WO1999006798A1 - Portable navigation apparatus and navigation method for sportsman - Google Patents

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WO1999006798A1
WO1999006798A1 PCT/CH1998/000314 CH9800314W WO9906798A1 WO 1999006798 A1 WO1999006798 A1 WO 1999006798A1 CH 9800314 W CH9800314 W CH 9800314W WO 9906798 A1 WO9906798 A1 WO 9906798A1
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    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C21/00—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00
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    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S19/00—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems; Determining position, velocity or attitude using signals transmitted by such systems
    • G01S19/01—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
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    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S19/00—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems; Determining position, velocity or attitude using signals transmitted by such systems
    • G01S19/01—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S19/00—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems; Determining position, velocity or attitude using signals transmitted by such systems
    • G01S19/01—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
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  • the invention relates to a portable navigation device with a data memory, a screen, a GPS unit, a logic and a central computer unit, an operating device, a power supply and a housing, according to the preamble of the independent claim, for displaying the geographical position of the navigation device according to the GPS signals.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • Geostationary satellites serve as triangulation points for the GPS. Location determinations on the surface of the earth using GPS today provide reliable information both in the lateral-horizontal and in the vertical direction up to an error in the millimeter or centimeter range.
  • voluminous navigation systems are known in automobiles, ships, airplanes and other means of transport with sufficient carrying capacity and space for accommodating these systems, which often include receiving parts and energy stores that are spatially separated from the display device.
  • advancing miniaturization in electronics enables the manufacture of portable navigation systems.
  • Portable navigation devices of the generic type are known from WO 96/14558 and GB-A-2, 298, 539.
  • this is a navigation device which displays a realistic image of a digitized, geographic map and provides information about the position of the device via a GPS unit.
  • the device receives the card pictures via a "flashcard", an insertable card with a Memory chip.
  • GB-A-2, 298, 539 relates to a handheld tour guide with a GPS receiver, the information of which is displayed on a flat LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen or - in an alternative embodiment - on the inside of sunglasses projected image are readable. Both documents also disclose the installation of an electronic compass in these navigation devices and covers for their protection.
  • the object of the invention is to propose an alternative, portable navigation system which can also be used by athletes when practicing their sport.
  • athletes are understood to be people of both sexes.
  • the object is achieved by proposing a portable navigation device with a screen, a GPS unit, a logic, an operating device, a data storage device, an energy supply and a housing, which is characterized by a fastening means for fastening the navigation device to the body of an athlete is.
  • Fig. 1 is a plan view of the screen of the navigation device, according to a first embodiment, e.g. for skiers;
  • Fig. 3 is a side view of the navigation device, according to a first embodiment.
  • FIG 4 is a side view of the partially opened navigation device, according to a third embodiment, e.g. for paragliders.
  • Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the screen of the navigation device 1, according to a first embodiment, e.g. for skiers.
  • the screen 2 - preferably a high-resolution black / white or color screen - occupies a large part of the surface 3 of the navigation device.
  • An operating device 5 is embedded in the side surfaces 4, which preferably comprises four buttons; however, any other number of buttons or further operating elements can also be provided.
  • This operating device 5 can be used to change the display on the screen or to call up data from the data memory and display them. However, data can also be entered into the navigation device via the operating device 5 and stored in the data memory. For sports such as Skiing and hiking is advantageous if the screen 2 and the operating device 5 are connected to the navigation device 1 in a splash-proof or even waterproof manner.
  • a fastening means 6 in the form of a band, a hoop or another item of clothing, such as Glove, by means of which the athlete can wear the navigation device on the body, preferably on the arm, head, thigh or trunk, while practicing his sport.
  • the screen 2 can display data from the conditions of a specific geographic region in the form of a map. These data, which are retrieved from the data memory by means of an operating device 5, can, for example
  • Ski lifts 7, 8, 9, ski slopes 10, 11, restaurants 12, train stations 13 and traffic routes 14 include.
  • special dangers 15, such as avalanches can be indicated on the screen 2.
  • Local vegetation and other important obstacles such as canyons and bodies of water can also be displayed.
  • the difficulties of the various ski slopes are also advantageously indicated.
  • the navigation device is equally suitable for alpine and Nordic skiing.
  • Corresponding satellite signals are received via a GPS unit, processed by GPS logic and sent to a central computer unit.
  • a cursor 17 or point is generated on the screen 2 to display the geographic position of the navigation device in accordance with the GPS signals.
  • the operating device 5 the map can be displayed on the screen 2 in the desired scale and detail.
  • the navigation system 1 is provided with a central energy supply, which is preferably accommodated in the form of batteries in the same housing as the navigation device. The data of the circumstances of a specific geographical region and, if applicable, a permission to use the local one
  • Devices e.g. ski pass
  • a likewise built-in data reception system for receiving this data and for forwarding it to the data memory of the navigation device 1.
  • the data transfer can e.g. by means of infrared rays or by induction and is preferably very rapid, e.g. in a few seconds.
