TW201027044A - Navigation device and method of displaying data - Google Patents

Abstract

A system comprising: a processing device 600 arranged to send and receive data to and from a network 604 and comprising an output device and schedule request input; a first server 606 also arranged to send and receive data to and from a network 604; the processing device 600 being arranged to allow a user to select specified schedule information by use of the schedule request input for output on the device; and the processing device 600 being further arranged, upon an input to the schedule request input to connect to the server 606 across a network and obtain the specified schedule information therefrom and to output the schedule information on the output device.

Description

201027044 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於導航裝置及用於顯示資料且詳言之顯示排 程資訊之方法。本發明之說明性實施例係關於可攜式導航 裝置（所S胃的PND)，詳言之，包括全球定位系統（Gps)信號 接收及處理功能性之P N D。其他實施例更大體而言係關於 > 經組態以執行導航軟體使得提供路線計劃（且亦可為導航） 功能性之任一類型的處理裝置。 • 【先前技術】 包括GPS(全球定位系統）信號接收及處理功能性之可攜 式導航裝置（PND)係熟知的，且廣泛地用作車内或其他載 具導航系統《此等PND通常為導航裝置之一子集，且便於 描述此等PND。 ' 一般言之，現代觸包含一處理器、記㈣（揮發性及 非揮發性中之至少一者，且通常兩者）及儲存於該記憶體 φ 中之地圖資料。處理器與記憶體合作以提供一執行環境， 其中可建立一軟體作業系統，且另外，通常提供一或多個 額外軟體程式則吏得能控制PND之功能性及提供各種其他 功能。 通常，此等裝置進-步包含允許使用者與褒置互動及寺 制裝置之-或多個輸入介面及一或多個輸出介面，藉由言 一或多個輸出介面，可將資訊分程傳遞至使用者。輸出^ 面之說明性實例包括一視覺顯示器及一用於聲訊輸出之* 聲器。輸入介面之說明性實例包括控制裝置之開/關操+ 137522.doc 201027044 或其他特徵之一或多個實體按鈕（若裝置經内建於一載具 内，則該等按紐未必處於裝4自身上，而可處於方向盤 上）及一用於偵測使用者話.語之麥克風。在一些實施例 中，可將輸出介面顯示器組態為一觸控感應式顯示器（藉 . 由觸控感應式覆蓋或其他）以額外提供一輸入介面，藉由 • 該輸入介面，使用者可藉由觸摸來操作該裝置。 此類型之裝置亦將常包括：—或多個實體連接器介面， Φ #由該或該等實體連接器介面，可將功率信號及視情況資 _信號發射至該裝置及自該裝置接收功率信號及視情況資 料信號；及視情況，一或多個無線發射器/接收器，其允 許在蜂巢式電信及其他信號及資料網路上通信，例如，在 Wi-Fi、Wi-Max GSM及類似網路上通信。 此類型之PND裝置亦包括—Gps天線，藉由該㈣天線 可接收包括位置資料之衛星廣播信號，且隨後處理該等信 號以判定裝置之當前位置。 Φ PND裝置亦可包括產生信號之電子迴轉儀及加速計，該 等信號可經處理以判定當前角向及線性加速，且又結合自 GPS信號導出之位置資訊，判定裝置及因此安裝有該裝置 之載具的速度及相對位移。通常，此等特徵最常見地被提 供於載具内導航系統中，但亦可提供於PND裝置中（若此 舉係有利的）。 此等PND之效用主要表現在其判定第一位置（通常，出 發或當前位置）與第二位置（通常，目的地）之間的路線之能 力上。此等位置可由裝置之使用者藉由廣泛的各種不同方 137522.doc 201027044 法中之任-者來輸入，例如，藉由郵政編碼、街道名及門 牌號、先前儲存之"熟知"目的地（諸如，著名位置、市政位 置（諸如1育場或游泳池）或其他地標）及冑愛目的地或近 來去過之目的地。 .通f ’觸係由軟體來啟動轉據地圖f料來計算在出 ‘ #地址位置與目的地地址位置之間的，，最佳”或”最適宜"路 線°最佳"或"最適宜"路線係基於預定準則判定的且未必 ❿ $最快或最短路線。指引司機沿其前進的路線之選擇可為 複雜的，且敎之路線可考量現有、關的及動態及/或 無線接收到的交通及道路資訊、關於道路速度之歷史資訊 及司機對於判定道路備選項之因素的自身偏好（例如，司 機可指定路線不應包括汽車高速公路或收#公路）或任何 其他合適的準則。 此外，該裝置可連績監控道路及交通條件，且歸因於改 變之條件而提供或選擇改變將進行剩下之旅途的路線。基 • 於各種技術（例如，行動電話資料交換、固定相機、GPS車 隊追蹤）之即時交通監控系統正用以識別交通延遲及將資 訊饋入至通知系統内。 域型之PND通常可安裝於載具之儀錶板或擋風玻璃 上仁亦可形成為載具無線電台之機載電腦之部分或實際 上形成為載具自身之控制系統的部分。導航裝置亦可為掌 上型系統之部分，諸如，PDA(可攜式數位助理广媒體播 放器、行動電話或類似物，且在此等情況下，掌上型系統 之常規功能性係藉由將軟體安裝於裝置上以執行路線計算 137522.doc 201027044 及沿著計算出之路線的導航而得以延伸。 在PND之情境下，一旦計算出路線，使用者便與導航裝 置互動以視情況自所提議之路線清單選擇所欲之計算出的 路線。視情況，使用者可干預或指導路線選擇過程，例如 對於一特定旅途，指定應避免或必須遵循某些路線、道 • 路、位置或準則。PND之路線計算態樣形成一主要功能， 且沿著此路線之導航為另一主要功能。 φ 在沿著一計算出之路線之導航期間，此等PND常常提供 視覺及/或聲訊指令以沿著一選定之路線將使用者指引至 彼路線之終點（亦即，所欲之目的地）。PND亦常常在導航 期間於螢幕上顯示地圖資訊，此資訊在螢幕上經定期更 新，使知所顯不之地圖資訊表示裝置及因此使用者或使用 者之載具的當前位置（若該裝置正用於載具内導航）。 顯不於螢幕上之圖示通常表示當前裝置位置且居中，其 中亦正顯不在當前裝置位置附近的當前及周圍道路之地圖 • 冑訊及其他地圖特徵。另外，視情況，可將導航資訊顯示 於在所顯示之地圖資訊上方、下方或一側之狀態棚中，導 航資訊之實例包括自需要由使用者選取的當前道路至下一 航道變更之距離、可能由表明航道變更之特定類型（例 如左轉彎或右轉彎）的另一圖示表示之彼航道變更之性 質°導航功能亦判聲訊指令之内容、持續時間及時序， 可藉由該等指令沿著路線指引使用者。如可瞭解，諸如 ”100 m後左轉”之簡單指令需要大量處理及分析。如先前 提到，使用者與裝置之互動可藉由觸控榮幕、或者（另外 137522.doc 201027044 或或者）藉由駕駛桿安奘彳嚷 文褒式遙控器、藉由語音啟動或者藉 由任何其他合適方法。 在以下ft況下’由該襄置提供之另—功能為自動路線再 計算：使用者在導航期間偏離先前計算出之路線（意外或 故意）’·即時交通條件指示—替代路線將更有利且該裝置 能夠適當地自動辨缉A ^ 曰初辨識此等條件，或者若使用者基於任何原 因主動使該裝置執行路線再計算。 亦已知允許按使用者定義之準則來計算路線；例如使 用者可能偏愛由t置計算出之—風景路線，或者可能希望201027044 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a navigation device and a method for displaying data and displaying schedule information in detail. Illustrative embodiments of the present invention relate to portable navigation devices (PNDs of the stomach), and more particularly, include PDS for global positioning system (Gps) signal reception and processing functionality. Other embodiments are more generally related to > any type of processing device configured to execute navigation software such that route planning (and possibly navigation) functionality is provided. • [Prior Art] Portable navigation devices (PNDs) that include GPS (Global Positioning System) signal reception and processing functionality are well known and widely used as in-vehicle or other vehicle navigation systems. "PNDs are usually navigation. A subset of the devices, and it is convenient to describe such PNDs. In general, modern touches include a processor, a record (4) (at least one of volatile and non-volatile, and usually both) and map data stored in the memory φ. The processor cooperates with the memory to provide an execution environment in which a software operating system can be established and, in addition, one or more additional software programs are typically provided to control the functionality of the PND and provide various other functions. Generally, such devices further include a user interface with the device and a plurality of input interfaces and one or more output interfaces, and the information can be divided by one or more output interfaces. Pass to the user. Illustrative examples of output surfaces include a visual display and a sounder for audio output. Illustrative examples of input interfaces include one or more physical buttons of the control device on/off operation + 137522.doc 201027044 or other features (if the device is built into a vehicle, the buttons may not be in the device 4 On its own, it can be on the steering wheel) and a microphone for detecting user words. In some embodiments, the output interface display can be configured as a touch-sensitive display (by touch-sensitive overlay or other) to additionally provide an input interface, by which the user can borrow The device is operated by touch. Devices of this type will also typically include: - or multiple physical connector interfaces, Φ # from the physical connector interface, which can transmit power signals and conditional signals to and from the device Signal and conditional data signals; and, where appropriate, one or more wireless transmitters/receivers that allow communication over cellular telecommunications and other signal and data networks, for example, in Wi-Fi, Wi-Max GSM and the like Communication on the network. This type of PND device also includes a -Gps antenna through which the satellite broadcast signal including the location data can be received and subsequently processed to determine the current location of the device. The Φ PND device may also include an electronic gyroscope and an accelerometer that generate signals that can be processed to determine the current angular and linear acceleration, and in conjunction with position information derived from the GPS signal, the determining device and thus the device The speed and relative displacement of the vehicle. Typically, these features are most commonly provided in the in-vehicle navigation system, but may also be provided in a PND device (if this is advantageous). The utility of such PNDs is primarily manifested in their ability to determine the route between the first location (usually, the origin or current location) and the second location (usually the destination). Such locations may be entered by the user of the device by a wide variety of different parties, 137522.doc 201027044, for example, by postal code, street name and house number, previously stored "well-known" Land (such as a famous location, a municipal location (such as a farm or swimming pool) or other landmarks) and a destination or a destination that has recently been visited. The pass f 'contact system is initiated by the software to calculate the map between the ## address location and the destination address location, the best, or the best "route ° best " or &quot The most appropriate "route is based on predetermined criteria and does not necessarily mean the fastest or shortest route. The choice of the route that guides the driver along the way can be complex, and the route can take into account existing, closed and dynamic and/or wirelessly received traffic and road information, historical information about road speed and driver's determination of road preparation. The preference of the option factor (for example, the driver can specify a route that should not include a motorway or a highway) or any other suitable criteria. In addition, the device can monitor roads and traffic conditions on a continuous basis and provide or choose to change the route that will carry out the remaining journey due to changing conditions. • Instant traffic monitoring systems for various technologies (eg, mobile phone data exchange, fixed camera, GPS fleet tracking) are used to identify traffic delays and feed information into the notification system. The domain type PND can typically be mounted on the instrument panel or windshield of the vehicle or can be formed as part of the onboard computer of the carrier radio or as part of the vehicle's own control system. The navigation device can also be part of a palm-sized system, such as a PDA (portable digital assistant wide media player, mobile phone or the like, and in such cases, the conventional functionality of the palm-type system is by software Installed on the device to perform route calculation 137522.doc 201027044 and extended along the calculated route. In the context of PND, once the route is calculated, the user interacts with the navigation device to propose from the situation The route list selects the route to be calculated. Depending on the situation, the user can intervene or guide the route selection process, for example, for a particular journey, specifying that certain routes, routes, locations or guidelines should be avoided or must be followed. The route calculation form forms a primary function, and navigation along this route is another major function. φ During navigation along a calculated route, such PNDs often provide visual and/or audio commands to follow a The selected route directs the user to the end of the route (ie, the desired destination). The PND is also often displayed on the screen during navigation. Information, this information is regularly updated on the screen so that the map information displayed by the user indicates the current location of the device and hence the user or user's vehicle (if the device is being used for navigation within the vehicle). The icon on the screen usually indicates the current device location and is centered, which also shows the current and surrounding road maps near the current device location. • The other features of the map. In addition, depending on the situation, the navigation information can be displayed in the office. In the state shed above, below or on one side of the displayed map information, examples of navigation information include the distance from the current road to the next channel that needs to be selected by the user, possibly by a particular type indicating a change in the channel (eg, a left turn or Another illustration of a right turn indicates the nature of the change of the channel. The navigation function also determines the content, duration and timing of the audio command, which can be used to guide the user along the route. For example, "100" The simple instructions of turning left after m require a lot of processing and analysis. As mentioned earlier, the interaction between the user and the device can be controlled by touch screen, Or (additional 137522.doc 201027044 or alternatively) by means of a steering wheel, a voice-activated remote control, by voice activation or by any other suitable method. In the following ft conditions, the other provided by the device The function is automatic route recalculation: the user deviates from the previously calculated route during the navigation (accidental or intentional). · Instant traffic condition indication - the alternative route will be more advantageous and the device can automatically recognize A ^ 曰 initially recognize this Equivalent conditions, or if the user actively causes the device to perform route recalculation for any reason. It is also known to allow the user to define the route according to user defined criteria; for example, the user may prefer to calculate the scenic route, or may hope

