobile phone technology. a connection that establishes a digital Q connection (such as via a digital connection such as the known Bluetooth technology). Thereafter, the mobile device can establish a network connection with the server 302 via its network service provider (eg, via Internet. Thus, a "action" network connection is established between the navigation device 200 (which can be and often acts when traveling alone and/or in the vehicle) with the server 302. The information provides "instant" or at least very "new" gateways. The mobile device can be used in a known manner (via a service provider) and another device such as server 302 using, for example, the Internet. The establishment of a network connection. This establishment may include, for example, the use of a TCP/IP layered protocol. Line 131164.doc • 20- 200947296 The mobile device may utilize any number of communication standards, such as CDMA2_, GSM, IEEE 80 2.11 a/b/g/n, etc. Thus, an internet connection can be made, for example, via a data connection, via a mobile phone or a mobile phone technology within the navigation device 200. For this connection, a feeder 3 is established. Internet connection between the device 2 and the navigation device. This can be done, for example, via a mobile phone or other mobile device and a GpRs (Integrated Packet Radio Service) connection. The port navigation device 200 can be via, for example, existing Bluetooth technology. The data connection with the mobile device is completed in a known manner and the data connection with the Internet and server 302 is finally completed, wherein any number of suitable data communication protocols can be utilized. The navigation device 200 can be in the navigation device 2 Including itself includes its own mobile phone technology (eg, including an antenna or, as the case may be, an internal antenna of the navigation device 2). The mobile phone technology within the navigation device may include internal components as specified above, and/or may include An add-in card (eg, a user identification module (SIM) card) 'The pluggable card is equipped with, for example, the necessary mobile phone technology And/or an antenna. Thus, the mobile phone technology within the navigation device 2 can similarly establish a network connection between the navigation device 200 and the server 3〇2 via, for example, the Internet, in a similar manner. For any GPRS phone setup, the Bluetooth-enabled navigation device can be used to work correctly with the ever-changing spectrum of mobile phone models, manufacturers, etc., (10)t, modulo $/manufacturer The specific settings can be stored on the navigation device 200. The data stored for this information can be updated. 131164.doc 21 200947296 In FIG. 3, the navigation device 200 is depicted as being in communication with the server 3〇2 via the general communication channel 318. The general communication channel 318 can be implemented by any of a number of different configurations. When a connection via the communication channel is established between the server 3〇2 and the navigation device 2〇〇 (note that the connection can be a data connection via a mobile device, a direct connection via a personal computer via the Internet, etc.) The server 302 is communicable with the navigation device 2A. The server 302 includes (in addition to other components not otherwise described) a processor 304 operatively coupled to a memory 3 〇 6 and further operatively coupled to one via a wired or wireless connection 314 A large number of data storage devices 312. The processor 304 is further operatively coupled to the transmitter 3〇8 and the receiver 310 to transmit information to and from the navigation device 200 via the communication channel 318. The transmitted and received signals may include data, communications, and/or other propagating signals. The transmitter 308 and the receiver 31 can be selected or designed in accordance with the communication requirements and communication techniques used in the communication design of the navigation device 200. Additionally, it should be noted that the functions of transmitter 308 and receiver 31 can be combined into a single transceiver. The server 302 is further coupled to (or includes) a plurality of storage devices 312, and the plurality of storage devices 312 can be interfaced to the feeder 3^2 via the communication link 314. The mass storage device 312 contains a storage of navigation data and map information' and may also be separate from the word processor 302 or may be incorporated into the server 302. The avionics 20 is configured to communicate with the server 3 经由 2 via the communication channel 318 and includes a processor, memory, etc. as described previously with respect to FIG. 2, and the transmitter 320 and the receiver 322 to communicate via the communication channel 31 8 Send and receive 131164.doc • 22- 200947296 Signals and/or data, note that such devices may be further used to communicate with devices other than server 302. In addition, the transmitter 320 and the receiver 322 are selected or designed according to the communication requirements and communication techniques used in the communication design of the navigation device 2, and the functions of the transmitter 320 and the receiver 322 can be combined into a single transceiver. . The software stored in the server memory 306 provides instructions to the processor 3〇4 and allows the server 302 to provide services to the navigation device 2〇〇. One of the services provided by the server 302 includes processing the request from the navigation device 2 and transmitting the navigation data from the mass data store 312 to the navigation device 2 . Another service provided by the server 302 includes the use of various algorithms for processing the navigation data for the desired application and transmitting the results of such calculations to the navigation device 200. The communication channel 318 generally represents the connection between the navigation device 2 and the server 3.传播 2 of the media or path. Both the server 3〇2 and the navigation device 2〇〇 include a transmitter for transmitting data via the communication channel and a receiver for receiving data that has been transmitted by the communication channel. Communication channel 318 is not limited to a particular communication technology. Additionally, communication channel 318 is not limited to a single communication technology; that is, channel 318 can include several communication links using a variety of techniques. For example, communication channel 318 can be adapted to provide a path for electrical communication, optical communication, and/or electromagnetic communication, and the like. Thus, communication channel 318 includes, but is not limited to, one or a combination of the following: circuits, electrical conductors such as wires and coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, converters, radio frequency (RF) waves, atmosphere, white space ( In addition, communication channel 318 may include intermediate devices such as routers, routers, relays, buffers, transmitters, and receivers. In an illustrative configuration, communication channel 3丨8 includes telephone network and computer network. In addition, 'communication channel 3丨8 can be capable of accommodating wireless communication' such as infrared communication, radio frequency communication (such as microwave frequency communication), etc. In addition, communication channel 318 can accommodate satellite communication.

