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201231923 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於用於向-導航裝置之—使用者提供導航指 示、警以警示之方法及H本發明亦擴展至__種經配 置以進行本發明之方法之導航裝置。本發明之說明性實施 例係關於呈攜帶型導航器件（所謂的PND)(詳言之，包括全 球定位系統（GPS)信號接收及處理功能性之咖)之形式的 導航裝置，及係關於操作此等器件之方法。本發明亦可適 用於形成整合式導航系統(例如，運輸工具中導航系統)之 部分之導航裝置，及操作其之方法。 【先前技術】 本發明係有關詩向-導航裝置之—❹者提供導航指 不、警告或警示之方法，及係有關—種經配置用於進行根 據本發明之實施例之方法之步驟之導航裝置。導航裝置可 包含如上且以下更詳細論述的任一合適形式之導航裝置。 該裝置之一說明性實施例為攜帶型導航器件。包括Gps(全 球定位系統）信號接收及處理功能性之攜帶型導航器件 (PND)係熟知的，且廣泛地用作車内或其他運輸工具導航 系統。 一般言之，現代PND包含處理器、記憶體（揮發性記憶 體及非揮發性記憶體中之至少一者，且通常兩者皆有）， 及儲存於該記憶體内之地圖資料。處理器與記憶體合作以 提供:執行環境，可在此環境中建立軟體作業系統，且另 外’常常提供-或多個額外軟體程式以使pND之功能性能 153362.doc 201231923 夠受控制’且提供各種其他功能。 通吊’此等ϋ件進—步包含允許使用者與器件互動且^ 制該器件之一或多個輸入介面，及一或多個輸出介面； 由該一或多個輸出介面，可將資訊中繼傳遞至使用者。輪 出介面之說明性實例包括視覺顯示器及用於聲訊輸出之揚 聲器。輸入介面之說明性實例包括用來控制該器件之開/ 關操作或其他特徵之—或多個實體按紐⑼器件經内建计於 運輸工具内，則該等按鈕未必在該器件自身上，而是可在 方向盤上）’及用於偵測使用者話語之麥克風。在一特別 較佳配置中’可將輸出介面顯示器組態為觸摸感應式顯示 器（藉由觸摸感應式覆疊片或以其他方式）以另外提供一輸201231923 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a method for providing a navigation indication to a user of a navigation device, a warning method, and an embodiment of the invention, and the invention is also extended to A navigation device for the method of the present invention. Illustrative embodiments of the present invention relate to navigation devices in the form of portable navigation devices (so-called PNDs), in particular, including Global Positioning System (GPS) signal reception and processing functionality, and related to operations The method of these devices. The present invention is also applicable to navigation devices that form part of an integrated navigation system (e.g., a navigation system in a vehicle), and methods of operating the same. [Prior Art] The present invention relates to a method for providing navigational indications, warnings or warnings to a poetry-navigation device, and to navigation related to steps of a method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Device. The navigation device can include a navigation device of any suitable form as discussed above and discussed in greater detail below. One illustrative embodiment of the device is a portable navigation device. 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 works with the memory to provide an execution environment in which the software operating system can be built, and additionally 'often provided - or multiple additional software programs to make the functional performance of the pND 153362.doc 201231923 adequately controlled' and provided Various other features. Passing through the steps includes allowing the user to interact with the device and controlling one or more input interfaces of the device, and one or more output interfaces; from the one or more output interfaces, the information can be The relay is passed to the user. Illustrative examples of the wheeled interface include a visual display and a speaker for voice output. Illustrative examples of input interfaces include on/off operations or other features used to control the device - or multiple physical button (9) devices are built into the vehicle, and the buttons are not necessarily on the device itself. Instead, it can be on the steering wheel and a microphone for detecting user utterances. In a particularly preferred configuration, the output interface display can be configured as a touch sensitive display (by touch sensitive overlay or otherwise) to provide an additional input
入介面，藉由該輸人介面，冑用者可藉由觸摸來操作該器 件。 D 此類型之器件亦將常包括：—或多個實體連接器介面， 藉由該-或多個實體連接器介面，可將電力信號及視情況 資料信號發射至該料並自該^件接收電力信號及視情況 資料信號’·及視情況，—或多個無線發射器/接收器，其 允許在蜂巢式電信及其他信號及資料網路（例如，粘邛/、' Wi-MaxGSM及類似網路）上的通信。 此類型之PND器件亦包括—Gps天線，藉由該Gps天 線’可接收包括位置資料之衛星廣播信號，且隨後處理該 等信號以判定器件之當前位置。 PNDH件亦可包括產生信號之電子回轉儀及加速度計， 該等信號可經處理以判定當前角加速度及線加速度，並且 J53362.doc 201231923 又且多。合自GPS信號導出之位置資訊來判定器件及因此安 裝了該器件之運輸工具的速度及相對位移。通常，此等特 徵最常提供於運輸工具内導航系統中，但亦可提供於娜 器件中（若此舉係有利的）。 此等PND之效用主要表現在其判定在第一位置（通常， 出發或虽刖位置）與第二位置（通常，目的地）之間的路線之 能力上》此等位置可由器件之使用者藉由廣泛各種不同方 法中之任一者輸入，例如，藉由郵政編碼、街道名稱及門 牌號、先前儲存之「熟知」目的地（諸如，著名位置、市 政位置（諸如，體育場或游泳池）或其他興趣點）及最愛目的 地或近來造訪過之目的地。 通常，PND具備用於根據地圖資料計算在出發地址位置 與目的地地址位置之間的「最好」或「最適宜」路線之軟 體的功能。「最好」或「最適宜」路線係基於預定準則判 定且不一定為最快或最短路線。指引司機所沿著的路線之 選擇可為非常複雜的，且所選路線可考量現有、預測的及 以動態及/或無線方式接收到的交通及道路資訊、關於道 路速度之歷史資訊及司機對於判定道路備選項之因素的自 身偏好（例如，司機可指定路線不應包括高速公路或收費 道路）。 此外’該器件可連續地監視道路及交通狀況，且由於改 變之狀況而提供或選擇改變路線，在此路線上將進行剩下 之旅途。基於各種技術（例如，行動電話資料交換、固定 相機、GPS車隊追蹤）之即時交通監視系統正用來識別交通 153362.doc 201231923 延遲且將資訊饋入至通知系統中。 此類型之㈣通常可安裝於運輸工具之儀錶板或撞風玻 璃上，但亦可形成為運輸工具收音機之機载電腦之部分或 實際上形成為運輸工具自身之控制系統之部分。導航器件 亦可為手持型系統之部分’諸如，PDA(攜帶型數位助 理）、媒體播放11、行動電話或其類似者，且在此等情況 下，手持型系統之常規功能性藉由將軟體安裝於器件上以 執行路線計算及沿著計算出之路線的導航而得以擴展。 路線規劃及導航功能性亦可由執行適當軟體之桌上型或 行動計算資源提供。舉例而言，皇家汽車俱樂部（Me)在 imP://WWWwuk提供線上路線規劃及導航設施該設 施允許使用者鍵入出發點及目的地，於是，使用者之％所 連接至之飼服器計算路線（其態樣可為使用者指定的）、產 生地圖’並產生詳盡的導航指示集用於將使用者自選定之 出發點指引至選定之目的地。該設施亦提供計算出之路線 的偽三維呈現及路線預覽功能性’該路線預覽功能性模擬 使用者沿著祕線行進，且藉此為使用者提供計算出 線的預覽。 在PND之障況下’一旦計算了線路，使用者便與導航器 件互動以視情況自所提議路線之清翠選擇所要的計算出之 路線。視情況，使用者可干預或指弓I路線選擇過程，例如 藉由指^對於—特定旅途，應避免或必須遵循某些路線、 道路、位置或準則。PND之路線計算態樣形成—主要功 旎，且沿著此路線之導航為另一主要功能。 153362.doc 201231923 在沿著一計算出之路線的導航期間，此等pnd常常提供 視覺及/或聲訊指示，用以沿著一所選路線將使用者指引 至彼路線之終點，亦即所要之目的地。pND亦常常在導航 期間於螢幕上顯示地圖資訊，此資訊在螢幕上定期更新， 使得所顯示之地圖資訊表示器件之當前位置，且因此表示 使用者或使用者之運輸工具之當前位置（若該器件正用於 運輸工具内導航）。 顯示於螢幕上之圖符通常表示當前器件位置，且居中， 其中亦正在顯示在當前器件位置附近的當前及周圍道路之 地圖資訊及其他地圖特徵。另外，視情況，可於在所顯示 之地圖資訊上方、下方或一側之狀態欄中顯示導航資訊， 導航資訊之實例包括自使用者需要選取的當前道路至下一 個偏離之距離、該偏離之性質，此性質可由表明該偏離之 特定類型（例如，左轉彎或右轉彎）的另一圓符表示。導航 功能亦判定聲訊指示之内容、持續時間及時序，可藉由該 等指示來沿著路線指引使用者。如可瞭解，諸如「1〇〇 m 後左轉」之簡單指示需要大量處理及分析。如先前所提 及，使用者與器件之互動可藉由觸控螢幕、或者（另外或 其他）藉由駕駛桿安裝式遙控器、藉由語音啟動或者藉由 任何其他適宜方法。 在以下狀;兄下，由該H件提供之另—重要功能為自動路 線再計算：使用者在導航期間偏離先前計算出之路線（意 夕^或故意地）；即時交通狀況指示替代路線將更有利且該 器件能夠適當地自動辨識此等狀況，或者當使用者由於任 153362.doc 201231923 何原因主動地使器件執行路線再計算時。 亦已知允許按使用^義之準則來計算路線，·例如，使 用者可月b更吾歡由器件計算出之風景路線，或者可能 避開交通擁擠可能發生、預計會發生或當前正發生之任何 道路。盗件軟體將接著計算各種路線且更青睞沿著其路線 包括最高數目個標註為(例如)有美景之興趣點(稱為_的 路線，或者使用指示特定道路上的正發生之交通狀況之已 ，存資sfl ’按τ能的堵塞或由於堵塞之延遲的程度來對計 =出之路線排序。其他基於ρ〇Ι及基於交通資訊之路線計 异及導航準則亦有可能。 雖然路線計算及導航功能對PND之總體效用很重要，但 有可能將器件純粹用於資訊顯示或「自由駕駛」，其中僅 *’’’員示與备則器件位置相關之地圖資訊，且其中，尚未計算 出路線且15件當前不執行導航。此操作模式常可適用於當 使用者已知行進所要沿著之路線且不需要導航輔助時。 上述類型的器件（例如，由T〇mT〇m Internati〇nal bv製 造並供應之GO 950 LIVE型）提供一用於使使用者能夠自一 位置導航至另一位置的可靠手段。 雖然導航系統對提供路線指引及交通資訊有很大效用， 但本申請者已識別出，關於向導航裝置之使用者提供資訊 或才曰示，將需要進一步改良。如上文所提及，導航裝置可 給使用者提供各種類型之資訊或指示。一些資訊或指示具 有告知或通知性質，而其他資訊或指示可能更關鍵以使得 使用者注意到或遵循該資訊或該等指示是重要或必需的。 153362.doc 201231923 此資訊或此等指示之實例為導航指示、警示或警告。存在 某些歐盟（EU)安全方針，該等EU安全方針控管可向使用 者顯示或以其他方式呈現運輸工具内資訊（諸如路線指引 指示）的方式以減少司機分心之可能性且避免有損主要駕 駛任務。資訊應易於在一系列條件下可由一系列司機理 解。然而，存在如下風險：指示使司機負擔過重，從而使 得難以理解所提供之資訊並且識別及理解更關鍵的資訊或 才曰示。此可為關於年齡較大的司機之特定擔憂。 本發明設法提供使用導航裝置來提供導航指示、警告或 警示之改良方法，及實施此等方法之改良導航裝置。 【發明内容】 根據本發明之第-態樣，提供-種方法，其包含： 經由-導航裝置向—使用者提供—導航指示、警告或警 示， 其中該方法包含當接近—給定位置時以連續或步階式方 式增強該導航指示、警告或警示。 根據本發明之一 含·· 第二態樣，提供一種導航裝置 其包 於向-使用者顯示_數位地圖的一顯示器， 一：於存取數位地圖資料且使-數位地圖經由該顯示器向 使用者錢自+ > g # 能夠與該裝置互動之作以使該使用者 及用於當接进二謦告或警示之構件， 接近—給定位置時以連續或步階式方式增強該導 153362.doc 201231923 航指示 '警告或警示之構件。 應瞭解，本發明在第二及另外態樣中可包含關於本發明 之第-態樣之方法所描述的特徵中之任—者或全部，且反 之亦然1此’若未明確陳述，則該方法可包含控制該裝 置以執行關於該裝置所描述的功能中之任—者之步驟，且 本發明之裝置可經配置以執行本文中描述的方法步驟中： 任一者。該裝置可包含經配置以進行所提及之步驟的一或 多個處理器之一集合。任一步驟可由該等處理器中之任一 者或由多個處理器進行。應瞭解，該方法可為操作導航裝 置之方法。 ~ 根據本發明，給定位置為數位地圖上之一表示真實世界 中之位置（亦即’表示其位置）的給定位置。該方法可勺 含.當位置信號指示接近數位地圖上之給定位置時，亦 即，當如位置信號所指示之當前位置接近數位地圖上之位 置時，增強該指示、警告或警示。當如位置信號所指示之 當前位置接近數位地圖上之給定位置時，亦即，隨著離如 數位地圖所表示之位置的距離減小，可觸發指示、警主戍 警示之增強。位置信號可為GPS信號，且當前位置則為當 前GPS位置。 根據本發明之一態樣，提供一種方法，其包含： 經由一導航裝置向一使用者提供一導航指示、警告或警 示， 其中該方法包含當接近一數位地圖上之一表示一真實位 置之給定位置時以連續或步階式方式增強該導航指示、警 153362.doc 201231923 告或警示。 其包 根據本發明之一第二態樣，提供一種導航裝置 含： 用於向一使用者顯示一數位地圖的一顯示器， 用於存取數位地圖資料且使一數位地圖經由該顯示器向 -使用者顯示之構件，及可由一使用者操作以使該使用者 能夠與5亥裝置互動之—使用者介面，其中該裝置進一步包 含用於向一使用者提供一導航指示、警告或警示之構件， 及用於當接近該數位地圖上之—表示—真實位置之給定位 置時以連續或步階式方式增強該導航指示、警告或警示 構件。 本發明在此等另外態樣中可包括關於本發明之其他態樣 所描述的特徵中之任一者或全部。 因此，在本發明之實施例中（在其態樣中之任一者中广 當接近-、給定位s日夺’亦即，# 一當前位置接近該給定位 置時，以連續或步階式方式增強一導航指示、警告或警 示。舉例而言，該位置可為使用者必須執行調動之交匯 點，或該位置可為使用者需要知道之危險轉彎或安全相機 位置。藉由隨著離該位置之距離減小而逐漸增強該導航指 示警告或警示，將更易於使使用者注意到該指示、警告 或警不，從而使使用者能夠更容易區分該指示、警告或警 示與可提供之其他較不重要資訊且採取任何必要的行動。 此了減少使用者混亂或分心之可能性。此外，即使條件 (例如，背景或噪聲）不太理想，藉由改良理解關鍵資訊之 153362.doc 12 201231923 容易性，仍可減少與此等條件相關聯之問題。 「步階式」意謂按複數個離散步階來增強指示、警止 警示。 305 在本發明之實施例中，該導航裝置包含用於向一使用者 顯示一數位地圖之一顯示器，及用於存取數位地圖資料且 使一數位地圖經由該顯示器向一使用者顯示之構件。位置 為由數位地圖表示之位置。位置可為已儲存之地圖位置。 該裝置可包含一儲存數位地圖資料之記憶體。該記憶體可 健存位置。或者，可完全或部分遠離該裝置而儲存該資料 及/或位置。位置為預定位置。 —在本發明之實施例中，導航指示、警告或警示係關於給 疋位置，亦即，數位地圖上之給定位置。該指示、警告或 警示係針對數位地圖上之給定位置所產生，且該方法可包 含關針對數位地圖上之給定位置產生指示、警告或警示之 步驟。該導航裝置可包含用於進行此操作之構件。 在提供導航指示之一些實施例中，位置為如下位置：在 此位置處或在到達此位置前，使用者必須回應於導航指示 知取行動。在一些實施例中，位置因此為沿著路線之決策 點。舉例而言，位置可為使用者必須按指示轉彎之交匯 點。在提供導航指示之一些實施例中，位置為交匯點、交 又點交流道或環行道。位置可為使用者將執行調動之任 位置。調動可為車道改變。 在提供警告或警示之其他實施例中，位置為警告或警示 所適用之位置。因此，使用者必須在到達該位置前注意到 153362.doc •13- 201231923 忒警告或警示。舉例而言，位置可為安全 之位置，使用者已請求就其存在 ^ P〇1 于j營不。在提供警告之 二貫施例t ’警告為關於在給定位置處存在安全 限速改變之以，錢於在該位置處存在危險之 現將描述一些例示性位置。位置可為點位置或廣大區 域。位置可為交匯點、環行道、交流道或交又點或其他決 桌點。位置可為需要車道改變之位置。此等可能性將特別 可適用於提供導航指示之情況，但(例如)若此等位置有潛 在危險’若安全相機位於此等位置處等等，則警告或警示 亦適用於此等位置。位置可為安全相機位置、事故易發地 點或危險位置’例如’危險轉f、突然下坡等。此等可能 性特別可適用於提供警告或警示之情況。在再其他可能性 中，位置可為p〇I之位置及/或使用者指定位置，使用者將 就其存在得到警示。舉例而言’使用者可指定其希望在並 來到料類型之PC)I(諸如加油站）之—範圍内時就該ρ〇ι之 存在得到警示。位置可為發生限速改變之位置。無論如 D位置為數位地圖上之位置，亦即，表示對應的真實世 界位置之位置。 導航私不 '警告或警示可為一聲訊指示、警告或警示或 視覺才曰不、警告或警示，或為一聲訊指示、警告或響示 及一視覺指示、警告或警示兩者之組合，亦即，一聲則旨 不：一視覺指示或-聲訊警示及-視覺警示或一聲訊警告 及-視覺警告。應瞭解’可給出聲訊指示及視覺指示兩 者’例如’其提供同一命令。若提供聲訊警告、指示或警 153362.doc 201231923 可同時或循序提供此 則根據本發明可增強 視覺導航指示、警告 示及視覺警告、指示或警示兩者，則 等警告、指示或警示。若提供兩者， 任一者或兩者。較佳地，至少增強— 或警示。 处聲訊指*、警告或f示可呈聲訊信號及7或口頭指示、 警告或警示之形式。本文中之聲訊信號指代不用言語表達 的聲訊信號。在提供聲肺號之較佳實施例中，聲訊信號 將與視覺指示、警告或警示一起提供。 在提供視覺導航指示、警告或警示之實施例中，可使用 導航裝置之顯示器向使用者顯示視覺導航指示、警告或警 示:導航裝置可包含用於使視覺導航指示'警告或;示經 由該裝置之顯示器向使用者顯示之構件。可類似地顯 何額外資訊。 在提供導航指示的本發明實施例中，導航指示為用於凡 著路線指引使用者之指示。指示可為關於使用者將為了^ 循路線而採取的行動之指示。路線可為由導航裝置計 路線。指示可為關於將由使用者執行之調動的指示。 而言，指示可為對以下各者之指示：進行一給定轉脊二 取—給定出π離開-環行道、選取_給定出口離開1 路、改變車料。該方法可進—步包含該裝置計算^ 位置至第二位置之路線’且該裝置可包含用於進行此 之構件。位置則較佳為沿著路線之決策點。 、 在提供導航指示之實施例中’導航指示較佳至少 由使用者執行的調動之—指示。此調動可為道路或車^層 153362.doc •15· 201231923 級之調動。在導航指示為視覺指示之實施例中，該指示可 為圖形指示及/或基於文字之指示。基於文字之指示可包 含任一類型之字元，包括符號、字母及/或數字。該指示 可按任一語言。較佳至少提供一圖形指示。該圖形指示可 包含諸如圖形符號之圖形表示。圖形指示可包含箭頭、 (例如）調動之示意圖、安全相機或限速符號。 在提供警告或警示之實施例中’警告或警示較佳至少包 含一識別警告或警示之性質之指示。舉例而言，此指示可 為安全相機或轉彎等之指示。在提供視覺警告或警示之實 施例中，該指示可為圖形指示及/或基於文字之指示。因 此，該指示可為文數字指示或具有關於導航指示所描述的 形式中之任一者。較佳至少提供一圖形指示。 在提供關於安全相機之存在的視覺警告之實施例中，警 告可進一步包含顯示關於當前行進速度及視情況在安全相 機處的最大准許行進速度之資訊。此可使使用者能夠在到 達安全相機前及時地調整其速度。藉由增強含有此資訊之 警告，對使用者強調：為了修改使用者之速度以達到限速 或確保其仍在限速内，使用者所需之行動。在實施例中， 警告可替代地或另外包含相對於限速的當前速度之一指 /|\ 〇 该方法可包含提供關於導航指示、警告或警示之額外資 。扎。该資訊可包含離給定位置之距離。然而，應瞭解，與 先别技術配置中相比，此資訊在本發明之實施例中較不重 要，此係因為將藉由導航指示、警告或警示自身之改變給 I53362.doc • 16 - 201231923 使用者提供關於導航指示、警告或警示所指的位置之接近 度之一指示’以免需要依賴或理解明確的距離資訊。可能 或可能不給導航指示、警告或警示增強任何額外資訊。 在導航指示、警告或警示為視覺指示、警告或警示之實 施例中，可在顯示器之導航指示、警告或警示顯示晝面中 提供该指不、警告或警示。亦可在該顯示晝面中提供關於 S亥指不、警告或警示之任何額外資訊。 取決於該指示、警示或警告為視覺或是聲訊指示、警示 或警告，該增強可為視覺增強或聲訊增強。視覺增強改變 視覺指不、警示或警告之外觀以增加其對使用者之可見 度。聲訊增強將?文變聲訊指^可聽度以增加其對使用者 之可聽度。將增強應用於該指示、警告或警示之至少一部 分。 指示、警告或警示可包含傳達該指示、警告或警示之一 或多個要素。將增強應用於該指示、警m警示之至少— 部分。因此’可增強該指#、警告或警示之要素中之任— 者或全部。舉例而言’指示、警告或警示可包含多個要 素1強該等要素中之—或多者。在指示、警告或警示為 視見& 7F、警告或譬不之實施例中’較佳增強該指示、警 。士警不之至少一要素’該其至少一要素選自基於圖形或 文字之指巾。舉例而言’圖形指示可為圖形符號（例如， 安全相機或限速符號）、（例如）調動之示意圖，或箭頭。如 上：所論述，基於文字之指示可包含任一類型之字元，包 括符號、字母及/或數字。因此，基於文字之指示可為文 153362.doc 201231923 數字指示。該指示可按任一語言。舉例而言，基於文字之 指示可為當前行進速度之指示。 在提供關於安全相機之存在的警告之實施例中，當接近 該位置時，較佳增強所顯示之當前速度及限速中之至少一 者，例如，增加其大小。 可藉由直接或間接改變指示、警示或警告之外觀來達成 指示、警示或警告的可見度之增加。舉例而言，可改變環 境（例如，背景，諸如，含有指示、警示或警告之顯示畫 面）以增加指示、警示或警告之對比度。較佳地，增強包 含直接增強指示、警示或警告。可另外增強背景，例如， 背景顯不晝面。 應瞭解，隨著離給定位置之距離減小（亦即，隨著如數 位地圖所表示之距離減小），以步階式或連續方式增強指 示、警告或警示。因此，舉例而t，若增強包含增加指示 之大小，則指示之大小將不僅有單—步階，而在大小增加 中將有多個離散步階，或當接近該位置時，大小可連續增 加。 在實施例中，以連續或步階式方式增強指示、警示或警 告之步驟包含藉由以步階式或連續方式將至少一種類型之 增強應用於指#、警示或警告來增強指示、警示或警告。 因此，以步階式或連續方式應用之增強為一給定類型之增 強，諸如，大小增加、透明度增加等。若應用多種類型之 增強’則應用的每一類型之增強較佳為步階式或連續增 強。因此，每種單一類型之增強為步階式或連續增強。 153362.doc •18- 201231923 應瞭解’根據本發明’指示、警示或警告係針對提供於 數位地圖上之位置（亦即，由數位地圖資料表示之位置）所 產生。數位地圖上之位置指示真實位置（亦即，在真實世 界中)之位置。該方法包含：當由一位置(例如，㈣信號 指示之當前位置接近提供於數位地圖上之給定位置時， 強指示、警示或警告。 當一當前位置接近該給定位置時，亦即，隨著一當前位 置相對於該給定位置之距離減小，發生增強。增強之程度 由給定位置離當前位置之距離判定。當前位置將對應於使 用者之位置》當前位置由位置信號（例如，Gps信號）指 示。在導航裝置位於運輸工具中之實施例中 為運輸工具之位置。導航裝置因此包含用於判定該= 當前位置之構件。此構件可為GPS^位構件或任―其他類 型之定位構件。 在實施例中，該方法包含：判定或監視該裝置之當前位 置’判定或監視當前位置與給定位置之間的剩餘距離，及 當剩餘距離減小時以連續或步階式方式增強導航指示、馨 示或警告。如上文所提及，在本發明之實施例中，當前位 置為由位置信號（例如，GPS信號）指示之位置，且給定位 置為數位地圖上之表示真實位置之位置。該導航裝置可包 含：用於判定或監視該裝置之當前位置之構件、用於判定 或監視當前位置與給定位置之間的剩餘距離之構件，及用 於富剩餘距離減小時以連續或步階式方式增強導航指示、 警不或警S之構件。該方法可包含：當到達—或多個預定 153362.doc -19· 201231923 剩餘距離時增強指示、警示或警告。 在一些實施例中，該方法包含判定當前位置與給定位置 之間的剩餘距離已減小至預定距離，及回應於該判定而觸 ，導航扎$ I示或警告之增強。經觸發之增強可為連續 增強，從@導致當接近該&置時該增5金之逐漸增加。在步 階式增強之情況下’預定距離可為第一預定距離，且該方 法可包含敎當前位置與給^位置之間的剩餘距離已進一 步減小至至少第二預定距離，及回應於該判定而觸發導航 指示、警示或警告之至少一進一步增強。該裝置可包含用 於進行所描述的步驟中之任一者之構件。 在本發明之實施例中，該方法可包含：當一當前（ 士 GPS)位置接近數位地圖上之一給定位置（其表示真 世界中的-位置之位置)時，觸發警示、警告或指示之 強0 增強可選自多種可能類型之增強。增強可包含下列增強 中之任一者及此等增強中之-或多者的任一組合。 將首先描述對視覺指示之增強之—些實例。在—些實施 例中’增強步驟可包含增加視覺指示、警告或警示之至少 -部分的大小。因此’當接近該位置時，彳以步階式或連 續方式增加該大小。 .替代地或另夕卜，稽強步驟可包含改變視覺指示、警告或 警示之至少一部公从、* 的透明度’較佳使該指示相對較不透 Θ透明度係相對於指示、警告或警示之背景。背景可為 指示、警告亦邀+ - .4不晝面’或（例如）所顯示地圖之一部 153362.doc -20· 201231923 λ # &層影像。在此等實施例中，當接近該位置時，可使 才曰τ '警示或警告更充分地遮住所顯示之影像之一部分 (諸如’所顯示之地圖視圖之一部分）以使使用者注意到該 指示、警示或警告。 替代地或另外，增強步驟可包含增加指示、警告或警示 與心不、警告或警示之背景之間的對比度。 替代地或另外，增強步驟可包含改變視覺指示、警告或 =示之至 > 部分的色彩。舉例而言，此改變可包含：當 接近位置時，整體改變—要素（例如，箭頭）之色彩，或用 或多種不同色彩逐漸填充一最初為白色的箭頭。 替代地或另外’增強步驟可包含增加指示、警示或警告 之至少一部分的色彩強度。 替代地或另外’增強步驟可包含改變指 之至少一部分的形狀。 示、 警示或警告 替代地或另外’指示、鲑 s 〇或警不之至少一部分可穿 動，且增強包含改轡句：^ 文亥移動之頻率及/或幅度。 替代地或另外’增強可包 >伽 3改變包含文字的指示、鏊二 或警告之至少一部分之字型。 ’ 在指示、警告或警示係接彳 你徒供於顯示晝面中 亦可增強該顯示畫面。舉你丨二 貫知例中 舉例而言，當增加指示、链 告之大小時，可增加顯示晝面之 /，、或； 之色彩。此可按與指示、致 ”改變顯示畫d 速率發生。 s不或警告之增強相同或不同6 在一例示性實施例中 導航指示包含呈待進行的調動之 153362.doc -21 . 201231923 ㈣或示意圖之形式的圖形指示，且增強包含增加指示之 大小、減小指示之透明度或增加指示之色彩強度。 在另-例示性實施例中’關於安全相機之警=包括文數 字指示，該文數字指示提供關於當前速度及在安全相機位 置處允許之速度中之-或兩者的資訊，且增強包含至少增 加文數字指示之大小。警告亦可包含圖形指示，該圖料 示包含表示安全相機之符號。 現將描述對聲訊指示、警示或警告之增強之—些實例。 增強聲訊指示、警示或警告之步驟可包含增加該指示之 音量級。 替代地或另外’增強聲訊指示、警示或警告之步驟可包 含改變指示、警示或警告之音高，例如，增加音高。 替代地或另外，增強為口頭指示、警告或警示的聲訊指 不、警告或警示之步驟可包含改變指示、警告或警示之措 辭或語調。因此，當接近該位置時，可使指示、警告或警 示聽起來更像命令。 •替代地或另夕卜’增強包含間歇式聲訊信號之聲訊指示、 警不或警告之步驟可包含改變（例如，增加）提供該信號之 頻率。 根據本發明之實施例中之任—者，增強警告或警示，直 至其達到最終狀態。可在給定位置處或極為接近給定位置 處達到最終狀態。 可按恆疋或變化之速率應用增強。舉例而言， 位置時，可增加@強速率。 153362.doc -22- 201231923 可按需要選擇離增強開始的位置之距離、增強速率及離 獲得最終狀態之位置之距離。離增強開始的位置之距離 (亦即，離如數位地圖所指示的在數位地圖上之給定位置 之距離）應留有餘地以在到達該位置前增加指示之增強。 距離將取決於使用者之行進速度及與被增強的警告、警示 或指示相關聯之位置之靠近性。增強速率亦可取決於此等 因素，且應經選擇以確保使用者有足夠的時間作出回應， 但亦可文其他因素（諸如，使用者設定）控制。舉例而言， 年齡較大的使用者可能更喜歡較早應用增強及/或更喜歡 增強按較快速率增加。 -旦獲得已增強之指示、警示或警告之最終狀態或在最 終接近該位置時，便可採取額外步驟來加強該指示、警告 或警示。 在1Ή列中，可將魚眼效應應用於包含已增強之視覺指 不、警告或警示之顯示。魚眼效應具有如下作用：強調一 顯示之表示較靠近之區域的部分，但犧牲掉表示較遠之區 域的部分。 一替代地或另外，該方法可包含使已增強之視覺指示、警 二或警告之至少一部分或含有已增強之視覺指示、警示或 ::的顯示晝面移動跨越該顯示。舉例而$，可使指示、 :口或s不在指不、警告或警示顯示畫面内移動，或指 7、§ 〇或纟示可與顯示畫面一起移動。指示、警告或警 丁之：V冑分可朝向該顯示之中心移動。在其他配置 中拓不、警告或警示之至少一部分可(例如)在顯示晝面 153362.doc •23· 201231923 内跳動。 替代地或另外’該方法可包含使已增強之視覺指示、警 不或警告或含有已增強之視覺指示、警示或警告的顯示畫 面閃爍或改變色彩。 若先前未提供聲訊指*、警告或警示，則可另外提供聲 訊指示、警告或警示。 在提供關於安全相機之存在的警告之實施例中，可使該 警告之增強之程度及’或速率另外有關於當前速度與在安 全相機處之允許速度之間的相對差。舉例而言，若使用者 正在靠近安全相機且超過限速，則與使用者未超過限速時 相比’增強可純大或可能較早逐步增長。採取額外步驟 來強㈣警告之程度亦可取決於相對於允許速度之行進速 度及離安全相機位置之距離。 應瞭解’本發明為刻者提供更容易判斷其何時需要對 導航指示作出回應或注意到警示或警告的能力。使用者可 月Μ交不可能（例如）回應於導航指示過早地進行調動。 在提供導航指示的本發明音 一 +赞明實施例中，可使增強速率與沿 著所遵循之至該位置的—拉綠 、 、、-氣之地圖特徵有關。可以減少 關於對該指示之理解之遇窝丨从+上 一— 里解之混亂的方式進行此操作。舉例而 :’在存在使用者可能試圖過早地遵循該指示之可能性之 Γ兄=以減少混亂之可能性的方式應用增強。