TW201028651A - Improvements relating to navigation apparatus used in-vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a technique for enabling collection and/or refinement of digital map information for aiding navigation route planning for vehicles larger than ordinary cars, such as goods-vehicles, buses, and car+caravan combinations. A profile of a vehicle's characteristics, and one or more routes followed, are logged by a navigation device (200), and fed-back to a server (150) that supports the navigation device with map data updates. At the server, or an alternative processing centre, the fed-back data from plural navigation devices is analysed (400-404) to observe statistically the patterns of roads used by these vehicles, and to categorise these by the type of vehicle.

Description

201028651 VI. Description of the Invention: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of navigation devices for use in transportation vehicles and methods associated therewith. Such equipment may, for example, be installed as a unitary vehicle, or may be a portable device that is configured or configurable for use in a vehicle. The invention may be implemented at least partially within a navigation device and/or * at least in part by other equipment that is in communication with the other device. [Prior Art] Portable navigation devices (PNDs) that include Global Positioning System (GPS) signal reception and processing functionality are well known and widely used as in-vehicle or other transportation tool 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 the softboard operating system can be built and, in addition, often provides - or multiple additional software programs to enable the functionality of the pND to be controlled and provide various other Features. Typically, the devices further include one or more input interfaces and one or more output interfaces that allow the user to interact with the device and control the sigh, by which the information relay can be relayed to user. Illustrative examples of output interfaces including visual displays and speaker input interfaces for audio output include one or more physical buttons for controlling the on/off operation or other features of the device (if the device is built into In the i3721.doc 201028651, the buttons are not necessarily on the device itself, but on the steering wheel, and the microphone used to detect the user's words. In a particularly preferred configuration, the output interface display can be configured as a touch sensitive display (by touch-sensitive overlay or other) to provide an input interface by which the user can touch Operate the device. Devices of this type will also include one or more real connector interfaces through which power signals and conditional data signals can be transmitted to and received from the device. And depending on the situation, and, where appropriate, one or more wireless transmitters/receivers that allow for cellular telecommunications and other signal and data networks (eg, Wi Fi, Wi-Max GSM, and the like) COMMUNICATION 0 This type of PND device also includes a GPS antenna through which satellite broadcast signals including location data can be received and subsequently processed to determine the current location of the device. The PNDs may also include an electronic gyroscope (gyr〇se〇pe) and an accelerometer that generate the 彳§ number, which may be processed to determine the current angular and linear acceleration, and in combination with the GPS signal derived. Location information to determine the speed and relative displacement of the device and the vehicle on which the device is installed. Usually, these features are most commonly provided in navigation systems in transportation, but can also be provided in PND equipment (if this is advantageous). The utility of such PNDs is primarily manifested in their ability to determine the route between the first location (typically, the departure or current location) and the second location (usually the destination). Such locations may be entered by a user of the device by any of a wide variety of different methods, for example, by postal code, street name, and 137821.doc 201028651 house number (house _ber), previously stored "well known "destination (such as a famous location, a municipal location (such as a stadium or swimming pool) or other point of interest) and a favorite destination or a destination that has recently been visited. Typically, the PND has the ability to calculate the "best" or "best" route between the location of the departure and the location of the destination based on the map data. "Best" or•• The best "road(4) is based on the job criteria and is not the fastest or shortest route. The choice of route along the guide can be very complex' and the selected route can take into account existing, predicted and Displaced and/or wirelessly received traffic and road information, historical information about road speeds, and driver's own preferences for determining road alternatives (eg, (iv) stipulated routes should not include highways or (iv) roads PNDs Travel information can be recorded so that actual travel time can be recorded and fed back to more accurately predict how travel time changes at different times of the day based on habitual weights of traffic flow. In addition, the equipment continuously monitors road and traffic conditions. And to provide or choose to change the route due to changing conditions, the remaining travel lights will be carried out on this route. Based on various technologies (for example, mobile phones) Instant traffic monitoring (4) for material exchange, fixed camera, GPS fleet tracking) is used to identify traffic delays and feed information into the notification system. This type of PNDif can often be installed on the dashboard or airborne of the transport guard. The glass, but can also be formed as part of the onboard computer of the vehicle radio or actually formed as part of the vehicle's own control system. The navigation device can also be part of a palm-sized system such as 'pDA (portable digital) Assistant), media player, mobile phone or the like, and in these cases B? 82l.doc 201028651, the conventional functionality of the palm-sized system is performed by installing a soft cartridge on the device to perform route calculations and along The navigation of the calculated route is extended. The route planning and navigation functionality can also be provided by the desktop type of mobile computing resources that operate the appropriate software. For example, the Royal Automobile Club (RAq at httP://www.rac. Co.uk provides online route planning and navigation facilities that allow users to type in the starting point and destination, so the server (the user's pc is connected to it) calculates the route (the aspect can be specified by the user), generate a map, and generate a detailed set of navigation instructions for directing the user from the selected starting point to the selected destination. The facility also provides pseudo-three-dimensional calculations of the route. Rendering and route preview functionality The route preview functionally simulates the user traveling along the route and thereby provides the user with a preview of the calculated route. In the case of a PND, once the route is calculated, The user interacts with the navigation device to select the desired calculated route from the list of proposed routes as appropriate. Depending on the situation, the user may intervene or direct the route selection process such as ##for a particular journey' should be avoided or must be followed These routes, locations or guidelines. The route calculation aspect of the PND forms a major function, and navigation along this route is another major function. During navigation along the calculated route, such PNDs often provide visual and/or audio commands to direct the user along the selected route to the end of the route, i.e., the desired destination. The PND also often displays map information during the navigation period. The information is regularly updated on the screen so that the displayed map information indicates the current location of the device and thus the current location of the user or user's vehicle. (If the device is being used for transporting 137821.doc 201028651 in-tool navigation). The icons displayed on the screen usually indicate the current device location, and are centered, , , and map information and other map features of the current and surrounding roads that are not in the vicinity of the location of the other device. In addition, depending on the situation, the navigation information may be displayed in the state above, below or on one side of the displayed image. Examples of the navigation information include the distance from the current road that the user needs to select to the next deviation, and the deviation from Sexual f, which can be represented by a particular type indicating deviation (eg, 'left or right turn'). The navigation function also determines the content, duration, and timing of the voice command, which can be followed by the instructions. The route guides the user. As you can see, simple instructions such as “turning around with your claws” require a lot of processing and analysis. As mentioned earlier, user interaction with the device can be done by touch screen, or Or other by a joystick-mounted remote control, by voice activation or by any other suitable method. Another important function provided by the device is automatic route recalculation under the following conditions: the user deviates from the previous during navigation Calculated route (accidentally or intentionally); immediate traffic conditions indicate that alternative routes will be more advantageous and the device can automatically identify such conditions appropriately, or If the user actively causes the device to perform route recalculation for any reason, it is also known to allow the user to calculate the route according to user-defined criteria; for example, the user may prefer the scenic route calculated by the device, or may wish to avoid Traffic jams may occur, are expected to occur, or are currently occurring on any road. The device software will then calculate various routes and prefer routes that include the highest number of points of interest (called POIs) along their route, such points of interest 137821.doc 