Vehicle navigation system with off-road navigation
US6836725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B29/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus of utilizing waypoints for a vehicle is provided. A first waypoint relating to a first vehicle position is added to a second waypoint relating to a second vehicle position. The waypoints are saved as a route. Waypoint information relating to the waypoints and route information relating to the route may be manipulated. The method also includes displaying at least a portion of the route on a display screen and indicating a desired direction of vehicle travel from a current vehicle location to one of the waypoints. According to the present invention, the drive may be alerted when the vehicle has come within a particular distance of the waypoint or if the vehicle has veered from the route by a particular distance.
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