避開交通堵塞可能發生、料會發生或#前正發生之任何 道路。裝置軟體將接著計算各種路線且更青睞：沿著其路 線匕括最多數目之被標註為（例如）美景的地標（已知為POI) 的路線’或者使用指示特定道路上的正發生之交通條件之 所儲存的資訊’按可能的堵塞或基於堵塞之延遲的水準來 將什算出之路線排序。其他基於POI及基於交通資訊之路 線計算及導航準則亦係可能的。 雖然路線計算及導航功能對於PND之整體效用很重要’ 但可將職置純粹用於資訊顯示或，，自&駕敬"，其中僅顯 示與當前裝置位置相關之地圖資訊，且其中尚未計算出路 Λ且該裝置虽别未執行導航。此操作模式常可適用於當使 用者已知旅行所沿之路線且不需要導航幫助時。 上述類型的裝置（例如，由T〇mT〇m Internati〇郎1 β v 製造及供應之720T模型）提供一用於使使用者能夠自一位 置導航至另一位置的可靠方式。 137522.doc 201027044 此等裝置之使用者可能需要去旅行，不管是步行、乘汽 車還是採用其他交通工具來滿足所排程之事件。此等旅途 之時間安排對於使用者而言可能是個問題，因為旅途之長 度可受到諸如交通條件、道路封閉或其類似者之參數的影 - ¥。另外’此等所排程之事件的時間安排可改變。舉例而 言，可能存在取消、延遲及其類似者。 .此經排程之事件之一實例為到達或離開機場之航班。歸 φ ®於飛機旅行所固有的延遲，此等航班之時間安排可能常 常改變。因而，若使用者能夠確定排程資訊（通知其此經 排程之事件的當前排程資訊）則將是方便的。 可使用（例如）網際網路瀏覽器、文字廣播或其類似者獲 得-些排程資訊n由於使用者需要在找到他/她需 要的資訊前-覽資訊頁，因此使用此等方法定位正確的排 程資訊可能常為困難的。另外，此等裝置可為使用者不可 攜帶的，且因而若排程資訊在使用者旅途期間有所改變， ^ 則他/她可能意識不到彼改變。 【發明内容】 根據本發明之一第一態樣，提供一種系統，其包含： 一處理裝置，其經配置以將資料發送至一網路及自該網 路接收資料，且包含一輸出裝置及排程請求輸入端； 一第一伺服器，其亦經配置以將資料發送至一網路及自 該網路接收資料； 該處理裝置經配置以允許一使用者藉由將該排程請求輸 入端用於在該裝置上之輸出來選擇指定排程資訊；及 137522.doc 201027044 該處理裝置經進一步配置以在對該排程請求輸入端進行 之一輸入後立即跨越一網路連接至該伺服器且自其獲得該 指定排程資訊，及在該輸出裝置上輸出該排程資訊。 此系統可有利地允許該處理裝置比先前技術系統快且方 便地獲得排程資訊。使用者可僅需要啟動排程請求輸入端 且自一單一來源獲得他/她需要的排程資訊，而不必搜尋 資料等。 且詳言之可為可攜式導 處理裝置可方便地為導航裝置 航裝置（PND)。 該第一伺服器可經配置以接收排程資訊。此接收可發生 在激發該第一伺服器之後，及/或可發生在激發一遠離該 第一伺服器的伺服器之後。 舉例而言，該第一伺服器可時常經配置以請求來自遠端 來源之排程資訊。此等請求可週期性地發生，諸如，以每 小時、每隔數小時（例如，每隔2、3、4、5、6或更多小 時）、每天或任一其他合適週期發生。此等實施例可使得 由β亥第一祠服器來控制獲得排程資訊之時間。 在第-祠服器係在第二飼服器之要求下接收排程資訊之 其他實施例中，可按其他週期接㈣㈣訊。此等實_ 之潛在優勢在於，第二伺服器可經配置以#排程資訊改變 時將排程資訊發送至第—伺服卜因巾，保持於第-飼服 器中之排程資訊可更為準確。 在其他實施例中，第—魏器可經配置以當其自一處理 裝置接收到對排程資訊之請求時獲得該資料1而，第一 137522.doc 201027044 伺服器所需要的儲存量可能減小，且其後由第一伺服器獲 得之排程資訊可更為準確。 第二词服ϋ可由提供該排程資訊所㈣的服務之一方提 供。舉例而言，第二词服器可由機場、航空公司等提供。 第一伺服器可經配置以按便於由處理裝置獲得之方式對 排程資訊分類，藉此增加使用者使用之簡易性。 在-些實施例中，第-词服器經配置以根據减種類對 # ㈣資訊分類，且可進-步經配置允許處理裝置劉覽在此 預定種類中之資料。 狀種類可（例如）為下列中之任—者：啟程時間、到達 時間、啟程地點、到達地點、啟程日期、承載者(例如， 航空公司等）、延遲及/或取消之事件或其類似者。 在特疋實施例中，排程資訊係關於航班資料，且詳言 之，排程資訊可關於下列實例中之任何者：航班啟程之時 間、航班到達之時間、機場名、啟程登機門、啟程機場終 • 端、到達機場終端、航空公司、延遲之航班、取消之航 班、日期。 I據本發明之-第二態樣，提供-種導航裝置，其包 含： 一發射器及一接收考，装姑肅®、，\ ^具經配置以分別自一通信頻道發 送及接收排程資訊； 卜程"月求輸人端’其允許其—使用者對該裝置進行-請求排程資訊之輸入；Avoid any roads where traffic jams may occur, occur, or occur before ##. The device software will then calculate the various routes and prefer: along its route, including the maximum number of landmarks (known as POIs) marked as (for example) beautiful scenery, or use to indicate the traffic conditions that are occurring on a particular road. The stored information 'sorts the calculated routes according to the possible blockage or the level of delay based on the blockage. Other road-based calculation and navigation criteria based on POI and traffic information are also possible. Although the route calculation and navigation functions are important for the overall utility of the PND, 'the position can be used purely for information display or, self &esteem", which only displays map information related to the current device location, and which has not yet The path is calculated and the device does not perform navigation. This mode of operation is often applicable when the user knows the route along which the trip is taking and does not require navigation assistance. A device of the above type (e.g., a 720T model manufactured and supplied by T〇mT〇m Internati 1 1 β v) provides a reliable means for enabling a user to navigate from one position to another. 137522.doc 201027044 Users of such devices may need to travel, whether on foot, by car or by other means of transportation to meet the scheduled events. The timing of such trips may be a problem for the user, as the length of the trip may be affected by parameters such as traffic conditions, road closures or the like. In addition, the timing of such scheduled events may vary. For example, there may be cancellations, delays, and the like. An example of this scheduled event is a flight to or from the airport. Due to the inherent delays of φ ® in aircraft travel, the timing of such flights may change frequently. Thus, it would be convenient if the user was able to determine schedule information (notifying the current schedule information for this scheduled event). Some scheduling information can be obtained using, for example, an internet browser, a text broadcast, or the like. Since the user needs to find the information he/she needs before viewing the information page, the method is used to locate the correct information. Schedule information can often be difficult. In addition, such devices may not be portable to the user, and thus if the schedule information changes during the user's journey, then he/she may not be aware of the change. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to a first aspect of the present invention, a system is provided, comprising: a processing device configured to transmit data to and receive data from a network, and including an output device and a scheduling request input; a first server configured to send data to and receive data from the network; the processing device configured to allow a user to input the scheduling request The end is used to output the specified schedule information on the device; and 137522.doc 201027044 The processing device is further configured to connect to the servo across a network immediately after one of the input to the schedule request input And obtaining the specified schedule information from the device and outputting the schedule information on the output device. This system can advantageously allow the processing device to obtain scheduling information faster and more conveniently than prior art systems. The user can simply start the schedule request input and obtain the schedule information he/she needs from a single source without having to search for data. And in particular, the portable guiding device can be conveniently a navigation device (PND). The first server can be configured to receive scheduling information. This reception may occur after the first server is activated and/or may occur after activating a server remote from the first server. For example, the first server can be configured from time to time to request scheduling information from a remote source. Such requests may occur periodically, such as every hour, every few hours (e.g., every 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or more hours), daily, or any other suitable period. Such embodiments may enable the timing of obtaining schedule information by the first device. In other embodiments in which the first server receives schedule information at the request of the second feeder, the (four) (four) messages may be received in other cycles. The potential advantage of these real-times is that the second server can be configured to send the schedule information to the first-servo-buying towel when the schedule information is changed, and the schedule information kept in the first-feeding device can be further changed. To be accurate. In other embodiments, the first-weiler may be configured to obtain the data 1 when it receives a request for scheduling information from a processing device, and the first 137522.doc 201027044 server may require less storage. Small, and the schedule information obtained by the first server can be more accurate. The second word service may be provided by one of the services providing the schedule information (4). For example, the second word server can be provided by an airport, an airline, or the like. The first server can be configured to sort the schedule information in a manner that is convenient for the processing device to obtain, thereby increasing the ease of use by the user. In some embodiments, the first word processor is configured to classify the # (four) information according to the subtraction type, and can be configured further to allow the processing device to view the data in the predetermined category. The category can be, for example, one of the following: departure time, arrival time, departure location, arrival location, departure date, carrier (eg, airline, etc.), delay and/or cancellation event, or the like. . In a special embodiment, the schedule information is related to flight information, and in detail, the schedule information may be related to any of the following examples: time of flight departure, time of arrival of the flight, airport name, departure gate, Departure airport terminal, arrival airport terminal, airline, delayed flight, cancelled flight, date. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation device comprising: a transmitter and a receiving test, the device is configured to transmit and receive schedules from a communication channel respectively Information; 卜程"月求输端' allows it - the user to - request the scheduling information input;

