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Method and system for providing alternate routes with a navigation system

US6317685A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2000
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0205
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A feature for a navigation system that provides an evaluation of alternate routes. According to this feature, the navigation system compares the actual time of travel along a route to the estimated time of travel along the route. If the actual time of travel exceeds the estimated time of travel, alternate routes to the destination are calculated and provided to the user. This feature enables driver-experienced traffic conditions to be taken into account.

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