Communication signals transmitted via communication channel 386 include, but are not limited to, signals that may be needed or desired as a given communication technology. For example, the signals may be suitable for use in cellular communication technologies such as time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), global mobile communication systems. (GSM), etc. Both digital and analog signals can be transmitted via communication channel 318. Such signals may be modulated, encrypted and/or compressed signals as may be desired for communication techniques. Server 302 includes a remote server accessible by navigation device 2 via a wireless channel. The server 3〇2 may include a network server located on a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a virtual private network (vpN), and the like. The server 302 can include a personal computer such as a desktop or laptop computer, and the communication channel 318 can be an electrical wrap connected between the personal computer and the navigation device. Alternatively, a personal computer can be connected between the navigation device and the feeder 302 to establish an internet connection between the server 3〇2 and the navigation device 2〇〇. Alternatively, a mobile phone or other palm-sized device can establish a wireless connection to the Internet for connection to the server 302 via the Internet of Things. The information from the feeding device 3〇2 can be provided to the navigation device 2 via the information download, or periodically after the user connects the navigation device_ to the word processor 302 131164.doc -24·200947296, periodically The information download can be more dynamic after updating the information download and/or after a more or more frequent connection between the server 302 and the navigation device 200 via, for example, a wireless mobile connection device and a TCP/IP connection. For many dynamic calculations, the processor 304 in the server 302 can be used to handle a large number of processing needs, however, the processor 210 of the navigation device 200 can also handle a number of processes and calculations from the connection to the server 302 from time to time. As indicated in Figure 2 above, the navigation device 2 includes a processor 21, an input device 220, and a display screen 240. The input device 220 and the display screen 240 are integrated into an integrated input and display device to enable input of information (via direct input, menu selection, etc.) and display of information (for example, via a touch panel screen). For example, such a screen as is well known to those skilled in the art can be, for example, a touch input LCD screen. In addition, the navigation device 2 can also include any additional input device 22 and/or any additional output device, such as a voice input/output device. Referring to FIG. 4A, the navigation device 2 can include an integrated input and display device 29 (eg, a 'touch panel screen) and other components of FIG. 2 (including but not limited to an internal GPS receiver 250, a microprocessor 21〇, power supply (not shown), memory system 230, etc.). The navigation device 2GG can rest on the arm 292, which can be fastened to the carrier dashboard/window/etc. using the suction cup 294. This arm 292 is one of a pair of docking stations. The navigation device 200 can be docked to the docking station. As shown in Figure 4B, the navigation device can be docked or otherwise connected to the arm 292 of the docking station by a buckle that, for example, connects the navigation device 2 to #292. The navigation device 2 can then be rotated on the arm 292 as indicated by the arrows in J3M64.doc -25- 200947296 4B. In order to release the connection between the navigation device 2 and the docking station, for example, a button (not shown) on the navigation device 200 can be pressed. Other suitable configurations for coupling the navigation device to the docking station and decoupling are well known to those skilled in the art. Referring now to Figure 5 of the accompanying drawings, the processor 210 cooperates with the memory 230 to support a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 34, which functions as a functional hardware component 33 of the navigation device 200 and is executed by the device. Between the software

❹ face. The processor 210 then loads the operating system 35 from the memory 21, and the operating system 350 provides an environment in which the application software 360 (which implements some or all of the above route planning and navigation functionality) can operate. The application software 506 provides a working environment that supports the core functions of the navigation device (e.g., map view function, route plan function, navigation function, and any other functions associated with this). In addition, the identification module 37G is supported by the operating system state and provides functionality beyond the core functionality provided by the application software 36. Narrowly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the identification module 37 can be incorporated into the application 'program software 360' but the functionality of the incorporated identification