WO1999067761A2 - Navigation system for a locomotive means - Google Patents

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WO1999067761A2
WO1999067761A2 PCT/DE1999/001821 DE9901821W WO9967761A2 WO 1999067761 A2 WO1999067761 A2 WO 1999067761A2 DE 9901821 W DE9901821 W DE 9901821W WO 9967761 A2 WO9967761 A2 WO 9967761A2
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  • the invention relates to a navigation system for a means of transportation, in particular for a vehicle, motor vehicle, aircraft or ship, with a
  • Storage means for navigation data according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention further relates to a method for portable navigation, for example for a pedestrian, according to the preamble of claim 9.
  • Permanently installed navigation systems in means of transportation such as motor vehicles, airplanes or ships, guide a driver of the means of transportation quickly, easily and safely to a desired destination, without the driver having to plan a route beforehand and acquire corresponding map material.
  • Corresponding navigation data for example based on maps, maps or road maps, are stored in the navigation system, for example on CD-ROM.
  • the navigation device uses GPS (Global Positioning System), for example, to determine a current location and to calculate corresponding navigation instructions which lead to a predetermined destination.
  • the navigation data preferably contain data about roads and paths for motor vehicles. If necessary, this can also be supplemented by traffic information transmitted by radio.
  • Navigation device owners quickly get used to the advantage of guidance systems that they always get to their destination without having to buy maps beforehand or plan a route themselves. Although the entire map material is available on a navigation CD, for example, this advantage leaves them as soon as they get out of their means of transport, for example to take a stroll through an inner city in an unknown city. There you have to search for streets, shops, restaurants and finally your own car again.
  • the map data of the navigation devices are only available in speaking, fixed devices installed in the means of transportation are available and are unused for the user when he leaves the means of transportation.
  • an interface is provided for connecting a portable navigation data display device and for transferring navigation data to a portable navigation data display device.
  • map data and calculated data stored in the navigation system can also be used independently of the means of transportation.
  • the navigation system thus advantageously has a navigation processor on which the interface is provided.
  • the navigation data display device and / or the navigation system itself is a navigation device, in particular a
  • the navigation data display device is expediently a PDA (ie a personal digital assistant), a palmtop or a laptop. This has the particular advantage that existing devices can also be used as a navigation aid.
  • a Personal Digital Assistant is understood to mean a portable small computer whose primary task is to manage addresses and appointments, usually with synchronization options using PC software.
  • Control unit of the navigation system is understood with or without a display.
  • the interface In order to record a path covered relative to the parked means of transportation, or to support navigation in order to find the means of transportation again, the interface is designed such that, together with navigation data, it also transmits the current position of the means of transportation at the time of transmission.
  • the navigation system expediently has a GPS receiver.
  • the storage means for navigation data is a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM.
  • the CD-ROM serves as a data storage and can be used by any suitable electronic data storage, e.g. be replaced by a chip card or a hard disk.
  • navigation data of a navigation data memory for a navigation system permanently installed in a means of transportation is transferred to a portable navigation data display device.
  • the navigation system supported by the means of transportation does not have an interface for transmitting navigation data, it is particularly advantageous to use the
  • the navigation data memory is a
  • the navigation data display device is expediently a navigation device, in particular a GPS navigation device.
  • the current position of the means of transportation at the time of transmission is also transmitted together with navigation data.
  • the navigation system expediently has a GPS receiver.
  • This shows a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of a navigation system according to the invention.
  • a navigation system 100 which is permanently installed in a means of transportation, such as a motor vehicle, comprises a navigation processor 10 and a navigation data memory 12 connected to it, which, for example, a CD-ROM drive for inserting a Navigation CD-ROM is.
  • the navigation system has other components, not shown, such as a GPS receiver, a mobile phone, a display, an input keyboard, an audio output with loudspeaker or the like.
  • an interface 14 is provided on the navigation system, to which an external, portable device 16, such as a PDA, palmtop or laptop, can be connected.
  • an external, portable device 16 such as a PDA, palmtop or laptop
  • Surroundings of the vehicle e.g. the city center, the current district or, depending on the size, the entire city, can be transferred to the portable device, this device and / or the interface preferably being installed in a cap of the navigation system.