舉例而Entering the interface, by means of the input interface, the user can operate the device by touch. D This type of device will also often include: - or multiple physical connector interfaces, through which the power signal and optionally data signals can be transmitted to and received from the device. Power signals and conditional data signals '· and as appropriate, or multiple wireless transmitters/receivers that allow for cellular telecommunications and other signal and data networks (eg, sticky/, 'Wi-MaxGSM and similar Communication on the network). This type of PND device also includes a -Gps antenna through which satellite broadcast signals including positional data can be received and subsequently processed to determine the current position of the device. The PNDH device can also include an electronic gyroscope and an accelerometer that generate signals that can be processed to determine the current angular acceleration and linear acceleration, and J53362. Doc 201231923 More and more. The position information derived from the GPS signal is combined to determine the speed and relative displacement of the device and the vehicle from which the device is mounted. Often, these features are most often provided in the in-vehicle navigation system, but can also be provided in the Na device (if this is advantageous). The utility of such PNDs is primarily manifested in their ability to determine the route between the first location (usually, the departure or the location) and the second location (usually the destination). These locations may be borrowed by the user of the device. Entered by any of a wide variety of different methods, for example, by postal code, street name and house number, previously stored "familiar" destinations (such as famous locations, municipal locations (such as stadiums or swimming pools) or other Points of interest) and favorite destinations or destinations that have recently been visited. Generally, the PND has a function for calculating a "best" or "best" route between the destination address and the destination address based on the map data. The "best" or "best fit" route is based on predetermined criteria and is not necessarily the fastest or shortest route. The choice of route to guide the driver can be very complex, and the selected route can take into account existing, predicted and dynamically and/or wirelessly received traffic and road information, historical information about road speed and driver's The preference for determining the factors of the road alternative (for example, the driver can specify a route that should not include a highway or toll road). In addition, the device continuously monitors roads and traffic conditions, and provides or chooses to change routes due to changing conditions, on which the rest of the journey will take place. An instant traffic monitoring system based on various technologies (eg, mobile phone data exchange, fixed camera, GPS fleet tracking) is being used to identify traffic 153362. Doc 201231923 Delays and feeds information into the notification system. This type (4) can usually be mounted on the dashboard or windshield of the vehicle, but can also be formed as part of the onboard computer of the vehicle's radio or as part of the control system of the vehicle itself. The navigation device can also be part of a handheld system such as a PDA (portable digital assistant), media player 11, mobile phone or the like, and in these cases, the conventional functionality of the handheld system is by software It is installed on the device to perform route calculations and to expand along the calculated route. Route planning and navigation functionality can also be provided by desktop or mobile computing resources that implement appropriate software. For example, the Royal Automobile Club (Me) provides an online route planning and navigation facility at imP://WWWwuk. This facility allows the user to type in the starting point and destination, so that the % of the user is connected to the feeding device calculation route ( The aspect can be specified by the user, generating a map' and generating 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 rendering and route preview functionality for the calculated route. The route preview functionally simulates the user traveling along the secret line and thereby provides the user with a preview of the calculated line. In the case of a PND, once the line is calculated, the user interacts with the navigation device to select the desired route from the clear selection of the proposed route. Depending on the situation, the user may intervene or refer to the route selection process, for example by means of a specific journey, certain routes, roads, locations or guidelines should be avoided or must be followed. The route calculation of the PND forms a major feature, and navigation along this route is another major function. 153362. Doc 201231923 During the navigation along a calculated route, these pnds often provide visual and/or audible indications to direct the user along the selected route to the end of the route, ie the desired destination. . The pND also often displays map information on the screen during navigation, which is periodically 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 navigation within the vehicle). The icon displayed on the screen usually indicates the current device location and is centered, which is also displaying map information and other map features for the current and surrounding roads near the current device location. In addition, depending on the situation, navigation information may be displayed in a status bar above, below or on one side of the displayed map information. Examples of the navigation information include a distance from the current road that the user needs to select to the next deviation, and the deviation Nature, this property can be represented by another round symbol indicating the particular type of deviation (eg, a left turn or a right turn). The navigation function also determines the content, duration, and timing of the voice indications by which the user can be guided along the route. As you can see, simple instructions such as "turn left after 1〇〇 m" require a lot of processing and analysis. As previously mentioned, user interaction with the device can be by touch screen, or (in addition or otherwise) by a joystick mounted remote control, by voice activation or by any other suitable method. In the following form; under the brother, the other important function provided by the H piece is the automatic route recalculation: the user deviates from the previously calculated route during navigation (intentionally or intentionally); the instant traffic condition indicates that the alternative route will More advantageous and the device is able to automatically recognize these conditions automatically, or when the user is due to 153362. Doc 201231923 Why do you actively make the device perform route recalculation? It is also known to allow the route to be calculated according to the criteria of use, for example, the user may be able to calculate the scenic route calculated by the device, or may avoid any traffic congestion that may occur, is expected to occur or is currently occurring the way. The pirate software will then calculate various routes and prefer to include the highest number of points of interest along the route (for example) a point of interest with a view (a route called _, or use of a traffic condition indicating that a particular road is occurring) The deposit sfl 'sort is based on the blockage of τ energy or the delay of the blockage. The other routes based on traffic information and route guidance are also possible. The navigation function is important for the overall utility of the PND, but it is possible to use the device purely for information display or "free driving", in which only *'''s indicate the map information related to the location of the device, and no one has yet calculated The route and 15 pieces are currently not performing navigation. 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 (for example, by T〇mT〇m Internati〇nal The GO 950 LIVE model, manufactured and supplied by bv, provides a reliable means for enabling users to navigate from one location to another. Although the navigation system provides directions The introduction of traffic information has great utility, but the Applicant has identified that further information will be needed to provide information to users of navigation devices or to display them. As mentioned above, navigation devices can provide users with various Type of information or instructions. Some information or instructions are of a notification or notification nature, and other information or instructions may be more critical to make it noticeable or necessary for the user to notice or follow the information or such instructions. Doc 201231923 This information or examples of such instructions are navigation instructions, warnings or warnings. There are certain EU (EU) safety guidelines that can display or otherwise present information in the vehicle (such as route guidance instructions) to the user to reduce the likelihood of driver distraction and avoid Damage to the main driving task. Information should be easy to understand by a range of drivers under a range of conditions. However, there is a risk that the instruction overloads the driver, making it difficult to understand the information provided and to identify and understand more critical information or to present it. This can be a specific concern about older drivers. The present invention seeks to provide improved methods of providing navigational indications, warnings, or alerts using navigation devices, and improved navigation devices that implement such methods. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to a first aspect of the present invention, a method is provided comprising: providing a navigation indicator, a warning or an alert to a user via a navigation device, wherein the method includes when approaching a given location Enhance the navigation indicator, warning, or alert in a continuous or step-wise manner. According to a second aspect of the present invention, a navigation device is provided for displaying a display of a digital map to a user, one for accessing digital map data and causing a digital map to be used via the display The money from + > g # can interact with the device to enable the user and the component for accessing the second notice or warning to enhance the guide in a continuous or stepwise manner when approaching - given position 153362. Doc 201231923 Navigation indicator 'Warning or warning component. It is to be understood that the present invention may include any or all of the features described in relation to the method of the first aspect of the invention in the second and further aspects, and vice versa, if not explicitly stated, The method can include the steps of controlling the device to perform any of the functions described with respect to the device, and the device of the present invention can be configured to perform any of the method steps described herein. The apparatus can include a collection of one or more processors configured to perform the steps recited. Either step can be performed by any of the processors or by multiple processors. It should be understood that this method can be a method of operating a navigation device. ~ According to the present invention, a given location is a given location on a digital map that represents a location in the real world (i.e., ' indicates its location). This method can be included. The indication, warning or alert is enhanced when the position signal indicates a given position on the digital map, i.e., when the current position as indicated by the position signal is near the position on the digital map. When the current position as indicated by the position signal is close to a given position on the digital map, i.e., as the distance from the position indicated by the digital map decreases, the indication, the alert, and the alert may be triggered. The position signal can be a GPS signal and the current position is the current GPS position. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method is provided, comprising: providing a navigation indication, warning or alert to a user via a navigation device, wherein the method includes when one of the near digital maps indicates a real location When the position is fixed, the navigation indication is enhanced in a continuous or stepwise manner, and the police 153362. Doc 201231923 Notice or warning. According to a second aspect of the present invention, a navigation apparatus includes: a display for displaying a digital map to a user for accessing digital map data and causing a digital map to be used via the display The user-displayed component, and a user interface operable by a user to enable the user to interact with the 5H device, wherein the device further includes means for providing a navigation indication, warning or alert to a user. And for enhancing the navigation indication, warning or warning component in a continuous or stepwise manner when approaching a given position on the digital map - representing the true position. The invention may include any or all of the features described in relation to other aspects of the invention in these additional aspects. Therefore, in an embodiment of the present invention (in any of its aspects, it is widely approached-, giving a positioning s day, that is, when a current position approaches the given position, in a continuous or step The way to enhance a navigation indication, warning or warning. For example, the location may be the intersection where the user must perform the transfer, or the location may be a dangerous turn or a safe camera position that the user needs to know. The distance of the location is reduced and the navigation indication warning or warning is gradually enhanced, which will make it easier for the user to notice the indication, warning or alarm, thereby enabling the user to more easily distinguish the indication, warning or warning from the available. Other less important information and take any necessary actions. This reduces the possibility of user confusion or distraction. In addition, even if conditions (such as background or noise) are not ideal, improve the understanding of key information by 153,362. Doc 12 201231923 Ease of use, still reducing the problems associated with these conditions. "Step" means that the indications and warnings are enhanced by a plurality of discrete steps. In an embodiment of the invention, the navigation device includes a display for displaying a digital map to a user, and a component for accessing the digital map data and displaying the digital map to the user via the display. . The location is the location represented by the digital map. The location can be a saved map location. The device can include a memory for storing digital map data. This memory can be saved in position. Alternatively, the data and/or location may be stored completely or partially away from the device. The location is the predetermined location. - In an embodiment of the invention, the navigation indication, warning or warning is about the given location, i.e., the given location on the digital map. The indication, warning or alert is generated for a given location on the digital map, and the method can include the step of generating an indication, warning or alert for a given location on the digital map. The navigation device can include means for performing this operation. In some embodiments in which a navigation indication is provided, the location is a location at which the user must respond to the navigation indication to learn the action before or at the location. In some embodiments, the location is therefore a decision point along the route. For example, the location can be the intersection where the user must turn as indicated. In some embodiments in which navigation instructions are provided, the locations are junctions, intersections, or lanes. The location can be where the user will perform the transfer. The transfer can be changed for the lane. In other embodiments that provide a warning or alert, the location is the location to which the warning or alert applies. Therefore, the user must notice 153362 before arriving at the location. Doc •13- 201231923 忒Warning or warning. For example, the location can be a secure location, and the user has requested that there be a ^ P〇1 in the j camp. The second example of providing a warning t' warning is that some exemplary position will be described with respect to the presence of a safe speed limit change at a given location where money is at risk at that location. The location can be a point location or a wide area. Locations can be junctions, roundabouts, interchanges or intersections or other venues. The location can be where the lane change is needed. These possibilities will be particularly applicable where navigational indications are provided, but (for example) if such locations are potentially dangerous, if warning cameras are located at such locations, etc., warnings or warnings are also applicable to such locations. The location can be a safe camera position, an accident-prone location, or a dangerous location, such as 'dangerous turn f, sudden downhill, and the like. These possibilities are particularly applicable to situations where warnings or warnings are provided. In still other possibilities, the location may be the location of p〇I and/or the location specified by the user, and the user will be alerted to their presence. For example, when the user can specify that he or she wants to be in the range of the PC of the material type I (such as a gas station), the presence of the ρ〇ι is alerted. The position can be the position where the speed limit changes. Either the position of D is the position on the digital map, that is, the position of the corresponding real world position. The navigational