  • An optional built-in radio frequency transponder for central recording of the individual geographical position of the navigation device allows the exact location of the skier to be determined via a central system and the athlete to be found if he comes into a situation from which he cannot free himself or herself in which he cannot make itself felt. Life-saving missions in the event of avalanches, fog or possibly off-site Broken bones suffered on the slopes can be significantly simplified by specifying the location of the athlete and their success rate can be increased.
  • the work of search teams can be supported by the optional installation of a transmitter for avalanche search devices.
  • the transmission signal can optionally be switched off - to save energy or as a power saving circuit.
  • the transmission signal for the built-in radio frequency transponder or for the avalanche search device is then preferably activated automatically if an acknowledgment fails after a freely selectable time interval.
  • the operating device 5 advantageously has operating elements that are designed so large that they can be easily operated with gloves.
  • a transparent cover (not shown) can be placed on the navigation device in order to protect the screen and the operating device, opened or slid on.
  • the entire navigation device is then preferably designed to be watertight to a diving depth of 100 m (cf. FIG. 2).
  • the navigation device 1 is preferably carried transversely, so that the screen 2 turns a long side toward the athlete when viewed. So that as large a part of the surface 3 as possible can be used as a screen, three elements of the operating device 5 are designed as so-called “touch screen” fields, for example, a membrane keyboard would be a possible alternative.
  • An electronic compass 18 is shown on the screen Ports 19, towns 20 and bathing beaches 21 can be displayed, among other things.
  • Special hazards 22, such as reefs or places with strong currents, can also be pointed out, while navigation using GPS indicates the location on the water surface by means of a cursor 17 - finished - optionally built-in special devices such as depth gauges, thermometers or clocks indicate the depth, the water temperature or the dive time.
  • a complete dive computer as is known from the prior art, can also be installed and its displays combined with those of the navigation device, so that, for example, the residual oxygen or the decompression time etc. can be displayed in addition to the data of the immediate environment of the diver.
  • the infrared receiver 23 is advantageously installed on a narrow side (see FIG. 3) or on the long side, so that the data of conditions of a specific geographical region can be read into the data memory, regardless of whether the navigation device is currently being carried by the athlete, or whether the reading is carried out by a third party.
  • the data from employees of the sports facilities in question can be read into the navigation device, or the athlete can read the required data himself when paying for the user license.
  • a third embodiment of the navigation device 1 according to the invention enables it to be worn on the head or on the trunk or on a helmet.
  • the device is then worn, for example, using a headband or torso strap or directly attached to the helmet using suitable fastening means.
  • the device or at least part of it can be designed to be foldable (FIG. 4).
  • Geographical conditions such as lakes 24, train lines 25, train stations 26 are displayed as well as the main wind direction 27 and the north direction 28 (compass).
  • Information about certain dangers 29 such as high-voltage lines or swamps etc. can also be displayed.
  • As an orientation aid for the paraglider its current position is indicated on the screen via a cursor 17 and its current flight altitude (not shown) by means of the GPS.
  • the invention also encompasses all combinations of the above embodiments, for example alternative orientations of the screen 2, various operating elements, such as buttons, switches or “touch-screen” etc.
  • various operating elements such as buttons, switches or “touch-screen” etc.
  • lighting for the screen can be installed; this is advantageously only during the actuation of a control element or active during a certain time interval.
  • Alternative display systems include ski goggles, diving goggles or goggles for paragliders, on the inside of which all information of the navigation device - which is either integrated on the body of the athlete, on his equipment or even in the appropriate glasses - is displayed.
  • the navigation device can also include devices before the acquisition and display of personal data of the
  • Athletes like body temperature, pulse and blood pressure are suitable.

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The invention concerns a portable navigation apparatus comprising a data memory wherein are stored data related to the description of a predetermined geographical region, a display system for displaying said data in the form of a map, a GPS unit for receiving GPS satellite signals, a logic for processing said signals, a central computer unit for displaying the apparatus geographical position in accordance with the GPS signals, a control device, a power supplying device and a case. Said navigation apparatus is characterised in that it further comprises a data-receiving system for reception without contact of data related to the description of a predetermined geographical region. The invention also concerns a navigation method which implies being equipped with such a portable navigation apparatus which enables, by selecting an operational mode by actuating the control device, the display of said data on a screen, in the form of a map, and, by receiving GPS satellite signals by means of a GPS unit and also by processing said signals by means of a logic, the display, at will, of the geographical position of the navigation apparatus in accordance with the GPS signals and/or personal data concerning the sportsman himself, data related to the description of the predetermined geographical position being loaded without contact in the data memory, by means of a data reception system. The navigation apparatus enables in different embodiments to practise sports, such as ski-ing, orienteering, hiking, mountaineering, swimming, diving, surfing and paraflying or hang gliding in an unfamiliar environment.