module remains beyond the functionality of the core functionality. The application software 506 supports different users to the navigation device 2 〇〇 =. In this aspect, it is in the memory 23. Medium maintenance database (not shown), eroded field μ ^ ^ can be stored in the user preference database for the identifier containing a scorpion such as Zhuang 丨 丨 用 “ “ “ “ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 - or more users of the preferred catwoman beta should know, so the needle ',, 13⁄4 this J is wrong with the user's identifier, such as the following h 4, rent One or more of the operations: driving related preferences, for example, J31I64.doc -26 - 200947296 such as security preferences (such as I show safety tips better preferred with toll roads; note, interesting point identification and / Or π曰 output related preferences, for example, & read preferences (such as sound type, speaker volume: such as voice output device options); display " (the appearance of the symbols; _ color square slaughter: two For example, identifying the current position, associated two-dimensional or three-dimensional view;

% preference, auto zoom (z〇〇ming) preference or preference associated with the measured amount; device control preference retention, θ 妁 妁 妁 不 不 , , , , , , , , , , , , A preference associated with the top-level details of the displayed portion of the map 'left-hand or right-hand operational preference, route cut preference' keypad or keyboard preference' media playback preferences, wireless communication preferences (such as Bluetooth preferences), servo The device access preferences battery saving preferences, language preferences and/or menu display preferences. In this example, the user's operational preference profile can be manually selected via the navigation device's menu option menu option provided by the application software 5〇6 to present the navigation device to the user. A list of known users to select from. The menu structure also includes a menu option to record a current operational preference setting for the navigation device 200 as a new operational preference profile. Turning to Figure 6, the microphone 2 2 6 is operatively connected to the recognition module 370 supported by the processor 21, and the identification module 370 includes a voice processing sub-module 4 and a voice matching engine sub-module 402. The speech processing sub-module 4 is operatively coupled to the microphone 226 and the speech matching engine sub-module 402. The voice matching engine sub-module 402 can be connected to the application software 131164.doc -27- 200947296 via a suitable software interface 403. In addition, the 5 memory 230 stores a voice setting slot database 404 containing voice setting slot data. In the example, the voice setting data is characterized by the user's voice and the user's associated identifier. The voice matching engine sub-module 4 0 2 and the voice processing sub-module 4 (10) can access the voice setting broadcast material library 404. In operation (Fig. 7), the first user obtains the navigation device for the first time * the navigation device. First, the user ultimately turns the navigation device 200 on and sets (step 500) one or more operational preferences associated with the use of the navigation device 200, such as preferred readout sound (female), speaker volume, display color scheme And / or security alerts. First, the user then selects (step 502) to record the selected operational preference as a new operational preference setting menu option 'and prompts the first user to select the name by the user interface of the navigation device 2 or A handle is used to associate and store an operational preference in the user preference database, the name or title forming a first identifier associated with the first user. The navigation device 2 then provides the user with an option to provide a sound sample in a future situation for quick and/or automatic re-calling of the new operational preference setting slot. The sound # can be any utterance if necessary or, as in this example, a predetermined child such as "TomTom" or a set of words. Assuming that the first user wishes to provide a sound sample, the application software 360 prompts (step 5G4) that the user provides a sound sample, and the voice processing sub-module 400 records the sound sample 'then the sound sample is subjected to signal processing to generate a sound sample for Feature sound profile data. In this example, the sound samples are subjected to Fourier analysis and the sounds of the steps 131164.doc -28 · 200947296 are generated (steps 5〇6), and the Fourier distribution of the present forms the sound profile data. The voice processing block module _ stores the sound setting block data with the previously provided suffix by the first user (steps are fine) in the voice profile file database 404. The navigation device 200 then uses the first user's navigation, location determination, and/or map presentation needs by the first user as desired by the first user until the navigation device 2 is powered off. For the second user and any subsequent new users, the above process can be repeated when the navigation device is first used.