non-warning or warning may be an audible indication, warning or warning or visual refusal, warning or warning, or a combination of an audible indication, warning or audible indication and a visual indication, warning or warning. That is, one is not intended: a visual indication or - an audible warning and - visual warning or an audible warning and - visual warning. It should be understood that 'both voice indications and visual indications can be given' such as 'providing the same order. Provide an audible warning, instruction or warning 153362. Doc 201231923 may be provided simultaneously or sequentially. According to the present invention, visual navigation indications, warnings, and visual warnings, indications or warnings may be enhanced, such as warnings, indications or warnings. If either, either or both are provided. Preferably, at least an enhancement - or an alert. The voice refers to *, warning or f in the form of an audible signal and 7 or verbal instructions, warnings or warnings. The audio signal in this document refers to an audio signal that is not expressed in words. In a preferred embodiment for providing a solitary lung signal, the audio signal will be provided with a visual indication, warning or warning. In embodiments in which a visual navigation indication, warning or alert is provided, a visual navigation indication, warning or alert can be displayed to the user using the display of the navigation device: the navigation device can include a visual navigation indication 'warning or indicating via the device The display displays the components to the user. Additional information can be similarly displayed. In an embodiment of the invention in which a navigation indication is provided, the navigation indication is an indication for the user to be guided by the route. The indication may be an indication of the action that the user will take to follow the route. The route can be routed by the navigation device. The indication may be an indication of the transfer to be performed by the user. In other words, the indication may be an indication to each of the following: a given ridge is taken - a π leaving - a loop is given, a _ given exit is left, and the vehicle is changed. The method may further comprise the means for calculating the location of the device to the second location and the device may comprise means for performing this. The location is preferably a decision point along the route. In the embodiment providing the navigation indication, the navigation indicator is preferably at least indicated by the user. This transfer can be road or car layer 153362. Doc •15· 201231923 level of transfer. In embodiments where the navigation indication is a visual indication, the indication can be a graphical indication and/or a text based indication. Text-based instructions can contain any type of character, including symbols, letters, and/or numbers. This indication can be in any language. Preferably, at least one graphical indication is provided. The graphical indication can include a graphical representation such as a graphical symbol. The graphical indication can include an arrow, for example, a schematic of the transfer, a security camera, or a speed limit symbol. In embodiments where warnings or warnings are provided, the warning or alert preferably includes at least an indication of the nature of the identified warning or alert. For example, this indication can be an indication of a security camera or a turn or the like. In embodiments in which a visual warning or alert is provided, the indication can be a graphical indication and/or a text based indication. Thus, the indication can be either an alphanumeric indication or have any of the forms described with respect to the navigational indication. Preferably, at least one graphical indication is provided. In embodiments that provide visual warning regarding the presence of a security camera, the alert may further include information that displays a maximum allowed travel speed at the current travel speed and optionally at the safety camera. This allows the user to adjust the speed in time before reaching the security camera. By enhancing the warnings containing this information, the user is emphasized: the actions required by the user in order to modify the speed of the user to reach the speed limit or to ensure that they are still within the speed limit. In an embodiment, the warning may alternatively or additionally include one of the current speeds relative to the speed limit. /|\ 〇 The method may include providing additional information regarding navigation indications, warnings or warnings. tie. This information can include the distance from a given location. However, it should be appreciated that this information is less important in embodiments of the present invention than in prior art configurations, as it will be changed to I53362 by navigation instructions, warnings or warnings. Doc • 16 - 201231923 The user provides an indication of the proximity of the location indicated by the navigation indicator, warning or warning ' to avoid relying on or understanding the clear distance information. Any additional information may or may not be enhanced by navigation instructions, warnings or warnings. In embodiments where the navigational indication, warning or warning is a visual indication, warning or warning, the indication, warning or warning may be provided in the navigation indication, warning or warning display of the display. Any additional information about S-finger, warning or warning may also be provided in the display. The enhancement may be visual enhancement or voice enhancement depending on whether the indication, alert or warning is a visual or an audible indication, an alert or a warning. Visual enhancement changes visually indicate the appearance of a warning, warning or warning to increase its visibility to the user. Voice enhancements will change the audibility of the text to increase its audibility to the user. Apply enhancements to at least a portion of the indication, warning, or alert. An indication, warning, or alert may include one or more elements that convey the indication, warning, or alert. Apply the enhancement to at least part of the indication, alert, and alert. Therefore, any or all of the elements of the finger #, warning or warning can be enhanced. For example, an indication, warning, or alert may include one or more of the elements of the plurality of elements. In the case of an indication, warning or warning for viewing & 7F, warning or refusal, the indication is preferably enhanced. At least one element of the police officer's at least one element is selected from a figure or text based towel. For example, the graphical indication can be a graphical symbol (e.g., a security camera or a speed limit symbol), (e.g., a schematic diagram of a transfer, or an arrow). As discussed above, text-based indications can include any type of character, including symbols, letters, and/or numbers. Therefore, the text-based instruction can be 153362. Doc 201231923 Number indication. This indication can be in any language. For example, the text based indication can be an indication of the current travel speed. In an embodiment providing a warning regarding the presence of a security camera, when approaching the position, it is preferred to enhance at least one of the displayed current speed and the speed limit, e.g., increase its size. An increase in the visibility of an indication, warning or warning can be achieved by directly or indirectly changing the appearance of the indication, warning or warning. For example, the environment (e.g., background, such as a display screen containing indications, alerts, or warnings) can be changed to increase the contrast of an indication, alert, or warning. Preferably, the enhancement includes a direct enhancement indication, alert or warning. The background can be additionally enhanced, for example, the background is not visible. It will be appreciated that as the distance from a given location decreases (i.e., as the distance as represented by the digital map decreases), the indication, warning or alert is enhanced in a stepwise or continuous manner. Thus, for example, if the enhancement includes the size of the increase indication, the size of the indication will not only have a single-step, but there will be multiple discrete steps in the increase in size, or the size may continue to increase as it approaches the position. . In an embodiment, the step of enhancing the indication, alert or warning in a continuous or stepwise manner comprises enhancing the indication, warning or by applying at least one type of enhancement to the finger #, warning or warning in a step or continuous manner. caveat. Thus, the enhancements applied in a step or continuous manner are enhancements of a given type, such as increased size, increased transparency, and the like. If multiple types of enhancements are applied, then each type of enhancement of the application is preferably stepped or continuously enhanced. Therefore, each single type of enhancement is stepped or continuously enhanced. 153362. Doc • 18- 201231923 It should be understood that the 'in accordance with the present invention' indication, warning or warning is generated for the location provided on the digital map (i.e., the location represented by the digital map material). The position on the digital map indicates the location of the real location (i.e., in the real world). The method includes: when the current position indicated by a position (eg, a (four) signal is close to a given position provided on the digital map, a strong indication, an alert, or a warning. When a current location approaches the given location, ie, As the distance of a current position relative to the given position decreases, an increase occurs. The degree of enhancement is determined by the distance of the given position from the current position. The current position will correspond to the position of the user "the current position is determined by the position signal (eg , Gps signal) indication. In the embodiment where the navigation device is located in the vehicle, the location of the vehicle. The navigation device thus includes means for determining the = current position. This component can be a GPS component or any other type Positioning member. In an embodiment, the method includes: determining or monitoring a current position of the device to determine or monitor a remaining distance between a current location and a given location, and in a continuous or stepwise manner as the remaining distance decreases Enhancing the navigation indication, illuminating or warning. As mentioned above, in an embodiment of the invention, the current position is a position signal ( For example, the GPS signal indicates the location, and the given location is the location on the digital map indicating the real location. The navigation device may include: means for determining or monitoring the current location of the device, for determining or monitoring the current location a member with a residual distance between a given position, and a member for enhancing the navigation indication, alarm, or alarm S in a continuous or stepwise manner when the rich remaining distance is reduced. The method may include: when arriving - or multiple Book 153362. Doc -19· 201231923 Enhance indications, warnings or warnings when remaining distance. In some embodiments, the method includes determining that the remaining distance between the current location and the given location has decreased to a predetermined distance, and in response to the determining, navigating the indication or warning. The triggered enhancement can be a continuous enhancement, resulting in a gradual increase in the increase of 5 gold when approaching the & In the case of step enhancement, the predetermined distance may be a first predetermined distance, and the method may include further reducing the remaining distance between the current position and the given position to at least a second predetermined distance, and in response to the At least one further enhancement of the navigation indication, warning or warning is triggered by the determination. The device can include means for performing any of the steps described. In an embodiment of the invention, the method may include triggering an alert, warning or indication when a current (GPS) location is near a given location on the digital map (which represents the location of the location in the real world) The strong 0 enhancement can be selected from a variety of possible types of enhancements. Enhancements may include any of the following enhancements and any combination of - or more of such enhancements. Some examples of enhancements to visual indications will first be described. In some embodiments, the 'enhancement step' may include increasing the size of at least a portion of the visual indication, warning or alert. Therefore, when approaching the position, the size is increased in steps or in a continuous manner. . Alternatively or additionally, the step of honouring may include changing at least one of the visual indications, warnings or warnings, the transparency of the *, preferably making the indication relatively less transparent than the indication, warning or warning background. The background can be an indication, a warning, and an invitation. 4 不昼面 or (for example) one of the displayed maps 153362. Doc -20· 201231923 λ # & layer image. In such embodiments, when approaching the location, the alert or warning may be made to more fully obscure a portion of the displayed image (such as 'one of the displayed map views') for the user to notice. The indication, warning or warning. Alternatively or additionally, the step of enhancing may include increasing the contrast between the indication, warning or alert and the background of the heart, warning or alert. Alternatively or additionally, the step of enhancing may include changing the visual indication, warning or = color to the > portion. For example, the change may include, when approaching the location, the overall change - the color of the element (e.g., an arrow), or gradually filling an initially white arrow with a plurality of different colors. Alternatively or additionally, the step of enhancing may include increasing the intensity of the color of at least a portion of the indication, alert or warning. Alternatively or additionally, the step of enhancing may include changing the shape of at least a portion of the finger. Indicators, Warnings, or Warnings At least a portion of the indications, 鲑 s 〇, or alarms may be worn, and the enhancement includes a modified sentence: ^ The frequency and/or amplitude of the Wenhai movement. Alternatively or additionally, the 'enhanced package' > gamma 3 changes the font containing at least a portion of the indication of the text, the second or the warning. ’ The display can also be enhanced by an indication, warning or warning system that you can use in the display. For example, when you increase the size of the indicator or the link, you can increase the color of the /, , or ; This may be the same as or different from the indication, "change the display d rate. s no or the enhancement of the warning. 6 In an exemplary embodiment, the navigation indication contains the 153362 that is to be mobilized. Doc -21 . 