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Tragbares Navigationsgerät und Navigations erfahren für SportlerPortable navigation device and navigation experience for athletes
Die Erfindung betrifft ein tragbares Navigationsgerät mit einem Datenspeicher, einem Bildschirm, einer GPS-Einheit, einer Logik und einer zentralen Rechnereinheit, einer Bedienungseinrichtung, einer Energieversorgung und einem Gehäuse, gemass dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Anspruches, zum An- zeigen der geographischen Position des Navigationsgerätes entsprechend den GPS-Signalen.The invention relates to a portable navigation device with a data memory, a screen, a GPS unit, a logic and a central computer unit, an operating device, a power supply and a housing, according to the preamble of the independent claim, for displaying the geographical position of the navigation device according to the GPS signals.
Navigationsgeräte sind seit der Verfügbarkeit des GPS (Global Positioning System) , das auf dem Prinzip der Triangula- tion beruht, weit verbreitete Orientierungshilfen. Als Triangulationspunkte dienen beim GPS geostationäre Satelliten. Ortsbestimmungen auf der Erdoberfläche mittels GPS liefern heute zuverlässige Angaben sowohl in lateral-horizontaler als auch in vertikaler Richtung bis zu einem Fehler im Mil- limeter- bzw. Zentimeterbereich.Since the availability of the GPS (Global Positioning System), which is based on the principle of triangulation, navigation devices have been widely used as orientation aids. Geostationary satellites serve as triangulation points for the GPS. Location determinations on the surface of the earth using GPS today provide reliable information both in the lateral-horizontal and in the vertical direction up to an error in the millimeter or centimeter range.
Bekannt sind einerseits voluminöse Navigationssysteme in Automobilen, Schiffen, Flugzeugen und anderen Verkehrsmitteln mit genügend Tragkapazität und Raum für die Unterbringung dieser Systeme, die oft vom Anzeigegerät räumlich getrennte Empfangsteile und Energiespeicher umfassen. Andrerseits ermöglicht die fortschreitende Miniaturisierung in der Elektronik die Herstellung von tragbaren Navigationssystemen.On the one hand, voluminous navigation systems are known in automobiles, ships, airplanes and other means of transport with sufficient carrying capacity and space for accommodating these systems, which often include receiving parts and energy stores that are spatially separated from the display device. On the other hand, advancing miniaturization in electronics enables the manufacture of portable navigation systems.
Gattungsgemässe, tragbare Navigationsgeräte sind aus WO 96/ 14558 und GB-A-2, 298, 539 bekannt. Dabei handelt es sich in WO 96/ 14558 um ein Navigationsgerät, welches ein wirklichkeitsnahes Bild einer digitalisierten, geographischen Karte anzeigt und Informationen über die Position des Gerätes über eine GPS-Einheit liefert. Das Gerät erhält die Kartenbilder über eine "flashcard", eine einsteckbare Karte mit einem Speicherchip. GB-A-2, 298, 539 betrifft einen ebenfalls in der Hand tragbaren Fremdenführer mit einem GPS-Empfänger, dessen Informationen über einen flachen LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) -Bildschirm oder - in einer alternativen Ausführung - über ein auf die Innenseite einer Sonnenbrille projiziertes Bild ablesbar sind. Beide Dokumente offenbaren auch den Einbau eines elektronischen Kompasses in diese Navigationsgeräte sowie Deckel zu deren Schutz.Portable navigation devices of the generic type are known from WO 96/14558 and GB-A-2, 298, 539. In WO 96/14558, this is a navigation device which displays a realistic image of a digitized, geographic map and provides information about the position of the device via a GPS unit. The device receives the card pictures via a "flashcard", an insertable card with a Memory chip. GB-A-2, 298, 539 relates to a handheld tour guide with a GPS receiver, the information of which is displayed on a flat LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen or - in an alternative embodiment - on the inside of sunglasses projected image are readable. Both documents also disclose the installation of an electronic compass in these navigation devices and covers for their protection.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein alternatives, tragbares Navigationssystem vorzuschlagen, das auch von Sportlern bei der Ausübung ihres Sportes verwendet werden kann. Als Sportler werden hier selbstverständlich Personen beiderlei Geschlechtes verstanden.The object of the invention is to propose an alternative, portable navigation system which can also be used by athletes when practicing their sport. Of course, athletes are understood to be people of both sexes.
Erfindungsgemäss wird die Aufgabe gelöst durch das Vorschlagen eines tragbaren Navigationsgerätes mit einem Bildschirm, einer GPS-Einheit, einer Logik, einer Bedienungseinrichtung, einem Datenspeicher, einer Energieversorgung und einem Ge- häuse, welches durch ein Befestigungsmittel zum Befestigen des Navigationsgerätes am Körper eines Sportlers gekennzeichnet ist. Weitere Ausbildungen und Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen.According to the invention, the object is achieved by proposing a portable navigation device with a screen, a GPS unit, a logic, an operating device, a data storage device, an energy supply and a housing, which is characterized by a fastening means for fastening the navigation device to the body of an athlete is. Further designs and embodiments result from the dependent claims.
Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Zeichnungen, welche lediglich Beispiele darstellen und keinesfalls den Umfang der Erfindung einschränken sollen, dargestellt. Es zeigen:The invention is illustrated below with the aid of drawings, which merely represent examples and are in no way intended to limit the scope of the invention. Show it:
Fig. 1 eine Draufsicht auf den Bildschirm des Navigationsgerätes, gemass einer ersten Ausführungsform, z.B. für Skifahrer;Fig. 1 is a plan view of the screen of the navigation device, according to a first embodiment, e.g. for skiers;
Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf den Bildschirm des Navigations- gerätes, gemass einer zweiten Ausführungsform, z.B. für Schwimmer; Fig. 3 eine Seitenansicht des Navigationsgerätes, gemass einer ersten Ausführungsform.2 shows a top view of the screen of the navigation device, according to a second embodiment, for example for swimmers; Fig. 3 is a side view of the navigation device, according to a first embodiment.
Fig. 4 eine Seitenansicht des teilweise aufgeklappten Na- vigationsgerätes, gemass einer dritten Ausführungsform, z.B. für Gleitschirmflieger.4 is a side view of the partially opened navigation device, according to a third embodiment, e.g. for paragliders.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf den Bildschirm des Navigationsgerätes 1, gemass einer ersten Ausführungsform, z.B. für Skifahrer. Der Bildschirm 2 - vorzugsweise handelt es sich um einen hochauflösenden Schwarz/weiss- oder Farb- Bildschirm - nimmt einen grossen Teil der Oberfläche 3 des Navigationsgerätes ein. In den Seitenflächen 4 ist eine Bedienungseinrichtung 5 eingelassen, die vorzugsweise vier Ta- sten umfasst; es kann jedoch auch eine beliebige andere Anzahl von Tasten oder weiteren Bedienungselementen vorgesehen sein. Diese Bedienungseinrichtung 5 kann zur Veränderung der Anzeige auf dem Bildschirm bzw. zum Abrufen von Daten aus dem Datenspeicher und deren Anzeige verwendet werden. Es können aber auch Daten über die Bedienungseinrichtung 5 in das Navigationsgerät eingegeben und im Datenspeicher aufbewahrt werden. Für Sportarten wie z.B. Skifahren und Wandern ist es von Vorteil, wenn der Bildschirm 2 und die Bedienungseinrichtung 5 spritzwassergeschützt oder sogar wasser- dicht mit dem Navigationsgerät 1 verbunden sind. Mit dem Navigationsgerät verbunden - oder zumindest temporär verbindbar - ist ein Befestigungsmittel 6 in Form eines Bandes, eines Reifs oder eines anderen Bekleidungsstückes, wie z.B. Handschuhs, mittels welchem der Sportler - während der Aus- Übung seines Sportes - das Navigationsgerät am Körper, vorzugsweise am Arm, Kopf, Oberschenkel oder Rumpf tragen kann. Der Bildschirm 2 kann Daten von Gegebenheiten einer bestimmten geographischen Region in Form einer Karte anzeigen. Diese Daten, welche mittels einer Bedienungseinrichtung 5 aus dem Datenspeicher abgerufen werden, können beispielsweiseFig. 1 shows a plan view of the screen of the navigation device 1, according to a first embodiment, e.g. for skiers. The screen 2 - preferably a high-resolution black / white or color screen - occupies a large part of the surface 3 of the navigation device. An operating device 5 is embedded in the side surfaces 4, which preferably comprises four buttons; however, any other number of buttons or further operating elements can also be provided. This operating device 5 can be used to change the display on the screen or to call up data from the data memory and display them. However, data can also be entered into the navigation device via the operating device 5 and stored in the data memory. For sports such as Skiing and hiking is advantageous if the screen 2 and the operating device 5 are connected to the navigation device 1 in a splash-proof or even waterproof manner. Connected to the navigation device - or at least temporarily connectable - is a fastening means 6 in the form of a band, a hoop or another item of clothing, such as Glove, by means of which the athlete can wear the navigation device on the body, preferably on the arm, head, thigh or trunk, while practicing his sport. The screen 2 can display data from the conditions of a specific geographic region in the form of a map. These data, which are retrieved from the data memory by means of an operating device 5, can, for example