参看 Referring to FIG. 8, in the subsequent situation where the first user is ready to power on the navigation device (for example) to start the operation of the navigation device and/or assist the journey, the navigation device asks the user whether to enter (4) configuration settings. search. The application software 36 then prompts (step 55) that the user provides a sample of the sound, such as a predetermined keyword or word (such as "T〇mT〇m"). The speech processing sub-module records the first word spoken by the user via the microphone 226, and subjects the sound sample to (step 552) signal processing (eg, the Fourier analysis mentioned above) to generate sample sound profile data. . The sample sound profile data is an example of candidate entity profile data that can be derived from user-related measurement results and/or observation results, or can be used when the navigation device 200 is powered on without requiring confirmation from the user or when needed The collection of sound samples is automatically performed during use of other features of the sound input navigation device 200 (e.g., when using the voice recognition facility of the navigation device 200 mentioned above to locate a destination or destination address). As a further alternative, the first user may initiate a sound for the presentation 131164.doc -29-200947296 by, for example, quickly and continuously tapping the display screen 29〇 a predetermined number of times (eg, 'more than one time, such as three times). Tips for the sample. After the sample sound profile data is generated, it is provided to the voice matching engine sub-module 402, and the voice matching engine sub-module 402 is used by the voice matching engine sub-module 402 in the voice matching engine sub-module 4〇4撷. The sound profile data is taken to subject the sample sound profile data (step 554) to an identification algorithm (eg, a 'pattern matching algorithm).

If the voice matching engine sub-module 402 does not find a match between the sample sound profile data and any of the voice profile data stored in the voice profile database 4〇4 (step 556), the voice matching engine The sub-module 4〇2 checks (step 558) the internal counter c to determine if the counter has been set to a value greater than two (of course, the counter is initialized when the navigation device 2 is powered). If the value of the internal counter c does not exceed 2, the internal counter c is incremented by one (step 560) and the first user is again prompted to provide a sound sample generation, and the match is again attempted (steps 550 through 556). The above process is repeated (steps 550 to 560) until a match is obtained or the value of the internal counter c exceeds 2. When the value of the internal counter c exceeds 2, the value of the internal counter C is reset to zero (step 562), and the first user is advised that the match cannot be found and that no more attempts are made to identify the user from the sound sample. The operational preference for storage, unless the process is restarted by the first place of use. j Finding the match between the sample sound profile data and the voice profile data stored in the voice profile database 4〇4: (step 556), then the voice matching engine sub-module 402 will And the language: the profile database 404 Φ a + m 3 matches the sound profile data related 13J164.doc • 30- 200947296 and the first-user associated with the first-identifier as a message transmission The application software 360's application software retrieves the operational preferences stored in the user preference database for the identifier associated with the first user. The application software 360 then implements (step 564) operational preferences associated with the operational preference profile retrieved from the user preference repository and the navigation device 200 continues to operate in accordance with the programming of the application software 36 to provide navigation Auxiliary, location determination assistance and/or map information. ❹

In another embodiment (Fig. 9), the camera 228 is operatively coupled to the identification module 370 supported by the processing benefit 210. The identification module 370 includes an image processing sub-module and an image matching engine sub-module. The image processing sub-module is operatively coupled to the camera 228 and the image matching engine sub-module. The image matching engine sub-module 408 can communicate with the application software 36G via a suitable software interface. In addition, the memory is a storage image set (4) database 41. The image profile database 41 includes physical feature data about the respective visual appearance of the user and the associated identifier of the user. The image matching engine sub-module 408 can access the image profile database 4]. Referring to Figure 10, the first user obtains the navigation device 2 for initial use of the navigation device. The first-user thus ultimately powers up and configures (step 600) the navigation device to associate with one or more operational preferences of the navigation device 200, such as a preferred readout sound (female), speaker volume, display color scheme, and / or security alert. The first user then selects (step 602) to save the selected operational preference as a new option for the new operational preference profile, and prompts the first user to select a name via the user interface of the navigation device 2 Or a title for association and storage of operational preferences set by 131164.doc 31 200947296 in the user preference database, the name or title forming a first identifier associated with the first user. The navigation device 200 then provides the first user with a capture of the first user's facial image (which is referred to as: image capture sample) in a future situation for use in a new operational preference profile. The option to quickly and/or automatically call again.