處理電路，其經署w ώ U 置以自該排程請求輸入端接收一輸 137522.doc • 11 · 201027044 入，且使得在該通信頻道上發送一請求該排程資訊之請 求； 該處理電路經進一步配置以自該接收器接收排程資訊， 且在該導航裝置之一輸出裝置上輸出該排程資訊。 包含排程請求輸入端之此一導航裝置可允許一使用者比 在先前技術中迅速得多地獲得排程資訊。此又可減少網路 訊務。Processing circuitry, configured to receive an input 137522.doc • 11 · 201027044 from the schedule request input, and cause a request to request the schedule information on the communication channel; the processing circuit Further configured to receive schedule information from the receiver and output the schedule information on an output device of the navigation device. This navigation device, which includes a schedule request input, allows a user to obtain schedule information much more quickly than in the prior art. This in turn reduces network traffic.

導航裝置可經配置以在一顯示裝置上顯示排程資訊。 另外，排程資訊在導航裝置上之呈現可以節省使用者在 獲得資訊過程中之時間及努力的方便方式，將排程資訊提 供給他/她。 處理電路可經配置以計算視排程f訊而定之路線。舉例 而言，處理電路可經配置以計算一使用者進行一預定排程 事件所需要的啟程時間。此路線計算可考量使用者在他/ 她至該所排程之事件的旅途上可能經歷的交通流量等。 根據本發明之一第三態樣，提供一種將排程資訊發送至 一處理裝置之方法，其包含： 為該處理裝置提供-排輯求輸人端，該排程請求輸入 端在啟動後立即使該處理裝置將—請求發送至—遠 伺服器； 使該第一伺服器整理夾白空，丨、. 來自^少"·個且通常複數個來源之 排程資訊； 使該第-飼服器發送該所請求之排程資訊； 在該處理裝置之一輪屮继® , 鞠出裝置上輸出該排程資訊。 137522.doc •12· 201027044 因此，該第一伺服器整理排程資訊。此整理可在該排程 資訊請求前’或可回應於該排程資訊請求。 以此方式整理資料不僅可給使用者提供方便的服務且 亦可有助於減少被發送至處理裝置的資料，且加速使用者 獲得他/她感興趣之資料的過程。 該排程請求輸入端可經程式化具有可供使用者進行之至 少一個且通常複數個預定選擇。 Φ 該方法可允許處理裝置之使用者瀏覽排程資訊之種類， 且隨後請求來自第—伺服器之可能更為詳細之另外的資 訊。 舉例而言，在一些實施例中，該方法可允許使用者選擇 位置，諸如，機場、火車站、公共汽車站或其類似者。在 選擇了位置後，使用者可隨後能夠選擇到達或啟程資訊。 在進行選擇後，使用者可隨後能夠選擇時間、時間範圍 等。因此，使用者可能夠在選擇後即選擇具有增加的細微 • 纟之資訊。此方法可證明對具有受限式顯示裝置能力之處 理裝置尤其方便’且為使用者選擇他/她所需要的資料提 供一機構。 人根據本發明之-第四態樣’提供一種機器可讀媒體，其 含有當被讀取至-貞器上時使彼機器如本發明之第一態樣 之第一伺服器及/或處理裝置般執行之指令。 人根據本發明之-第五態樣’提供一種機器可讀媒體，其 含有當被讀取至-機器上時使彼機器如本發明之第二態樣 之導航裝置般執行之指令。 137522.doc -13- 201027044 根據本發明之一第六態樣， 提供一種機器可讀媒體，其The navigation device can be configured to display schedule information on a display device. In addition, the presentation of the schedule information on the navigation device can save the user the time and effort in obtaining the information, and provide the schedule information to him/her. The processing circuitry can be configured to calculate a route depending on the schedule. For example, the processing circuitry can be configured to calculate the departure time required by a user to perform a predetermined scheduling event. This route calculation can take into account the traffic flow that the user may experience during his/her journey to the scheduled event. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of transmitting schedule information to a processing device, comprising: providing a processing input for the processing device, the scheduling request input being immediately after startup Having the processing device send a request to the remote server; causing the first server to collate the white space, 丨, . from the "less" and usually the schedule information of the plurality of sources; The server sends the requested schedule information; and the schedule information is outputted on one of the processing devices. 137522.doc •12· 201027044 Therefore, the first server organizes the schedule information. This collation may be preceded by the schedule information request or may be replied to by the schedule information request. Organizing the data in this manner not only provides a convenient service to the user but also helps to reduce the data sent to the processing device and speeds up the process by which the user obtains the material he or she is interested in. The schedule request input can be programmed to have at least one and usually a plurality of predetermined options available to the user. Φ This method allows the user of the processing device to view the type of scheduling information and subsequently request additional information from the first server that may be more detailed. For example, in some embodiments, the method may allow a user to select a location, such as an airport, train station, bus stop, or the like. Once the location is selected, the user can then select the arrival or departure information. After making the selection, the user can then select the time, time range, and the like. Therefore, the user can select the information with the added subtle 纟 after the selection. This method proves to be particularly convenient for a device having a limited display device capability and provides a mechanism for the user to select the information he/she needs. A fourth aspect of the invention provides a machine readable medium containing a first server and/or processing that causes a machine to be in a first aspect of the invention when read onto a device A device-like instruction. The person according to the fifth aspect of the present invention provides a machine readable medium containing instructions for causing the machine to be executed as the navigation device of the second aspect of the present invention when read onto the machine. 137522.doc -13- 201027044 According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a machine readable medium is provided,

樣之方法之指令。The instructions of the method.