Skilifte 7, 8, 9, Skipisten 10, 11, Restaurants 12, Bahnhöfe 13 und Verkehrswege 14 umfassen. Zudem kann auf dem Bildschirm 2 auf spezielle Gefahren 15, wie Lawinen hingewiesen werden. Örtliche Vegetation und andere wichtige Hindernisse, wie Schluchten und Gewässer, können ebenfalls angezeigt wer- den. Vorteilhafterweise werden auch die Schwierigkeiten der verschiedenen Skipisten angegeben. Das Navigationsgerät eignet sich gleichermassen für den alpinen und nordischen Skisport. Über eine GPS-Einheit werden entsprechende Satelli- ten-Signa-le empfangen, von einer GPS-Logik verarbeitet und einer zentralen Rechnereinheit zugeleitet. Zum Anzeigen der geographischen Position des Navigationsgerätes entsprechend den GPS-Signalen, wird ein Cursor 17 oder Punkt auf dem Bildschirm 2 erzeugt. Mit der Bedienungseinrichtung 5 kann die Karte in gewünschtem Massstab und Ausschnitt auf dem Bildschirm 2 zur Anzeige gebracht werden. Das Navigationssystem 1 ist mit einer zentralen Energieversorgung versehen, welche vorzugsweise in Form von Akkumulatoren im selben Gehäuse wie das Navigationsgerät untergebracht ist. Die Daten der Gegebenheiten einer bestimmten geographischen Region und gegebenenfalls eine Benutzungserlaubnis für die örtlichenSki lifts 7, 8, 9, ski slopes 10, 11, restaurants 12, train stations 13 and traffic routes 14 include. In addition, special dangers 15, such as avalanches, can be indicated on the screen 2. Local vegetation and other important obstacles such as canyons and bodies of water can also be displayed. The difficulties of the various ski slopes are also advantageously indicated. The navigation device is equally suitable for alpine and Nordic skiing. Corresponding satellite signals are received via a GPS unit, processed by GPS logic and sent to a central computer unit. A cursor 17 or point is generated on the screen 2 to display the geographic position of the navigation device in accordance with the GPS signals. With the operating device 5, the map can be displayed on the screen 2 in the desired scale and detail. The navigation system 1 is provided with a central energy supply, which is preferably accommodated in the form of batteries in the same housing as the navigation device. The data of the circumstances of a specific geographical region and, if applicable, a permission to use the local one
Einrichtungen (z.B. Skipass) werden vorzugsweise berührungslos über ein ebenfalls eingebautes Datenempfangssystem zum Empfangen dieser Daten und zur Weitergabe in den Datenspeicher des Navigationsgerätes 1 übertragen. Die Datenübertra- gung kann z.B. mittels Infrarotstrahlen oder mittels Induktion ausgeführt werden und verläuft vorzugsweise sehr rasch, z.B. in wenigen Sekunden.Devices (e.g. ski pass) are preferably transmitted in a contactless manner via a likewise built-in data reception system for receiving this data and for forwarding it to the data memory of the navigation device 1. The data transfer can e.g. by means of infrared rays or by induction and is preferably very rapid, e.g. in a few seconds.
Ein wahlweise eingebauter Radiofrequenz-Transponder zum zen- tralen Erfassen der individuellen geographischen Position des Navigationsgerätes erlaubt es, den genauen Aufenthaltsort des Skisportlers über ein zentrales System festzustellen und den Sportler aufzufinden, falls er in eine Situation kommt, aus der er sich nicht selbst befreien oder in der er sich nicht bemerkbar machen kann. Lebensrettende Einsätze im Falle von Lawinenniedergängen, Nebel oder allenfalls abseits der Pisten erlittenen Knochenbrüchen können durch die Angabe des Aufenthaltsortes des Sportlers wesentlich vereinfacht und deren Erfolgsquote gesteigert werden. Unterstützt werden kann die Tätigkeit von Suchtrupps durch den wahlweisen Ein- bau eines Senders für Lawinensuchgeräte . Das Sendesignal kann wahlweise - zum Sparen von Energie bzw. als Stromsparschaltung - abgeschaltet werden. Vorzugsweise wird dann das Sendesignal für den eingebauten Radiofrequenz-Transponder bzw. für das Lawinensuchgerät - falls eine Quittierung nach einem frei wählbaren Zeitintervall ausfällt - automatisch aktiviert. Die Bedienungseinrichtung 5 weist mit Vorteil Bedienungselemente auf, die so gross gestaltet sind, dass sie mit Handschuhen leicht bedient werden können. Ein Klarsichtdeckel (nicht gezeigt) kann zum Schutz des Bildschirms und der Bedienungseinrichtung auf das Navigationsgerät aufgesetzt, aufgeklappt oder aufgeschoben werden.An optional built-in radio frequency transponder for central recording of the individual geographical position of the navigation device allows the exact location of the skier to be determined via a central system and the athlete to be found if he comes into a situation from which he cannot free himself or herself in which he cannot make itself felt. Life-saving missions in the event of avalanches, fog or possibly off-site Broken bones suffered on the slopes can be significantly simplified by specifying the location of the athlete and their success rate can be increased. The work of search teams can be supported by the optional installation of a transmitter for avalanche search devices. The transmission signal can optionally be switched off - to save energy or as a power saving circuit. The transmission signal for the built-in radio frequency transponder or for the avalanche search device is then preferably activated automatically if an acknowledgment fails after a freely selectable time interval. The operating device 5 advantageously has operating elements that are designed so large that they can be easily operated with gloves. A transparent cover (not shown) can be placed on the navigation device in order to protect the screen and the operating device, opened or slid on.