201231923 (d) Graphical indication in the form of a schematic, and enhancements include increasing the size of the indication, reducing the transparency of the indication, or increasing the intensity of the indication. In another exemplary embodiment, 'information about a security camera=includes an alphanumeric indication that provides information about the current speed and the speed allowed at the security camera position - or both, and the enhancement includes at least Increase the size of the text indicator. The warning may also include a graphical indication that contains a symbol indicating the security camera. Some examples of enhancements to voice indications, warnings or warnings will now be described. The step of enhancing the voice indication, alert or warning may include increasing the volume level of the indication. Alternatively or additionally, the step of enhancing the voice indication, alert or warning may include changing the pitch of the indication, alert or warning, e.g., increasing the pitch. Alternatively or additionally, the step of a voice indication, warning or alert enhanced to a verbal indication, warning or alert may include changing the wording or intonation of the indication, warning or warning. Therefore, when approaching the position, an indication, warning or warning can be made to sound more like a command. • Alternatively or additionally, the step of enhancing the voice indication, alert or warning of the intermittent voice signal may include changing (e.g., increasing) the frequency at which the signal is provided. According to any of the embodiments of the present invention, the warning or warning is enhanced until it reaches the final state. The final state can be reached at a given location or very close to a given location. Enhancements can be applied at constant rate or at varying rates. For example, when you position, you can increase the @strong rate. 153362. Doc -22- 201231923 The distance from the start of the enhancement, the rate of enhancement, and the distance from the position where the final state is obtained can be selected as needed. The distance from the location at which the enhancement begins (i.e., the distance from a given location on the digital map as indicated by the digital map) should leave room for an increase in the indication prior to reaching the location. The distance will depend on the speed of travel of the user and the proximity of the location associated with the enhanced warning, alert or indication. The rate of enhancement may also depend on such factors and should be selected to ensure that the user has sufficient time to respond, but may also be controlled by other factors such as user settings. For example, older users may prefer to apply enhancements earlier and/or prefer enhancements at a faster rate. - Additional steps may be taken to enhance the indication, warning or warning when the final status of the enhanced indication, warning or warning is obtained or when it is finally approached. In the 1 column, the Fisheye effect can be applied to displays that include enhanced visual indications, warnings, or alerts. The fisheye effect has the effect of emphasizing a portion of the area that is shown to be closer, but sacrificing the portion of the area that is further away. Alternatively or additionally, the method can include moving at least a portion of the enhanced visual indication, warning or warning or display surface with an enhanced visual indication, alert or :: across the display. For example, $ can cause the indication, :port or s not to move within the indication, warning or warning display, or 7, § or 可 to move with the display. Indications, warnings, or warnings: V胄 can be moved toward the center of the display. At least part of the extension, warning or warning in other configurations can be, for example, displayed on the screen 153362. Doc •23· 201231923 Bounce inside. Alternatively or additionally the method may include blinking or changing the color of the enhanced visual indication, alert or warning or display screen containing enhanced visual indications, alerts or warnings. If a voice finger*, warning or warning has not been previously provided, an additional voice indication, warning or warning may be provided. In embodiments that provide a warning regarding the presence of a security camera, the degree and/or rate of enhancement of the warning may be additionally related to the relative difference between the current speed and the allowed speed at the security camera. For example, if the user is approaching the security camera and exceeds the speed limit, the boost may be either large or may grow gradually as compared to when the user does not exceed the speed limit. The degree to which additional steps are taken to force (4) warnings may also depend on the speed of travel relative to the allowable speed and the distance from the position of the security camera. It will be appreciated that the present invention provides the author with the ability to more easily determine when it is necessary to respond to a navigational indication or to notice an alert or warning. The user can make the transfer too early, for example, in response to the navigation indication. In the present invention, in which the navigational indication is provided, the rate of enhancement can be related to the map features of the pull-green, -, - gas that follow the position. This can be done in a way that reduces the confusion of the understanding of the indication from the + upper-solution solution. For example: 'In the presence of a possibility that the user may try to follow the indication too early = apply reinforcement in a way that reduces the likelihood of confusion. For example
轉和不適用於緊接在意欲之轉彎 月1J的一轉彎。較佳地，信A A 〜，…备使用者已到達—位置以使得當 刖理解係對該指示之唯— 里解時（亦即，當使用者之位置 153362.doc -24· 201231923 (例如，GPS位置）已到達數位地圖上之一位置以使得當前 理解係對該指示之唯__理解時），達到增強之最終狀態。 增強速率可指代連續增強之速率或使步階式增強遞增之 點。增強速率可為規則或不規則的。 在本發明之實施例中，當接近給定位置時，自動進行指 丁 s不或警告之增強。當一當前位置來到該給定位置之 疋巨離内時，可觸發增強之開始，且該裝置可包含用於 執行此步驟之構件。 除了增強指示、警示或警告之至少一部分之外，亦可採 取另外步驟來增強指示、警告或警示或其至少-重要部分 之可理解性。舉例而言，可降低可能與指示、警示或警告 有關或無關的其他所顯示資訊之可見度。此可包含減小其 他所顯不資訊之大小或停止該f訊之顯示。可採取此等措 她，至少直至已駛過該位置，例如’直至指示、警示或警 告不再可適用。在其他配置中’當應用增強時，可使其他 資訊不變。此可能仍導致關鍵資訊得到強調。 給;^置（亦即’在數位地圖上）’則較佳地 移除b、警告或警示1其仍然可見，則較佳地移除或 減少指示、警告或警示之增強。 、警示或警告之視覺增強可另外 可見度，從而改良使用者的理解 已發現，所顯示之指示 在眩光或反射條件下增加 之容易性。 在本發明之實施财，導航裝置為行動導航裝置。在實 施例中，導航裝置位於運輸工具中。導航裝置之當前位置 I53362.doc 25- 201231923 將對應於使用者/司機（及運輸工具）之當前位置β 本發明之原理可適用於任一形式之導航裝置。根據本發 明之態樣或實施例中之任一者，該裝置可包含：用於向使 用者顯示數位地圖之一顯示器、經組態以存取數位地圖資 料且使數位地圖經由顯示器向使用者顯示之一處理器，及 可由一使用者操作以使該使用者能夠與該裝置互動之一使 用者介面。談及一處理器可指代—或多個處理器之一集 合0 應瞭解，導航裝置可包含用於進行所描述的步驟中之任 一者的一或多個處理器之一集合。舉例而言，「用於進行 步驟中之任一者之構件」可為一或多個處理器之一集合。 一特定效用領域係關於攜帶型導航器件（pND) ^因此， 在貫施例中，導航裝置為攜帶型導航器件（pND)之一裝 置。根據再-態樣’以上在本發明之態樣及實施例中提及 之導航裝置為攜帶型導航器件（PND)。 本發明亦可剌於提供為整合式導航㈣之部分的導航 裝置。舉例而言，該裝置可形成運輸工具内整合式導航系 統之部分。 根據本發明所使用之導航裝置(無論怎樣實施)可包含一 處理器、記憶體及储存於該記憶體中之數位地圖資料。處 理器與記憶體合作提供一執行環境，可在此執行環境之建 立軟體作業系統。可提供—或多個額外軟體程式以使該裝 置之功能性能夠受控制，且提供各種其他功^本發明之 導航裝置可較佳地包括Gps(全球^位系統）信號接收及處 153362.doc -26- 201231923 理功能性。該裝置可包含一 多個輸出介面’可將資訊中二輸出介面’藉由該一或 示器之外，輪出介面亦可包技—遞至使用者。除了視覺顯 該裝置可包含輸入介面，該等二用：聲訊輪出之揚聲器。 置之開/關操作或其他特徵:—广介面包括用來控制該裝 在其他實施例中，可藉由:處 體按 施導航裝置，該應用程式不形應用程式來實 例而言，可使用經配置以執行導航軟體之:件之部分:舉 實施本發明。該系統可為行 ^ °適的電腦系統 行動電話或膝上型電腦)，或型電腦系統(例如’ a j為桌上型系統。 本發明擴展至一種電腦程式產σ， 根據本發明之態樣或實施例中之:一=:可執行以執行 置執行此等方法之電腦可讀指令。 方法或使導航裝 本發明擴展至-種電腦程式產品，其包含電腦可讀指 令’該等電腦可讀指令可執行以當在根據本發明之實施例 中之任-者的導航裝置上執行時，使該導航裝置之一或多 個處理之—集合執行以下步驟或執行本發明之其他態樣的 方法之其他實施例中之任一者：向一使用者提供一導航指 示、警告或警示，及當接近一給定位置時以連續或步階式 方式增強該導航指示、警告或警示。 應瞭解，本發明之另外態樣中之任一者可包括關於本發 明之任何其他態樣及實施例所描述的本發明之特徵中之任 一者或全部（在其並不相互不一致之程度上）。 下文闡明此等實施例之優點’且此等實施例中之每一者 153362.doc •27· 201231923 之另外的細節及特徵定義於隨附附屬項中及以下詳細描述 中之其他處。 【實施方式】 下文將參看隨附圖式藉由說明性實例來描述本發明的教 示之各種態樣及體現彼等教示之配置。 現將僅藉由實例且參看圖1至圖8描述本發明之一些較佳 實施例。關於圖1至圖4B之描述提供背景資訊以促進對本 發明（在其各種實施例中）之理解。參看圖5開始描述本發明 之實施例。 現將特定參考PND來描述本發明之較佳實施例。然而， 應記住，本發明之教示並不限於PND，而實情為可普遍適 用於經組態以執行導航軟體以便提供路線規劃及導航功能 性之任何類型的處理器件。因而，由此可見，在本申請案 之情況下，導航器件意欲包括（但不限於）任何類型之路線 規劃及導航器件，無論該器件是體現為PND、内建於運輸 工具中之導航器件，或是實際上體現為執行路線規劃及導 航軟體之計算資源（諸如，桌上型或攜帶型個人電腦 (PC)、行動電話或攜帶型數位助理（PDA))。 自下文將顯而易見，本發明之教示甚至在使用者並不尋 求對於如何自一點導航至另一點之指導而僅想要具備一給 疋位置之視圖的情況下仍有效用。在此等情況下，由使用 者選擇之「目的地」位置無需具有使用者希望自其開始導 航之相應出發位置，且因此，本文中對「目的地」位置或 實際上對「目的地」視圖之參考不應被解釋為意謂路線之 153362.doc •28· 201231923 產生係必須的，行進至「 廷主目的地」必須發生，或實際上， 目的地之存在需要指定相應出發位置。 上附▼條件，圖！說明可由導航器件使用的全球 定位系統(GPS)之實侧。此等系統係已知的且用於各 般而。，GPS為基於衛星無線電之導航系統， 其犯夠為無限數目個使用者判定連續的位置、速度、時間 及（在一些情況下）方向資訊。先前稱為NAVSTAR的GpS併 入有在極精確的軌道中繞地球執道運 於此等精確執道，GPS衛星可將其位置中繼傳遞至任㈣ 目個接收單元。 當經專門配備以接收GPS資料之器件開始掃描用於Gps 衛星信號之射頻時，實施Gps系統。在自一 〇1>8衛星接收 到一無線電信號後，該器件經由複數種不同習知方法中之 -者來判定該衛星之精確位置。在多數情況下該器件將 繼續對信號掃描，直至其已獲取至少三個不同的衛星信號 *、 了使用其他二角至:測技術藉由僅兩個信號來判定 位置’雖然此並非常例）。實施幾何三角量測後，接收器 利用三個已知位置判定其自身相對於衛星之二維位置。可 以已知方式進行此散。另夕卜獲取第四衛星信號允許接 收器件藉由同一幾何計算以已知方式計算其三維位置。位 置及速度資料可由無限數目個使用者連續地即時更新。 士圖1所示’ GPS糸統大體上由參考數字表示。複數 個衛星120處於圍繞地球124之軌道中。每一衛星12〇之轨 道未必與其他衛星12〇之軌道同步，且實際上很可能不同 153362.doc •29· 201231923 步。GPS接收器140經展示為自各種衛星12〇接收展頻GPS 衛星信號160。 自每一衛星120連續地發射之展頻信號ι6〇利用藉由極其 準確之原子鐘實現之高度準確的頻率標準。每一衛星12〇 作為其資料信號發射160之部分而發射一指示該特定衛星 120之資料流。熟習相關技術者應瞭解，gps接收器器件 140通常自至少三個衛星12〇獲取展頻GPS衛星信號丨⑼’ 以供GPS接收器器件140藉由三角量測來計算其二維位 置。額外彳§號之獲取（其引起來自總共四個衛星1 2 〇之信號 160)准許GPS接收器器件14〇以已知方式計算其三維位置。 圖2為以方塊組件格式對根據本發明之一較佳實施例之 導航器件200之電子組件的說明性表示。應注意，導航器 件200之方塊圖並不包括該導航器件之所有組件，而僅代 表許多實例組件。 導航器件200位於一外殼（圖中未展示）内。該外殼包括 連接至一輸入器件220及一顯示幕24〇之處理器21〇。輸 入器件220可包括鍵盤器件、語音輸入器件、觸控顯示畫 面及/或用來輸入資訊之任何其他已知輸入器件；且顯示 幕240可包括任何類型之顯示幕，諸如lCd顯示器。在一 特別較佳配置中’輸入器件220及顯示幕240經整合為一整 合式輸入與顯示器件，該整合式輸入與顯示器件包括一觸 控板或觸控螢幕輸入’使得使用者僅需觸摸顯示幕24〇之 一部分便可選擇複數個顯示備選項中之一者或啟動複數個 虛擬按紐中之·一者。 153362.doc •30- 201231923 該導航器件可包括一輸出器件260，例如，聲訊輸出器 件（例如’揚聲器）。因為輸出器件260可為導航器件200之 使用者產生聲訊資訊’所以應同樣理解，輸入器件22〇可 包括麥克風及軟體以用於亦接收輸入語音命令。 在導航器件200中，處理器210經由連接225操作性地連 接至輸入器件220且經設定以經由連接225自輸入器件220 接收輸入資訊’且經由輸出連接245操作性地連接至顯示 幕240及輸出器件260中之至少一者以輸出資訊至該至少一 者。另外，處理器21 0經由連接235操作性地搞接至記憶體 資源230，且進一步經調適以經由連接275自輸入/輸出 (I/O)埠270接收資訊/將資訊發送至1/〇埠27〇，其中1/〇埠 270可連接至在導航器件2〇〇外部之1/〇器件28〇。記憶體資 源230包含（例如）揮發性記憶體（諸如，隨機存取記憶體 (RAM))及非揮發性記憶體（例如，數位記憶體，諸如，快 閃記憶體）。外部Ϊ / 〇器件2 8 〇可包括（但不限於）外部收聽器 件，諸如，聽筒。至1/0器件280之連接可另外為至任何其 他外部器件（諸如汽車立體聲單元）之有線或無線連接，例 如用於免持操作及/或用於語音啟動式操作、用於至聽筒 或頭戴式耳機之連接，及/或例如用於至行動電話之連 .*妾其中仃動電話連接可用來建立介於導航器件200與(例 如）網際網路或任何其他網路之間的資料連接，及/或用來 經由(例如)網際網路或某一其他網路建立至伺服 接。 圖2進-步說明經由連接255之在處理器21〇與天線/接收 153362.d〇c -31- 201231923 器250之間的操作性連接，其中天線/接收器250可為（例 如）GPS天線/接收器。應理解，為了說明而示意性地組合 由參考數子250表示之天線與接收器，但天線及接收器可 為分開定位的組件，且天線可為（例如）Gps片狀天線或螺 旋天線。 另外，一般熟習此項技術者將理解，圖2所示之電子組 件係以習知方式由多個電源（圖中未展示）供電。如一般熟 習此項技術者將理解，認為圖2所示的組件之不同組態在 本申請案之範疇内。舉例而言，圖2所示之組件可經由有 線及/或無線連接及其類似者相互通信。因此，本申請案 之導航器件2GG之範嘴包括播帶型或手持型導航器件細。 另外，圖2之攜帶型或手持型導航器件2〇〇可以已知方式 連接或「銜接」至諸如腳踏車、機動腳踏車、汽車或船之 運輸工具。接著可為了攜帶型或手持型導㈣途自純位 置移除此導航器件2〇〇。 現參看圖3，導航器件200可經由行動器件（圖中未展 示）（諸如，行動電話、PDA及/或具有行動電話技術之任何 器件)建立與伺服器302之「行動」或電信網路連接，該行 動器件建立數位連接（諸如，經由例如已知藍芽技狀數 位連接）。此後，行動器件可經由其網路服務提供者來建 立與伺服态302之網路連接（例如，經由網際網路卜因而， 建立介於導航器件綱（當其獨自地及/或以處於運輸工具中 之方/式行進時，其可為且時常為行動的）與词服器之間 的「行動」網路連接，從而為資訊提供「即時」或至少很 153362.doc •32· 201231923 「新的」閘道》 可使用（例如）網際網路（諸如全球資訊網）以已知方式進 行在行動器件（經由服務提供者）與諸如瓶器3〇2之另一器 件之間的網路連接之建立。舉例而言，此可包括分 層協定之使用。行動器件可利用任何數目種通信標準，諸 如 CDMA、GSM、WAN等。 因而可利用（例如）經由資料連接、經由行動電話或導 航器件200内之行動電話技術所達成之網際網路連接。為 了此連接，建立介於伺服器302與導航器件200之間的網際 網路連接。舉例而言，可經由行動電話或其他行動器件及 GPRS(通用封包無線電服務）連接（GpRs連接為由電信經營 者提t、的用於行動器件之〶速資料連接；GpRs為用來連 接至網際網路之方法）來進行此建立。 導航裝置200可以已知方式經由（例如）現有之藍芽技術 進-步完成與行動器件之資料連接且最終完成與網際網路 及飼服器302之資料連接’彡中資料協定可利用任何數目 種標準，諸如GPRS、用於GSM標準之㈣協定標準。 導航益件200可在導航器件2〇〇本身内包括其自身的行動 電話技術（包括例如天線，或視情況使用導航器件綱之内 部天線）。導航器件2〇〇内之行動電話技術可包括如上文所 指定之内部組件，及/或可包括一可插入卡（例如，用戶身 分模組或SIM卡），該可插入卡配有（例如）必要的行動電話 技術及/或天線。因而，導航器件2〇〇内之行動電話技術可 類似地經由（例如）網際網路來建立介於導航器件2〇〇與伺服 153362.doc -33· 201231923 盗302之間的網路連接，其建 丹埂立方式類似於任何行動器件 之方式。 對於（3PRS電話設定，具備藍芽 、w監芽功旎之導航器件可用以 與行動電話模型、製诰去笙 $&者4之不冑變化的頻言普-起正確地 工作’舉例而言，模型/劍彳止本4dt… i者特疋設定可儲存於導航器 件200上。可更新為此資訊而儲存之資料。 在圖3中，將導航器件200描繪為經由一般通信頻道川 與飼服器302通信，通信頻道318可藉由若干不同配置中之 任一者來實施。當建立了介於飼服器繼與導航器件綱之 ，的經由通信頻道318之連接（注意，此連接可為經由行動 器件之資料連接、經由個人電腦經由網際網路之直接連接 等）時，伺服器302與導航器件2〇〇可通信。 伺服器302包括（除了可能未說明之其他組件之外）處理 器304,處理器304操作性地連接至記憶體3〇6且經由有線 或無線連接3〗4進一步操作性地連接至大容量資料儲存器 件312。處理器304進一步操作性地連接至發射器3〇8及接 收器310 ’以經由通信頻道318將資訊發射至導航器件2〇〇 並自導航器件200發送資訊。所發送及接收之信號可包括 資料、通信及/或其他傳播信號。可根據對於導航系統2〇〇 之通信設計中所使用之通信要求及通信技術來選擇或設計 發射器308及接收器310。另外，應注意，可將發射器3〇8 及接收器3 10之功能組合為一信號收發器。 伺服器302進一步連接至（或包括）大容量儲存器件3〗2， 注意，大容量儲存器件312可經由通信鏈路314耦接至伺服 153362.doc -34· 201231923 器3 02。大容量儲存器件312含有導航資料及地圖資訊之儲 存，且可同樣為與伺服器302分離之器件，或者可併入至 伺服器302中。 導航器件200經調適以經由通信頻道3 18與伺服器3〇2通 且包括如先前關於圖2所描述之處理器、記憶體等以 及用以經由通信頻道3 1 8發送並接收信號及/或資料之發射 器320及接收器322，注意，此等器件可進一步用來與不同 於伺服器302之器件通信。另外，根據對於導航器件2〇〇之 通信設計中所使用之通信要求及通信技術來選擇或設計發 射器320及接收器322 ’且可將發射器32〇及接收器322之功 能組合為單一收發器。 储存於飼服器記憶體3〇6中之軟體為處理器3〇4提供指示 且允δ午飼服器302將服務提供給導航器件2〇〇。由伺服器 3〇2提供之一服務包括處理來自導航器件2〇〇之請求及將導 航資料自大容量資料儲存器3丨2發射至導航器件2〇〇。由伺 服益302提供之另一服務包括對於所要之應用使用各種演 异法來處理導航資料及將此等計算之結果發送至導航器件 200 = 通k頻道318 —般表示連接導航器件2〇〇與伺服器3〇2之 傳播媒體或路徑。伺服器3〇2及導航器件2〇〇皆包括用於經 由通^頻道來發射資料之發射器及用於接收已經由通信頻 道發射之資料的接收器。 通^頻道318不限於特定通信技術。另外，通信頻道318 不限於單一通信技術；亦即，頻道3 18可包括使用各種技 153362.doc -35- 201231923 術之若干通信鏈路。舉例而言，通信頻道318可經調適以 提供用於電通信、光通信及/或電磁通信等之路徑。因 而，通信頻道318包括（但不限於）下列各者中之一者或其組 合：電路、諸如電線及同軸電纜之電導體、光纖纜線、轉 換器、射頻（RF)波、大氣、空盪空間（empty叩扣6)等。此 外，通信頻道318可包括中間裝置，諸如，路由器、轉發 器、緩衝器、發射器及接收器。 在一說明性配置中，通信頻道3 1 8包括電話網路及電腦 網路。此外，通信頻道318可能能夠適用於諸如射頻、微 波頻率、紅外線通信等之無線通信。另外，通信頻道318 可適用於衛星通信。 經由通信頻道318發射之通信信號包括（但不限於）可為 給定之通信技術所需要的或所要的信號。舉例而言，該等 信號可適合用於蜂巢式通信技術（諸如，分時多重存取 (TDMA)、分頻多重存取（FDMA)、分碼多重存取 (CDMA)、全球行動通信系統（GSM)等）中。可經由通信頻 道318發射數位及類比信號兩者。此等信號可為對於通信 技術可此為所要的經調變、經加密及/或經壓縮之信號。 伺服器302包括可由導航器件200經由無線頻道存取之遠 端伺服器。伺服器302可包括位於區域網路（LAN)、廣域網 路（WAN)、虛擬私用網路（νρΝ)等上之網路伺服器。 祠服器302可包括諸如桌上型或膝上型電腦之個人電 腦，且通信頻道318可為連接在個人電腦與導航器件之 間的電纜。或者，可將個人電腦連接在導航器件2〇〇與伺 153362.doc •36· 201231923 服益302之間，以建立介於伺服器302與導航器件200之間 的網際網路連接。或者，行動電話或其他手持型器件可建 立至網際網路之無線連接，用於經由網際網路將導航器件 200連接至伺服器3〇2。 可經由資讯下載為導航器件200提供來自伺服器302之資 訊，該資訊下載可自動定期更新，或在使用者將導航器件 200連接至伺服器3〇2後更新，及/或在經由（例如）無線行動 連接器件及tcp/ip連接而在伺服器302與導航器件2〇〇之間 建立較為持續或頻繁之連接後，以較動態之方式更新。對 於許多動態計算，伺服器3〇2中之處理器3〇4可用來處置大 部分處理需要，然而，導航器件2〇〇之處理器21〇亦可時常 獨立於至伺服器302之連接來處置許多處理及計算。 如以上在圖2中所指示，導航器件2〇〇包括一處理器 210、一輸入器件220及一顯示幕24〇。輸入器件22〇及顯示 幕240可整合為一整合式輸入與顯示器件，以實現例如經 由觸控面板螢幕之資訊輸入（經由直接輸入、選單選擇等） 及資訊顯示兩者。如一般熟習此項技術者所熟知，此螢幕 可為（例如）觸摸輸人式LCD螢幕。另外，導航器件2()()亦可 包括任何額外之輸入器件職/或任何額外之輸出器件 241 ’諸如，音訊輸入/輸出器件。 圖4A及圖4B為導航器件2〇〇之透視 —…,厂/|不， 導航器件200可為包括整合式輸入與顯示器件29〇⑷如， 觸控面板螢幕）及圖2之其他組件（包括但不限於内部⑽接 收器250、微處理器21〇、電源供應器、記憶體系統23〇等) 153362.doc •37· 201231923 之一單元。 導航器件200可位於臂292上，可使用吸盤294將臂292本 身緊固至運輸工具儀錶板/窗/等。此臂292為導航器件2〇〇 可銜接至之銜接台之一實例。 如圖4B中所展示，例如，導航器件2〇〇可藉由將導航器 件200連接至臂292之搭扣而銜接或以其他方式連接至銜接 台之臂292。導航器件200可接著可在臂292上旋轉，如圖 4B之箭頭所示。為了釋放導航器件2〇〇與銜接台之間的連 接，例如可按壓導航器件200上之按鈕。用於將導航器件 耦接至銜接台及將導航器件與銜接台去耦之其他同等合適 的配置係一般熟習此項技術者熟知的。 圖1至圖4B促進對本發明之理解，且提供對本發明之突 景理解。現將參看圖5開始描述本發明之實施例。 PND可在任一給定時間使使用者面對大量資訊。舉例所 言，PND可提供關於器件之當前操作狀態之資訊、關於夭 氣之資訊、關於PND之設定之資訊、關於當前旅程之資印 (諸如，預期到達時間及離目的地之距離）以及關於環境: 資訊，上述資訊常常係經由所顯示之數位地圖來傳達❶名 所有此資訊當中，制者可能難以辨別哪幾條資訊很重 要，需要其採取行動，或辨別關鍵要注意哪幾條資訊。此 重要資訊之實例將為導航指示、警示或警告，諸如°，關於 為了遵循計算出之路線而必須執行的調動之路線指示，或 關於安全相機或即將到來的危險（諸士口，危險的轉^之^ 告。在其他配置中’使用者可能已設置警示(諸如，關於 153362.doc -38· 201231923 特定類型之P0I之存在的警示)係可能的。舉例而言，使用 者可能希望知曉其何時靠近加油站。 _另：問題為’使用者可能難以易於理解所提供之導航指 I、警不或警告。舉例而言’若司機處於具有相互挨著的 右干J、街之道路上，且接收到拐入此等小街中之一者的導 航&不’ w司機可能不確定關於此指代哪__條小街。關於 離轉f之距離的指示(諸如，「⑽m後右轉」)可能沒有幫 助，此係因為許多使用者發現難以使距離與其實際視圖有 關在其他清形下，使用者可能在理解由於其他原因所給 導航才曰不方面有困難。舉例而言，使用者可能發現該 指=違反直覺，此係因為使用者正在急劇向左轉f之道路 上駕駛，而導航指示敍述其必須在50 m後右轉。在一些情 下條件可此不理想，以致於使用者無法理解由pND給 ^之資訊(諸如’導航指示、警告或警示舉例而言，若 奇不本聲之存在可月巨妨礙聲訊指示’或眩光及反射可能干 擾視見々曰示之可見度。此等問題對年齡較大的司機可能特 別嚴重。 本發明可提供可幫助解決此等問題之用於向㈣之使用 者提供導航指示、警示或警告的改良方法。 關於圖5說明以上問題，圖5為根據先前技術的pND之顯 :之部分。該顯示包括呈箭頭⑹之形式的導航指示，其示 意性地指示為了遵循計算出之路線而必須由司機進行的下 一個調動。將看出，亦提供大量其他資訊。在此實例中， 有展不曰響效果當則關閉的圖符】。資訊顯示畫面2包括在 153362.doc •39· 201231923 下一個導航指示前之距離。該顯示亦包括資訊顯示畫面 3(其包括關於旅途之資訊’亦即’距離、預期到達時間、 旅途持續時間等）、GPS信號強度指示符4、司機當前^在 的道路之名稱之指示5及下一條道路之名稱之指示7。使用 者難以易於自此顯示識別關鍵資訊，關鍵資訊為由箭頭6 提供之導航指*。該顯示的所說明部分將形成包括其他資 訊以及地圖視圖的-顯示之部分，從而使問題加劇。 現將參看圖6A、圖6B及圖6C描述本發明之一實施例， 該等圖展示在接近交匯點物D之顯示。=及圖 6C分職示在離交匯點23()m、14()m及極為接近之 的顯示。 & 如圖6A中所示，在此實例中，pND正向使用者提供導航 指不，該導航指示通知使用者其必須執行向左急轉f 1 指示係由呈箭卵之形式的圖形指示提供。在必須執行^ 调動之交匯點前的當前距離(當前為23〇⑷亦顯示於導航 t不資訊顯示畫面1G中。各種其他資訊亦存在於該顯示 例如在導航指不顯示晝面1〇右側之顯示晝面Η 程之資訊。在導航指示顯示畫面職路線資訊顯示 上，顯示表示前方道路之地圖14。 圖崎示當司機更靠近必須執行左轉弯之交 不。圖6B說明使用者離必須 顯 情況。此處可看出，導航 之位置"4° _ 指―亦已:大頭1之大小已增加。導航 =圖6C說明當使用者已幾乎到達交匯點時的顯示之 I53362.doc 201231923 外觀。此處，導航指示箭頭II及導航指示顯示畫面1〇已變 得更大。不再顯示離必須執行調動之位置的距離，此係因 為框之增加之大小比距離指示更易於吸引使用者之注意 力。在距離指示的地方，改為提供待採取的下一個調動之 指示。 應瞭解，當接近交匯點時，以連續方式提供對導航指示 之增強（在圖6A至圖6C之實施例中，即導航指示之大小之 增加P箭頭及其指示顯示畫面之大小逐漸增大。或者， 箭頭及顯示畫面可按一系列離散步階增大。在此實施例 中，指不顯示晝面可開始重疊或取代由pND展示之實際視 圖，從而更易於將使用者之注意力吸引至指示顯示畫面中 之指示。當PND之當前GPS位置接近數位地圖上之交匯點 (其表示在真實世界中的交匯點之位置）時，發生導航指示 之增強。 圖7A、圖7B、圖7€及圖7D說明根據本發明之再一實施 例的在接近必須執行調動之位置時可增強一導航指示之顯 示之另一方式。圖7A至圖7D分別.展示在離將執行左轉彎 之交匯點12 km、2 km、500 m及150 m之距離處的pND之 顯示。此等圖展示PNd之顯示之底部分。 參看圖7A，導航指示提供於中央導航指示顯示畫面3〇 中丄且呈箭頭31之形式’箭頭31詳述待執行之調動:離必 須實施該指示之交匯點的剩餘距離之指示亦提供於指示顯 不畫面30中。該顯示亦包括：包括關於旅途之資吨的一顯 不晝面32,及一提供關於當前條件之資訊（包括當前速 153362.doc 41 201231923 度、所行進道路區段之限速，及切時間）的顯示晝面 34。 當司機更靠近使用者必須執行左轉彎之交匯點時，提供 導航指示的箭頭31之透明度開始改變。將看出，在_ 中，到司機離交匯點2 km時，箭頭已變得較不透明。如圖 7C中所示’到司機離交匯點僅_ m時’箭頭^已變得相 當地更不透明，使得其呈現與背景之較大對比度。 在圖7D中，當前位置離交匯點僅15〇爪。此處現在不 透明之箭頭31已改變色彩。雖然在圖7〇中不清楚，但箭頭 31已採用紅色，紅色使其甚至更清楚地區別於其背景，從 而加強該指示。因此，已增強之箭頭經歷進一步改變以進 一步加強該指示。 將看出，當接近交匯點時，導航指示顯示晝面10中離交 匯點之距離指示不改變。此強調相比之下確實改變之導航 指示。當在接近交匯點時增強導航指示時，隱含地向司機 提供離交匯點之剩餘距離之指示，其方式比距離數字更容 易理解。可省略距離數字，此係因為鑒於根據本發明之增 強’距離數字對司機評估離交匯點之剩餘距離的意義不 大。 在此實施例中，導航指示箭頭因此改變相對於背景之透 明度以導致其變得更易於為司機可見，而非如同圖6A至圖 6C之實施例中一樣改變大小。其外觀之改變將優先於亦在 顯不中傳達之未改變之其他資訊而將使用者之注意力吸引 至該指示。再次，當PND之當前GPS位置接近數位地圖上 153362.doc • 42· 201231923 的交匯點之位置時，觸發增強。 雖然圖6A至圖6C及圖7A至圖7D說日月導航指示係在為交 匯點之給定位置處或在到達給定位置前執行調動之指示， 並且當接近交匯點時增強該指示，但該位置未必為交匯 點。該位置可為沿著所導航路線的任一決策點，例如，環 行道、交叉點、交流道等，4為了遵循該路線而需要車道 改變之點。 導航指示之增強無需為如上舉例說明的大小或透明度之 改變。另-實例將為，導航指示之色彩強度或色彩改變。 整個指示可逐漸改變色彩，或該指示可逐漸由色彩填充。 藉由改變導航U及其背景中之任—者或兩者之色彩或色 彩強度’可增加指示與背景(例如，纟導航指示顯示畫面 或所顯示地圖之底層部分内的背景）之間的對比度。已設 想其他可能性。可改變指示之形狀。可使指示(例如)在指 不顯示晝面内或與指示顯示畫面—起移動^ #接近該位置 時’可使移動之頻率及/或幅度增加。此等僅為可應用的 可能增強之實例。可使用增強之任何組合。應瞭解，含有 如同圖7實施例中-樣失去透明度的導航指示之導航指示 顯示畫面亦可失去透明度而變得更不透明。