射之信號（包括網際網路下載、 »fystick M、緊密快閃記憶髏卡 其他形式之磁光儲存器、所發 載、FTP轉移等）、電線或任一 其他合適的媒體。 【實施方式】 下文將藉由說明性實例參看隨附圖式來描述本發明之實 施例的教示之各種態樣及體現彼等教示之配置。 現將特定參照一可攜式導航裝置（PND)來描述本發明之 實施例。然而’應記住，本發明之教示不限於PND，而可 普遍地適用於通常將經組態以執行導航軟體使得提供路線 計劃及導航功能性之任一類型之處理裝置。因此可見，在 本申請案之上下文中，導航裝置意欲包括（但不限於）任一 類型之路線計劃及導航裝置’其與彼裝置是體現為？]^〇、 内建於載具中之導航裝置還是實際上可執行路線計劃及導 航軟體之計算裝置（諸如，桌上型或可攜式個人電腦 (PC)、行動電話或可攜式數位助理（PDA))無關。 自下文亦將顯見，本發明之教示在使用者並不尋找關於 自一點導航至另一點之方式的指導而僅希望具備一給定位 137522.doc -14- 201027044 置之視圖的情況下亦具有效用。在此等情況下，由使用者 選擇之"目的地"位置未必具有使用者希望開始導航之一對 應出發位置，且因此，不應將本文中對"目的地"位置或實 際上對’’目的地"視圖之提及解釋為意謂一路線之產生係必 要的、必須發生至"目的地"之旅行，或者實際上，一目的 地之存在需要指明對應的出發位置。 將以上附帶條件牢記於心，圖丨說明可由導航裝置使用 # 的全球定位系統（GPS)之實例視圖。此等系統係已知的且 用於各種目的。一般而言，GPS為基於衛星無線電之導航 系統，其能夠為無限數目個使用者判定連續位置、速度、 時間及（在一些個例中）方向資訊。先前已知為\八¥灯八&的 GPS併入有在精確的軌道中繞地球軌道運行之複數個衛 星。基於此等精確軌道，GPS衛星可將其位置分程傳遞至 任何數目個接收單元。然而，應理解，可使用諸如 GLOSNASS、歐洲伽利略（Galileo)定位系統、c〇MPASS定 馨 位系統或1rnss(印度地區導航衛星系統）之全球定位系 統。 當經專門裝備以接收GPS資料之裝置開始掃描用於Gps 衛星信號之射頻時，實施GPS系統。在自一〇1>8衛星接收 到一無線電信號後，該裝置經由複數個不同習知方法中之 者來判疋彼衛星之精轉位置。在多數個例中，該裝置將 繼續掃描信號，直至其已獲得至少三個不同的衛星信號 (注意，位置通常並非使用其他三角量測技術藉由僅兩個 信號來判定，但可如此判定）^實施幾何三角量測後，接 137522.doc -15- 201027044 收器利用三個已知之位置判定其自身相對於衛星之二維位 置。可以已知方式進行此判定。另外’獲得第四衛星信號 將允許接收裝置藉由相同的幾何計算以已知方式計算其三 維位置。位置及速度資料可由無限數目個使用者連續地即 時更新。 如圖1中所示，GPS系統大體由參考數字ι〇〇表示。複數 個衛星120處於圍繞地球124之軌道中。每一衛星12〇之執 _ 道未必與其他衛星120之軌道同步，且實際上很可能不同 步。展示GPS接收器14〇接收來自各種衛星12〇之展頻Gps 衛星信號160。 自每一衛星120連續地發射之展頻衛星信號ι6〇利用藉由 準確之原子鐘實現之準確的頻率標準。每一衛星(作為 其-貝料彳5號發射160之部分）發射指示彼特定衛星12〇之資 料流。熟習相關技術者應瞭解，GPS接收器裝置14〇通常 獲得來自至少三個衛星12〇之展頻（5]?3衛星信號16〇以用於 • 該GPS接收器裝置14〇藉由三角量測來計算其二維位置。 一額外彳s號之獲取（其產生來自總共四個衛星12〇之信號 160)准許GPS接收器裝置14〇以已知方式計算其三維位置。 圖2以方塊組件格式說明根據本發明之一實施例的一導 航裝置200之電子組件之一說明性表示。應注意，導航裝 置200之方塊圖不包括導航裝置之所有組件，而是僅代表 許多實例組件》 導航裝置200位於一外殼（未圖示）内。外殼包括處理電 路（在該實施例中，其被描述為由連接至輸人裝置220之處 137522.doc -16- 201027044 理器210提供）及一顯示幕240，該顯示幕提供一輸出裝置 之一實例。輸入裝置220可包括一鍵盤裝置、語音輸入裝 置、觸控面板及/或用以輸入資訊之任一其他已知輸入裝 置；及顯示幕240可包括任一類型之顯示幕，諸如，LCD 顯示器。在一實施例中，輸入裝置220及顯示幕240經整合 為一整合式輸入及顯示裝置，該整合式輸入及顯示裝置包 括一觸控墊或觸控螢幕輸入端，使得使用者僅需觸摸顯示 幕240之一部分便可選擇複數個顯示備選項中之一者或者 啟動複數個虛擬按鈕中之一者。 該導航裝置可包括輸出裝置之其他實例，諸如，聲訊輸 出裝置（例如，揚聲器）。因為揚聲器260可對導航裝置200 之使用者產生聲訊資訊，所以應同樣理解，輸入裝置240 可包括麥克風且亦包括用於接收輸入語音命令之軟體。 在導航裝置200中’處理器210經由連接225操作性地連 接至輸入裝置220且經設定以經由連接225自輸入裝置220 接收輸入資訊，且經由輸出連接245操作性地連接至顯示 幕240及揚聲器260中之至少一者以輸出資訊至該至少一 者。另外’處理器210經由連接235可操作地耦接至記憶體 資源230 ’且經進一步調適成經由連接275自輸入/輸出 (I/O)埠270接收資訊/將資訊發送至輸入/輸出（1/〇)埠27〇， 其中I/O埠270可連接至在導航裝置2〇〇外部之1/〇裝置28〇。 記憶體資源230包含（例如）一揮發性記憶體（諸如，隨機存 取記憶體（RAM))及一非揮發性記憶體（例如，數位記憶 體’諸如，快閃記憶體）^記憶體資源亦包含一埠228(其經 137522.doc -17· 201027044 由連接235與處理器2〗0通信），以允許將抽取式記憶卡（一 般被稱作卡）添加至裝置2〇〇。在正在描述之實施例中，該 埠經配置以允許添加SD(安全數位）卡。在其他實施例中， 該埠可允許連接其他袼式之記憶體（諸如，緊密快閃記憶 體（CF)卡、Mem01T SticksTM、xD記憶卡、USB(通用串列 • 匯流排）快閃驅動機、MMC(多媒體）卡、智慧型媒體卡、 微型硬碟或其類似者）。 0 外部1/0裝置280可包括（但不限於）外部收聽裝置，諸 如耳機。至I/O裝置280之連接可另外為至用於免手式操 作及/或用於語音啟動式操作之任何其他外部裝置（諸如汽 車音響單元）之有線或無線連接，例如用於至聽筒或頭戴 式耳機之連接及/或用於至（例如）行動電話之連接，其中行 動電》舌連接可用以在導航裝置2〇〇與（例如）網際網路或任一 八他網路之間建立資料連接，及/或用以經由（例如）網際網 路或某一其他網路建立至伺服器之連接。 ❹ 圖2進步說明在處理器210與天線/接收器25〇之間經由 連接255的操作性連接，其中天線/接收器25〇可為（例 如）GPS天線/接收器。應理解，為了說明而示意性地組合 由參考數字250表示之天線與接收器，但天線及接收器可 為刀開定位的組件，且天線可為（例如）Gps貼片天線或螺 旋天線。 另外 叙熟習此項技術者將理解，圖2中所示之電子 、且件係以$知方式由電源（未圖示）供電《如一般熟習此項 技術者將理解，認為圖2中所示的組件之不同組態在本申 137522.doc -18· 201027044 請案之範疇内。舉例而言， _ 圖2中所示之組件可經由 及/或無線連接及其類似物相 、 邳互通仏。因此，本申請幸之 導航裝置2〇0之範嘴包括可攜式或掌上型導航裝置200 :、 此外，圖2之可攜式或掌上型導航裝置2〇〇可以已知 連接或"對接"至一載且，蜂 戰，、諸如，腳踏車、機器腳踏車、汽 車或船。接著可為了可攜式或裳 4军上i導航用途而自對接位 置移除此導航裝置200。Signals (including internet download, »fystick M, compact flash memory, other forms of magneto-optical storage, uploading, FTP transfer, etc.), wires or any other suitable media. [Embodiment] Various aspects of the teachings of the embodiments of the present invention and the configuration of the teachings of the present invention will be described by the accompanying drawings. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with particular reference to a portable navigation device (PND). However, it should be noted that the teachings of the present invention are not limited to PNDs, but are generally applicable to any type of processing device that will typically be configured to execute navigation software such that route planning and navigation functionality are provided. Thus, it can be seen that in the context of the present application, the navigation device is intended to include, but is not limited to, any type of route plan and navigation device' a navigation device built into the vehicle or a computing device that can actually execute the route planning and navigation software (such as a desktop or portable personal computer (PC), a mobile phone or a portable digital assistant) (PDA)) Irrelevant. As will become apparent hereinafter, the teachings of the present invention are also useful in situations where the user does not seek guidance on the manner of navigation from one point to another and only wishes to have a view of the positioning 137522.doc -14-201027044. . In such cases, the "destination" location selected by the user does not necessarily have one of the user's desire to start navigation corresponding to the departure location, and therefore, should not be in this article for "destination" location or actually The reference to the ''destination" view is interpreted to mean that the generation of a route is necessary, must occur to the destination" travel, or indeed, the presence of a destination needs to indicate the corresponding departure location . Keep the above conditions in mind, and illustrate an example view of a Global Positioning System (GPS) that can be used by the navigation device #. These systems are known and used for a variety of purposes. In general, GPS is a satellite radio based navigation system that is capable of determining continuous position, speed, time, and (in some instances) direction information for an unlimited number of users. The GPS previously known as \8¥8&&> incorporates a plurality of satellites orbiting the earth in precise orbits. Based on these precise orbits, GPS satellites can distribute their position to any number of receiving units. However, it should be understood that a global positioning system such as GLOSNASS, the European Galileo positioning system, the c〇MPASS positioning system or the 1rnss (India Regional Navigation Satellite System) can be used. A GPS system is implemented when a device that is specifically equipped to receive GPS data begins scanning radio frequencies for GPS satellite signals. After receiving a radio signal from a satellite of 1>8, the device determines the fine position of the satellite via a plurality of different conventional methods. In most cases, the device will continue to scan the signal until it has obtained at least three different satellite signals (note that the position is usually not determined by using only two signals using other triangulation techniques, but can be determined as such) ^ After performing the geometric triangulation, the receiver uses three known positions to determine its own two-dimensional position relative to the satellite. This determination can be made in a known manner. In addition, obtaining the fourth satellite signal will allow the receiving device to calculate its three dimensional position in a known manner by the same geometric calculation. The position and velocity data can be updated continuously and continuously by an unlimited number of users. As shown in Figure 1, the GPS system is generally indicated by the reference numeral ι〇〇. A plurality of satellites 120 are in orbit around the earth 124. The execution of each satellite is not necessarily synchronized with the orbits of other satellites 120, and is actually likely to be different. The GPS receiver 14 is shown receiving a spread spectrum Gps satellite signal 160 from various satellites. The spread spectrum satellite signal ι6〇 continuously transmitted from each satellite 120 utilizes an accurate frequency standard achieved by an accurate atomic clock. Each satellite (as part of its -Bei No. 5 launch 160) transmits a stream of information indicative of a particular satellite. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the GPS receiver device 14 typically obtains a spread spectrum (5] 3 satellite signal from at least three satellites 12 〇 for the GPS receiver device 14 三角 by triangulation To calculate its two-dimensional position. An additional 彳s number acquisition (which produces a signal 160 from a total of four satellites 12 准许) permits the GPS receiver device 14 to calculate its three-dimensional position in a known manner. Figure 2 is in block component format An illustrative representation of one of the electronic components of a navigation device 200 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. It should be noted that the block diagram of the navigation device 200 does not include all of the components of the navigation device, but rather represents only a number of example components. Located within a housing (not shown), the housing includes processing circuitry (which in this embodiment is described as being provided by the connector 137522.doc -16 - 201027044 processor 210) and a display screen 240. The display screen provides an example of an output device. The input device 220 can include a keyboard device, a voice input device, a touch panel, and/or any other known input device for inputting information. And the display screen 240 can include any type of display screen, such as an LCD display. In one embodiment, the input device 220 and the display screen 240 are integrated into an integrated input and display device, the integrated input and display The device includes a touch pad or a touch screen input end, such that the user can select one of the plurality of display options or activate one of the plurality of virtual buttons by simply touching one of the display screens 240. Other examples of output devices may be included, such as an audio output device (eg, a speaker). Because speaker 260 may generate audio information for a user of navigation device 200, it should be equally understood that input device 240 may include a microphone and also include Receiving software for inputting voice commands. In the navigation device 200, the processor 210 is operatively coupled to the input device 220 via connection 225 and is configured to receive input information from the input device 220 via connection 225 and operatively via output connection 245. Connecting to at least one of the display screen 240 and the speaker 260 to output information to the at least one. Processor 210 is operatively coupled to memory resource 230 ′ via connection 235 and is further adapted to receive information from input/output (I/O) 埠 270 via connection 275 / to send information to the input/output (1/〇埠27〇, wherein the I/O埠 270 can be connected to a 1/〇 device 28〇 external to the navigation device 2. The memory resource 230 includes, for example, a volatile memory (such as a random access memory) (RAM)) and a non-volatile memory (for example, digital memory 'such as flash memory) ^ memory resources also contain a 228 (which is connected by 137522.doc -17· 201027044 by the processor and processor 2 _ 0 communication) to allow the removable memory card (generally referred to as a card) to be added to the device 2 〇〇. In the embodiment being described, the port is configured to allow the addition of an SD (Secure Digital) card. In other embodiments, the device may allow connection to other memory devices such as compact flash memory (CF) cards, Mem01T SticksTM, xD memory cards, USB (universal serial/bus) flash drives. , MMC (Multimedia) card, smart media card, mini hard drive or the like). 0 External 1/0 device 280 may include, but is not limited to, an external listening device such as a headset. The connection to the I/O device 280 can additionally be a wired or wireless connection to any other external device (such as a car audio unit) for hands-free operation and/or for voice-activated operation, such as for use in an earpiece or The connection of the headset and/or the connection to, for example, a mobile phone, wherein the mobile connection can be used between the navigation device 2 and, for example, the internet or any of the eight networks Establish a data connection and/or establish a connection to the server via, for example, the Internet or some other network. Figure 2 shows an operative connection between processor 210 and antenna/receiver 25A via connection 255, where antenna/receiver 25A can be, for example, a GPS antenna/receiver. It will be understood that the antenna and receiver, indicated by reference numeral 250, are schematically combined for purposes of illustration, but the antenna and receiver may be components of the knife open positioning, and the antenna may be, for example, a Gps patch antenna or a helical antenna. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the electronics shown in Figure 2 are powered by a power source (not shown) in a known manner. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, it is believed that The different configurations of the components are within the scope of this application 137522.doc -18· 201027044. For example, the components shown in FIG. 2 can be interchanged via and/or wireless connections and the like. Therefore, the exemplary mouthpiece of the navigation device of the present application includes a portable or handheld navigation device 200: In addition, the portable or handheld navigation device of FIG. 2 can be known to be connected or "docked" To a single, bee war, such as a bicycle, a bicycle, a car or a boat. This navigation device 200 can then be removed from the docking position for portable or recreational use.