Wird das Navigationsgerät gemass einer zweiten Ausführungsform z.B. zum Schwimmen und Tauchen eingesetzt, werden an die wasserdichte Verbindung von Bildschirm und Bedienungseinrichtungen erhöhte Anforderungen gestellt: Vorzugsweise wird dann das gesamte Navigationsgerät wasserdicht bis auf eine Tauchtiefe von 100 m ausgelegt (vgl. Fig. 2). Das Navigationsgerät 1 wird in diesem Fall vorzugsweise quer getra- gen, womit der Bildschirm 2 beim Betrachten dem Sportler eine Längsseite zuwendet. Damit ein möglichst grosser Teil der Oberfläche 3 als Bildschirm verwendet werden kann, sind hier beispielsweise drei Elemente der Bedienungseinrichtung 5 als sogenannte „touch screen"-Felder ausgebildet, eine Folienta- statur wäre eine möglich Alternative. Auf dem Bildschirm ist ein elektronischer Kompass 18 eingeblendet. Angezeigt werden können unter anderem Häfen 19, Ortschaften 20 und Badestrände 21. Auf spezielle Gefahren 22, wie z.B. Riffe oder Stellen mit starker Strömung kann ebenfalls hingewiesen werden. Während die Navigation mittels GPS den Aufenthaltsort an der Wasseroberfläche - mittels Einblendung eines Cursors 17 lie- fert - geben wahlweise eingebaute Spezialgeräte wie Tiefenmesser, Thermometer oder Uhr die Tauchtiefe, die Wassertemperatur bzw. die Tauchzeit an. Ein vollständiger Tauchcomputer, wie er aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt ist, kann ebenfalls eingebaut und dessen Anzeigen mit denjenigen des Navigationsgerätes kombiniert werden, so dass z.B. der Restsauerstoff oder die Dekompressionszeit etc. zusätzlich zu den Daten der unmittelbaren Umgebung des Tauchers angezeigt werden können.If the navigation device is used in accordance with a second embodiment, for example for swimming and diving, increased demands are placed on the watertight connection of the screen and operating devices: the entire navigation device is then preferably designed to be watertight to a diving depth of 100 m (cf. FIG. 2). In this case, the navigation device 1 is preferably carried transversely, so that the screen 2 turns a long side toward the athlete when viewed. So that as large a part of the surface 3 as possible can be used as a screen, three elements of the operating device 5 are designed as so-called “touch screen” fields, for example, a membrane keyboard would be a possible alternative. An electronic compass 18 is shown on the screen Ports 19, towns 20 and bathing beaches 21 can be displayed, among other things. Special hazards 22, such as reefs or places with strong currents, can also be pointed out, while navigation using GPS indicates the location on the water surface by means of a cursor 17 - finished - optionally built-in special devices such as depth gauges, thermometers or clocks indicate the depth, the water temperature or the dive time. A complete dive computer, as is known from the prior art, can also be installed and its displays combined with those of the navigation device, so that, for example, the residual oxygen or the decompression time etc. can be displayed in addition to the data of the immediate environment of the diver.
Der Infrarotempfänger 23 wird vorteilhafterweise auf einer Schmal- (vgl. Fig. 3) oder Längsseite eingebaut, so dass die Daten von Gegebenheiten einer bestimmten geographischen Region in den Datenspeicher eingelesen werden können, gleich- gültig, ob das Navigationsgerät gerade vom Sportler getragen wird, oder ob das Einlesen durch eine Drittperson ausgeführt wird. So können die Daten von Angestellten der betreffenden Sportanlagen in das Navigationsgerät eingelesen werden oder der Sportler kann beim Bezahlen der Benutzungserlaubnis die benötigten Daten selbst einlesen.The infrared receiver 23 is advantageously installed on a narrow side (see FIG. 3) or on the long side, so that the data of conditions of a specific geographical region can be read into the data memory, regardless of whether the navigation device is currently being carried by the athlete, or whether the reading is carried out by a third party. The data from employees of the sports facilities in question can be read into the navigation device, or the athlete can read the required data himself when paying for the user license.