此可強化導航 指示箭頭之感知改變。 經增強之導航指示可替代地或另外包含基於文字之指 示’而不包含箭頭’基於文字之指示可包括按任一語言的 子母、符號或數字或其組合。 一旦導航指不已到達最終已增強狀態（如圖6C中所示）， 153362.doc •43- 201231923 便可應用-些額外效果，例如，導航指示可經歷進一步改 變以加強該指示。舉例而言，箭頭可改變色彩（如同圖7之 實施例中一樣）’或可跳動。箭頭或指示顯示畫面可閃 爍。 可另外使導航指示之位置移動跨越該顯示。舉例而言， 當接近交匯點時，該指示可移動至該顯示之中央部/此 將遮住所顯示地圖之部分’從而更多地吸引司機之注音 力。 ^ 在該位置處或靠近該位置處’該顯示整體可經歷改變以 加強指示。在較佳實施例中，應用魚眼效應以強調該顯示 之包括指示的部分，但犧牲掉距離視圖。 可按需要判定：開始增料航指示_交匯點之距離、 增強速率，及導航指示達到其最終增強 距離。此可取決於司機之行進速度。司機可能 PND之設定對此進行指定。舉例而言，年齡較大的使用者 可能希望增強較早開始且較快地逐步增長。在使導航指示 之大小增加之一實例中，此增強可在將執行轉彎之交匯點 前300 m處開始發生，且導航指示可（例如）在轉彎前3〇⑺ 處達到其完全大小。在圖7A至圖7D之實施例中，在將執 打左轉脊之交匯點前150 m處達到導航指示之最終狀態。 此僅為例示性的。舉例而言’可在較靠近交匯點處(諸 如，在交匯點前50 m或甚至10m處）達到最終狀態。 雖然圖6A至圖6C或圖7A至圖7D中未展示，但一旦已駛 過交匯點，導航指示顯示晝面及仍存在的導航指示之任何 153362.doc -44 - 201231923 其他部分便應返回至其在 ^ 增強則的原始狀態，例如，屙私 大小或透明度，即使離將執行 原始 厂週勤之父匯點式盆灿 位置的距離僅僅很短。此幫 ”戍/、他 使用者涊識到何時提供了新 的指示。增加導航指示之大小或 Μ供了新 過私可接者再次_，此時離下—個交匯點或其他位置之 距離若離下一個交匯點只剩極小距離，則指示之增 強可此需要按較大速率發生。 在其他實施例中，春妓冰 .m ^ 田接近一位置時，增強警告或警示而 非導叙指示。該位置為尊告戎 丄 。。次警不所指之位置。舉例而 3 S告可為關於危險的轉彎或事故熱點之警告。在當前 位置接近危險的轉彎或事故熱點之實際位置時，可增^警 。。另-可能性可為，使用者已請求提供關於特定類型之 興趣點（PCHX例如，加油站）之存在的警示1司機在ρ〇ι 之給定距離内時’提供警示，當離p〇I位置之距離減少 時，增強警示。再—可能性為，警告為關於位於該位置處 的安全相機或在該位置處之限速改變之警告。 現將關於圖8A及圖8B描述警告為關於安全相機位置之 警告的實施例。在此實施例中，t接近相機之位置時，增 強關於在給定位置處存在安全相機的視覺警告。警告包= 關於必須遵守之限速及當前速度之資訊。 圖8A說明可提供於顯示之左下角（區域4〇中）之初始警 告。圖8A說明在離安全相機95〇 m距離處的顯示。警告包 括圖形指示，該圖形指示呈表示安全相機之符號4丨的形 式。警告亦包括展示在安全相機處之最大允許速度（此處 I53362.doc •45- 201231923 為每小時60 Km)之指示42，且最後包括對當前行進速产為 每小時53 Km之指示43。給出關於在到達安全相機前剩餘 的距離之指示45。亦可提供其他資訊，諸如，安全相機之 類型》 簡單的安全相機警告可直接展示安全相機圖符及/或設 有安全相機之處的限速，而不是提供關於安全相機之此综 合資訊。然而，藉由提供當前速度、最大允許速度及離安 全相機之距離的詳情，可使使用者增強對如下情況之理 解：為了確保到使用者到達相機時其遵守限速或以其他方 式維持適當的速度以遵守限速，使用者所需要採取的任何 步驟。 圖8B展示當使用者離安全相機僅5〇 m時之顯示。可看 出，該警告之表示當前速度的要素43已得以增強而相對於 背景具有減小之透明度，且其大小已增加，並且其字體已 改變。已提供背景顯示畫面5〇以增強顯示之可見度。此 外，現在提供另一條資訊48，資訊48為使用者超過限速之 量。在圖8A中，使用者在限速内，因此，此資訊不存在。 若使用者正以超過限速達每小時5 Km或某一其他臨限值以 上的速度駕駛，則可提供此額外資訊。若使用者繼續加 速’則此另外指示自身可經受增強。The transition does not apply to a turn immediately following the desired turn of the month 1J. Preferably, the letter A A ~, ... the user has reached the location so that when the understanding is the only solution to the indication (i.e., when the user's location is 153362. Doc -24· 201231923 (eg, GPS location) has reached a position on the digital map so that the current understanding is only understood by the indication, reaching the enhanced final state. The rate of enhancement may refer to the rate of continuous enhancement or the point at which the step enhancement is incremented. The rate of enhancement can be regular or irregular. In an embodiment of the invention, the enhancement of the indicator s or the warning is automatically performed when approaching a given position. The start of the enhancement may be triggered when a current location has reached a large distance within the given location, and the device may include means for performing this step. In addition to enhancing at least a portion of the indication, warning or warning, additional steps may be taken to enhance the intelligibility of the indication, warning or warning or at least the important portion thereof. For example, the visibility of other displayed information that may or may not be related to an indication, alert, or warning may be reduced. This may include reducing the size of other displayed information or stopping the display of the message. She can take such measures, at least until the position has been passed, for example 'until instructions, warnings or warnings are no longer applicable. In other configurations, when the application is enhanced, other information can be left unchanged. This may still lead to the emphasis on key information. The setting, ie, 'on the digital map', preferably removes b, warning or warning 1 which is still visible, preferably removing or reducing the enhancement of the indication, warning or warning. Visual enhancement of warnings, warnings, or warnings can provide additional visibility to improve user understanding. It has been found that the displayed indications are more likely to increase under glare or reflective conditions. In the implementation of the present invention, the navigation device is a mobile navigation device. In an embodiment, the navigation device is located in the vehicle. Current location of the navigation device I53362. Doc 25- 201231923 will correspond to the current position of the user/driver (and the vehicle). The principles of the present invention are applicable to any form of navigation device. In accordance with any aspect or embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus can include: a display for displaying a digital map to a user, configured to access digital map data, and to cause the digital map to be displayed to the user via the display A processor is displayed and a user interface operable by a user to enable the user to interact with the device. Reference to a processor may refer to - or a collection of one of a plurality of processors. It will be appreciated that the navigation device can include a collection of one or more processors for performing any of the described steps. For example, "a component for performing any of the steps" can be a collection of one or more processors. A particular utility area relates to a portable navigation device (pND). Thus, in one embodiment, the navigation device is one of a portable navigation device (pND). The navigation device mentioned above in the aspect and embodiment of the present invention is a portable navigation device (PND). The present invention may also be provided as a navigation device that is provided as part of integrated navigation (4). For example, the device can form part of an integrated navigation system within the vehicle. The navigation device (whichever is implemented) used in accordance with the present invention can include a processor, memory, and digital map data stored in the memory. The processor cooperates with the memory to provide an execution environment in which the software operating system can be built. A software program may be provided - or a plurality of additional software programs to enable the functionality of the device to be controlled, and various other functions may be provided. The navigation device of the present invention may preferably include Gps (Global System) signal reception and location 153362. Doc -26- 201231923 Functionality. The device may include a plurality of output interfaces 'the second output interface of the information' may be externally connected to the user, and the wheel-out interface may also be applied to the user. In addition to visual display, the device can include an input interface, which is used for the speaker of the audio wheel. The on/off operation or other features: the wide interface includes control for the device in other embodiments, and can be used by using a navigation device that is invisible to the application. Portions of the components that are configured to execute the navigation software: implement the invention. The system can be a computer system mobile phone or a laptop computer, or a computer system (for example, ' aj is a desktop system. The invention extends to a computer program to produce σ, according to the aspect of the invention Or in the embodiment: a =: executable to execute computer readable instructions for performing the methods. The method or the navigation device extends the invention to a computer program product comprising computer readable instructions The read instructions are executable to cause one or more of the navigation devices to perform the following steps or perform other aspects of the present invention when executed on a navigation device in accordance with any of the embodiments of the present invention Any of the other embodiments of the method: providing a navigation indication, warning or warning to a user, and enhancing the navigation indication, warning or warning in a continuous or stepwise manner when approaching a given location. Any of the other aspects of the invention may include any or all of the features of the invention described in relation to any other aspect and embodiment of the invention (not inconsistent with each other) Extent). The following Examples illustrate the advantages of these embodiments' and each of these examples of embodiments 153,362. Additional details and features of doc •27· 201231923 are defined in the accompanying subsections and elsewhere in the detailed description below. [Embodiment] Various aspects of the teachings of the present invention and the configuration of the teachings of the present invention are described by way of illustrative example. Some preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to Figures 1-8. The description of Figures 1 through 4B provides background information to facilitate an understanding of the present invention (in its various embodiments). An embodiment of the present invention will be described initially with reference to FIG. 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 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, but is not limited to, any type of route planning and navigation device, whether the device is embodied as a PND, a navigation device built into the vehicle, Or actually embodied in computing resources that implement route planning and navigation software (such as desktop or portable personal computers (PCs), mobile phones, or portable digital assistants (PDAs)). As will become apparent hereinafter, the teachings of the present invention are effective even when the user does not seek guidance on how to navigate from one point to another and only wants to have a view of the given position. In such cases, the "destination" location selected by the user does not need to have a corresponding departure location from which the user wishes to navigate, and therefore, the "destination" location or the actual "destination" view in this article The reference should not be interpreted as meaning 153362 of the route. Doc •28· 201231923 The production system is required, and the travel to the “Terminal Destination” must occur, or indeed, the existence of the destination needs to specify the corresponding departure location. Attached to the ▼ condition, map! Describe the real side of the Global Positioning System (GPS) that can be used by the navigation device. These systems are known and used in a variety of ways. GPS is a satellite radio based navigation system that determines the continuous position, speed, time and, in some cases, direction information for an unlimited number of users. The GpS, formerly known as NAVSTAR, has a precise orbit around the Earth in extremely precise orbits, and GPS satellites can relay their position to any of the four receiving units. The Gps system is implemented when a device that is specifically equipped to receive GPS data begins scanning for RF signals for GPS satellite signals. After receiving a radio signal from a &1 > 8 satellite, the device determines the exact location of the satellite via a plurality of different conventional methods. In most cases the device will continue to scan the signal until it has acquired at least three different satellite signals*, using the other two angles to: the measurement technique uses only two signals to determine the position 'although this is a very rare example) . After performing the geometric triangulation, the receiver uses its three known positions to determine its own two-dimensional position relative to the satellite. This dispersion can be performed in a known manner. In addition, acquiring the fourth satellite signal allows the receiving device to calculate its three-dimensional position in a known manner by the same geometric calculation. Location and speed data can be continuously updated in real time by an unlimited number of users. The GPS system shown in Figure 1 is generally indicated by reference numerals. A plurality of satellites 120 are in orbit around the earth 124. The orbit of each satellite is not necessarily synchronized with the orbits of other satellites, and is likely to be different 153362. Doc •29· 201231923 Steps. The GPS receiver 140 is shown receiving the spread spectrum GPS satellite signal 160 from various satellites 12A. The spread spectrum signal ι6〇 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 indicative of the particular satellite 120 as part of its data signal transmission 160. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the GPS receiver device 140 typically acquires a spread spectrum GPS satellite signal 丨(9)' from at least three satellites 12〇 for the GPS receiver device 140 to calculate its two-dimensional position by triangulation. The acquisition of an additional § § (which causes a signal 160 from a total of four satellites 1 2 准许) permits the GPS receiver device 14 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 the 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 21A coupled to an input device 220 and a display screen 24''. Input device 220 can include a keyboard device, a voice input device, a touch display screen, and/or any other known input device for inputting information; and display screen 240 can include any type of display screen, such as an LCD display. In a particularly preferred configuration, the 'input device 220 and display screen 240 are integrated into an integrated input and display device that includes a touchpad or touchscreen input' that allows the user to simply touch One of the display screens 24 can select one of a plurality of display options or activate one of a plurality of virtual buttons. 153362. Doc • 30- 201231923 The navigation device can include an output device 260, such as an audio output device (e.g., a 'speaker). Because output device 260 can generate audio information for the user of navigation device 200, it should be equally understood that input device 22A can include a microphone and software for receiving input voice commands as well. In navigation device 200, processor 210 is operatively coupled to input device 220 via connection 225 and is configured to receive input information from input device 220 via connection 225 and is operatively coupled to display screen 240 and output via output connection 245. At least one of the devices 260 outputs information to the at least one. In addition, processor 210 is operatively coupled to memory resource 230 via connection 235 and further adapted to receive information from input/output (I/O) 270 via connection 275/to send information to 1/〇埠27〇, where 1/〇埠270 can be connected to the 1/〇 device 28〇 outside the navigation device 2. Memory resource 230 includes, for example, volatile memory (such as random access memory (RAM)) and non-volatile memory (e.g., digital memory, such as flash memory). The external Ϊ / 〇 device 2 8 〇 may include, but is not limited to, an external listening device such as an earpiece. The connection to the 1/0 device 280 can additionally be a wired or wireless connection to any other external device, such as a car stereo unit, such as for hands-free operation and/or for voice-activated operation, for to the earpiece or head The connection of the headset, and/or for example to a mobile phone. *where the mobile phone connection can be used to establish a data connection between the navigation device 200 and, for example, the Internet or any other network, and/or for use via, for example, the Internet or some other network The road is established to the servo connection. Figure 2 is a step-by-step description of the processor 21 〇 and antenna/receive 153362 via connection 255. D〇c -31- 201231923 An operational connection between the devices 250, wherein the antenna/receiver 250 can be, for example, a GPS antenna/receiver. It will be understood that the antenna and receiver represented by reference numeral 250 are schematically combined for purposes of illustration, but the antenna and receiver may be separately positioned components, and the antenna may be, for example, a Gps patch antenna or a helical antenna. Additionally, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the electronic components illustrated in Figure 2 are powered by a plurality of power sources (not shown) in a conventional manner. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, it is believed that the different configurations of the components shown in Figure 2 are within the scope of this application. For example, the components shown in Figure 2 can communicate with each other via a wired and/or wireless connection and the like. Therefore, the exemplary mouthpiece of the navigation device 2GG of the present application includes a tape-type or hand-held navigation device. In addition, the portable or handheld navigation device 2 of Figure 2 can be connected or "coupled" to a vehicle such as a bicycle, moped, car or boat in a known manner. This navigation device can then be removed from the pure position for the portable or handheld guide (4). Referring now to Figure 3, the navigation device 200 can establish an "action" or telecommunications network connection with the server 302 via a mobile device (not shown) such as a mobile phone, PDA, and/or any device with mobile phone technology. The mobile device establishes a digital connection (such as via, for example, a known Bluetooth technology digital connection). Thereafter, the mobile device can establish a network connection with the servo state 302 via its network service provider (eg, via the Internet, thus establishing a navigational device class (when it is on its own and/or in transit) In the middle of the formula, it can be an "action" network connection between the action and the word server, thus providing "instant" or at least 153362 for the information. Doc •32· 201231923 “New” Gateways can be used in a known manner (eg via a service provider) and another such as a bottler 3〇2 using, for example, the Internet (such as the World Wide Web) The establishment of a network connection between devices. This may include, for example, the use of a layered agreement. Mobile devices can utilize any number of communication standards, such as CDMA, GSM, WAN, and the like. Thus, an internet connection can be made, for example, via a data connection, via a mobile phone or a mobile phone technology within navigation device 200. For this connection, an internet connection between the server 302 and the navigation device 200 is established. For example, it can be connected via a mobile phone or other mobile device and GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) (GpRs connection is an idle data connection for mobile devices by the telecommunication operator; GpRs is used to connect to the Internet) The method of the network) to make this establishment. The navigation device 200 can further complete the data connection with the mobile device via the existing Bluetooth technology in a known manner and finally complete the data connection with the Internet and the feeder 302. The data agreement can be utilized in any number. Standards such as GPRS, (four) agreement standards for the GSM standard. The navigational benefit 200 can include its own mobile phone technology (including, for example, an antenna, or optionally an internal antenna of the navigation device) within the navigation device 2 itself. The mobile phone technology within the navigation device 2 may include internal components as specified above, and/or may include an insertable card (eg, a user identity module or a SIM card) that is equipped with, for example, Necessary mobile phone technology and/or antennas. Thus, the mobile phone technology within the navigation device 2 can be similarly established via the Internet, for example, between the navigation device 2 and the servo 153362. Doc -33· 201231923 The network connection between the pirates 302 is similar to the way of any mobile device. For (3PRS phone settings, navigation devices with Bluetooth, w 芽 旎 可用 can be used to work with the mobile phone model, 诰 诰 & & & & & & & 者 者 正确 正确 正确 正确 正确 正确 正确 正确 正确 ' ' In other words, the model/swords can be stored on the navigation device 200. The data stored for this information can be updated. In FIG. 3, the navigation device 200 is depicted as being via the general communication channel. The feeder 302 communicates, and the communication channel 318 can be implemented by any of a number of different configurations. When a connection between the feeder and the navigation device is established, the connection via the communication channel 318 is established (note that this connection The server 302 can communicate with the navigation device 2 when it is connected via a mobile device, a direct connection via a personal computer via the Internet, etc. The server 302 includes (except for other components that may not be described) Processor 304, processor 304 is operatively coupled to memory port 6 and further operatively coupled to bulk data storage device 312 via a wired or wireless connection 3. The processor 304 is further operatively Connected to transmitters 3〇8 and receivers 310' to transmit information to and from the navigation device 200 via communication channel 318. The signals transmitted and received may include data, communications, and/or other communications. The transmitter 308 and the receiver 310 can be selected or designed according to the communication requirements and communication techniques used in the communication design of the navigation system 2. In addition, it should be noted that the transmitter 3〇8 and the receiver 3 can be The function of 10 is combined into a signal transceiver. The server 302 is further connected to (or includes) the mass storage device 3, 2, Note that the mass storage device 312 can be coupled to the servo 153362 via the communication link 314. Doc -34· 201231923 器 3 02. The mass storage device 312 contains a cache of navigational data and map information, and may also be a separate device from the server 302 or may be incorporated into the server 302. The navigation device 200 is adapted to communicate with the server 3 via communication channel 3 18 and includes a processor, memory, etc. as previously described with respect to FIG. 2, and to transmit and receive signals and/or receive signals via communication channel 3 1 8 The transmitter 320 and receiver 322 of the data, note that these devices can be further used to communicate with devices other than the 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 32 and the receiver 322 can be combined into a single transceiver. Device. The software stored in the feeder memory 3〇6 provides an indication to the processor 3〇4 and allows the delta server 302 to provide the service to the navigation device 2〇〇. One of the services provided by the server 3〇2 includes processing the request from the navigation device 2 and transmitting the navigation data from the large-capacity data storage device 3丨2 to the navigation device 2〇〇. Another service provided by Serving Benefit 302 includes using various derivations to process the navigation data for the desired application and transmitting the results of such calculations to the navigation device 200 = Channel k 318 generally indicates that the navigation device is connected The media or path of the server 3〇2. Both the server 3〇2 and the navigation device 2〇〇 include a transmitter for transmitting data via the channel and a receiver for receiving data that has been transmitted by the communication channel. The 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 3 18 may include the use of various techniques 153362. Doc -35- 201231923 Several communication links. For example, communication channel 318 can be adapted to provide a path for electrical, optical, 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, vacancies Space (empty buckle 6) and so on. In addition, communication channel 318 can 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 being adapted for wireless communication such as radio frequency, microwave frequency, infrared communication, and the like. Additionally, communication channel 318 can be adapted for 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 communication 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 (νρΝ), 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, you can connect your PC to the navigation device 2 伺 伺 153362. Doc • 36· 201231923 between benefits 302 to establish an internet connection between server 302 and navigation device 200. Alternatively, a mobile phone or other handheld device can establish a wireless connection to the Internet for connecting the navigation device 200 to the server 3〇2 via the Internet. The navigation device 200 can be provided with information from the server 302 via information downloads, which can be automatically updated periodically, or updated after the user connects the navigation device 200 to the server 3〇2, and/or via (eg The wireless mobile connection device and the tcp/ip connection are updated in a more dynamic manner after a relatively continuous or frequent connection is established between the server 302 and the navigation device 2A. For many dynamic calculations, the processor 3〇4 in the server 3〇2 can be used to handle most of the processing needs, however, the processor 21〇 of the navigation device 2 can also be handled from time to time independently of the connection to the server 302. Many processing and calculations. As indicated above in FIG. 2, the navigation device 2 includes a processor 210, an input device 220, and a display screen 24A. The input device 22 and the display 240 can be integrated into an integrated input and display device to enable, for example, information input via the touch panel screen (via direct input, menu selection, etc.) and information display. As is well known to those skilled in the art, this screen can be, for example, a touch input LCD screen. Additionally, navigation device 2()() may also include any additional input device functions/or any additional output devices 241' such as audio input/output devices. 4A and 4B are perspective views of the navigation device 2..., factory/|No, the navigation device 200 can include an integrated input and display device 29(4), such as a touch panel screen) and other components of FIG. 2 ( Including but not limited to internal (10) receiver 250, microprocessor 21, power supply, memory system 23, etc.) 153362. Doc •37· 201231923 One unit. 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. This arm 292 is one example of a docking station to which the navigation device 2 can be coupled. As shown in Figure 4B, for example, the navigation device 2 can be coupled or otherwise coupled to the arm 292 of the docking station by attaching the navigation device 200 to the buckle of the arm 292. The navigation device 200 can then be rotated on the arm 292 as shown by the arrows in Figure 4B. In order to release the connection between the navigation device 2 and the docking station, for example, a button on the navigation device 200 can be pressed. 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. Figures 1 through 4B facilitate an understanding of the present invention and provide a brief understanding of the present invention. An embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG. The PND can expose a large amount of information to the user at any given time. For example, the PND can provide information about the current operating state of the device, information about radon, information about the setting of the PND, information about the current journey (such as expected arrival time and distance from the destination), and Environment: Information, the above information is often transmitted through the digital map displayed. It is difficult for the system to identify which information is important, and it is necessary to take action or identify which information to pay attention to. An example of this important piece of information would be a navigational indication, warning or warning, such as °, a route indication of the transfer that must be performed in order to follow the calculated route, or about a safety camera or an imminent danger (Shishikou, dangerous turn) ^^^. In other configurations, 'users may have set warnings (such as about 153362. Doc -38· 201231923 Warning of the existence of a particular type of P0I) is possible. For example, a user may wish to know when they are near a gas station. _ Another: The problem is that the user may have difficulty understanding the navigation instructions, warnings or warnings provided. For example, if the driver is on a road with a right-handed J, street, and receives a turn into one of these small streets, the navigation & not 'w driver may not be sure about this reference _ _ small street. An indication of the distance from the rotation f (such as "right turn after (10) m) may not help, because many users find it difficult to make the distance related to their actual view. In other clearing, the user may be understanding for other reasons. The navigation given is not difficult. For example, the user may find that the finger = counterintuitive, because the user is driving on a road that is sharply turning left, and the navigation instruction states that it must turn right after 50 m. In some cases, the condition may be unsatisfactory, so that the user cannot understand the information given by pND (such as 'navigation instructions, warnings or warnings, for example, if there is a strange sound, the moon may hinder the voice indication' or Glare and reflection may interfere with the visibility of the visual display. These problems may be particularly severe for older drivers. The present invention may provide navigational instructions, warnings or instructions for users of (4) to help resolve such issues. Improved method of warning. The above problem is explained with respect to Figure 5, which is a partial representation of the pND according to the prior art. The display comprises a navigational indication in the form of an arrow (6), which schematically indicates that in order to follow the calculated route The next move must be made by the driver. It will be seen that a lot of other information is also provided. In this example, there is an icon that is turned off when the effect is not displayed. The information display screen 2 is included in 153362. Doc •39· 201231923 The distance before the next navigation indicator. The display also includes an information display screen 3 (which includes information about the journey 'that is, 'distance, expected arrival time, duration of the journey, etc.), a GPS signal strength indicator 4, an indication of the name of the driver's current road 5 and Instructions for the name of the next road. It is difficult for the user to easily identify key information from here, and the key information is the navigation finger* provided by arrow 6. The illustrated portion of the display will form part of the display including other information and map views, thereby exacerbating the problem. One embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to Figures 6A, 6B and 6C, which show a display near the intersection point D. = and Figure 6C is shown at the intersection of 23 () m, 14 () m and very close. & As shown in Figure 6A, in this example, the pND is providing a navigational indication to the user that informs the user that he must perform a sharp left turn f1 indicating a graphical indication in the form of an arrow provide. The current distance before the intersection of the ^ mobilization must be executed (currently 23 〇 (4) is also displayed in the navigation t not information display screen 1G. Various other information is also present in the display, for example, on the right side of the navigation finger. The information of the display page is displayed. On the navigation indicator display screen, the map showing the road ahead is displayed. The map shows that when the driver is closer, the left turn must be performed. Figure 6B shows the user away. It must be obvious. Here you can see that the location of the navigation "4° _ refers to: the size of the big head 1 has increased. Navigation = Figure 6C illustrates the display of the I53362 when the user has almost reached the junction. Doc 201231923 Appearance. Here, the navigation indication arrow II and the navigation indication display screen 1〇 have become larger. The distance from the position where the transfer must be performed is no longer displayed, because the increase in the size of the frame is more likely to attract the user's attention than the distance indication. In the place indicated by the distance, the next indication of the next transfer to be taken is provided instead. It will be appreciated that the enhancement of the navigation indication is provided in a continuous manner when approaching the junction (in the embodiment of Figures 6A-6C, the increase in the size of the