  • the portable device presents the navigation data or maps in a correspondingly complex manner and, if necessary, allows simple navigation by drawing a path between two points to be selected on the map. "Real" route guidance may be possible, provided the portable device has a GPS receiver.
  • the position of the means of transport is expediently marked when the navigation data is transferred or uploaded to the portable device by the navigation system, so that it can be used as the destination or can be displayed at least on the map. This enables the means of transportation to be easily recovered, for example.
  • Further optional features of the portable device consist in the following: Stepless zoom of the maps or navigation data; Entering the street names on the map; Representation in "Falkplan” graphic with correspondingly appealing graphic, "parking meter” function with additional consideration of the distance to the means of transport if necessary, provided that its position is determined by GPS coordinates or
  • Another option, especially for old navigation systems without an upload interface, is to transfer the data from the CD with your home PC to the portable device using a special software.
  • the location of the means of transportation is manually marked by the user himself before leaving the vehicle.

Abstract

The invention relates to a navigation system (100) for a locomotive means, especially for a vehicle, a motor vehicle, an aircraft or ship, comprising a storage means (12) for navigation data. According to the invention, an interface (14) is provided for connecting a portable navigation data display device (16) and for transmitting navigation data to the same. Navigation data of a navigation data memory for a navigation system which is permanently installed in a locomotive means is transmitted to a portable navigation data display device via said interface.

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Navigationssystem für ein Fortbewegungsmittel Navigation system for a means of transportation
Technisches GebietTechnical field
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Navigationssystem für ein Fortbewegungsmittel, insbe- sondere für ein Fahrzeug, Kraftfahrzeug, Luftfahrzeug oder Schiff, mit einemThe invention relates to a navigation system for a means of transportation, in particular for a vehicle, motor vehicle, aircraft or ship, with a
Speichermittel für Navigationsdaten, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur portablen Navigation, beispielsweise für einen Fußgänger, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 9.Storage means for navigation data, according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention further relates to a method for portable navigation, for example for a pedestrian, according to the preamble of claim 9.
Stand der TechnikState of the art
In Fortbewegungsmitteln, wie beispielsweise Kraftfahrzeugen, Flugzeugen oder Schiffen, fest installierte Navigationssysteme leiten einen Führer des Fortbewegungsmittels schnell, einfach und sicher an einen gewünschten Zielort, ohne daß dieser vorher aufwendig eine Route planen und entsprechendes Kartenmaterial erwerben muß. Hierzu liegen entsprechende, beispielsweise auf Karten, Landkarten oder Straßenkarten basierende, Navigationsdaten in dem Navigationssystem beispielsweise auf CD-ROM gespeichert vor. Das Navigationsgerät nutzt beispielsweise GPS (Global Positioning System) um einen momentanen Stand- ort festzustellen und entsprechende Navigationsanweisungen zu berechnen, welche zu einem vorbestimmten Ziel führen. Die Navigationsdaten beinhalten dabei vorzugsweise Daten über Straßen und Wege für Kraftfahrzeuge. Diese können ggf. auch durch funktechnisch übertragene Verkehrsinformationen ergänzt werden.Permanently installed navigation systems in means of transportation, such as motor vehicles, airplanes or ships, guide a driver of the means of transportation quickly, easily and safely to a desired destination, without the driver having to plan a route beforehand and acquire corresponding map material. Corresponding navigation data, for example based on maps, maps or road maps, are stored in the navigation system, for example on CD-ROM. The navigation device uses GPS (Global Positioning System), for example, to determine a current location and to calculate corresponding navigation instructions which lead to a predetermined destination. The navigation data preferably contain data about roads and paths for motor vehicles. If necessary, this can also be supplemented by traffic information transmitted by radio.