Eine dritte Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemässen Navigationsgerätes 1 ermöglicht das Tragen am Kopf bzw. am Rumpf oder an einem Helm. Das Gerät wird dann z.B. mittels eines Stirn- oder Rumpfbandes getragen oder mittels geeigneten Befestigungsmitteln direkt am Helm befestigt. Zum besseren Ablesen der Bildschirmangaben kann das Gerät bzw. zumindest ein Teil davon klappbar ausgebildet sein (Fig. 4) . Geographische Gegebenheiten wie Seen 24, Bahnlinien 25, Bahnhöfe 26 werden sinnvollerweise ebenso angezeigt wie die Hauptwindrichtung 27 und die Nordrichtung 28 (Kompass) . Hinweise auf bestimmte Gefahren 29 wie Hochspannungsleitungen oder Sümpfe etc. können ebenfalls angezeigt werden. Als Orientierungshilfe für den Gleitschirmflieger wird - mittels des GPS - seine aktuelle Position über einen Cursors 17 und seine aktuelle Flughöhe (nicht gezeigt) am Bildschirm angegeben. Vom Erfindungsgedanken erfasst sind auch sämtliche Kombinationen aus den obenstehenden Ausführungsformen, z.B. alternative Ausrichtungen des Bildschirms 2, verschiedene Bedienungselemente, wie Tasten, Schalter bzw. „touch-screen" etc. Wahlweise kann eine Beleuchtung für den Bildschirm eingebaut sein; diese ist vorteilhafterweise nur während der Betätigung eines Bedienungselementes oder während eines gewissen Zeitintervalles aktiv.A third embodiment of the navigation device 1 according to the invention enables it to be worn on the head or on the trunk or on a helmet. The device is then worn, for example, using a headband or torso strap or directly attached to the helmet using suitable fastening means. For better reading of the screen information, the device or at least part of it can be designed to be foldable (FIG. 4). Geographical conditions such as lakes 24, train lines 25, train stations 26 are displayed as well as the main wind direction 27 and the north direction 28 (compass). Information about certain dangers 29 such as high-voltage lines or swamps etc. can also be displayed. As an orientation aid for the paraglider, its current position is indicated on the screen via a cursor 17 and its current flight altitude (not shown) by means of the GPS. The invention also encompasses all combinations of the above embodiments, for example alternative orientations of the screen 2, various operating elements, such as buttons, switches or “touch-screen” etc. Optionally, lighting for the screen can be installed; this is advantageously only during the actuation of a control element or active during a certain time interval.
Auch kann vorgesehen sein, dass über die Bedienungseinrich- tung die Koordinaten einer bestimmten Position eingegeben werden; diese werden mit den Koordinaten der aktuellen Position verglichen. Beide Positionen werden dann angezeigt und die Richtung (über den Kompass) und die Distanz zwischen den Positionen angegeben.Provision can also be made for the coordinates of a specific position to be entered via the operating device; these are compared with the coordinates of the current position. Both positions are then displayed and the direction (via the compass) and the distance between the positions are given.
Alternative Anzeigesysteme umfassen Skibrillen, Taucherbrillen oder Schutzbrillen für Gleitschirmflieger, an deren Innenseite sämtliche Informationen des Navigationsgerätes - das entweder am Körper des Sportlers, an seiner Ausrüstung oder sogar in die entsprechende Brille integriert ist - angezeigt werden.Alternative display systems include ski goggles, diving goggles or goggles for paragliders, on the inside of which all information of the navigation device - which is either integrated on the body of the athlete, on his equipment or even in the appropriate glasses - is displayed.
Das Navigationsgerät kann zudem Einrichtungen umfassen, wel- ehe zum Erfassen und Anzeigen von persönlichen Daten desThe navigation device can also include devices before the acquisition and display of personal data of the
Sportlers wie Körpertemperatur, Puls und Blutdruck geeignet sind. Athletes like body temperature, pulse and blood pressure are suitable.

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1. Tragbares Navigationsgerät mit einem Datenspeicher zum Speichern der Daten von Gegebenheiten einer bestimmten geographischen Region, einem Anzeigesystem zum Anzeigen dieser Daten in Form einer Karte, einer GPS-Einheit zum Empfangen von GPS-Satelliten-Signalen, einer Logik zum Verarbeiten dieser Signale und einer zentralen Rechen- einheit zum Anzeigen der geographischen Position des Navigationsgerätes entsprechend den GPS-Signalen, einer Bedienungseinrichtung, einer Energieversorgung und einem Gehäuse, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Navigationsgerät (1) ausserdem ein Datenempfangssystem zum berüh- rungslosen Empfangen der Daten der Gegebenheiten der bestimmten geographischen Region umfasst.1. Portable navigation device with a data memory for storing the data of conditions of a specific geographical region, a display system for displaying this data in the form of a map, a GPS unit for receiving GPS satellite signals, a logic for processing these signals and one Central processing unit for displaying the geographical position of the navigation device in accordance with the GPS signals, an operating device, a power supply and a housing, characterized in that the navigation device (1) also has a data reception system for contactless reception of the data relating to the conditions of the specific geographical location Region includes.
2. Navigationsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Datenempfangssystem für den Empfang von Infrarotstrahlen oder auf Induktivität beruhenden Signalen ausgebildet ist.2. Navigation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the data reception system is designed for the reception of infrared rays or signals based on inductance.
3. Navigationsgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anzeigesystem einen hochauflösenden LCD-Bildschirm (2) oder die Gläser einer Ski-, Taucheroder Schutzbrille umfasst.3. Navigation device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the display system comprises a high-resolution LCD screen (2) or the glasses of ski, diving or protective glasses.
4. Navigationsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es zudem ein Befesti- gungsmittel (6) zum Befestigen des Navigationsgerätes am Körper eines Sportlers umfasst.4. Navigation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a fastening means (6) for fastening the navigation device to the body of an athlete.
5. Navigationsgerät nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Befestigungsmittel (6) als Band, Reif oder anderes Kleidungsstück, zur Befestigung des Navigations- gerätes an Arm, Kopf, Oberschenkel oder Rumpf des Sportlers ausgebildet ist.5. Navigation device according to claim 4, characterized in that the fastening means (6) as a band, hoop or other item of clothing for fastening the navigation device is formed on the arm, head, thigh or trunk of the athlete.
6. Navigationsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprü- ehe, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bedienungseinrichtung (5) mechanische Drucktasten und / oder einen "touch screen" umfasst.6. Navigation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating device (5) comprises mechanical push buttons and / or a "touch screen".
7. Navigationsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprü- ehe, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest Teile des7. Navigation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least parts of the
Navigationsgerätes zum erleichterten Ablesen von auf dem Bildschirm (2) angezeigten Informationen klapp- oder schwenkbar ausgebildet sind.Navigation device are designed to facilitate reading of information displayed on the screen (2) can be folded or swiveled.
8. Navigationsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es zudem einen Höhenmesser (GPS) und / oder einen elektronischen Kompass (18, 28) umfasst.8. Navigation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises an altimeter (GPS) and / or an electronic compass (18, 28).
9. Navigationsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es zudem einen Sender für Lawinensuchgeräte und / oder einen eingebauten Ra- diofrequenz-Transponder umfasst.9. Navigation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a transmitter for avalanche search devices and / or a built-in radio frequency transponder.
10. Navigätionsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es bis zu einer Wassertiefe von 100 m wasserdicht ausgebildet ist.10. Navigational device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is water-tight to a water depth of 100 m.
11. Navigationsgerät nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeich- net, dass es zudem eine Umgebungstemperatur-Anzeige und/ oder einen Tiefenmesser umfasst.11. Navigation device according to claim 10, characterized in that it also comprises an ambient temperature display and / or a depth gauge.
12. Navigationsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es zudem eine Tempera- turanzeige und / oder ein Pulsmessgerät und / oder ein Blutdruckmessgerät für den das Navigationsgerät tragenden Sportler umfasst.12. Navigation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also has a temperature display and / or a pulse measuring device and / or a Sphygmomanometer for the athlete wearing the navigation device.
13. Navigationsgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprü- ehe, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es zudem eine Stromsparschaltung umfasst.13. Navigation device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a power-saving circuit.
14. Navigationsverfahren , welches die folgenden Schritte umfasst:14. Navigation method, which comprises the following steps:
• Bereitstellen eines tragbaren Navigationsgerätes mit einem Datenspeicher zum Speichern der Daten von Gegebenheiten einer bestimmten geographischen Region, mit einer Energieversorgung und einem Gehäuse; • Wählen eines Betriebsmodus mittels Betätigung einer Bedienungseinrichtung• Providing a portable navigation device with a data memory for storing the data of conditions in a specific geographic region, with a power supply and a housing; • Selection of an operating mode by actuating an operating device
• Anzeigen dieser Daten auf einem Anzeigesystem in Form einer Karte, c Empfangen von GPS-Satelliten-Signalen mit einer GPS- Einheit;• displaying this data on a display system in the form of a map, c receiving GPS satellite signals with a GPS unit;
• Verarbeiten dieser GPS-Signale mit einer Logik• Process these GPS signals with logic
• Anzeigen der geographischen Position des Navigationsgerätes entsprechend den GPS-Signalen,Displaying the geographic position of the navigation device according to the GPS signals,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dasscharacterized in that
die Daten der Gegebenheiten der bestimmten geographischen Region berührungslos über ein Datenempfangssystem in den Datenspeicher geladen werden.the data of the circumstances of the specific geographic region are loaded into the data memory without contact via a data reception system.
15. Navigationsverfahren nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die von der Logik verarbeiteten GPS-Signale in Daten, welche die geographische Position des Navigationsgerätes darstellen, umgewandelt und auf dem An- zeigesystem angezeigt werden. 15. The navigation method as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that the GPS signals processed by the logic are converted into data which represent the geographical position of the navigation device and are displayed on the display system.
16. Navigationsverfahren nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die umgewandelten Daten, welche die geographische Position des Navigationsgerätes darstellen, auf dem Anzeigesystem zusammen mit den geographischen Daten angezeigt werden.16. Navigation method according to claim 15, characterized in that the converted data, which represent the geographic position of the navigation device, are displayed on the display system together with the geographic data.
17. Navigationsverfahren nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zudem die persönlichen Daten des Sportlers angezeigt werden. 17. Navigation method according to claim 16, characterized in that the personal data of the athlete are also displayed.
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