現參看圖3，導航裝置2〇〇可經由杆 J敗田订動裝置（未圖示）（諸 如，行動電話、而及/或具有行動電話技術之任一裝置） 建立與伺服器302之"行動"或雷p網牧、# ^ ^ J4 1：彳5網路連接，其建立數位 連接(諸如’ '經由例如已知的藍芽技術之數位連接）。其 後’行動裝置可經由其網路服務提供者建立與伺服器3〇2 之網路連接（例如，經由網際網路）。因而，在導航裝置 2〇〇(當其單獨及/或在載具中旅行時，其可為且時常為行動 的）與飼服器302之間建立"行動"網路連接從而為資訊提供 "即時”或至少很"新的”閘道。 可使用（例如）網際網路（諸如，全球資訊網）以一已知方 式進行在行動裝置（經由一服務提供者）與諸如伺服器3〇2之 另一裝置之間的網路連接之建立。舉例而言，此可包括 TCP/IP刀層協定之使用。行動裝置可利用任何數目個通信 標準’諸如，CDMA、GSM、WAN等。 因而，可利用（例如）經由資料連接、經由行動電話或導 航裝置200内之行動電話技術所達成之網際網路連接。為 進行此連接，建立在伺服器302與導航裝置2〇〇之間的網際 137522.doc -19- 201027044 網路連接。舉例而言，可經由行動電話或其他行動裝置及 GPRS連接（整合封包無、線電服務）、UMTS(通用行動電話系 統）或其他3G連接進行此連接》(GPRS及UMTS連接提供由 電信經營者提供之用於行動裝置的高速資料連接；GPRs . 及UMTS均提供連接至網際網路之方法）。 . 冑航裝置200可經由(例如)現有之藍芽技術以已知方式 .步元成與行動裝置之資料連接且最終完成與網際網路 φ 及伺服器3G2之資料連接，#中資料協定可利用任何數目 個標準，諸如，GSRM、用於GSM標準之資料協定標準。 導航裝置200可在導航裝置2〇〇本身内包括其自身的行動 電話技術（例如，包括天線，或者視情況，使用導航裝置 2〇〇之内部天線導航裝置2〇〇内之行 如上指定之内部組件，及，或可包括-可***卡(例如： 戶身份模組或麵卡），該可***卡配有（例如）必要的行動 電話技術及/或天線。因而’導航裝置_内之行動電話技 • #可類似地經由（例如）網際網路建立導航裝置200與词服器 3〇2之間的網路連接，其建立方式類似於任—行動裝置之 對於GPRS電話設定’藍芽致 双施等航裝置可用以與行動 電話模型、製造商等之不斷 1又變的頻譜一起正確地工作， 舉例而言’模型/製造商特定 疋叹定可儲存於導航裝置200 上。可更新針對此資訊而儲存之資料。 在圖3中，導航裝置2〇〇被描 指繪為經由一般通信頻道318 與伺服器302通信，該一般通护相、 。頻道318可由許多不同配置 137522.doc -20- 201027044 中之任何者來實施。當伺服器302與導航裝置200之間建立 經由通仏頻道3 18之連接（注意，此連接可為經由行動裝置 之資料連接、經由個人電腦而經由網際網路之直接連接 等）時’伺服器302與該導航裝置2〇〇可通信。 • 伺服器302包括（除了可能未說明之其他組件之外）一處 理器304，其操作性地連接至一記憶體3〇6且經由有線或無 線連接314進一步操作性地連接至一大量資料儲存裝置 ❿ 312。處理器304進一步操作性地連接至發射器3〇8及接收 器310,以經由通信頻道318將資訊發射至導航裝置2〇〇並 自導航裝置200發送資訊。經發送且經接收之信號可包括 資料、通信及/或其他傳播信號。可根據導航系統2〇〇之通 佗設s十中所使用之通信要求及通信技術來選擇或設計發射 器308及接收器310。另外’應注意，可將發射器3〇8及接 收器3 10之功能組合為信號收發器。 伺服器302進一步連接至（或包括）大量儲存裝置，注 • 意，大量儲存裝置312可經由通信鏈路314耦接至伺服器 302。大量儲存裝置312含有導航資料及地圖資訊之健存 器，且可同樣為與伺服器302分離之裝置，或者可併入至 伺服器302内。 導航裝置200經調適以經由通信頻道318與祠服器3〇2通 信，且包括如先前關於圖2所描述之處理器、記憶體等以 及發射器320及接收器322以經由通信頻道318發送並接收 信號及/或資料，注意，此等裝置可進一步用以與不同於 词服器302之裝置通信。另外，根據對於導航裝置扇之通 I37522.doc -21 - 201027044 信設計中所使用之通信要求及通信技術來選擇或設計發射 器320及接收器322 ’且可將發射器320及接收器322之功能 組合為單一收發器。 儲存於伺服器記憶體306中之軟體為處理器3〇4提供指令 且允許伺服器302將服務提供給導航裝置20〇。由祠服器 302提供之一服務包含處理來自導航裝置2〇〇之請求及將導 航資料自大量資料儲存器312發射至導航裝置200。由伺服 器302提供之另一服務包括對於所欲之應用使用各種演算 法來處理導航資料及將此等計算出之結果發送至導航裝置 200。 如下更詳細地描述’伺服器306亦含有或能夠存取可由 導航裝置200在通信頻道3 18上存取之排程資訊。 通信頻道318 —般表示連接導航裝置2〇〇與伺服器3〇2之 傳播媒體或路徑。伺服器302及導航裝置200皆包括一用於 經由該通信頻道發射資料之發射器及一用於接收已經由該 通信頻道發射的資料之接收器。 通信頻道318不限於特定通信技術。另外，通信頻道318 不限於單一通信技術；亦即’頻道318可包括使用各種各 樣技術之若干通信鍵路。舉例而言，通信頻道3 18可經調 適以提供一用於電通信、光通信及/或電磁通信等之路 徑。因而，通信頻道318包括（但不限於）下列各物中之一者 或其組合：電路、諸如電線及同轴電瘦之電導體、光纖電 纜、轉換器、射頻（RF)波、大氣、空白空間（ernpty space 等。此外，通信頻道318可包括中間裝置，諸如，路由 137522.doc •22· 201027044 器、轉發器、緩衝器、發射器及接收器。 在一說明性配置中，通信頻道3 1 8包括電話網路及電腦 網路。此外，通信頻道318可能夠容納諸如射頻、微波頻 率、紅外線通信等之無線通信。另外，通信頻道318可容 納衛星通信。 經由通信頻道3 1 8發射之通信信號包括（但不限於）可為 給定通信技術所需要的或所要的信號。舉例而言，該等信 號可適合用於蜂巢式通信技術中，蜂巢式通信技術諸如， 分時多重存取（TDMA)、分頻多重存取（FDMA)、分碼多重 存取（CDMA)、全球行動通信系統（GSM)等。可經由通信 頻道318發射數位及類比信號兩者。此等信號可為對於通 信技術可能為理想的經調變、經加密及/或經壓縮之信 號。 飼服器302包括一可由導航裝置2〇〇經由無線頻道存取之 遠端伺服器。伺服器302可包括一位於區域網路（lan)、廣 域網路（WAN)、虛擬私用網路（VPN)等上之網路伺服器。 伺服器302可包括諸如桌上型或膝上型電腦之個人電 腦，且通信頻道318可為連接在個人電腦與導航裝置2〇〇之 間的電纜。或者，可將個人電腦連接於導航裝置2〇〇與伺 服器302之間以在伺服器3〇2與導航裝置2〇〇之間建立網際 網路連接。或者，行動電話或其他掌上型裝置可建立至網 際網路之無線連接，用於經由網際網路將導航裝置2〇〇連 接至伺服器302。 可經由資訊下載為導航裝置2〇〇提供來自伺服器302之資 137522.doc -23- 201027044 訊，可時常自動地（可能週期性地）或在使用者將導航裝置 200連接至伺服器302後，更新資訊下載，及/或在經由（例 如）無線行動連接裝置及TCP/IP連接在伺服器3〇2與導航裝 置200之間進行更恆定或頻繁之連接後，資訊下載可更為 動態。對於許多動態計算，伺服器3〇2中之處理器3〇4可用 來處置大量的處理需要’然而，導航裝置2〇〇之處理器 亦可時常獨立於至伺服器302之連接而處置許多處理及計 算。 如以上圖2中所指示，導航裝置200包括一處理器210、 一輸入裝置220及一顯示幕240。輸入裝置220及顯示幕240 經整合為一整合式輸入及顯示裝置以致能資訊之輸入（經 由直接輸入、選單選擇等）及資訊之顯示（例如經由觸控面 板螢幕）兩者。舉例而言，如一般熟習此項技術者所熟 知’此螢幕可為觸控式輸入LCD螢幕。另外，導航裝置 200亦可包括任何額外輸入裝置22〇及/或任何額外輸出裝 置241，諸如，音訊輸入/輸出裝置。 圖4A及圖4B為導航裝置2〇〇之透視圖。如圖4A中所示， 導航裝置200可為一包括整合式輸入及顯示裝置29〇(例 如，觸控面板螢幕）及圖2之其他組件（包括但不限於内部 GPS接收器250、微處理器21〇、電源供應器、記憶體系統 230等）之單元。 導航裝置200可位於臂292上，可使用吸盤294將臂292本 身緊固至載具儀錶板/窗/等。此臂292為一對接台之一實 例’導航裝置200可對接至該對接台。 137522.doc -24- 201027044 如圖辦所展示，例如，導航裝置細可藉由將導航裝 置292連接至臂292之搭扣來對接或以其他方式連接至對接 台之臂292。導航裝置200可接著可在臂292上旋轉，如圖 4B之箭頭所示。舉例而言，& 了釋放導航裝置彻與對接 台之間的連接，可按壓導航裝置2〇〇上之一按鈕。用於將 導航裝置耦接至對接台及將導航裝置自對接台去耦之其他 同等合適的配置係一般熟習此項技術者所熟知的。 現參看隨附圖式中之圖5,記憶體資源23〇儲存啟動載入 器程式（未圖示），其由處理器21〇執行以便自記憶體資源 230入載作業系統470，用於由功能硬體組件46〇執行，功 能硬體組件460提供應用程式軟體48〇可執行之環境。作業 系統470用以控制功能硬體組件46〇，且駐留於應用程式軟 體480與功能硬體組件460之間。應用程式軟體48〇提供包 括GUI之作業環境’ GUI支援導航裝置2〇〇之核心功能（例 如，地圖檢視、路線計劃、導航功能及與其相關聯之任何 其他功能）。 圖6展示根據本發明之一實施例的系統β該實施例包含 一 PND 600 ’其經配置以經由無線網路（諸如，行動電話網 路602)及WAN(廣域網路）（諸如，網際網路604)連接至第一 伺服器606。熟習此項技術者應瞭解，電話網路602及WAN 正提供進一步關於圖3所描述之通信頻道318。PND 600可 為上文描述之PND。 第一伺服器606經配置以經由可為WAN(諸如，網際網路 604)之網路與第二伺服器608通信。第二伺服器608可遠離 137522.doc -25- 201027044 或可不遠離第一伺服器606，但通常將位於遠端。 熟習此項技術者應瞭解，雖然第一伺服器6〇6及第二伺 服器608經表示及描述為單一機器，但其可實際上由可包 括或可為虛擬機之複數個不同機器提供。Referring now to Figure 3, the navigation device 2 can be established with the server 302 via a lever J (not shown) (such as a mobile phone and/or any device having a mobile phone technology). ; action " or Ray p net, # ^ ^ J4 1: 彳 5 network connection, which establishes a digital connection (such as ''digital connection via known Bluetooth technology, for example). Thereafter, the mobile device can establish a network connection with the server 〇2 via its network service provider (e.g., via the Internet). Thus, an "action" network connection is established between the navigation device 2 (when it travels alone and/or while traveling in the vehicle, which can be and is often actionable) Provide "instant" or at least very "new" gateways. The establishment of a network connection between the mobile device (via a service provider) and another device, such as server 3〇2, can be performed in a known manner using, for example, the Internet (such as the World Wide Web). . For example, this can include the use of a TCP/IP knife layer protocol. The mobile device can utilize any number of communication standards such as CDMA, GSM, WAN, and the like. Thus, an internet connection can be made, for example, via a data connection, via a mobile phone or mobile phone technology within navigation device 200. To make this connection, an internet connection 137522.doc -19- 201027044 is established between the server 302 and the navigation device 2〇〇. For example, this connection can be made via a mobile phone or other mobile device and GPRS connection (integrated packet no, line service), UMTS (Universal Mobile Phone System) or other 3G connection (GPRS and UMTS connections are provided by telecommunications operators) High-speed data connections for mobile devices; GPRs. and UMTS provide connectivity to the Internet). The navigation device 200 can be connected to the data of the mobile device in a known manner via, for example, the existing Bluetooth technology, and finally complete the data connection with the Internet φ and the server 3G2, and the data agreement can be Use any number of standards, such as GSRM, the data agreement standard for the GSM standard. The navigation device 200 can include its own mobile phone technology within the navigation device 2 itself (eg, including an antenna, or, as appropriate, the interior of the internal antenna navigation device 2 within the navigation device 2) The component, and/or may include an insertable card (eg, a subscriber identity module or a face card) equipped with, for example, necessary mobile phone technology and/or an antenna. Thus the action within the 'navigation device' The phone technology can be similarly established via, for example, the Internet to establish a network connection between the navigation device 200 and the word processor 3〇2, which is established in a manner similar to that of the mobile device for GPRS phone settings. The dual-assisted device can be used to work correctly with the ever-changing spectrum of the mobile phone model, manufacturer, etc., for example, the model/manufacturer specific sigh can be stored on the navigation device 200. The information stored in this information. In Figure 3, the navigation device 2 is depicted as communicating with the server 302 via the general communication channel 318, the general compliant phase, the channel 318 can be Any of a number of different configurations 137522.doc -20- 201027044 are implemented. A connection via the overnight channel 3 18 is established between the server 302 and the navigation device 200 (note that this connection may be a data connection via a mobile device, The server 302 is communicable with the navigation device 2 via a personal computer via a direct connection via the Internet, etc. • The server 302 includes (in addition to other components not otherwise described) a processor 304, It is operatively coupled to a memory port 3 and further operatively coupled to a mass data storage device 312 via a wired or wireless connection 314. The processor 304 is further operatively coupled to the transmitter 3〇8 and the receiver 310. Transmitting information to and from the navigation device 200 via the communication channel 318. The transmitted and received signals may include data, communications, and/or other propagating signals. The transmitter 308 and the receiver 310 are selected or designed by using the communication requirements and communication technologies used in the tenth. In addition, it should be noted that the transmitters 3 can be received and received. The function of the device 3 10 is combined into a signal transceiver. The server 302 is further connected to (or includes) a plurality of storage devices. Note that the mass storage device 312 can be coupled to the server 302 via