201028651 Labeled as having, for example, a beautiful view, or using stored information indicating the traffic conditions occurring on a particular road, sorting the calculated routes by possible blockage or due to the delay of the blockage. It is also possible to use the POI and the route calculation and navigation guidelines based on the parent information. Although the route calculation and navigation functions are important for the overall utility of the PND, it is possible to use the equipment purely for information display or "free driving" Only map information related to the current device location is displayed, and the route has not been calculated and set Navigation is currently not performed. This mode of operation is often applicable when the user knows the route to travel along and does not require navigation assistance. Devices of the above type (eg 720T manufactured and supplied by TomTom International BV) are available A reliable way to enable the user to navigate from one location to another. As mentioned above, the memory of the PND stores map data that is used by the PND to not only calculate the route but also provide the necessary navigation to the user. The instructions 'and are used to provide visual information to the user via the visual display of the PND. As is known in the art, the map information can be expressed in a number of ways, and can in fact comprise a number of separate information components used in combination by the PND ( Information component). One of the map information is the auxiliary road information' which is used to provide information other than just the location of the road. Auxiliary road information may include information about the suitability of the road for, for example, a cargo transport. While most roads are suitable for cars, depending on the size of the cargo vehicle or other criteria (eg, height, weight, width limits; restrictions on hazardous materials; and special speed limits), special guidelines may be 137821.doc 201028651 Suitable for transportation vehicles. As an alternative to imposing limits and restrictions, roads such as goods-vehicle_y or goods transport priority (g0〇ds_vehicle-preferred), and roads are clearly indicated as suitable for cargo transport. . The map provider has made it clear that the specific information of the cargo transport is extensive and comprehensive and costs a lot of effort and expense. This is because the information is not useful unless the cargo transportation tool specific information is reliable and complete for all areas covered by the map. For example, in order to make a high cargo transport pass through the calculated navigation route, any height limit must be 1〇0% correct along the entire route. As long as there is a highly restricted bridge that is mistakenly recorded in the map information or missing from the map information, there is a risk that the cargo transport tool will get stuck or risk colliding damage to the cargo transporter or bridge. Reliable route planning relies on accurate cargo-transport specific information in the area along the entire route. In general, there are two ways to obtain map information including road information. The first method is to purchase the information from government departments and original mapping companies. However, the completeness, quality and current validity of this information may not be guaranteed and vary from country to country. The second method is to drive a vehicle equipped with special drawing equipment throughout the road network to use the drawing equipment to collect the information. For example, an image lens from a camera mounted on a vehicle can be analyzed to identify road signs depicting cargo transportation restrictions. However, this process is time consuming and laborious. This task is magnified when trying to prepare to cover the exact circle of several countries. In addition, the technology is limited to the specific information of the goods transported by the road signs. Lj782l.doc •10· 201028651

Another aspect of the specific information of the cargo transport is currently not possible to collect by the above-mentioned map technique. This is the personal knowledge or personal route preference of an experienced cargo transport driver. Experienced freight transport drivers accumulate which routes are appropriate for their cargo transport or are personally preferred by their personal knowledge base (from personal experience or from conversations with other cargo transport drivers). For example, although there is no formal restriction in the proper location to prevent the use of the route by the cargo vehicle or to make a turn or through the centre of the small village, 'but because some turns, confluences or villages are difficult to pass, the cargo vehicle driver often prefers Avoid certain routes. Occasionally, inexperienced cargo transport drivers using navigational equipment may cause blockages or even building damage by following a navigation route that drivers who are completely legitimate to the cargo vehicle but prefer to know the locals would rather not follow. When this nuisance occurs, it can lead to negative public impact. Needless to say, navigation devices are most useful for roads that are unfamiliar to navigation. The reaction of the inconvenienced public members may generally be to blame the use of navigational equipment, and the transport of cargo J1 has guidance that drivers may not trust the navigation equipment in the future. Bearing in mind the above problems, the present invention has been invented. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Aspects of the invention are defined in the scope of the patent application. In terms of the invention, the invention provides information on auxiliary roads for vehicles larger than ordinary π vehicles (such as 'goods transport, bus and car 4 SUVs'). Techniques for collecting and/or improving. The navigation device is described by a navigation device that records the characteristics of the transportation aid (4) and one or more of the routes 1 to be fed back to _ to update the server of the navigation 13782I.doc 201028651 device. Feedback data from a plurality of navigation devices is analyzed at the word processor or at an alternative processing center to statistically observe the types of roads used by such transportation tools, and to read the types of vehicles to classify such vehicles.

For example, roads that are often used by means of transport such as cargo vehicles can be identified and designated as "common goods used", and there may be no official designation that is clearly applicable to the means of transport for such goods. This information represents the habitual use of the vehicle's expert knowledge of the road's cargo transporter's and is valuable information for planning the route for local cargo drivers with less knowledge or experience. In a similar manner, it is also possible to statistically determine which roads (or confluences of other areas where the buildings are located, transfer centres or village centres) are habitually avoided by the cargo transport aids. Avoidance may be particularly noticeable if the cargo transport guard driver deviates from the route planned by the navigation system. In the case where the deviation or avoidance is formed as a trend, a specific road (or a confluence, etc.) may be designated as "goods transport vehicle cautious, the information again: a cargo transport driver who habitually navigates in the area Specialized knowledge, and for the local knowledge or transportation by driver', based on the statistical analysis of the above types according to the type of transporting aid to update the auxiliary road information in the digital map, and then the updated digital map data download To individual navigation devices and/or navigation processing centers (such as servers that act as hosts for online route planning functionality). Route planning by navigation equipment and/or can therefore take into account expert knowledge to reduce the number of routes that the driver will not choose to follow along the experienced cargo transport driver 137821.doc •12· 201028651 risk. In addition or in addition, the travel time of a route or route segment can also be analyzed based on the type of vehicle. This information can be used to provide an estimated travel time suitable for a particular type of transport, such as a cargo transport. The invention extends to cover all embodiments including, but not limited to, methods, apparatus, map formats, computer programs, and record carriers carrying computer programs or map formats. [Embodiment] Various aspects of the teachings of the present invention and configurations of the teachings of the present invention will be described by way of illustrative example.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with particular reference to a PND. However, it should be borne in mind that the teachings of the present invention are not limited to PNDs, but rather are generally applicable to any type of processing device that is configured to execute navigation software to provide route planning and navigation functionality. Thus, it can be seen that, in the context of the present application, the navigation device is intended to include, without limitation, any type of route planning and navigation device 'whether the device is embodied as a PND, a navigation device built into the vehicle' Still actually implementing computing resources for route planning and navigation software (such as 'desktop or portable personal computer (PC), mobile phone or portable digital assistant (PDA) P will now describe the invention with a specific reference PND Embodiments. However, it should be borne in mind that the teachings of the present invention are not limited to PNDs, but rather are generally applicable to any type of processing device that is configured to execute navigation software to provide route planning and navigation functionality. It can be seen that, in the case of the present application, the navigation device is intended to include, without limitation, any type of route planning 137S21.doc •13· 201028651 ^ navigation device, whether the device is embodied as a navigation device of Nazhong, or actual w ~ (4) Transportation calculation resources, route planning and navigation software (such as 'desktop ... oil-carrying personal computer (p c), action Leihong

