Navigation apparatus, navigation server, and navigation system
US8209116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B29/106
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a navigation system capable of outputting situation information of a specified area according to real-time traffic information including a traffic regulation. A navigation apparatus can make a user recognize the moment when a vehicle (Q) enters a specified area (A) where a situation which affects the travel of the vehicle (Q) along a navigation route (r) is generated and the situation (inf(A)) indicating the situation by using an icon (x) indicating an entry position (pin) and having a design decided according to the situation information (inf(A)). The navigation apparatus also can advice the user to instruct the navigation apparatus to perform an appropriate countermeasure in accordance with the situation such as re-search of the navigation route (r) or detour from the navigation route (r) being outputted.
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