the communication link 314. The mass storage device 312 A payload containing navigation data and map information, and may also be a separate device from the server 302, or may be incorporated into the server 302. The navigation device 200 is adapted to communicate with the server via the communication channel 318. Communication, and including the processor, memory, etc., and transmitter 320 and receiver 322 as previously described with respect to FIG. 2 to transmit and receive signals and/or data via communication channel 318, noting that such devices may be further utilized with It is different from the device communication of the word processor 302. In addition, the transmitter 320 and the receiver 322' are selected or designed according to the communication requirements and communication techniques used in the design of the navigation device I37522.doc -21 - 201027044, and the transmitter 320 and the receiver 322 can be The function is combined into a single transceiver. The software stored in the server memory 306 provides instructions to the processor 3〇4 and allows the server 302 to provide services to the navigation device 20A. One of the services provided by the server 302 includes processing the request from the navigation device 2 and transmitting the navigation data from the mass data store 312 to the navigation device 200. Another service provided by server 302 includes the use of various algorithms for processing the navigation data for the desired application and transmitting such calculated results to navigation device 200. The server 306 also contains or has access to schedule information that can be accessed by the navigation device 200 over the communication channel 3 18 as described in more detail below. Communication channel 318 generally represents the propagation medium or path connecting navigation device 2 to server 3〇2. Both server 302 and navigation device 200 include a transmitter for transmitting data via the communication channel and a receiver for receiving data that has been transmitted by the communication channel. Communication channel 318 is not limited to a particular communication technology. Additionally, communication channel 318 is not limited to a single communication technology; that is, 'channel 318 may include a number of communication keys that use a variety of different technologies. For example, communication channel 3 18 can be adapted to provide a path for electrical, optical, and/or electromagnetic communication, and the like. Thus, communication channel 318 includes, but is not limited to, one or a combination of the following: circuits, electrical conductors such as wires and coaxial thin wires, fiber optic cables, converters, radio frequency (RF) waves, atmosphere, blanks Space (ernpty space, etc. Further, communication channel 318 may include intermediate devices such as routers 137522.doc • 22· 201027044, repeaters, buffers, transmitters, and receivers. In an illustrative configuration, communication channel 3 1 8 includes a telephone network and a computer network. In addition, communication channel 318 can be capable of accommodating wireless communications such as radio frequency, microwave frequency, infrared communication, etc. Additionally, communication channel 318 can accommodate satellite communications. Communication signals include, but are not limited to, signals that may be required or desired for a given communication technology. For example, such signals may be suitable for use in cellular communication technologies, such as time-sharing multiple access. (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), etc. Numbers that can be transmitted via communication channel 318 And analog signals. These signals may be modulated, encrypted, and/or compressed signals that may be desirable for communication techniques. The feeder 302 includes a wireless device that can be accessed by the navigation device 2 The remote server. The server 302 can include a network server located on a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a virtual private network (VPN), etc. The server 302 can include, for example, a desktop type. Or a personal computer of a laptop computer, and the communication channel 318 can be a cable connected between the personal computer and the navigation device 2. Alternatively, the personal computer can be connected between the navigation device 2 and the server 302. An internet connection is established between the server 3〇2 and the navigation device 2. Alternatively, a mobile phone or other handheld device can establish a wireless connection to the Internet for navigating the navigation device via the Internet. 〇 Connected to the server 302. The navigation device 2 can be provided with information from the server 302 via the information download 137522.doc -23- 201027044, which can be automatically (possibly periodically) or installed by the user After the connection to the server 302, the information download is updated, and/or after a more constant or frequent connection between the server 3〇2 and the navigation device 200 via, for example, a wireless mobile connection device and a TCP/IP connection, Information downloads can be more dynamic. For many dynamic calculations, the processor 3〇4 in the server 3〇2 can be used to handle a large amount of processing needs. However, the processor of the navigation device can also be used independently of the server. A number of processes and calculations are handled by the connection of 302. As indicated in Figure 2 above, the navigation device 200 includes a processor 210, an input device 220, and a display screen 240. The input device 220 and the display screen 240 are integrated into an integrated input and display device to enable input of information (via direct input, menu selection, etc.) and display of information (for example, via a touch panel screen). For example, as is well known to those skilled in the art, this screen can be a touch input LCD screen. Additionally, navigation device 200 can also include any additional input device 22 and/or any additional output device 241, such as an audio input/output device. 4A and 4B are perspective views of the navigation device 2''. As shown in FIG. 4A, the navigation device 200 can be an integrated input and display device 29 (eg, a touch panel screen) and other components of FIG. 2 (including but not limited to an internal GPS receiver 250, a microprocessor Unit of 21〇, power supply, memory system 230, etc.). The navigation device 200 can be located on the arm 292, which can be fastened to the carrier dashboard/window/etc. using the suction cup 294. This arm 292 is one of a pair of docking stations. The navigation device 200 can be docked to the docking station. 137522.doc -24- 201027044 As shown in the office, for example, the navigation device can be docked or otherwise connected to the arm 292 of the docking station by attaching the navigation device 292 to the buckle of the arm 292. The navigation device 200 can then be rotated on the arm 292 as shown by the arrows in Figure 4B. For example, & the connection between the navigation device and the docking station can be pressed to press one of the buttons on the navigation device 2 . Other equally suitable configurations for coupling the navigation device to the docking station and decoupling the navigation device from the docking station are well known to those skilled in the art. Referring now to Figure 5 of the accompanying drawings, a memory resource 23 stores a boot loader program (not shown) that is executed by the processor 21 to load the operating system 470 from the memory resource 230 for The functional hardware component 46 executes, and the functional hardware component 460 provides an environment in which the application software 48 executable. The operating system 470 is used to control the functional hardware component 46 and resides between the application software 480 and the functional hardware component 460. The application software 48 provides a GUI-based operating environment 'GUI supports the core functions of the navigation device 2 (e.g., map view, route plan, navigation function, and any other functions associated therewith). 6 shows a system β in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment includes a PND 600' configured to communicate via a wireless network (such as mobile telephone network 602) and a WAN (wide area network) (such as the Internet). 604) connected to the first server 606. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that telephone network 602 and WAN are providing further communication channels 318 as described with respect to FIG. The PND 600 can be the PND described above. The first server 606 is configured to communicate with the second server 608 via a network that can be a WAN (such as the Internet 604). The second server 608 can be remote from 137522.doc -25-201027044 or may not be remote from the first server 606, but will typically be located at the far end. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that while the first server 6〇6 and the second servo 608 are shown and described as a single machine, they may actually be provided by a plurality of different machines that may or may be virtual machines.