Or portable digital assistant (PDA). S. : Good implementation of the implementation - a kind of ship tool used to realize a larger shipping wheel than a normal car (such as the 'transportation of cargo transportation vehicles. Auxiliary, continuous collection and improvement of information: car:: text =浯 Cargo transportation means " intended to include mn, including (not limited to) trucks, lorry lorry, van (van) and collision (") and 纟, 纟 = car (articulated 6). The present invention may focus on a particular vehicle class or subclass, or apply the invention to cover multiple categories. The navigation device records the characteristics of the vehicle and the route it follows, and feeds it back to A map data update is used to support the feeding device of the navigation device. At the feeding device or the alternative processing center, feedback information from a plurality of navigation devices is analyzed to statistically observe the use of the transportation device. Roads are 'typed' and are classified by transport type. This makes it possible to identify roads that are often used by means of transport such as cargo transport and are designated as "goods used in freight transport& "Even if there is no official designation that is clearly applicable to the means of transport for such goods. This information indicates that the expert knowledge of the goods transport vehicle driver of the road is used habitually" and that there is less local knowledge or experience. Cargo transport drivers are extremely valuable information for planning routes. In a similar way, it is also customary to avoid which roads (or confluences, transfer centres or village centres in other buildings) Statistical determination. If the cargo transporter 137821.doc 201028651 driver deviates from the route planned by a navigation system, avoidance may be particularly important. Where the deviation or avoidance is formed as a trend, specific roads (or confluences may be Etc.) Designated as "Cargo Transportation Cautious". This information again represents the expert knowledge of the cargo transport driver who habitually drives in the area, and for drivers of cargo transport tools with less local knowledge or experience. Words are extremely valuable information for planning routes. Based on the above types of statistics based on the type of vehicle Extracting the auxiliary road information in the digital map, and then downloading the updated digital map data to the individual navigation device and/or other route planning processor. The route planning by the navigation device or the processor can therefore take into account the expert knowledge To reduce the risk of following the route along the experienced cargo transport driver will not choose to follow the route to guide the cargo transport. In addition or other, you can also analyze the travel time of a route or route segment according to the type of transport. The information can be used to provide an estimated travel time suitable for a particular type of transportation vehicle, such as a cargo transportation vehicle. While the preferred embodiment discusses techniques that are primarily applied to cargo transportation vehicles, the same principles extend to other types of large or bulky Or special types of transportation vehicles, which may include, for example, bus and car + recreational vehicle combinations. Figure 1 illustrates an example view of a positioning system that can be used by a navigation device. The example positioning system is the Global Positioning System (GPS), which is known and used for a variety of purposes. However, many other types of positioning systems (e.g., satellite and/or radio based positioning systems) can be used as desired. In general, it is able to determine continuous position, speed, time, and (in some cases) direction information for an unlimited number of users. The GPS, formerly known as NAVSTAr, incorporates a plurality of satellites orbiting the Earth in extremely precise orbits. Based on these precise orbits, GPS satellites can relay their position to any number of receiving units. A GPS system is implemented when a device specially equipped to receive GPS data begins scanning radio frequencies for GPS satellite signals. After receiving a radio signal from a GPS satellite, the device determines the exact location of the satellite via one of a plurality of different conventional methods. In most cases, the device will continue to scan the signal until it has obtained at least three different satellite signals (note that it is usually not (but can) use other triangulation techniques to determine position by only two signals After performing the geometric triangulation, 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. In addition, obtaining a fourth satellite signal will allow the receiving device to calculate its three-dimensional position in a known manner by the same geometric calculation. An unlimited number of users can continuously update location and speed data in real time. As shown in Figure 1, the GPS system is generally indicated by the reference numeral 1〇〇. A plurality of satellites 120 are in orbit around the earth 124. The track of each satellite is not necessarily synchronized with the orbits of other satellites 120, and it is likely that the different step GPS receivers 140 are shown to receive the spread spectrum gps satellite signals 160 from various satellites 12A. The spread spectrum signal 16 continuously transmitted from each satellite 120 utilizes a highly accurate frequency standard achieved by an extremely accurate atomic clock. Each satellite 12 发射 transmits a data stream indicating the specific satellite 13782i.doc •16- 201028651 120 as part of its data signal transmission 160. Those skilled in the relevant art will appreciate that GPS receiver device 140 typically obtains a spread spectrum GPS satellite signal 160 from at least three satellites 120 for the GPS receiver device 140 to calculate its two-dimensional position by triangulation. The acquisition of additional signals, which cause signals 160 from a total of four satellites 120, allows the GPS receiver device 140 to calculate its three dimensional position in a known manner. 2 is an illustrative representation of an electronic component of a navigation device 200 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention in a block component format. It should be noted that the block diagram of navigation device 200 does not include all of the components of the navigation device, but only a number of example components. The navigation device 200 is located within a housing (not shown). The housing includes a processor 210 coupled to an input device 220 and a display screen 240. Input device 220 can include a keyboard device, a voice input device, a touch panel, and/or any other known input device for inputting information; and display 240 can include any type of display screen, such as an LCD display. In an especially preferred configuration, the input device 220 and the display screen 240 are integrated into an integrated input and display device. The integrated input and display device includes a touch pad or a touch screen input terminal, so that the user only needs Touching one of the display screens 240 can select one of a plurality of display options or launch one of a plurality of virtual buttons. The navigation device can include an output device 260, such as an audio output device (e.g., a 'speaker). Since the output device 260 can generate voice information for the user of the navigation device 2, it should be understood that the input device 240 can also include a microphone and software for receiving input voice commands. In navigation device 200, processor 210 is operatively connected to input device 220 via connection 225 operatively I37821.doc -17-201028651 and is configured to receive input information from input device 220 via connection 225, and operability via output connection 245 The ground is connected to at least one of the display screen 24 and the output device 260 to output information to the at least one. In addition, the processor 210 is operatively coupled to the memory resource 230 via the connection 23 5 and further adapted to receive information from the input/output (I/O) 埠 270 via the connection 275 / send the information to 1/〇埠27〇, where 1/〇珲 270 can be connected to the 1/〇 device 280 outside the navigation device 2〇〇. For example, the memory resource 230 includes: volatile memory such as random access memory (RAM); and non-volatile memory such as digital memory such as flash memory. External I/O device 280 can include, but is not limited to, an external listening device, such as an earpiece. The connection to the 1/0 device 28〇 can additionally be a wired or wireless connection to any other external device, such as a car stereo unit, for example for hands-free operation and/or for voice-activated operation, for to the handset Or a connection to a headset and/or for example to a connection to a mobile phone, wherein the mobile phone connection can be used to establish a data connection between the navigation device 2 and, for example, the Internet or any other network, and / or use X to establish a connection to the server via, for example, the Internet or some other network. . Figure 2 illustrates an operational connection between the processor and the line/receive' via connection 255 where the antenna/receiver 250 can be, for example, a GPS antenna/receiver. It will be understood that the antenna and receiver represented by the word test 250 are schematically combined for illustrative purposes, but the antenna and receiver may be separately positioned components, and the large line may be, for example, a GPS patch antenna or a helical antenna. I37821.doc .18- 201028651 :: As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the electronic binary mode shown in Figure 2 is powered by - or multiple power sources (not shown). As in the general term, the technical person will understand that the components shown in Figure 2 are different: :: within the limits of the invention. For example, the components shown in Figure 2 can be in communication with one another via wired and/or wireless connections and the like. Therefore, the navigation device of this ::: project includes portable or handheld navigation devices.