Navigationsgerätebesitzer gewöhnen sich schnell an den Vorteil der Leitsysteme, immer zum Ziel zu kommen, ohne sich vorher Karten zu kaufen bzw. selbst eine Route zu planen. Obwohl das gesamte Kartenmaterial beispielsweise auf einer Navigations-CD vorhanden ist, verläßt sie dieser Vorteil, sobald sie aus ihrem Fortbewegungsmittel steigen, um beispielsweise einen Innenstadtbummel in einer unbekannten Stadt zu machen. Dort muß dann wieder nach Straßen, Geschäften, Restaurants und schließlich auch wieder nach dem eigenem Auto gesucht werden. Die Kartendaten der Navigationsgeräte werden stehen nur in ent- sprechenden, fest im Fortbewegungsmittel installierten Geräten zur Verfügung und liegen für den Benutzer brach, wenn er das Fortbewegungsmittel verläßt.Navigation device owners quickly get used to the advantage of guidance systems that they always get to their destination without having to buy maps beforehand or plan a route themselves. Although the entire map material is available on a navigation CD, for example, this advantage leaves them as soon as they get out of their means of transport, for example to take a stroll through an inner city in an unknown city. There you have to search for streets, shops, restaurants and finally your own car again. The map data of the navigation devices are only available in speaking, fixed devices installed in the means of transportation are available and are unused for the user when he leaves the means of transportation.
Darstellung der Erfindung. Aufgabe. Lösung. VorteilePresentation of the invention. Task. Solution. benefits
Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein verbessertes Navigationssystem und Verfahren der obengenannten Art zur Verfügung zu stellen, welches die obengenannten Nachteile beseitigt.It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved navigation system and method of the type mentioned above, which eliminates the disadvantages mentioned above.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Navigationssystem der o.g. Art mit den in Anspruch 1 gekennzeichneten Merkmalen und durch ein Verfahren der o.g. Art mit den in Anspruch 9 gekennzeichneten Merkmalen gelöst.This task is performed by a navigation system from the above. Species with the features characterized in claim 1 and by a method of the above. Kind with the features characterized in claim 9 solved.
Dazu ist es bei einem Navigationssystem der o.g. Art erfindungsgemäß vorgese- hen, daß eine Schnittstelle zum Anschluß eines portablen Navigationsdatendar- stellungsgerätes und zum Übertragen von Navigationsdaten auf ein portables Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät vorgesehen ist.For this it is with a navigation system of the above. According to the invention, an interface is provided for connecting a portable navigation data display device and for transferring navigation data to a portable navigation data display device.
Dies hat den Vorteil, daß in dem Navigationssystem gespeicherte Kartendaten und gerechnete Daten auch unabhängig von dem Fortbewegungsmittel nutzbar sind.This has the advantage that map data and calculated data stored in the navigation system can also be used independently of the means of transportation.
Vorzugsweise Weitergestaltungen des Navigationssystems sind in den Ansprüchen 2 bis 8 beschrieben.Further developments of the navigation system are preferably described in claims 2 to 8.
So weist das Navigationssystem in vorteilhafter Weise einen Navigationsprozessor auf, an welchem die Schnittstelle vorgesehen ist.The navigation system thus advantageously has a navigation processor on which the interface is provided.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät und/oder das Navigationssystem selbst ein Navigationsgerät, insbesondere einIn a preferred embodiment, the navigation data display device and / or the navigation system itself is a navigation device, in particular a
GPS-Navigationsgerät. Zweckmäßigerweise ist das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät ein PDA (d.h. ein Personal Digital Assistent), ein Palmtop oder ein Laptop. Dies hat den besonderen Vorteil, daß bereits vorhandene Geräte zusätzlich als Navigationshilfe nutzbar sind. Unter einem Personal Digital Assistent wird dabei ein portabler Klein- rechner verstanden, dessen primäre Aufgabe es ist, Adressen und Termine zu verwalten, meist mit Synchronisationsmöglichkeiten mit PC-Software.GPS navigation device. The navigation data display device is expediently a PDA (ie a personal digital assistant), a palmtop or a laptop. This has the particular advantage that existing devices can also be used as a navigation aid. A Personal Digital Assistant is understood to mean a portable small computer whose primary task is to manage addresses and appointments, usually with synchronization options using PC software.
Eine einfache Bedienbarkeit und jederzeit gegebene Verfügbarkeit des Navigati- onsdatendarstellungsgerät erzielt man dadurch, daß dieses ein lösbares Teil, insbesondere die Kappe des Navigationssystems ist, wobei unter „Kappe" dasEase of use and availability of the navigation data display device, which is available at all times, is achieved by the fact that it is a detachable part, in particular the cap of the navigation system, the "cap" being the
Bedienteil des Navigationssystems mit oder ohne Display verstanden wird.Control unit of the navigation system is understood with or without a display.