在正加以描述之該實施例中，第一伺服器6〇6為pND 之使用者具有帳戶之伺服器，且其可（例如）為由將地圖資 料專it供給PND 600之公司提供之词服器。In the embodiment being described, the first server 6〇6 is a server having a user of the pND, and it can be, for example, a service provided by a company that supplies map data to the PND 600. Device.

第二伺服器608含有排程資訊，且可（例如）為由機場、 航空公司、火車站、火車公司、公共汽車站、公共汽車公 司或其類似者提供之伺服器。然巾，與由誰來提供第二飼 服器608無關，排程資訊始終提供關於pND 6〇〇之使用者可 月&感興趣的服聲之資訊。 排程資訊可包含下列項中之任何者：到達時間、啟程時 間、旅途長度、目的地、啟程位點（諸如，門、月台、站 台等）、輸送工具是否晚點、輸送工具是否被取消了。若 片語排程不限於時間表輸送，甚至不限於輸送，則片注排 ，之使用係方便的。舉例而言，獲得關於已安排好的計程 車位置及計程車㈣到料間之㈣係可㈣。 程資訊可關於演出(諸如，電影放映、戲展 似者）之時間安排。 資次其類 ^ /ju 置以將預定經排_時常經配 ㈣u排程之資料發送至第—飼服器_ 在複數個第二伺服器608,並 了他存 丹Τ之母一者經配置以脓U· π 疋排程資訊發送至第— 將此預 弟们服器606。因而，第—伺服器6〇6 137522.doc -26 - 201027044 3有PND之使用者可請求的排程資訊之資料岸。此等實施 Ή a為方便的’因為其可允許快於其他配置將排程資訊 操取至請求資料之PND。 在其他實施例中，第一伺服器606可經配置以當接收來 D 600之排程資訊請求時請求來自第二伺服器之 排程資訊。此等實施例可在可能情況下減少對第一伺服器 6之總體網路讯務及儲存要求。可提供用於允許第一伺 服器606存取排程資訊之任一其他合適機構。The second server 608 contains schedule information and may, for example, be a server provided by an airport, airline, train station, train company, bus stop, bus company, or the like. Regardless of who provides the second feeder 608, the schedule information always provides information about the user's monthly and interestful service of the pND 6〇〇. The schedule information can include any of the following: arrival time, departure time, journey length, destination, departure location (such as door, platform, platform, etc.), whether the delivery tool is late, whether the delivery tool has been cancelled. . If the phrase schedule is not limited to the schedule delivery, or even limited to the delivery, the use of the film is convenient. For example, obtain (4) for the scheduled taxi position and the taxi (4) to the material room (4). The program information can be about the timing of performances (such as movie screenings, show shows). The subordinate class ^ /ju is set to send the scheduled _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The configuration is sent to the first-stage server 606 with the information of the pus U· π 疋 schedule. Thus, the first server 6 〇 6 137522.doc -26 - 201027044 3 has the data of the schedule information that the user of the PND can request. These implementations are convenient for 'because they can allow scheduling information to be processed to PNDs that request data faster than other configurations. In other embodiments, the first server 606 can be configured to request scheduling information from the second server when receiving a scheduling information request for D 600. These embodiments may reduce the overall network traffic and storage requirements for the first server 6 wherever possible. Any other suitable mechanism for allowing the first servo 606 to access scheduling information may be provided.

圖展示由處理器210致使顯示裝置240提供以允許PND 6〇0之使用者進行針對性輸入的顯示（步驟_)。該顯示包 括七個虛擬按紐7()()_712，使用者可按壓該等虛擬按紐以 產生至處理器21〇之輸入。 在正給出之該實例中，使用者按壓按鈕7〇6(步驟8〇2), 其使處理器210在顯示裝置24〇上顯示（步驟8〇4)在圖几中展 示之螢幕，此提供展示可供使用者選擇的服務之第一螢 幕在正給出之該實例中，使用者按壓虛擬按钮714(步驟 806)，其使處理器21〇顯示（步驟8〇8)如圖&中展示的服務 之第二螢幕。 在步驟809中，使用者按壓虛擬按鈕716(其標有 Tomtom Fllghts) ’其使處理器210在顯示裝置240上顯示 (在步驟810中）允許使用者選擇他/她期望獲得相關航班資 訊之機場之另一螢幕。在此實施例中，T〇mt〇mTM fHghts 虛擬按鈕716提供一排程請求輸入端，其允許使用者擷取 如現在所描述之排程資訊β因此，排程請求輸入端由應用 137522.doc -27· 201027044 程式軟體480提供’且在正加以描述之該實施例中，此應 用程式軟體提供包括GUI之作業環境，該gui支援導航裝 置200之核心功能。 T〇mt〇mTM flight按鈕716給使用者提供使用者可啟動的 預定排程選擇，藉此減少他/她定位資訊所需花費之時 間。在其他實施例中，可在PND 600上提供另外的排程請 求輸入端。在另外實施例中，排程請求輸入端可在啟動後The figure shows that the display device 240 is caused by the processor 210 to allow the display of the targeted input by the user of the PND 6〇0 (step_). The display includes seven virtual buttons 7()()_712 that the user can press to generate input to the processor 21〇. In the example being given, the user presses button 7〇6 (step 8〇2), which causes processor 210 to display (step 8〇4) the screen shown in the figures on display device 24〇, Providing a first screen showing a service selectable by the user In the example being given, the user presses the virtual button 714 (step 806), which causes the processor 21 to display (step 8-8) as shown in & The second screen of the service shown. In step 809, the user presses a virtual button 716 (which is labeled Tomtom Fllghts) 'which causes the processor 210 to display on the display device 240 (in step 810) to allow the user to select an airport where he/she desires to obtain relevant flight information. Another screen. In this embodiment, the T〇mt〇mTM fHghts virtual button 716 provides a schedule request input that allows the user to retrieve the schedule information as described now. Therefore, the schedule request input is applied by the application 137522.doc. -27· 201027044 The program software 480 provides 'and in the embodiment being described, the application software provides a working environment including a GUI that supports the core functions of the navigation device 200. The T〇 mt〇mTM flight button 716 provides the user with a user-initiated scheduled schedule selection, thereby reducing the time it takes for him/her to locate the information. In other embodiments, an additional schedule request input can be provided on the PND 600. In another embodiment, the schedule request input can be started after startup

