Cost based navigation
US9008888B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3682
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Determination of a most efficient intermediate destination while traveling toward a primary destination is provided. With respect to its effect on the primary destination, the most efficient intermediate destination such as a fast-food restaurant, gas station, ATM, etc., may be determined. The navigation system may search in a user-defined radius for all intermediate destinations and present the deviation costs associated with each destination thereby allowing the user to choose the most efficient option. The deviation costs may be determined by the navigation system with respect to user preferences for minimizing time, minimizing distance, minimizing fuel consumption, restaurant preferences, and the like, and their impact on the primary destination arrival time.
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