In addition, the portable or handheld navigation device 2 of FIG. 2 can be connected to or connected to a vehicle such as a bicycle, a bicycle, a car or a ship in a known manner. The portable device can then be used for portable or handheld The type of navigation uses the navigation device 200 to remove the navigation device. Referring now to Figure 3, the navigation device 200 can establish an "action" or telecommunications with the server 302 via a mobile device (not shown) such as a mobile phone, PDA, and/or any device with mobile phone technology. Networking to establish a digital connection (such as via a digital connection such as known Bluetooth technology, the mobile device can establish a network connection with the server 302 via its network service provider (eg, via the Internet) Thus, the navigation device 200 (which can be and often acts when traveling alone and/or in the vehicle) establishes an "action" network connection with the server 302 for information Providing "instant" or at least very "new" gateways. It can be done in a known manner (via a service provider) and such as a server 3 using, for example, the Internet (such as the World Wide Web). The establishment of a network connection between another device of 2. This may include, for example, the use of a TCP/IP layered protocol. The mobile device may utilize any number of communication standards, such as 137821.doc -19-2010286 51 CDMA, GSM 'WAN, 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, the server 302 and the navigation device are established. Internet connection between 200. For example, it can be connected via mobile phone or other mobile device and GPRS (Integrated Packet Radio Service) (GPRS connection is a high-speed data connection for mobile devices provided by telecom operators). GPRS is the method used to connect to the Internet).

The navigation device 200 can further complete the data connection with the mobile device and ultimately complete the data connection with the Internet and server 302 via, for example, existing Bluetooth technology, wherein the data protocol can utilize any number of standards, such as GSRM. , the data agreement standard for the GSM standard. The navigation device 200 can include its own mobile phone technology (including, for example, an antenna, or optionally an internal antenna of the navigation device 2) within the navigation device 200 itself. The mobile phone technology within the navigation device 200 can include internal components as specified above, and/or can include an insertable card (eg, a user identity module (supplied) card) that is equipped with, for example, Necessary mobile phone technology and/or antennas. Therefore, the mobile phone technology in the navigation device can similarly establish the network connection between the navigation device 2〇〇 and the word processor 3 0 2 via the (10) internet network, and the device is closed. The way it is built is similar to the way any mobile device is. For GPRS phone settings, a Bluetooth-enabled navigation device can be used to work correctly with the ever-changing spectrum of the mobile phone model 'manufacturer' and the 'model'/manufacturer-specific settings can be stored in the navigation device 137821. Doc • 20 - 201028651 on the 200. The information stored for this information can be updated. In FIG. 3, navigation device 2 is depicted as communicating with server 302 via a general communication channel 318, which may be implemented by any of a number of different configurations. When a connection via the communication channel 318 is established between the server 302 and the navigation device 2 (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 servo The device 302 is communicable with the navigation device 2A. Server 302 includes (in addition to other components not otherwise described) a processor 304 ' operatively coupled to memory 3 〇 6 and further operatively coupled to a large number via wired or wireless connection 314 Data storage device 312. The processor 304 is further operatively coupled to the transmitter 308 and the receiver 310 to transmit information to and receive information from the navigation device 200 via the communication channel 318. The signals transmitted and received may include data, communications, and/or other propagating signals. Transmitter 308 and receiver 310 may be selected or designed in accordance with communication requirements and communication techniques used in the communication design of navigation system 200. In addition, it should be noted that the functions of the transmitter 308 and the receiver 310 can be combined into a signal transceiver. The server 302 is further connected to (or includes) a mass storage device 312, noting that the large storage device 312 can be via a communication button. The road 314 is consumed by the feeder 302. The mass storage device 312 contains storage of navigation data and map information 'and may also be a separate device from the server 3〇2 or may be incorporated in the server 302. The navigation device 200 is adapted to communicate with the servo via the communication channel 3 18 The device 302 communicates, and the navigation device 200 includes a processor as previously described with respect to FIG. 2, 137821.doc -21 - 201028651 memory, etc., and a transmitter 320 and a receiver 322 to transmit and receive signals via the communication channel 318 and/or It is noted that such devices may further be used to communicate with devices other than server 302. In addition, the transmitter 320 and the receiver 322 are selected or designed in accordance with communication requirements and communication techniques used in the communication design of the navigation device 200, 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 304 and allows the server 302 to provide services to the navigation device 200. A service provided by server 302 includes processing requests from navigation device 200 and transmitting navigation data from a plurality of data stores 312 to navigation device 200. Another service provided by server 302 includes using various algorithms for processing the navigation data for the desired application and transmitting the results of such calculations to navigation device 200. Communication channel 318 generally indicates that navigation device 2 is connected to server 302. The media or path. Both server 302 and navigation device 200 include a transmitter for transmitting data via a 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 various techniques. For example, communication channel 318 can be adapted to provide for electrical, optical, and/or electromagnetic communication. The path of communication, etc. Thus, communication channel 318 includes, but is not limited to, one or a combination of the following: circuits, electrical conductors such as wires and electrical networks, fiber optic cable converters, radio frequency (RF) waves, atmosphere, white space Wait. In addition, communication channel 137821.doc -22· 201028651 318 may include intermediate devices such as routers, repeaters, buffers, transmitters, and receivers. In an illustrative configuration, 'communication channel 3 18 includes a telephone network and a computer network. In addition, communication channel 318 may be capable of accommodating wireless communications, such as radio frequency, microwave frequency, infrared communications, and the like. Additionally, communication channel 318 can accommodate satellite communications. Communication signals transmitted via communication channel 318 include, but are not limited to, signals that may be required or desired for 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 System for Mobile Communications (GSM), etc. Both digital and analog signals can be transmitted via communication channel 318. These signals may be modulated, encrypted, and/or compressed signals that may be desirable for the techniques. Server 302 includes a remote server that is accessible by navigation device 200 via a wireless channel. Server 302 can 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 a cable that is connected between the personal computer and the navigation device. Alternatively, a personal computer can be connected between the navigation device 2 and the server 302 to establish an internet connection between the server 302 and the navigation device 200. Alternatively, the mobile phone or another handheld device can establish a wireless connection to the Internet to connect the navigation device 200 to the server 302 via the Internet. 137821.doc •23- 201028651 Information from the server 3〇2 can be provided for the navigation device 2 via the information download 'automatically or periodically after the user connects the navigation device 2 to the server 302 The information download can be more dynamic after the information download 'and/or after a more erratic or frequent connection between the server 〇 2 and the navigation device 200 via, for example, a wireless mobile connection device and a TCP/IP connection. For many dynamic computations, the processor 304 in the server 3〇2 can be used to handle a large amount of processing needs, however, the processor of the navigation device 2 can also handle many processing and calculations from time to time independent of the connection to the server 302. . As indicated above in FIG. 2, the 'navigation device 2' includes a processor 21A, an input device 220, and a display screen 240, 〇 输入 the input device 22 and the display screen 24 into an integrated input and display device to achieve, for example, Information input (via direct input, menu selection, etc.) and information display via the touch panel screen. As is well known to those skilled in the art, the screen can be, for example, a touch input LCD screen. In addition, the navigation device 2A can also include any additional input device 220 and/or any additional output device 241, such as an audio input/output device. 