Zum Aufzeichnen eines relativ zum abgestellten Fortbewegungsmittel zurückgelegten Weges, bzw. zur Navigationsunterstützung für ein Wiederauffinden des Fortbewegungsmittels ist die Schnittstelle derart ausgebildet, daß sie zusammen mit Navigationsdaten auch die momentane Position des Fortbewegungsmittels zum Zeitpunkt der Übertragung überträgt.In order to record a path covered relative to the parked means of transportation, or to support navigation in order to find the means of transportation again, the interface is designed such that, together with navigation data, it also transmits the current position of the means of transportation at the time of transmission.
Zweckmäßigerweise weist das Navigationssystem einen GPS-Empfänger auf.The navigation system expediently has a GPS receiver.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Speichermittel für Navigationsdaten eine CD-ROM oder eine DVD-ROM. Die CD-ROM dient dabei als Datenspeicher und kann durch jeden geeigneten elektronischen Datenspeicher, z.B. durche eine Chipkarte oder eine Festplatte ersetzt werden.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the storage means for navigation data is a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM. The CD-ROM serves as a data storage and can be used by any suitable electronic data storage, e.g. be replaced by a chip card or a hard disk.
Bei einem Verfahren der o.g. Art ist es erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, daß Navigationsdaten eines Navigationsdatenspeichers für ein in einem Fortbewegungsmittel fest installiertes Navigationssystem auf ein portables Navigationsdatendar- stellungsgerät übertragen werden.In a procedure of the above According to the invention, it is provided that navigation data of a navigation data memory for a navigation system permanently installed in a means of transportation is transferred to a portable navigation data display device.
Dies hat den Vorteil, daß in dem Navigationssystem gespeicherte Kartendaten auch unabhängig von dem Fortbewegungsmittel nutzbar sind. Vorzugsweise Weitergestaltungen des Verfahrens sind in den Ansprüchen 10 bis 15 beschrieben.This has the advantage that map data stored in the navigation system can also be used independently of the means of transportation. Further developments of the method are preferably described in claims 10 to 15.
Sofern das fortbewegungsmittelgestützte Navigationssystem keine Schnittstelle zum Übertragen von Navigationsdaten aufweist, ist es besonders vorteilhaft, dieIf the navigation system supported by the means of transportation does not have an interface for transmitting navigation data, it is particularly advantageous to use the
Daten vor Reisebeginn zu übertragen. Entsprechende Navigationsdaten eines Ortes, an dem das Fortbewegungsmittel verlassen wird, werden dann zweckmäßigerweise manuell eingegeben.Transfer data before the start of the trip. Corresponding navigation data of a place at which the means of transportation is left are then expediently entered manually.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Navigationsdatenspeicher eineIn a preferred embodiment, the navigation data memory is a
Navigations-CD-ROM oder eine DVD-ROM und optional das Navigationsdaten- darstellungsgerät ein PDA, Palmtop oder Laptop.Navigation CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM and optionally the navigation data display device a PDA, palmtop or laptop.
Zweckmäßigerweise ist das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät ein Navigations- gerät, insbesondere ein GPS-Navigationsgerät.The navigation data display device is expediently a navigation device, in particular a GPS navigation device.
Zum Aufzeichnen eines relativ zum abgestellten Fortbewegungsmittel zurückgelegten Weges, bzw. zur Navigationsunterstützung für ein Wiederauffinden des Fortbewegungsmittels wird zusammen mit Navigationsdaten auch die momenta- ne Position des Fortbewegungsmittels zum Zeitpunkt der Übertragung übertragen.In order to record a path covered relative to the parked means of transportation, or to support navigation in order to find the means of transportation again, the current position of the means of transportation at the time of transmission is also transmitted together with navigation data.
Zweckmäßigerweise weist das Navigationssystem einen GPS-Empfänger auf.The navigation system expediently has a GPS receiver.
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Nachstehend wird die Erfindung anhand der beigefügten einzigen Figur näher erläutert. Dieses zeigt ein Blockschaltbild einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Navigationssystems.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the attached single figure. This shows a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of a navigation system according to the invention.