navigation indication P arrow and its indication display screen size gradually increases. Alternatively, the arrow and the display screen may be increased in a series of discrete steps. In this embodiment, it is easier to draw the user's attention to the fact that the face is not displayed to begin overlapping or replace the actual view displayed by the pND. Indicates the indication in the display. The navigation indication is enhanced when the current GPS position of the PND is close to the intersection on the digital map (which represents the location of the intersection in the real world). Figure 7A, Figure 7B, Figure 7 And FIG. 7D illustrates another manner in which display of a navigation indication can be enhanced when approaching a position where the transfer must be performed, according to still another embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 7A-7D, respectively. Display the pND at a distance of 12 km, 2 km, 500 m, and 150 m from the intersection where the left turn will be performed. These figures show the bottom portion of the display of the PNd. Referring to FIG. 7A, the navigation indication is provided in the central navigation indication display screen 3〇 and in the form of an arrow 31. The arrow 31 details the movement to be performed: an indication of the remaining distance from the intersection where the indication must be implemented is also provided in the indication. Not shown in the picture 30. The display also includes: an indication of the amount of money on the trip, and a message on current conditions (including current speed 153362. Doc 41 201231923 degrees, speed limit of the road segment to be traveled, and cut time). When the driver is closer to the user having to perform the intersection of the left turn, the transparency of the arrow 31 providing the navigation indication begins to change. It will be seen that in _, the arrow has become less opaque when the driver is 2 km away from the meeting point. As shown in Figure 7C, 'to the driver's departure point only _m' arrow ^ has become more opaque so that it presents a greater contrast to the background. In Figure 7D, the current position is only 15 paws from the junction. Here the now opaque arrow 31 has changed color. Although not clear in Fig. 7B, the arrow 31 has been reddish, and the red color makes it even more clearly distinguishable from its background, thereby enhancing the indication. Therefore, the enhanced arrow undergoes further changes to further enhance the indication. It will be seen that when approaching the junction, the navigation indication shows that the distance indication from the junction in the face 10 does not change. This emphasizes the navigation instructions that do change in comparison. When the navigation indication is enhanced as it approaches the junction, the driver is implicitly provided with an indication of the remaining distance from the junction in a manner that is easier to understand than the distance number. The distance number can be omitted because it does not make sense to assess the remaining distance of the departure point from the driver in view of the enhanced 'distance number according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the navigation indicator arrow thus changes the transparency relative to the background to cause it to become more visible to the driver, rather than changing in size as in the embodiment of Figures 6A-6C. Changes in its appearance will draw the attention of the user to the instruction in preference to other information that is also unchanged. Again, when the current GPS position of the PND is close to the digital map 153362. Doc • 42. When the location of the intersection of 201231923 is triggered, the enhancement is triggered. Although FIGS. 6A-6C and 7A-7D illustrate that the sun and moon navigation indicator performs an indication of the transfer at a given location for the junction or before reaching a given location, and enhances the indication when approaching the junction, but This location is not necessarily a meeting point. The location may be any decision point along the route being navigated, for example, a roundabout, an intersection, an interchange, etc., 4 where the lane change is required in order to follow the route. The enhancement of the navigation indication need not be a change in size or transparency as exemplified above. Another - the example would be that the color intensity or color of the navigation indicator changes. The entire indication can gradually change color, or the indication can be gradually filled with color. By changing the color or color intensity of either or both of the navigation U and its background, the contrast between the indication and the background (eg, the navigation indicator display or the background within the bottom portion of the displayed map) can be increased. . Other possibilities have been set. The shape of the indication can be changed. The frequency and/or amplitude of the movement may be increased by, for example, indicating that the indication is not displayed within the face or when the movement is displayed close to the indicated display screen. These are just examples of possible enhancements that may be applied. Any combination of enhancements can be used. It will be appreciated that navigation instructions containing navigation indicators that lose transparency as in the embodiment of Figure 7 may also lose transparency and become more opaque. This enhances the navigation to indicate the perceived change in the arrow. The enhanced navigational indication may alternatively or additionally include a text-based indication 'without an arrow'. The text-based indication may include a parent, symbol, or number in any language, or a combination thereof. Once the navigation finger has reached the final enhanced state (as shown in Figure 6C), 153362. Doc •43- 201231923 can apply some additional effects, for example, the navigation indicator can undergo further changes to enhance the indication. For example, the arrows can change color (as in the embodiment of Figure 7) or can be bounced. The arrow or indicator display can flash. The location of the navigation indication can additionally be moved across the display. For example, when approaching the junction, the indication can be moved to the central portion of the display/this will obscure the portion of the displayed map' to more appeal to the driver's voice. ^ At or near the location, the display as a whole may undergo a change to enhance the indication. In the preferred embodiment, the fisheye effect is applied to emphasize the portion of the display that includes the indication, but the distance view is sacrificed. It can be determined as needed: the start of the incoming flight indication _ the distance of the junction, the rate of enhancement, and the navigation indication to reach its final enhanced distance. This can depend on the speed at which the driver travels. The driver may specify this for the PND setting. For example, older users may wish to increase the early start and grow faster. In an example where the size of the navigation indication is increased, this enhancement may begin 300 m before the intersection where the turn will be performed, and the navigation indication may reach its full size, for example, at 3 (7) before the turn. In the embodiment of Figures 7A through 7D, the final state of the navigation indication is reached 150 m before the intersection of the left turn ridges. This is merely illustrative. For example, the final state can be reached closer to the junction (e.g., 50 m or even 10 m before the junction). Although not shown in Figures 6A-6C or 7A-7D, once the junction has been passed, the navigation indicator displays any of the navigational indications that are still present and 153362. Doc -44 - 201231923 The rest should be returned to its original state of enhancement, for example, the size or transparency of the smuggling, even if it is only a short distance from the location where the original factory's ancestor's meeting point will be executed. This gang 、 /, his users know when to provide new instructions. Increase the size of the navigation instructions or Μ for the new private receivers again _, then the distance from the next intersection or other location If there is only a very small distance from the next junction, then the indication of the enhancement may need to occur at a greater rate. In other embodiments, spring ice. m ^ When the field is close to a position, an alert or warning is given instead of a guide. This location is for the 戎 丄 。. . The location where the second police did not point. For example, 3 S can be a warning about a dangerous turn or accident hotspot. When the current position is close to the actual position of a dangerous turn or accident hotspot, you can increase the alarm. . Another possibility is that the user has requested to provide a warning about the presence of a particular type of point of interest (PCHX, for example, a gas station). 1 Driver provides a warning when within a given distance of ρ〇ι, when away from p〇I When the distance of the position is reduced, the warning is enhanced. Again, the probability is that the warning is a warning about the safety camera at that location or the speed limit change at that location. An embodiment in which the warning is a warning regarding the position of the security camera will now be described with respect to Figures 8A and 8B. In this embodiment, t is close to the position of the camera, enhancing visual warning about the presence of a security camera at a given location. Warning package = information about the speed limit and current speed that must be observed. Figure 8A illustrates an initial warning that can be provided in the lower left corner of the display (in area 4). Figure 8A illustrates the display at a distance of 95 离 from the security camera. The warning includes a graphical indication in the form of a symbol indicating the security camera. The warning also includes the maximum allowable speed displayed at the security camera (here I53362. Doc •45- 201231923 is an indication of 60 Km per hour42 and finally includes an indication of a current speed of 53 Km per hour. An indication 45 about the distance remaining before reaching the security camera is given. Other information, such as the type of security camera, can be provided. A simple security camera warning can directly display the security camera icon and/or the speed limit where the security camera is located, instead of providing this comprehensive information about the security camera. However, by providing details of the current speed, the maximum allowable speed, and the distance from the security camera, the user can be enhanced to understand that in order to ensure that the user adheres to the speed limit or otherwise maintains appropriate when the user reaches the camera Speed to comply with the speed limit, any steps the user needs to take. Figure 8B shows the display when the user is only 5 〇 m away from the security camera. It can be seen that the warning element 43 indicating the current speed has been enhanced to have a reduced transparency relative to the background, and its size has increased, and its font has changed. The background display screen 5 已 has been provided to enhance the visibility of the display. In addition, another piece of information 48 is now available, and the information 48 is for the user to exceed the speed limit. In Fig. 8A, the user is within the speed limit, and therefore, this information does not exist. This additional information is available if the user is driving at a speed limit of 5 Km per hour or above some other threshold. If the user continues to accelerate ' then this additionally indicates that it can withstand the enhancement.
應瞭解，距離為在數位地圖上表示之距離，且隨著PND 田月j GPS位置離數位地圖上安全相機之位置的距離減 小’發生警告之增強。 雖然展示該顯示之僅兩個快照，但應瞭解，當接近安全 153362.doc -46- 201231923 相機時，增強連續地或以包含複數個離散步階 式發生。蝉士夕 ^ ^ ± ^ 7丨白式方 一 之’當則速度指示之大小的增加連續地或按It should be understood that the distance is the distance represented on the digital map, and as the distance of the PND Tianyue j GPS position from the position of the security camera on the digital map is reduced, an increase in warning occurs. While only two snapshots of the display are shown, it should be understood that when approaching a secure 153362.doc -46 - 201231923 camera, the enhancement occurs continuously or in a plurality of discrete steps.蝉士夕 ^ ^ ± ^ 7 丨 white square one of the 'when the speed indicator increases the size continuously or by
二 =步階發生。若司機超過限速，則増強可按較大速率 二位：t較大程度上提供。舉例而言’若司機在其自圖8B 接近*全相機時繼續超過限速駕駛，則當前速度及 二:：超過限速之量的指示可進一步增大及/或改變色 矽。牙尽顯示畫面可改變色彩，例如，變紅。 ^視覺信號之外’亦可提供可為口頭指示或聲訊信號 聲訊信號以通知❹者將駛過安全相機。當接近位 ::f可另外增強此指示’或可在無增強的情況下提 供此才曰示（例如，當警告首次出現或靠近相機時若速度 超過限速等）。聲訊信號可為一或多㈣。畢聲。 在一些較佳實施例中，警告之一部分（諸如，當前速度 的增強程度及/或增強速率不僅由相對於相機位置之 距離判定，而且亦參照相對於在相機處之最大允許速度的 當前行進速度來判定。舉例而言，可提供—增強，盆包含 增加當前速度指示之大小以使得：針對離相機之給定距 離，在當前速度超過限速達較大量時，相對於在最终狀態 下（亦即’在速度相機之位置處）達到之大小的該指示之大 小係較大的或具有最大大小。以下給出_些例示性值。％ 值指代相對於可獲得的最大大小之當前速度指示之大小。 將看出’當前速度超過限速之量愈大，則大小在離相機愈 遇處開始增加’且針對較大超速’大小更快地增加。可針 對較低速度提供該指示’或可僅在較靠近相機處提供指該 153362.doc •47- 201231923 示。在此實例中，當離相機之距離為250 m且當前速度僅 超過限速達2至5 km/h時，不展示當前速度。在一些實例 中，在未超速之情況下，可針對離相機較遠之距離展示簡 單的相機符號，而不展示當前速度。若速度未超過限速， 則可推遲當前速度之顯示，直至較靠近相機，且可不以連 續或步階式方式增強該顯示。 距離 相對(當前對允許)速度(單位：km/h) 2<x<5 5<x<10 10<x<15 >15 50米 80% 100% 100% 100% 100米 60% 80% 100% 100% 150米 40% 60% 80% 100% 200米 20% 40% 60% 60% 250米 未展示 20% 20% 20% 表1 應瞭解，增強開始時離相機位置之250 m距離為例示性 的，且該距離可由使用者設定為所要的值。同樣地，「提 前」警告（諸如，嗶嗶聲）可經設定成在相機前任一給定距 離（諸如，1 km)處提供。 當前，PND可提供關於在給定距離内存在安全相機之聲 訊警告。在聽到此聲訊警告後，使用者將通常掃描PND以 試圖讀取關於其當前速度及在速度相機處之允許速度的資 訊。然而，此資訊常分散於顯示上且無法立即識別。使用 者在聽到該聲訊指示時將常常自動刹車，無論其是否需要 刹車。此行為不合需要，此係因為其可導致對交通流之衝 擊及中斷。本發明之實施例向使用者提供關於安全相機之 存在的較清楚之警告，且允許使用者識別其離安全相機有 153362.doc •48- 201231923 多近，而不需要試圖自一顯示 回目』不之不同部分擷取此資訊。使 用者將認識到’當警告改變（例如，大小增加）時 接近安全相機。在實施例中，以較簡單的方式顯示允許司 機更谷易地判;t回應於速度相機之存在需要採取什麼 之貢訊，㈣，關於司機相對於允許速度的速度之資訊。 若使用者在靠近相機時繼續加迷，則可以步階式或 式增強此額外資訊。 、 可關於其他類型之警告或警示提供類似於 術的技術。 現將參看圖9A描述本發明之實施例之再一較佳特徵。 圖9A說明包括自主要道路(56)分又的三條旁路⑼、 …54)之道路區段。根據計算出之路線，使用者需要選 取該等旁路中之第三旁路（54)，如草擬路線所指示。 應理解，若使用者直接被告知（例如）在給定之數米後拐 入另一條路，則在此情形下可能發生某種混亂。使用者可 能不能夠易於判定應選取該等道路（5〇、52、54)中之哪一 條道路。在此實例中，在道路之畫有剖面線陰影的部分 (區段「A」）中，可能誤解右轉彎指示。使用者可能認為 此適用於旁路（50、52)而非（54)。在畫有圓圈陰影之下一 個區域(區域「B」）中，右轉f指示將不會有將下—個轉 彎誤解為道路54的可能性。在畫有點陰影之區域c中，使 用者必須轉彎。 根據本發明之實施例，當導航指示（例如’箭頭符號）在 接近道路（56、54)之間的交匯點時改變時，使用者將能夠 153362.doc -49- 201231923 :别其！1時*近其必須採取行動之交匯點。在較佳實施例 '、°考量區域中之地圖特徵以判定何時增加增強之程 度而不疋僅回應於離交匯點之距離減小而改變導航指示 卜觀（例如，擴大導航指示或改變其色彩/透明度）。因 此，在此實施例中，在已駛過μ旁路中之每—者後改變 導航指示之外觀。 如圖9Β中所示，在此情況下，可考量當前位置位於區域 「A 「 」、B」及「c」中之哪一者中來逐漸增強呈向右箭頭 之=式的導航指示。在此實例中，箭頭之增強由用色彩填 滿箭頭構成。當司機之當前位置在道路之畫有剖面線陰影 之區段（根據圖9A標記為「A」）中時，可填充待填充之第 區段（標記為區段「A」）。在畫有圓圈陰影之區段「B」 處，將填充箭頭之下一區段（區段「B」）。最後，當司機 之當前位置在畫有點陰影之區域「C」區段中且極為接近 交匯點時’將填充箭頭之最後部分「C」。填充可呈與部分 A」、「B」及「C」相關聯的不同類型之陰影、不同色彩 等之形式。或者’填充可由同一色彩形成，該同一色彩逐 漸填充箭頭之更多部分。將看出，在此情況下，箭頭之增 強之改變不僅與離交匯點之距離有聯繫，而且亦與基礎地 圖特徵有聯繫，以便減少使用者混亂的可能。類似的技術 可應用於其他類型之增強’諸如，箭頭之大小之增加、改 變其透明度等，可考量地圖特徵來增加該等增強。 雖然已關於導航指示、警告或警示呈視覺指示之形式的 情況提供了以上描述’但類似技術可應用於聲訊指示、警 153362.doc -50- 201231923 口或^不jM5號可單獨使用或與視覺指示、警告或警示 -起使用冑訊實施例特別適用於警告或警示。聲訊指 二纟σ或3示可包括諸如嗶嗶聲之信號或口頭指示。當 妾、位置0夺彳藉由使提供指示、警告或警示之頻率增加 (例如’藉由增加提供間歇式信號（例如，料聲）之頻率， 或提供較頻繁的口頭指示等)來增強聲訊指示、警告或警 ::可增強聲訊指示、警告或警示之另一方式將為增加其 日量在口頭扣不、警告或警示之情況下，增強可包含對 才曰不、警告或警示之措辭之改變。舉例而t，最初可使用 較溫和：命令，當接近交匯點時，該命令可變得更為迫 切。當罪近交匯點時’聲訊導航指示可敍述「選取該出 口」，關於同-調動之較早指示可敍述「您耗可離開公 路」，且中間的指示可為「開始準備離開公路」。 應瞭解’當PND之當前GPS位置接近數位地圖上之給定 位置時’亦即’政著如數位地圖上所指示之距離減小，發 生在實施例中之任一者中的指示、警示或警告之增強。 若顯示遭受眩光及反射的影響，則本發明之技術可另外 可用於減少與眩光及反射相關聯之問題。視覺導航指示、 警告或警示之外觀的改變可幫助增加其可見度，從而減少 眩光及反射之顯著性。魚眼效應亦可能有幫助。本發明可 避免為了改良所顯示資訊之可見度而增加螢幕大小或解析 度之需要。 必要時，為了進一步促進對視覺顯示之理解，可另外採 取步驟來減少眩光及反射，例如，藉由調整地圖呈現，= \53362.doc •51- 201231923 如，針對認為存在眩光及反射之情況使用色彩方案。抗眩 光色彩方案可使用高飽和色彩，其對比度鮮豔。可使自常 規色彩方案至抗眩光色彩方案之轉變逐漸發生，且相反 地，在情況改良時逐漸消失》可以任一方式偵測眩光及反 射條件。舉例而言，可將光感測器之輸出與關於行進方向 及當天時間及（可能）當年時間之資訊一起使用。可設定一 臨限值以觸發抗眩光設定。在其他實施例甲，使用者可直 接選擇抗眩光設定，此係因為使用者可能選擇夜晚色彩設 定。 亦應瞭解，雖然本發明之各種態樣及實施例已在此前加 以描述，但本發明之範疇不限於本文中闡明之特定配置， 且實凊為，本發明之|&嘴擴展為包含屬於隨附申請專利範 圍之範疇的所有配置及對其之修改及更改。 舉例而言，雖然在前述詳細描述中描述之實施例參考了 GPS，但應注意，導航器件可利用任一種位置感測技術作 為對GPS之替代（或實際上，除了 Gps之外）。舉例而言， 導航器件可利用其他全球導航衛星系統，諸如，歐洲伽利 略（Galileo)系統。同樣地，其不限於基於衛星之系統，而 疋可易於使用基於地面之信標或其他種類之使器件能夠測 定其地理位置之系統來發揮作用。 一般熟習此項技術者亦將很理解，雖然較佳實施例藉由 軟體可實施某一功能性，但該功能性可同樣僅在硬體中 (例如，藉由一或多個SIC(特殊應用積體電路））實施或實際 上由硬體與軟體之混合來實施。 153362.doc •52· 201231923 最後，應注意’雖然隨附申請專利範圍闡明了本文中描 述之=徵的特定紙合，但本發明之範嘴不限於以下所主張 之特足乡且合，而實情為，本發明之範鳴擴展為包含本文中 . 的特徵或實施例之任何组合’不管此時是否已在隨附 申請專利範圍中特別列舉該特定組合。 • 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1為一全球定位系統（Gps)之示意說明； 圖2為經配置以提供一導航器件的電子组件之示意說 明； 圖3為導航器件可在-無線通信頻道上接收資訊的方式 之示意說明； 圖4A及圖4B為一導航器件之說明性透視圖； 圖5為說明根據先前技術之導航器件的顯示之一部分之 視圖’該導航器件提供導航指示； 圖6A、圖6B及圖6C展示根據本發明之第一實施例的 胸之顯示’其中該pND提供導航指示，該等圖分別展示 在離該指示所關於之交匯點之距離減少時的顯示；Two = step occurs. If the driver exceeds the speed limit, he can barely press the two at a higher rate: t to a greater extent. For example, if the driver continues to exceed the speed limit driving when he approaches the full camera from Figure 8B, the current speed and the indication that the amount of the speed limit exceeds the speed limit may further increase and/or change the color. The tooth display screen can change the color, for example, to turn red. ^Beyond the visual signal' may also provide a verbal or audio signal to signal that the person will drive past the security camera. This indication can be additionally enhanced when the proximity bit ::f can be provided or can be provided without enhancement (for example, if the warning exceeds the speed limit when the warning first appears or approaches the camera). The voice signal can be one or more (four). Bi sound. In some preferred embodiments, a portion of the warning (such as the degree of enhancement of the current speed and/or the rate of enhancement is determined not only by the distance relative to the camera position, but also by the current travel speed relative to the maximum allowed speed at the camera) For example, an enhancement may be provided, the basin includes increasing the size of the current speed indication such that, for a given distance from the camera, when the current speed exceeds the speed limit by a greater amount, relative to the final state (also That is, the size of the indication of the size reached at the position of the speed camera is larger or has a maximum size. Some exemplary values are given below. The % value refers to the current speed indication relative to the maximum size that is available. The size will be seen. 'The greater the current speed exceeds the speed limit, the larger the size begins to increase from the camera's end and increases faster for larger overspeed' sizes. This indication can be provided for lower speeds' or The 153362.doc •47- 201231923 can be provided only closer to the camera. In this example, when the distance from the camera is 250 m and the current speed is only The current speed is not displayed when the speed limit is 2 to 5 km/h. In some instances, a simple camera symbol can be displayed for a distance far from the camera without overspeeding, without displaying the current speed. If the speed does not exceed the speed limit, the display of the current speed can be postponed until it is closer to the camera, and the display can be enhanced in a continuous or step-wise manner. Distance relative (currently allowed) speed (unit: km/h) 2<x< ;5 5<x<10 10<x<15 >15 50 m 80% 100% 100% 100% 100 m 60% 80% 100% 100% 150 m 40% 60% 80% 100% 200 m 20% 40 % 60% 60% 250 meters not shown 20% 20% 20% Table 1 It should be understood that the distance from the camera position at the beginning of the enhancement is exemplified, and the distance can be set by the user to the desired value. An "early" warning (such as a beep) can be set to be provided at any given distance in front of the camera (such as 1 km). Currently, the PND can provide an audible warning about the presence of a security camera at a given distance. After hearing this audible warning, the user will usually scan the PND in an attempt to read about it. Speed and information on the allowable speed at the speed camera. However, this information is often scattered on the display and cannot be immediately recognized. The user will often automatically brake when he hears the voice indication, whether or not he needs a brake. This behavior is not desirable, This is because it can cause shocks and interruptions to the traffic flow. Embodiments of the present invention provide the user with a clearer warning about the presence of a security camera and allow the user to identify it from the security camera 153362.doc • 48- 201231923 How close, no need to try to retrieve this information from a different part. The user will recognize 'being close to the security camera when a warning change (e.g., an increase in size). In an embodiment, displaying in a simpler manner allows the driver to judge more easily; t is responsive to the presence of the speed camera, and (iv) information about the speed of the driver relative to the allowed speed. If the user continues to be addicted when approaching the camera, this additional information can be enhanced step by step or style. Similar techniques can be provided for other types of warnings or warnings. Still another preferred feature of an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG. 9A. Figure 9A illustrates a road section comprising three bypasses (9), ... 54) from the main road (56). Based on the calculated route, the user needs to select the third bypass (54) of the bypass, as indicated by the draft route. It should be understood that some confusion may occur in this situation if the user is directly informed, for example, that he or she enters another route after a given number of meters. The user may not be able to easily determine which of the roads (5, 52, 54) should be selected. In this example, the right turn indication may be misunderstood in the portion of the road where the hatching is hatched (section "A"). The user may think this applies to bypass (50, 52) instead of (54). In an area (area "B") under the circled shadow, turning right f indicates that there will be no possibility of misinterpreting the next turn as road 54. In the area c where the shadow is drawn, the user must turn. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, when a navigational indication (e.g., an 'arrow symbol') changes at a point of intersection near the road (56, 54), the user will be able to 153362.doc -49-201231923: otherwise! 1 hour * near the intersection where action must be taken. In the preferred embodiment, the map features in the 'measurement area' change the navigation indications (eg, expand the navigation indication or change its color) to determine when to increase the degree of enhancement without merely responding to a decrease in the distance from the junction. /transparency). Therefore, in this embodiment, the appearance of the navigation indication is changed after each of the μ bypass has passed. As shown in Fig. 9A, in this case, it is possible to consider which of the regions "A", B", and "c" the current position is located to gradually enhance the navigation instruction of the rightward arrow. In this example, the enhancement of the arrow is made up of filling the arrow with color. When the current position of the driver is in the section of the road where the hatching is hatched (labeled "A" according to Fig. 9A), the section to be filled (labeled as section "A") can be filled. At the section "B" where the circled shadow is drawn, a section below the arrow (section "B") is filled. Finally, when the driver's current position is in the "C" section of the slightly shaded area and is very close to the junction, the last part of the arrow "C" will be filled. The fill can be in the form of different types of shadows, different colors, etc. associated with portions A", "B", and "C". Or the 'fill can be formed from the same color, which gradually fills more of the arrow. It will be seen that in this case, the change in the increase in the arrow is not only related to the distance from the junction, but also to the characteristics of the base map in order to reduce the possibility of user confusion. Similar techniques can be applied to other types of enhancements such as the increase in the size of the arrow, changing its transparency, etc., and the map features can be considered to increase these enhancements. Although the above description has been provided in the form of a navigational indication, warning or warning in the form of a visual indication 'but similar techniques can be applied to the voice indication, the police 153362.doc -50- 201231923 or the ^JM5 can be used alone or with vision Instructions, warnings or warnings - The use of the communication embodiment is particularly applicable to warnings or warnings. Voice means that the second or third indication may include a signal such as a beep or a verbal indication. When 妾, position 0 is increased by increasing the frequency of providing indications, warnings, or warnings (such as 'by increasing the frequency of providing intermittent signals (eg, sound), or providing more frequent verbal instructions, etc.) Indications, warnings, or warnings: Another way to enhance an audible indication, warning, or alert is to increase the amount of the day. In the case of verbal deductions, warnings, or warnings, the wording may include words such as refusal, warning, or warning. Change. For example, t can be used initially with a milder: command, which can become more perpetual when approaching the junction. When the crime is close to the meeting point, the voice navigation instruction can describe "select the exit". The earlier indication of the same-transfer can describe "you can leave the road" and the middle indication can be "beginning to leave the road". It should be understood that 'when the current GPS position of the PND is close to a given position on the digital map', ie, the distance indicated on the digital map is reduced, the indication, warning or occurrence in any of the embodiments occurs. Increased warnings. If the display is affected by glare and reflection, the techniques of the present invention may additionally be used to reduce problems associated with glare and reflection. Changes in the appearance of visual navigation indicators, warnings or warnings can help increase their visibility, thereby reducing the glare and reflection significance. Fisheye effects may also be helpful. The present invention avoids the need to increase screen size or resolution in order to improve the visibility of the displayed information. If necessary, in order to further promote the understanding of the visual display, additional steps can be taken to reduce glare and reflection, for example, by adjusting the map presentation, = \53362.doc • 51- 201231923 eg, for situations where glare and reflection are considered to exist Color scheme. The anti-glare color scheme uses highly saturated colors with a bright contrast. It is possible to gradually change from the conventional color scheme to the anti-glare color scheme, and conversely, fade away when the situation is improved. The glare and reflection conditions can be detected in any way. For example, the output of the light sensor can be used with information about the direction of travel and the time of day and (possibly) the time of the year. A threshold can be set to trigger the anti-glare setting. In other embodiments A, the user can directly select the anti-glare setting because the user may select the night color setting. It should also be understood that while the various aspects and embodiments of the present invention have been described hereinabove, the scope of the invention is not limited to the specific configuration set forth herein, and it is understood that the & All configurations and modifications and changes to the scope of the patent application are included. For example, while the embodiments described in the foregoing detailed description refer to GPS, it should be noted that the navigation device can utilize any of the position sensing techniques as an alternative to GPS (or indeed, in addition to Gps). For example, navigation devices may utilize other global navigation satellite systems, such as the European Galileo system. As such, it is not limited to satellite-based systems, and 易于 can be easily implemented using ground-based beacons or other types of systems that enable the device to determine its geographic location. It will also be well understood by those skilled in the art that while the preferred embodiment may implement a certain functionality by software, the functionality may equally be in hardware only (e.g., by one or more SICs (special applications) The integrated circuit)) is implemented or actually implemented by a mixture of hardware and software. 153362.doc •52· 201231923 Finally, it should be noted that although the scope of the accompanying patent application clarifies the specific paper combination described in the article, the scope of the invention is not limited to the following claims. In the meantime, the invention is extended to include any combination of the features or embodiments herein, whether or not the specific combination has been specifically recited in the accompanying 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 navigation device available on a wireless communication channel. FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are explanatory perspective views of a navigation device; FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a portion of the display of the navigation device according to the prior art. The navigation device provides a navigation indication; FIG. 6A. 6B and 6C show a chest display 'where the pND provides navigational indications, respectively, showing the display at a reduced distance from the intersection of the indications in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
圖7A、圖7B、圖％及圖7D展示根據本發明之第二實施 . 例的PND之顯示，其中該PND提供導航指示，該等圖分另I • 展示在離該指示所關於之交匯點之距離減少時的顯示· 圖8 A及圖8 B說明根據本發明之再一實施例的p d之顯 示，其中該PND提供關於安全相機之警告，料圖說明分 別在離安全相機之距離減少時的顯示；及 圖9A及圖9B說明在增強導航指示時考量地圖特徵的本 153362.doc -53- 201231923 發明之再一實施例。 【主要元件符號說明】 1 圖符 2 資訊顯示晝面 3 資訊顯示晝面 4 全球導航系統（GPS)信號強度指示符 5 司機當前所在的道路之名稱之指示 6 箭頭 7 下一條道路之名稱之指示 10 導航指示資訊顯示畫面 11 導航指示箭頭 12 路線資訊顯示晝面 14 地圖 30 中央導航指示顯示書面 31 箭頭 32 顯不畫面 34 顯不畫面 40 區域 41 表示安全相機之符號 42 指示 43 指示 45 指示 48 另一條資訊 50 旁路 153362.doc •54- 201231923 52 54 56 120 124 140 160 200 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 260 270 275 280 290 292 294 旁路 旁路 主要道路 衛星 地球 全球導航系統（GPS)接收器 展頻全球導航系統（GPS)衛星信號 導航器件 輸入器件 連接 記憶體資源/記憶體系統 連接 顯示幕 輸出連接 天線/接收器、内部全球導航系統（GPS)接 收器 連接 輸出器件 輸入/輸出（I/O)埠 連接 輸入/輸出（I/O)器件 整合式輸入與顯示器件 臂 吸盤 153362.doc -55- 伺服器 處理器 記憶體 發射器 接收器 大容量資料儲存器件/大容量儲存器件 有線或無線連接 通信頻道 發射器 接收器 -56-7A, 7B, %, and 7D show a display of a PND according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the PND provides navigation indications, and the maps are displayed at a point of intersection from the indication. Display when the distance is reduced. Fig. 8A and Fig. 8B illustrate the display of pd according to still another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the PND provides a warning about the security camera, and the drawing indicates that the distance from the security camera is reduced, respectively. And FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B illustrate still another embodiment of the invention of 153362.doc-53-201231923 in which the map feature is considered when the navigation instruction is enhanced. [Main component symbol description] 1 Icon 2 Information display face 3 Information display face 4 Global navigation system (GPS) signal strength indicator 5 Direction of the name of the road where the driver is currently located 6 Arrow 7 Direction of the name of the next road 10 Navigation indicator information display screen 11 Navigation indicator arrow 12 Route information display page 14 Map 30 Center navigation indicator display written 31 arrow 32 Display screen 34 Display screen 40 Area 41 indicates the symbol of the security camera 42 Indicator 43 Indication 45 Indication 48 One information 50 Bypass 153362.doc •54- 201231923 52 54 56 120 124 140 160 200 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 255 260 270 275 280 290 292 294 Bypass Bypass Main Road Satellite Earth Global Navigation System (GPS) Receive Spread Spectrum Global Navigation System (GPS) Satellite Signal Navigation Device Input Device Connection Memory Resource/Memory System Connection Display Screen Output Connection Antenna/Receiver, Internal Global Navigation System (GPS) Receiver Connection Output Device Input/Output (I /O)埠Connected input/output (I/O) device integrated input A display device with a suction cup arm 153362.doc -55- server processor memory transmitter receiver mass data storage device / mass storage device connected to a wired or wireless communication channel transmitter receiver -56-
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