Assuming that the first-time producer wishes to provide an image capture sample, the application software 360 prompts (step 604) that the user has his face appearing in front of the camera and the camera 228 captures the facial image of the first user. In order to provide consistent and accurate results, it is desirable, but not necessary, to capture facial images in predetermined regions defined by one of the perspectives of camera 228. In this example, a visual feedback technique is thus used whereby the image received by camera 228 is displayed by display 24 and the two-dimensional shape (e.g., rectangular) is superimposed when displaying the image received by camera 228. The navigation device 200 then directs the first user to present their face in front of the camera 228 to ensure that the face of the first user is within the rectangle before capturing the image of the face for image processing purposes. In this aspect, the presentation of the facial image of the first user within the rectangle can be automatically detected by the appropriate image processing software or manually by the user by touching the display screen 24 or via the voice command of the microphone 226. After capturing the image capture sample, it is then subjected to signal processing to generate surface profile data that is characterized by an area of the image capture sample associated with the face of the first user. In this example, the image capture samples are subjected to a facial feature recognition algorithm (steps 6-6), such as the so-called eigenface or eigenimage algorithms, but other algorithms are used for visual processing capabilities. Those skilled in the art should be aware that other processing steps, such as threshold setting and generating a weighting matrix, can be used in the face recognition process 131164.doc •32- 200947296. However, any suitable technique may be used, and thus for the sake of brevity and clarity of the description, the special face recognition technique will not be described in greater detail herein. After the image profile data is processed by the image processing sub-module 406, the image processing sub-module 406 stores the image profile data output together with the identifier previously provided by the first user (step 6-8). File database

Ο 410. The navigation device 200 is then used by the first user according to the first user's wishes to satisfy the navigation, location determination, and/or map of the first user until the navigation device 200 is powered off, and then to the second user and any The subsequent new user, t, can repeat the above process when the equipment is first used. Referring to Figure 11, in the subsequent case where the first user is ready to power up the navigation device (e.g., to begin the journey of the navigation device 200 and/or assist, the navigation device 200 asks the user if the profile is to be configured. The application software 36 then prompts (step 65... the user presents his face in front of the camera 228 to obtain an image capture sample. Therefore, the visual feedback technique is used to place the face in one of the capture regions of the camera. Image Processing The sub-module 4〇6 then subjects the image capture sample to (step 652) signal processing, such as the feature face or feature image analysis described above and any suitable auxiliary processing to generate the image profile sample data 1 image profile sample data as An example of candidate entity profile data that may be derived from user-related measurements and/or observations. If the page is clicked, the navigation device 200 may be powered on without requiring confirmation from the user or Navigation device·Other J31164.doc •33· 200947296 'With repeated capture of images' until navigation

During the use of the feature (for example, the collection of the sample data during the use of the box device 200. The image profile sample data is supplied to the image matching engine sub-module after the image matching engine sub-module 408 generates the image profile sample data. Group 408: The shirt image matching engine sub-module uses the image profile data captured from the image setting slot database to subject the image setting broadcast sample material to (step 654) the recognition algorithm (eg, pattern matching algorithm). If the matching engine sub-module 4〇8 does not find a match between the image profile sample data and any of the image profile data stored in the voice setting (4) library 41G (step 656), the image matching engine sub-module Checking (step 658) the internal counter e to determine if the counter has been set to a value greater than two (of course, the counter is initialized when the navigation device is powered) if the value of the internal filter c does not exceed 2 Then, the internal counter c sends a step 660)-, and prompts the first user to provide image profile file data generation, and tries to match again (steps 65〇 to 656). ). The above process is repeated (steps 650 to 66) until a match is obtained or the value of the internal counter ^ exceeds 2. When the value of the internal counter c exceeds 2, the value of the internal counter c is reset to zero (step 662) 'Advise the first user: Cannot find the match I. Do not try to capture the first user image recognition and the first use. The associated operational preferences are stored unless the process is specifically restarted by the first user! 31164.doc -34- 200947296.