Bester Weg zur Ausführung der Erfindung Die in der einzigen Figur dargestellte bevorzugte Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Navigationssystems 100, welches fest in einem Fortbewegungsmittel, wie beispielsweise einem Kraftfahrzeug, installiert ist, umfaßt einen Navigationsprozessor 10 und einen mit diesem verbundenen Navigationsdatenspeicher 12, welcher beispielsweise ein CD-ROM-Laufwerk zum Einlegen einer Navigations-CD-ROM ist. Optional weist das Navigationssystem nicht dargestellte, weitere Komponenten auf, wie beispielsweise einen GPS-Empfänger, ein mobiles Telefon, ein Display, eine Eingabetastatur, eine Audioausgabe mit Lautsprecher oder ähnliches.Best way to carry out the invention The preferred embodiment of a navigation system 100 according to the invention shown in the single figure, which is permanently installed in a means of transportation, such as a motor vehicle, comprises a navigation processor 10 and a navigation data memory 12 connected to it, which, for example, a CD-ROM drive for inserting a Navigation CD-ROM is. Optionally, the navigation system has other components, not shown, such as a GPS receiver, a mobile phone, a display, an input keyboard, an audio output with loudspeaker or the like.
Erfindungsgemäß ist am Navigationssystem eine Schnittstelle 14 vorgesehen, an die ein externes, portables Gerät 16, wie beispielsweise ein PDA, Palmtop oder Laptop, anschließbar ist.According to the invention, an interface 14 is provided on the navigation system, to which an external, portable device 16, such as a PDA, palmtop or laptop, can be connected.
Über diese Schnittstelle sind Daten bzw. Navigationsdaten einer momentanenVia this interface, data or navigation data of a momentary
Umgebung des Fahrzeugs, z.B. die Innenstadt, der aktuelle Stadtteil oder je nach Größe die gesamte Stadt, auf das portable Gerät übertragbar, wobei dieses Gerät und/oder die Schnittstelle vorzugsweise in einer Kappe des Navigationssystems eingebaut ist. Das portable Gerät stellt, je nach Rechenleistung und Spei- cherkapazität, die Navigationsdaten bzw. Karten entsprechend aufwendig dar und erlaubt ggf. eine einfache Navigation, indem ein Weg zwischen zwei auszuwählenden Punkten in die Karte einzeichnet wird. Dabei ist ggf. eine "echte" Zielführung möglich, sofern das portable Gerät einen GPS-Empfänger aufweist.Surroundings of the vehicle, e.g. the city center, the current district or, depending on the size, the entire city, can be transferred to the portable device, this device and / or the interface preferably being installed in a cap of the navigation system. Depending on the computing power and storage capacity, the portable device presents the navigation data or maps in a correspondingly complex manner and, if necessary, allows simple navigation by drawing a path between two points to be selected on the map. "Real" route guidance may be possible, provided the portable device has a GPS receiver.
Je nach Kartenmaterial erfolgt ein selektives Einblenden von besonderen Punkten, wie beispielsweise Sehenswürdigkeiten, Restaurants, Geschäften, etc. Die Position des Fortbewegungsmittels wird zweckmäßigerweise beim Übertragen bzw. Upload der Navigationsdaten in das portable Gerät vom Navigationssystem markiert, damit es von diesem als Zielpunkt verwendet oder zumindest in der Karte darstellbar ist. Dies ermöglicht beispielsweise ein einfaches Wiederauffm- den des Fortbewegungsmittels. Weitere optionale Merkmale des portablen Gerätes bestehe in folgendem: Stufenloser Zoom der Karten bzw. Navigationsdaten; Eintragen der Straßennamen in die Karte; Darstellung in "Falkplan"-Grafik mit entsprechend ansprechender Grafik, "Parkuhr"-Funktion mit ggf. zusätzlicher Berücksichtigung der Entfernung zum Fortbewegungsmittel, sofern dessen Position durch GPS-Koordinaten- oderDepending on the map material, there is a selective display of special points, such as sights, restaurants, shops, etc. The position of the means of transport is expediently marked when the navigation data is transferred or uploaded to the portable device by the navigation system, so that it can be used as the destination or can be displayed at least on the map. This enables the means of transportation to be easily recovered, for example. Further optional features of the portable device consist in the following: Stepless zoom of the maps or navigation data; Entering the street names on the map; Representation in "Falkplan" graphic with correspondingly appealing graphic, "parking meter" function with additional consideration of the distance to the means of transport if necessary, provided that its position is determined by GPS coordinates or
Standorteingabe bekannt ist.Location entry is known.