4A and 4B are perspective views of the navigation device 200. As shown in FIG. 4A, the navigation device 200 can be 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 Gp § receiver 250, microprocessor 2) 〇2, power supply, memory system 23〇, etc.). The navigation device 200 can be located on the arm 292, which can be fastened to the vehicle dashboard/window/etc. using the suction cup 294. The arm 292 is an example of a docking station to which the navigation device 200 can be coupled. As shown in FIG. 4B, the navigation device 200 can be coupled or otherwise connected to the arm of the docking station 292 by connecting the navigation device 292 to the buckle of the i37821.doc 24·201028651 to the arm 292. The navigation device 200 can then Rotate on arm 292 as shown by the arrow in Figure 4B. For example, a button on the navigation device 200 can be pressed in order to release the connection between the navigation device 200 and the docking station. Other equally suitable configurations for coupling the navigation device to the docking station and decoupling the navigation device from the docking station are well known to those skilled in the art. Referring now to Figures 5 and 6 of the accompanying drawings, the memory resource 230 stores a boot loader program (not shown). The boot loader program is executed by the processor 21 to load from the memory resource 230. An operating system 470 is provided for use by the functional hardship component 460 and the operating system 470 provides an environment in which the application software 48 is operational. Operating system 470 is used to control functional hardware component 460 and resides between application software 480 and functional hardware component 460. The operating system 470 can provide a general service for the application software, which includes, for example, maintaining current time and expired information. The application software 480 provides a working environment. The operating environment implements the core functions of the navigation device 2, for example, a map. View, route planning, navigation features, and any other features associated with it. The memory resource 230 also stores a digital map 490 that is used by the application software 480 to generate a map view and used to calculate navigation routes. The digital map 49〇 includes information defining roads, areas where buildings are built, terrain types, altitudes, etc. The digital map 490 can include a number of different information components including road information 490a (e.g., identifying the location of the road and the junction) and auxiliary road information 490b (e.g., cargo transportation vehicle specific information for the road) for the road. Cargo transport specific information can characterize roads for goods 137821.doc •25- 201028651 Suitability for the use of physical wheel tools. Various characteristics can be used, such as the designation of one or more of the following: cargo transportation is limited, cargo transportation is cautious, 'goods for cargo transportation are neutral, cargo transportation aids are common, and cargo transportation vehicles are preferred. Cargo transport restrictions are limited to the official restrictions on the use of goods vehicles permitted by restrictions (eg, based on government information or on road signs) such as one or more of the following: weight limits, width limits, length limits, height limits , speed limits, restrictions on the transport of hazardous materials, restrictions on the use of cargo vehicles at certain times in the day, and = restrictions on the ability of vehicles to make sharp turns. Cargo transport priority refers to the road that is officially instructed to be a friendly route for cargo transport guards (for example, based on government information or road signs). Other designations do not refer to information on cargo transport tools from official sources, but rather, refer to proprietary system information generated in accordance with the principles of the present invention. Cargo transport means commonly used to route freight transport tools frequently. The use of transport vehicles is cautious: although there are no official restrictions, the road may be * suitable for f transport transport. Neutrality of goods transport means that there is no information to support or oppose the use of the road by goods vehicles. The above refers to the above, but if it is not necessary to distinguish the designation for the purpose of route planning, it is possible to combine these designations. For example, 'a cargo transport that can be preferentially assigned to a cargo transporter to be specified as a single-particular transporter is suitable for designation, which means that the road is considered suitable for the cargo transport (because the road is officially recognized as such because Roads are commonly used by cargo transportation vehicles). Cargo transports may also be carefully assigned in combination with the restricted designation of the cargo transport. Use multiple 137821.doc •26· 201028651 to achieve a wider range of options for route planning preferences (as later). However, if you do not have to provide this option (for example, to reduce the user’s need to The choice is to simplify device operation), then the combination designation simplifies the operation and reduces the size of the auxiliary road information 490b. It is also possible to add a specified number to provide a more elaborate route calculation or to provide more user choices for route planning preferences. For example, the above designation can be divided into groups of different sizes and/or weights to provide independent information for medium-sized cargo vehicles or larger cargo vehicles. For example, it can be specified that a road is limited to large freight transport vehicles, but it is still common for cargo transport vehicles for medium-sized cargo transport vehicles. Various alternatives can be used for each of the specified relative scores. Figure 10 illustrates an example of the format of the auxiliary road information 490b. This format can be used directly to organize or divide the information, or the information can only be organized or identified using this format. For example, information fields can be identified by flags or labels, but organized in different ways. It is not necessary to use all fields for each road. Usually, only the necessary fields for road information will be used. The auxiliary road information 490b of a road may include officially designated information 51 and expert knowledge base information 512. Officially designated information 510 includes information from government sources or road signs such as speed limits, special speed limits, altitude limits, weight limits, length limits, axle limits, hazardous material limits, emissions limits, cargo transport priority designation, cargo transport Restricted designation. Expert knowledge base information 512 includes information that is not from an official source but from an analysis of road use. In the context of the present invention, expert knowledge base information M2 137821.doc -27- 201028651 includes at least the suitability of the road for use according to the type of transport, based on a statistical analysis of the history of road use based on the type of transport. For example, the suitability of a cargo transporter can be indicated by the following: cargo transport is common, cargo transport is neutral, or cargo transport tools are cautious. Similar to each transport category that can be used for interest. Application software 480 can include one or more of the soft boat models as described below. While the modules are shown separately, it will be understood that this is purely for the sake of explanation. Functionality can overlap between modules, and/or one module can include another module and/or more modules can be provided. The modules may include one or more of the following: a graphical user interface (GUI) module 482 that supports other modules by providing a unified input/output interface and provides a map view An image reproducer; a positioning system (eg, GPS) module 484 for performing immediate location determination to generate current location information, optionally establishing an interface with an external positioning system hardware as described above; a vehicle/route criterion A module 486 for inputting and/or storing information about one of a vehicle type, a departure location, a destination location, and (as appropriate) a navigation route or a plurality of navigation points (WayP〇int) and a route to be navigated A route planning module 488 is responsive to the information contained in the digital map 490 and the information from the vehicle/route criteria module 486 for calculating the navigation route from the departure location to the destination location. Digital map 49〇 also by 137821.doc • 28 - 201028651 Memory resource 230 is stored; a navigation module 492, which responds to (1) location information from the location system module 482, (11) digital map 490 and (out The calculated route from the route planning module 488; used to implement an immediate navigation guide for directing the vehicle driver to navigate along the calculated route. The navigation module 492 can generate audio and/or visual guidance prompts to assist in navigation step by step. In the case that the navigation module 492 determines that the vehicle has substantially deviated from the calculated route based on the current location information, the navigation module 492 may issue a redirect command 494 to the route planning module 488 to calculate the current location of the vehicle. New route; a data record module 496 for recording travel information. The travel information may include information from one or more of: a positioning system 484, a route specification module 488, a navigation module 492, a vehicle/road criteria module 486, and