G ❹ In the case of finding a match between the seven image profile sample data and the image profile data stored in the image setting slot database 410 (step 656), the image is matched by the image matching 5 | 8 transmitting, to the application software 360, the first identifier associated with the image setting right data included in the image setting file library 41〇 and associated with the first user, as a message, The application software retrieves the operation stored in the user preference database for the first identifier associated with the first user. The application software software 360 then performs (step 664) and the user preferences. The library retrieves operational preferences associated with the preference profiles, and the navigation device 200 continues to operate in accordance with the programming of the application software to provide navigation assistance, location determination assistance, and/or map information. In a further embodiment, the processor 21 supports the techniques of any of the foregoing embodiments (9), such as the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in order to improve the retrieval of the identifier associated with the first user. Reliability. In yet another embodiment, camera 228 can be used to capture more images than the user's face for generating physical feature data, such as the space occupied by the driver of the vehicle. In addition, the physical feature data in this embodiment and the previous embodiment may have a time-varying state when necessary, for example, the collected image may change with time. The image display of the change may be used to characterize and identify a use. The behavior, ritual or other type of person. Although it is already in the face recognition or voice recognition; the above embodiment is described by the brothers 'but those skilled in the art should understand that 'any other suitable physical feature data can be generated by the contactless export from the user, for example The biometrics are used to identify the user of the navigation device 200 and the operational preferences for the identified user for implementation. It should be understood that the various aspects and embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, but the invention is not limited to the specific configuration set forth herein, but instead extends to cover all configurations and their application. Modifications and changes to the scope of the patent scope. For example, the recognition module can be configured to improve profile data stored by the first user (or other user) by implementing a learning algorithm that continuously or periodically obtains sound The sample and/or image samples are captured and the saved settings are refined, for example, by using the obtained samples using the averaging technique associated with the obtained set of sample sample data. Regarding the sound samples, the samples can be obtained when the first user controls the navigation device using the voice recognition facility of the navigation device 200. Regarding & like capture samples, the image processing sub-module 4〇6 can periodically monitor, for example, an area of the vehicle cockpit in which the first user is located to drive the vehicle. By way of another example, although the attempt to identify the first user is performed when the user powers on the navigation device, the attempt to identify the first user may be postponed until the navigation device 200 is powered on. At one time, for example, when the first user is on the way to the destination, $ and at least periodically obtains sound samples and/or image capture samples during use of the navigation device 2〇〇. As a further example, although the embodiments described in the foregoing detailed description refer to GPS 'but should be noted 'as an alternative to Gps (or indeed, in addition to 131164.doc -36-200947296 GPS), the navigation device may utilize either Position sensing technology. For example, the navigation device may utilize other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNss), such as the proposed European Galileo system (when available). Equally, it is not limited to satellite-based, but can be easily implemented using ground-based beacons or any other kind of system that enables the device to determine its geographic location (e.g., Long Range Navigation (LORAN)-C system). • The towel should be understood that 'although reference has been made herein to the preferences associated with the navigation device 200, operational preferences may also be related to other devices that the navigation device can control or provide control signals or information, such as navigation devices. 2) The tuner or stereo of the vehicle in which it is located. For example, one of the operational preferences may be a stereo equalizer setting or other sound parameter control facility within the vehicle. An alternative embodiment of the present invention can be implemented as a computer program product for use with a computer system, such as a series of computer instructions stored in a tangible data recording medium (such as a magnetic disk, CD_R〇M, r〇). m or 〇 fixed disc) or embodied in computer data signals, computer data signals are transmitted via tangible media or wireless media (eg microwave or infrared). The series of computer instructions may constitute all or part of the above functionality and may also be stored in any memory device, volatile or non-volatile memory such as semiconductor, magnetic, optical or other devices. It will also be readily understood by those skilled in the art that while the preferred embodiment performs some of the work, the functionality is equally only in the hardware (e.g., by one or more ASICs (special) The application integrated circuit)) is implemented or actually implemented by a mixture of hardware and software. Therefore, the scope of the present invention 131164.doc -37- ❹ ❹ 200947296 should not be considered to be limited to implementation in software. In the meantime, it should be noted that although the scope of the appended claims is a specific combination of the features described herein, the scope of the invention is not limited to the specific combinations claimed hereinafter, but instead extends to cover the features disclosed herein or Any combination of the embodiments, whether or not the specific combination has been specifically recited in the accompanying claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] At least one embodiment of the present invention is described by way of example only with reference to the drawings in which: FIG. 1 is an illustration of an illustrative portion of a global positioning system (Gps) that can be used by a navigation device; Figure 2 is a graphical illustration of the electronic components that are configured to provide the vines, and the navigation device can be used in the navigation line. Figure 3 shows that the navigation device can be used on the Yifu, Yifu, Bitter, and Ice Channels. 