Eine weitere Möglichkeit vor allem für alte Navigationssysteme ohne Upload- Schnittstelle ist das Überspielen der Daten vor der Fahrt durch eine spezielle Software von der CD mit dem heimischen PC zum portablen Gerät. Der Standort des Fortbewegungsmittels wird hierbei vom Benutzer selbst vor dem Verlassen des Fahrzeugs manuell markiert. Another option, especially for old navigation systems without an upload interface, is to transfer the data from the CD with your home PC to the portable device using a special software. The location of the means of transportation is manually marked by the user himself before leaving the vehicle.

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1. Navigationssystem (100) für ein Fortbewegungsmittel, insbesondere für ein Fahrzeug, Kraftfahrzeug, Luftfahrzeug oder Schiff, mit einem Speichermittel (12) für Navigationsdaten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Schnittstelle (14) zum Anschluß eines und Übertragen von Navigationsdaten auf ein portables Naviga- tionsdatendarstellungsgerät (16) vorgesehen ist.1. Navigation system (100) for a means of transportation, in particular for a vehicle, motor vehicle, aircraft or ship, with a storage means (12) for navigation data, characterized in that an interface (14) for connecting and transmitting navigation data to a portable Naviga - tion data display device (16) is provided.
2. Navigationssystem (100) nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationssystem (100) einen Navigationsprozessor (10) aufweist, an welchem die Schnittstelle (14) vorgesehen ist.2. Navigation system (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the navigation system (100) has a navigation processor (10) on which the interface (14) is provided.
3. Navigationssystem (100) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät (16) ein Navigationsgerät, insbesondere ein GPS-Navigationsgerät ist.3. Navigation system (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the navigation data display device (16) is a navigation device, in particular a GPS navigation device.
4. Navigationssystem (100) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät (16) ein PDA, ein Palmtop oder ein Laptop ist.4. Navigation system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the navigation data display device (16) is a PDA, a palm top or a laptop.
5. Navigationssystem (100) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, da- durch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät (16) ein lösbares Teil, insbesondere eine Kappe des Navigationssystems ist.5. Navigation system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the navigation data display device (16) is a detachable part, in particular a cap of the navigation system.
6. Navigationssystem (100) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schnittstelle (14) derart ausgebildet ist, daß sie zusammen mit Navigationsdaten auch eine momentane Position des Fortbewegungsmittels zum Zeitpunkt der Übertragung überträgt. 6. Navigation system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the interface (14) is designed such that it also transmits, together with navigation data, a current position of the means of transportation at the time of transmission.
7. Navigationssystem (100) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationssystem (100) einen GPS-Empfänger aufweist.7. Navigation system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the navigation system (100) has a GPS receiver.
8. Navigationssystem (100) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Speichermittel (12) für Navigationsdaten eine CD-ROM oder eine DVD-ROM ist.8. Navigation system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage means (12) for navigation data is a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM.
9. Verfahren zur portablen Navigation, beispielsweise für einen Fußgänger, da- durch gekennzeichnet, daß Navigationsdaten eines Navigationsdatenspeichers für ein in einem Fortbewegungsmittel fest installiertes Navigationssystem auf ein portables Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät übertragen werden.9. A method for portable navigation, for example for a pedestrian, characterized in that navigation data of a navigation data memory for a navigation system permanently installed in a means of transportation is transferred to a portable navigation data display device.
10. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Daten vor Reisebeginn übertragen werden.10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that the data are transmitted before the start of the trip.
11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Navigationsdatenspeicher eine Navigations-CD-ROM oder eine DVD-ROM ist.11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the navigation data memory is a navigation CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM.
12. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 1 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät ein PDA, Palmtop oder Laptop ist.12. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 1 1, characterized in that the navigation data display device is a PDA, palmtop or laptop.
13. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationsdatendarstellungsgerät ein Navigationsgerät, insbesondere ein GPS-Navigationsgerät ist.13. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the navigation data display device is a navigation device, in particular a GPS navigation device.
14. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusammen mit Navigationsdaten auch eine momentane Position des Fortbewegungsmittels zum Zeitpunkt der Übertragung übertragen wird.14. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that together with navigation data, a current position of the means of transportation is transmitted at the time of transmission.
15. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Navigationssystem einen GPS-Empfänger aufweist. 15. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 14, characterized in that the navigation system has a GPS receiver.
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