a digital map 490 (which is in position) Information is useful when coding about information from digital maps). In Figure 6, the flow of information for the purpose of documentation is indicated by dashed lines. FIG. 7 illustrates an example of information entered and/or stored by the vehicle/route criteria module 486. Vehicle Information 5 is intended to identify the type of vehicle. A collection or set of transport parameters can be referred to as a transport tool profile. The vehicle information 500 may include a vehicle type or category 5〇2 (eg, selected from a list of cars, cargo vehicles, buses, etc.), trailer information 504 (such as a car + a recreational vehicle, or a hook-up cargo) Truck trailer). For vehicles larger than standard cars, the transport guard information may additionally include a transport height of 5〇6, a transport width of 5〇8, a transport length of 137821.doc -29- 201028651 51〇, and a transported unloaded weight of 512. (as appropriate) the cargo payload weight 514 for the cargo transport and the hazardous material content 516 for the cargo transport. Various other vehicle parameters may also be stored and/or one or more of the above parameters may be omitted as needed. The information may be freely input by the user as a discrete value or selected from a range of predetermined values (such as for weight (in metric units) '1 to 5, 5 to 1G, 1G to 15, 15 to 2G, etc., ·Bai Xun< Some may also be inherently determined based on other information. For example, if the cargo transport is identified by a cargo transport classification type or by a transport model identifier, then the information may be Inferring - or # of these parameters without separate input. # When implementing the navigation device as a PND, the transport king/route (4) module _ preferably includes - interface for enabling the user to set or adjust the transport Tool information value. Alternatively or otherwise, the value can be set by software executed on the user's home computer (when it is connected to the pND). When the navigation device is implemented as a vehicle permanently installed in a single "transportation tool" At least some of the equipment parameters may be pre-set at the time of manufacture or installation. The vehicle/route criteria module 486 may be configured to be self-transporting + identification unit (as appropriate) Figure) Obtaining information on the wheel tool. The unit can be connected by any suitable means, such as via a wireless connection (for example, Bluetooth) or a cable connection or a bus such as a controller area network bus (CAN bus) The wired busbar establishes a communication connection with the identification unit in the vehicle. The CAN busbar is a busbar protocol widely used in the automotive industry to implement a decentralized communication network between devices in discrete transportation vehicles. The criteria module 486 provides step-by-step information for the route information 137821.doc • 30- 201028651 520. The route information 52 includes, for example, a departure location, a destination location 524, and one or more intermediate navigation point locations. 526, time of day (or desired time of arrival) 528 and route type preference (usually indicated by a flag that indicates preference based on its status (selected or deselected).) The example flag includes the following One or more of them: 530 for toll roads, 532 for speed roads, 534 for scenic routes, 536 for the fastest route, 538 for the safest route, cargo transporters Route 54 and SUV route 544 may also provide additional preferences and/or may omit one or more of the above preferences as desired. The preferences may be freely configurable and/or may be based on vehicle information 500 to pre-set (in a fixed manner, or in an initial preset manner) one or more preferences. For example, if the vehicle information means that the transportation tool is a cargo transportation vehicle, the cargo transportation vehicle route flag can be 540 is pre-set to its selected state, and at least the landscape route flag 536 can be pre-set to its deselected state. The preference flags are used by the route planning module 488 to determine an optimal route that satisfies the preference criteria for delivery. • #Tools follow. For example, in the case where the goods carrier route flag WO is selected, the navigation route is calculated based on the cargo vehicle specific auxiliary road information 490b in the digital map 49〇 to optimize the route. The navigation route avoids such roads where the limits or limits of the road will be exceeded by the parameters of the cargo transporter or the road is designated as a cargo transporter. The means of transport of goods suitable for (goods for goods transport or cargo transport) are more suitable to be included in the navigation route, or the navigation route can be calculated to exclusively use the road designated as suitable for the cargo transport (in the possible month B) In the form, when the vehicle/route criterion module 486 stores i3782Ldo<-31 - 201028651 and stores the transportation quantity such as t quantity and size, (4) planning module · always compare this value with auxiliary Road Information 490b, even if the cargo transport route flag is not in its chosen state. The Goods Carrier Route Flag 540 is then used to select a route of caution on the road designated as a cargo transport suitable (the cargo transport tool is preferred or the cargo transport is commonly used) and avoids the cargo transport. In another form, only when the cargo transport route flag 540 is in its selected state, the route planning module appears to compare the weight and size of the transport with respect to the auxiliary road information. One or more additional preference flags may be provided to provide sub-preparations for individually controlling the transport parameters of which cargo vehicles are used in the route plan. For example, a separate preference flag may be provided for (1) vehicle parameters such as size and weight and (ii) roads suitable for cargo transportation. Alternatively or additionally, if the information and the digital map 49's auxiliary road information 490b have been distinguished, a separate preference flag may be provided for distinguishing between (1) the priority of the freight transport tool and (ii) the road commonly used by the cargo transport. In the form, the vehicle/route criteria module 486 can enable different programming criteria for different portions of a journey. For example, a navigation route may be calculated for a cargo transport that travels from the departure point to the unloading navigation point and then returns to its final destination (which may typically be the same as the departure point). In this situation, the weight of the vehicle can be varied at the unloading navigation point, allowing different and possibly shorter routes to be used for the return portion of the trip. Alternatively, two different independent journeys can be calculated using different vehicle parameters. The shell material s self-loading module 496 is used to record the travel information. The information may also be referred to as 137821.doc -32- 201028651 The position of the position determined over time (sometimes referred to as "GPS track,,). Various techniques for documenting, encoding, and/or compressing the information can be used. The technique may include one or more selected from the group consisting of: (1) location sampling of the immediate location of the vehicle so that location information is recorded whenever a certain threshold is detected; (ii) means of transport Simultaneous location time sampling to record location information at a set time interval; (iii) combination of location sampling and time sampling; (iv) event recording of important events, important events such as 'transport parameters or route preferences changes , or deviate from the navigation route, recalculate the navigation route, advance along the navigation route, or arrive at the confluence' or arrive at the navigation point or destination. The travel information may be recorded as one or more of the following: a true location coordinate (eg, a GPS coordinate); a coordinate relative to the digital map; a location on the road depicted in the map; along the planned navigation route The location. The information recorded may include time and/or periodic stamp information obtained from the current time and date functions provided by operating system 470. It will be appreciated that this information can be expressed in any desired format. For example, the flood season may be further represented by a day of the calendar or a day of the month or a document that may be further included in the identification or week. Information on planning navigation routes. The information described is intended to facilitate the simulation or reconstruction of the movement of the navigation device to permit travel analysis. The data logging module 496 is also used to record the funds when the connection is available.

137821.doc I don't think about it. If the connection is via a user's fixed computer (such as pin • 33· 201028651 D), the connection can be established when the user connects the navigation device 200_ to the home computer. The information uploaded to the server 15 includes travel information and vehicle information for the vehicle parameters. The vehicle information can be stored as part of the data being planted' or the vehicle information can be read from the transport aid/route standard J module 486 at the time of upload. Storing the vehicle information as part of the recorded information allows any changes in the transport aid information to be recorded in chronological order along with the travel information of the vehicle. This can be important for pNDs that can be used with different means of transport, or for goods carriers that carry or unloaded cargo or have different cargo weights.