4A and FIG. 4B are explanatory perspective views of the navigation device; FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the architecture stack used by the navigation device; FIG. 6 is a processing resource support and constitutes an implementation of the present invention. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of Figure 6 for the use of the configuration of Figure 6; a flowchart of the first method for obtaining the feature data is a diagram using the configuration of Figure 6; Flowchart 9 is a schematic diagram of a configuration supported by processing resources; constituting another embodiment of the present invention 131164.doc.38-200947296 FIG. 10 is a second method for obtaining feature data using the configuration of FIG. Chart; and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing ilk preference selection method used on the second operation of the FIG. 9 configuration. [Key component symbol description] 120 Satellite - 124 Earth 140 GPS receiver 0 160 Spread spectrum GPS satellite signal 200 Navigation device 210 Processor 220 Input device 225 Connection 226 Microphone 228 Camera ^ 230 Memory 235 Connection 240 Display / Output device ' 245 Output Connection 255 Connection 250 Antenna/Receiver 260 Output Device 270 Input/Output (I/O) 埠 275 Connection 131164.doc -39- 200947296 〇❾ 280 I/O Device 290 Integrated Input and Display Device 292 Arm 294 Sucker 302 Server 304 Processor 306 Server Memory 308 Transmitter 3 10 Receiver 3 12 Mass Data Storage Device 314 Connection/Communication Link 3 18 Communication Channel 320 Transmitter 322 Receiver 330 Functional Hardware Component 340 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 350 Operating System 360 Application Software 370 Identification Module 400 Voice Processing Sub-Module 402 Voice Matching Engine Sub-Module 403 Software Interface 404 Voice Profile Library 406 Image Processing Sub-Module 131164.doc .40· 200947296 408 Image Matching Engine Sub-Module 409 Software Interface 410 Image profile database

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200947296 X. Patent Application Range: 1. A navigation device comprising: processing > source 'which is operatively consumed to a data storage cry. A work environment that is supported by the processing resource in use and configured to Storing the operational preference profile and the respective associated user identifier data in the data store; wherein 2. the processing resource is configured to contactlessly determine one of the users and use the user The identity is derived from the operations in the data store: the upper preference profile retrieves an operational preference profile. The device of claim 2, wherein the processing resource is configured to perform one of the operational preference profiles in response to the identification of the user. 3. A device as claimed in item 2 or 2, wherein the identity of the user is determined using a recognition algorithm. 4. A device as recited in any one of the claims, wherein the identity of the user is determined using the candidate entity profile derived from the user. For example, the "monthly item 4 device" wherein the data storage device separately includes the entity characteristic data of the user. 6· h the device of item 5, wherein the data storage device maintains the entity characteristic data and the system identifier data 7) The equipment of the item 4 or 5 wherein the processing resource is configured to sample information relating to the user of the e-hai via a transmission device and generate the candidate from the sampled information < The device of any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the sampled information is sound 131164.doc 200947296 sound material. 9. The device of claim 7 is provided. wherein the input device is a voice input 10. The device image data according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the sampled information is the shadow 11.12. The device of claim 10 is set forth in the device of claim 7. [The image data is facial image data. Where the input device is an optical input device 13. The device of claim U), wherein the image data is time-varying image data, and the candidate entity feature data and the image data change over time. ' As in the above-mentioned request, any of the items, the step-by-step includes - the operation preference setting (4) the library 'the operation preference profile database contains the operation preference profiles and the respective associated users The identifier is as follows: If the device of any item is selected, the item data is included in the item. The (4) feature database contains the entity data of the association and the respective entities. The step includes an entity privilege identifier data. 16. As in any of the foregoing claims, to at least periodically generate the identity of the user. And wherein the processing resource is configured with the candidate entity feature data to determine the device. wherein the processing resource is configured to use the device operation feature to learn the device as claimed in the foregoing request item, to be self-right - (d) The operating environment supports the identity of the user. The device of claim 2, wherein the operational preference is related to a device external to the navigation device and controllable via the operating environment. 19. An operational preference selection method, the method comprising: providing a work environment; storing an operational preference profile and respective associated user identifier data; determining contactlessly determining a user identity; The identity of the user takes an operational preference setting slot from the operational preferences of the storage. 20. A computer program component comprising computer code means for causing a computer to perform the method of claim 19. 21. The computer program component of claim 20, embodied on a computer readable medium. 131164.doc