Referring to FIG. 8, the server 15 receives the uploaded messages from the plurality of navigation devices 2, stores the travel information in an uploading library 400, and executes a statistical analyzer 402 to process the travel information to derive statistics. Knife analysis. While travel information for individual trips may be affected by unique travel events, analyzing travel information from multiple devices enables the use of statistical methods to derive driver habits, travel time patterns, and route patterns. The statistical analyzer 402 is programmed to identify certain characteristics indicative of the information that it is desired to derive. Referring to Figure 9 'in the preferred embodiment, the statistical analyzer 402 is configured to derive information regarding the selection by the vehicle based on its vehicle parameters or categories (especially the large transportation aids of the transportation aids and buses). Or information on the route type selected by the United, and the ° car (such as the car + SUV combination). In the first step 6〇2, one of the above categories of vehicles, such as a cargo transporter, is compared with the identification of the transported vehicle from the recorded information. The right vehicle is the category of interest, then the step in the vehicle properties. In the step ,, analyze the two selected lines of the transport selected by the means of transport, and statistically compare the route with other routes used by the cargo transport. This statistical comparison can be performed using any suitable technique. By way of example, the route may be divided into a plurality of segments, which may correspond to individual roads or road portions between confluences or important confluences, if better. In step 608, the roads determined to be often used by the cargo vehicle are delineated as &#; A determination is made in step 61 of whether the cargo transport follows a planned route, and if so, step 612 determines if the cargo transport deviates from the route. In the event of a deviation, step 614 performs a statistical analysis to determine if the deviation follows one of the other deviations from the planned route made by the cargo transportation tool. Although the cargo transport may deviate from the planned route of the individual journey for any of several reasons, statistical analysis reveals that the cargo transporter tends not to avoid a certain road or confluence or turn for obvious reasons (eg, Knowing the tendency of the road network or all cargo transport vehicles to deviate temporarily in place. 'This situation indicates that the freight transport found that the planned route was difficult to use for some reason, or that experienced cargo transport drivers use their own Personal knowledge of a better route. If necessary, verification of the validity of the alternative route pattern can be made by observing the speed profile and/or travel time of the vehicle from the recorded travel information. In step 616, the goods transport vehicle is not designated as a deviation from the road or confluence in the vicinity of the goods for other known reasons as "goods transport caution or otherwise, see Figure n, statistical analyzer 4〇2 It is configured to derive information about the type of travel time based on the type of vehicle. In step 650, the route selected by the vehicle is analyzed and the route is divided into I37821.doc -35- 201028651

Multiple segments' These segments may correspond to individual roads or road portions between confluences or important confluences, if better.纟Step 652 _, according to the date of the record, the travel time along each segment. In step 654, the travel time and other travel time derived from the history are statistically compared. For example, a cluster of travel time can be exported. The journey time (or a cluster packet) is analyzed in step 656 to determine individual characteristics or (for a cluster grouping) uniform characteristics. One of these (unified) characteristics may be the category of the vehicle. For example, a car can generally travel faster along a route than a cargo vehicle. It is obvious that the money cart can quickly manipulate, accelerate and decelerate the town centre. On highways, cargo vehicles may have to comply with lower speed limits than cars. Another (unified) feature can be the type of day (for example, school day, or work 曰, or non-work 曰), and/or time of day (for example, whether it is in the habit or habit of traffic peaks or habits) Time for a smoother traffic) ^ In step 658, based on the historical pattern of travel time and by means of a separate travel time based on different characteristics (such as vehicle type, day type and time of day), generate auxiliary information To provide an indication of the journey time for a road or road segment. Returning to Figure 8' after processing by statistical analyzer 402, processing proceeds to a digital map updater 404 for updating the working version of the digital map at server 15. The update from the digital map will then be available for downloading to each of the navigation devices 200 being serviced by the server 15 after subsequent connection by each navigation device 200. This download update step is indicated in 499 in FIG. Thus the navigation device 200 is capable of collecting and subsequently being supplied with updated and improved cargo transport specific information of 137821.doc • 36· 201028651. Thus, the preferred embodiment allows for the collection of valuable sources of expert knowledge for large or special transportation vehicles such as 'cargo transportation, bus and car + recreational vehicle combinations. This information can improve the navigation route planning for such vehicles so that inexperienced drivers or drivers who must navigate the vehicle through unfamiliar areas can benefit from the expertise of others. This information cannot be collected using existing mapping techniques and can be extracted from the source of the self-study (such as the official government designation of road and road sign analysis). Moreover, the techniques of the present invention do not require additional mapmaking hardware, but enable easy and thorough collection of information in a highly automated and cost effective manner. It will also be appreciated that, although various aspects and embodiments of the invention have been described hereinabove, the scope of the invention is not limited to the specific configuration set forth herein, but the scope of the invention is extended to include additional All configurations and modifications and changes in the scope of the patent application. For example, although the embodiments described in the foregoing detailed description refer to GPS, it should be noted that the navigation device may utilize any of the position sensing techniques as an alternative to GPS (or indeed 'other than Gps'). For example, navigation devices may utilize other global satellite navigation systems, such as the European Galileo system, as such, which are not limited to satellite-based, but may be easy to use ground-based beacons or any other such that the device can determine The system of its geographic location comes into play. In addition, the enhanced content of the digital map may be used by other devices (such as navigation servers) that may not themselves record travel information. For example, several web sites 13782l.doc -37 - 201028651 provide the possibility of route planning from the departure location to the destination location based on user-selectable criteria. The results can be downloaded or printed for later use. By providing marginal support in the digital map, these users can also benefit from enhanced cargo transport specific information. The present invention extends to cover this use without the need to document new travel materials. It will also be well understood by those skilled in the art that although the preferred embodiment implements a certain functionality by soft simplification, the functionality may equally be implemented only in hardware (eg, by one or more ASICs (special) The application integrated circuit)) or actually is implemented by a mixture of hardware and software. Thus, the invention should not be considered to be limited to the scope of implementation in software. In the meantime, it should be noted that although the appended claims form a specific combination of the features described herein, the scope of the invention is not limited to the following claims. Any combination of the features or embodiments disclosed, whether or not the specific combination has been specifically recited in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a Global Positioning System (GPS); FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of an electronic component configured to provide a navigation device; FIG. 3 is a manner in which a navigation device can receive information via a wireless communication channel. 4A and 4B are explanatory perspective views of the navigation device; FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the software/hardware hierarchy in the navigation device; FIG. 6 is a flow of information between the software modules and by the software model Schematic representation of the processing performed by the group; 13782 i.doc -38 - 201028651 Figure 7 is a schematic representation of the characteristics from the transport/route criteria selection module; Figure 8 is the information exchange with the feeder and server side information processing Figure 9 is a schematic flow chart illustrating the statistical analysis operation at the server for identifying the route pattern according to the type of vehicle; Figure 10 is a schematic illustration of the information format of the auxiliary road information in the digital map;

Figure 11 is a schematic flow diagram illustrating the statistical analysis operation at the server for identifying travel time information based on the type of vehicle. [Main component symbol description] 120 Satellite 124 Earth 140 GPS receiver device 150 Server 160 Spread spectrum GPS satellite signal 2〇〇 Navigation device 210 Processor 220 Input device 225 Connection 230 Memory resource 235 Connection 240 Display screen 245 Connection 137821. Doc -39- 201028651 250 Antenna/Receiver 255 Connection 260 Output Device 270 Input/Output (I/O)埠275 Connection 280 External I/O Device 290 Integrated Input and Display Device 292 Arm

294 sucker 302 server 304 processor 306 memory 308 transmitter 310 receiver 312 mass data storage device 314 wired or wireless connection / communication link 318 communication channel 320 transmitter 322 receiver 400 upload library 402 statistical analyzer 404 digital map Updater 460 Functional Hardware Component 470 Operating System 137821.doc -40- 201028651 480 Application Software 482 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Module 484 Positioning System Module 486 Transportation Tool / Route Criteria Module 488 Route Planning Module 490 Digital Map • 490a Road Information 490b Auxiliary Road Information❿ 492 Navigation Module 494 Diversion Command 496 Document Module 500 Vehicle Information 502 Vehicle Type or Category 504 Trailer Information 506 Vehicle Height 508 Transportation Broadband 510 Officially Specified Information/Transportation Tool length 512 Expert knowledge base information / Transportation unloaded weight • 514 Transportation load weight. 516 Hazardous material content 520 Route information 522 Departure location 524 Destination location 526 Intermediate navigation point location I37821.doc • 4i - 201028651 528 530 532 534 536 538 540 544 Time of day Toll road use Freeway use Scenic route use Fastest route use Safest route Cargo transport route RV route ❹ 137821.doc -42-

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201028651 VII. Application for patent Fan·· 1' - A device for generating auxiliary information for a digital map, the auxiliary information table does not suit the suitability of road use according to the type of transport, the device contains a processing resource, the processing The resources are configured to: (4) receive, from a plurality of navigation devices, travel information indicative of the recorded journey of the journey, and each session of the recorded journey includes information about the type of transport of the means of transport for the journey recorded by Shaw. (8) analyzing the transportation aid category information to identify at least a conversation corresponding to the category of the vehicle of interest, the category of the vehicle of interest comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of: a cargo vehicle a bus, a car + SUV combination; a means of transport exceeding a predetermined weight threshold; a means of transport exceeding a predetermined width threshold - a means of transport exceeding a predetermined height threshold; a transport vehicle with a pre-length limit; a transport vehicle carrying a predetermined hazardous material ^ (c) analysis corresponding to at least one The travel information of the category of transports is used to determine the number of routes or routes from a plurality of sessions to identify the route. At least one type of road use for the category of the vehicle of interest; and (e) generating the auxiliary information based on the at least one type of road used by the category of the vehicle of interest. 2. A device that requests a item, wherein the type is a trend of one of the roads that the transportation tool of interest is using. 137821.doc 201028651 3. The device of claim 2 wherein the processing resource is configured to designate the road as a category suitable for interest in response to the type of road (4). 4. The apparatus of claim 2 or 3 wherein the trend is established during the predetermined time interval by at least a predetermined number of vehicles of the category of interest. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the type of transport tool of the category of interest has deviated from one of the planned routes. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the processing resource is configured to designate the road as unsuitable for use by the vehicle of the category of interest in response to detecting the pattern for a road. The apparatus of claim 5 or 6, wherein the trend is established by a deviation of at least a predetermined number of vehicles of the category of interest during a predetermined time interval. 8. A device as claimed in item ι, 2 or 3, wherein the processing resource is further configured to combine the auxiliary road information with supplementary information, the official information officially indicating the designation of road suitability by type of vehicle. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the processing resource is further configured to update the digital map information with the auxiliary information. 10. A navigation device for use in a vehicle, the navigation device comprising: a storage device for information of the vehicle, the vehicle information indicating characteristics of the vehicle for classifying the vehicle; a position determining system For determining the immediate location of the navigation device; 137821.doc 201028651 A data recording system 'for recording information indicating at least one vehicle journey; and a data uploading system' for the recorded information and the transportation Tool information is uploaded to a receiver for pattern analysis of road use based on the type of vehicle. 11. The navigation device of claim 1, further comprising: a storage of digital map information; a route planning system for calculating a route from a departure location to a destination location; and a navigation system for generating Guide the driver to follow the guidelines for the calculated route. 12. A navigation device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the route planning system is operable to calculate a route based on the vehicle information or based on selection criteria derived at least in part from the vehicle information. 13. The navigation device of claim 12, further comprising an update system for receiving updated map information identifying road suitability according to the type of vehicle. 14. A method of generating ancillary information for a digital map, the auxiliary information table not being adapted to the road use of the transport category, the method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving, from the plurality of navigation devices, the recorded journey Each session of the journey of the conversation includes information on the type of transportation of the means of transport on which the journey has been carried out; (b) analyzing the information of the category of the vehicle to identify a corresponding Interest 137821.doc 201028651 At least one session of the category of vehicles, the category of vehicles of interest includes at least one selected from the group consisting of: a cargo vehicle; a bus; a car + recreational vehicle combination; a means of transport exceeding a predetermined weight threshold; a means of transport exceeding a predetermined width threshold; a means of transport exceeding a predetermined height threshold; a means of transport exceeding a predetermined length threshold; a means of transport of hazardous materials; (c) analysis of the travel corresponding to at least one class of transport of interest 15. ❹ 16. 17. 18. Information 'to identify a route or route portion used by the vehicle on its journey; (d) to analyze a plurality of routes or route segments from a plurality of sessions to statistically identify the At least one type of road use for the category of the vehicle of interest; and (e) generating the auxiliary information based on the at least one type of road used by the category of the vehicle of interest. The method of claim 14 wherein the pattern is a trend of one of the roads for the transport tool of interest. The method of claim 15, wherein the generating step comprises the method of assigning the road to a vehicle suitable for the category of interest in response to the patterning of the road for a road, wherein the method The vehicle that is in the category of interest has deviated from the trend of the planned route. The method of claim 17, wherein the generating step comprises responding to detecting the pattern for a road and arranging the road to be unsuitable for use by the vehicle of the interest category. 137821.doc 201028651 19. A method comprising: implementing an operation of an electronic navigation device to: (a) store vehicle information indicating a characteristic of a transportation aid for classifying the vehicle; (b) (i) an instant location of the navigation device; (e) a record indicating at least one vehicle journey; and (4) uploading the recorded information and the vehicle information to a receipt. For type analysis of road use based on the type of vehicle. 20. The method of claim 19, further comprising the steps of: analyzing the information recorded from the plurality of electronic navigation devices; and determining the road according to the type of the vehicle based on the analysis. 2 1. The method of claim 20, further comprising the step of: using the determined patterns of the road use to influence route planning according to the category of the vehicle. 22. A 22. for representing a digital map, the digital map comprising: (4) a road information component 'which represents at least one location of one of the roads; and (b) an auxiliary road information component, It represents auxiliary information for the road 'this auxiliary information includes at least the suitability of the road for use according to the type of transport, based on a statistical analysis of the history of one of the road uses based on the type of transport. 23. The format of claim 22, wherein the auxiliary information includes information indicating that the road is of a type used by the cargo transporter for a road, and 137821.doc -5· 201028651 is based on road use according to the type of transport This statistical analysis. A computer program for causing the processing resource to be executed when executed by a processing resource, the method comprising: (a) receiving a travel information recorded by a plurality of navigation devices indicating a conversation of the recorded journey Each session includes information on the type of transportation of the vehicle for the journey of the recorded journey; (b) analyzing the information of the category of the vehicle to identify at least one session corresponding to a category of the vehicle of interest, the sense The category of vehicles of interest includes at least one selected from the group consisting of: a cargo vehicle; a bus; a car + recreational vehicle combination; a vehicle that exceeds a predetermined weight threshold; and a predetermined width a means of transport that exceeds a predetermined height threshold; a means of transport that exceeds a predetermined length threshold; a means of transport that carries a predetermined hazardous material ^ (e) analysis corresponds to at least one interest The travel information of the category of vehicles to identify that the vehicle uses the "one route or route portion" on its journey; (d) the analysis comes from a plurality of routes or route portions of the plurality of sessions to statistically identify at least one type of road use by the class of the class of interest of interest; and (e) based on the road used in accordance with the class of transport of interest The auxiliary information is generated at least in a type indicating the suitability of the road use according to the category of the transport tool. 25. 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