給使用者提供一機構（諸如，清單、輸入框或其類似者）， 藉由該機構，使用者可能夠選擇他/她需要的排程資訊之 類型·。舉例而言’可對使㈣呈現下關項：航班資訊； 火車資訊；演出資訊；或其類似者。此等中之每一者可提 供另外的選擇（-旦經啟動），以便使用者能夠選擇更細微 的資料。 按壓按紐716使PND 6〇〇與第一祠服器_通信且_ 排程資訊。因此’此時’在正加以描述之該方法中，· 6〇〇擁取接著被顯示於顯示裝置綱上之機場的一清草。 在步驟712中，使用者輸入他/她期望獲得另外相關資訊 之機場’且在正給出之該實例中，使用者輸入― s:hlp〇iAirp一同許多使用者介面，使用者可經由諸 多不同方式進行輸入。舉例 妁阳。便用者可自呈現於顯示 裝置240上之清單選擇機 p ^或了將機場名稱鍵入至文字 輸入框中，或其類似方式。 處理器210使顯示裝置 — 球认、 罝240顯不使用者可選擇他/她是希 望檢視啟程資訊還是到達 貞讯之另螢幕。在正加以描述 I37522.doc •28- 201027044 之該實例中，在步驟814中，使用者選擇其（他/她）希望查 看啟程-貝讯，且在步驟816中，處理器21〇自第一伺服器 606擷取排程資訊，且隨後，使顯示裝置顯示在圖中 所展示之螢幕。 熟習此項技術者應瞭解，在正加以描述之該實施例中， 在進行了至排程請求輸入端之輸入後，自第一伺服器6〇6 獲得排程資訊。因此，資料以比使用其他方式之情況快的 馨方式傳遞至使用者，且使用者僅需要進行至排程請求輸入 端之輸入，而無需經由在使用網頁瀏覽器或其類似者存取 此資訊時所需之若干螢幕。 若使用者在步驟814中選擇了查看到達資訊，則在步驟 816中，處理器使顯示裝置顯示在圖几中所展示之螢幕。 然而，使PND 60以類似於以上所述之由使用者請求啟程資 訊的實例之方式（加以必要的變更）來存取第一伺服器6〇〇。 圖7D及圖7E中展示的螢幕中之每一者具有四行a至D。 φ 行A提供在一列資料中指定的航班之時間。行b指定關於 彼列之航班號。行c指定彼列中所提及之航班離開（圖7D) 或到達（圖7E)時所在之機場終端、登機門或其類似者。列 D提供關於彼列中所提及之航班的狀態之資訊。此狀態資 訊可包括航班是否準時、延遲、早到、取消或其類似者。 如上所述，顯示於圖7D及圖7E之行八至]3中的排程資訊 係經由將處理器210連接至第一伺服器6〇6之通信頻道318 獲得。 【圖式簡單說明】 137522，doc -29· 201027044 圖1為一全球定位系統（GPS)之示意性說明圖； 圖2為經配置以提供一導航裝置的電子組件之示意性說 明圖； 圖3為可供導航裝置經由一無線通信頻道接收資訊的方 式之示意性說明圖； 圖4A及圖4B為一導航裝置之說明性透視圖； 圖5為由該導航裝置使用的軟體之示意性表示； 圖6展示根據本發明之一實施例的系統； 9 圖7A至圖7E展示來自實現本發明之一實施例的裝置之 螢幕顯示之示意性表示；及 圖8展示使用圖7之實施例的方式之流程圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 120 124 140 160 200 210 220 225 228 230 235 240 衛星 地球 GPS接收器裝置 展頻GPS衛星信號 導航襞置/導航系統 處理器 輸入裝置 連接 埠 記憶體/記憶體系統 連接 顯示幕/顯示裝置 137522.doc 201027044 輸出連接 接收器/天線 連接 揚聲器 輸入/輸出（I/O)埠 連接 I/O裝置The user is provided with a mechanism (such as a list, an input box or the like) by which the user can select the type of schedule information he/she needs. For example, '4' can present the following items: flight information; train information; performance information; or the like. Each of these offers additional options (on-the-fly) so that the user can select more subtle data. Pressing button 716 causes PND 6 to communicate with the first server _ and schedule information. Therefore, at this time, in the method being described, a clear grass which is then displayed on the display device is displayed. In step 712, the user enters an airport where he/she desires to obtain additional relevant information' and in the example being given, the user inputs s:hlp〇iAirp along with a number of user interfaces, and the user can go through many different The way to enter. For example, Fuyang. The user can either self-present the list selector on the display device 240 or type the airport name into the text entry box, or the like. The processor 210 causes the display device to display, and the user 240 selects whether he/she wants to view the departure information or to reach another screen of the communication. In this example, which is being described in I37522.doc • 28-201027044, in step 814, the user selects (he/she) wishes to view the departure-bein, and in step 816, the processor 21 is from the first The server 606 retrieves the schedule information and, subsequently, causes the display device to display the screen shown in the figure. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in the embodiment being described, schedule information is obtained from the first server 6〇6 after input to the schedule request input. Therefore, the data is delivered to the user in a succinct manner than in other ways, and the user only needs to input to the scheduling request input without accessing the information via using a web browser or the like. Several screens are required. If the user has selected to view the arrival information in step 814, then in step 816, the processor causes the display device to display the screen shown in the figures. However, the PND 60 is caused to access the first server 6 in a manner similar to that described above (with the necessary changes) by the user requesting the departure of the information. Each of the screens shown in Figures 7D and 7E has four rows a through D. φ Line A provides the time of the flight specified in a list of materials. Line b specifies the flight number for the column. Line c specifies the airport terminal, boarding gate or the like where the flight mentioned in the column leaves (Fig. 7D) or arrives (Fig. 7E). Column D provides information on the status of the flights mentioned in the column. This status message may include whether the flight is on time, delayed, early arrival, cancellation, or the like. As described above, the schedule information shown in lines 8 to 3 of Figs. 7D and 7E is obtained via the communication channel 318 which connects the processor 210 to the first server 6〇6. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a global positioning system (GPS); FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of an electronic component configured to provide a navigation device; 4A and 4B are schematic perspective views of a navigation device; FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of a software used by the navigation device; 6 shows a system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7A to FIG. 7E show schematic representations of a screen display from a device embodying an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 8 shows a manner of using the embodiment of FIG. Flow chart. [Main component symbol description] 120 124 140 160 200 210 220 225 228 230 235 240 Satellite earth GPS receiver device Spread spectrum GPS satellite signal navigation device / navigation system processor input device connection 埠 memory / memory system connection display screen /display device 137522.doc 201027044 Output connection receiver / antenna connection speaker input / output (I / O) 埠 connection I / O device

245 250 255 260 270 275 280 290 292 294 302 304 306 308 3 10 整合式輸入及顯示裝置 臂 吸盤 伺服器 處理器 記憶體 發射器 接收器 312 大量資料儲存裝置/大量儲存裝置/ 大量資料儲存器 314 有線或無線連接/通信鏈路 318 通信頻道 320 發射器 322 接收器 460 功能硬體組件 470 作業系統 480 應用程式軟體 137522.doc 31- 201027044245 250 255 260 270 275 280 290 292 294 302 304 306 308 3 10 Integrated input and display device Arm suction cup servo processor memory transmitter receiver 312 Large data storage device / mass storage device / mass data storage 314 wired Or wireless connection/communication link 318 communication channel 320 transmitter 322 receiver 460 functional hardware component 470 operating system 480 application software 137522.doc 31- 201027044

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PND 行動電話網路 網際網路 第一伺服器 第二伺服器 虛擬按紐 虛擬按紐 虛擬按紐 虛擬按紅 虛擬按紐 虛擬按钮 虛擬按姐 虛擬按 虛擬按紐PND Mobile Phone Network Internet First Server Second Server Virtual Button Virtual Button Virtual Button Virtual Press Red Virtual Button Virtual Button Virtual Press Virtual Press Virtual Button

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Claims (1)

201027044 七、申請專利範圍： 一種將排程資訊發送至一導航裝置之方法，其包含·· 為該導航裝置提供一排程請求輸入端，該排程請求輸 入端在啟動後立即使該導航裝置將一請求發送至一遠端 第—伺服器； 使該第一伺服器整理來自至少一個且通常複數個來源 之排程資訊； 在接收到藉由使用該導航裝置上之一排程請求輸入端 所產生之一請求後，立即使該第一伺服器發送該所請求 之排程資訊；及 在該導瓶裝置之一輸出裝置上輸出該排程資訊。201027044 VII. Patent Application Range: A method for transmitting scheduling information to a navigation device, comprising: providing a navigation request device with a scheduling request input, the scheduling request input device enabling the navigation device immediately after startup Transmitting a request to a remote first server; causing the first server to schedule scheduling information from at least one and typically a plurality of sources; upon receiving a request request input by using the navigation device Immediately after the request is generated, the first server sends the requested schedule information; and outputs the schedule information on an output device of the bottle guide device. 如吻求項1之方法，其中該導航裝置之一使用者瀏覽該 排程資訊之種類，且隨後基於作為他/她選擇之結果而接 收的資料，自該第一伺服器請求進一步的排程資訊。 如請求項2之方法，其中當與該較早的排程資訊相比 時，該另外的排程資訊具有增加的細微度（granularity)。 如則述請求項中任一項之方法，其中該導航裝置根據該 排程資訊計算一路線。 5·如請求項4之方法，其中該導航裝置根據該排程資料計 算該計算出之路線之一旅途開始時間。 6. —種系統，其包含： 一導航裝置，其經配置以將資料發送至一網路及自該 網路接收資料，且包含一輸出裝置及排程請求輸入端； 一第一飼服器，其亦經配置以將資料發送至該網路及 137522.doc 201027044 自該網路接收資料； 該導航裝置經配置以允許-使用者藉由將該排程請求 輸入端用於該裝置上之輸出來選擇指定排程資訊；及 —該導航裝置經進-步配置以在對該排程請求輸入端進 行之一輸入後，立即跨越該網路連接至該第一伺服器且 自其獲得該減排程資訊’及在該輸出裝置上輸出該排 程資訊》 7.The method of claim 1, wherein one of the navigation devices browses the type of the schedule information, and then requests further scheduling from the first server based on the data received as a result of his/her selection. News. The method of claim 2, wherein the additional schedule information has an increased granularity when compared to the earlier schedule information. The method of any of the preceding claims, wherein the navigation device calculates a route based on the schedule information. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the navigation device calculates a journey start time of the calculated route based on the schedule data. 6. A system comprising: a navigation device configured to transmit data to and receive data from a network, and including an output device and a scheduling request input; a first feeding device , which is also configured to send data to the network and 137522.doc 201027044 to receive data from the network; the navigation device is configured to allow the user to use the scheduling request input for the device Outputting to select the specified schedule information; and - the navigation device is configured further to connect to the first server and obtain the same from the network immediately after performing one of the input to the schedule request input The emission reduction process information 'and output the schedule information on the output device》 7. 如凊求項6之系統’其中該第—飼服器經配置以接收排 程資》fl且將該排程資訊儲存於一可由該第一伺服器存取 之記憶體中。 8. 如凊求項6之系統，其中該第一伺服器經配置以當其自 導航裝置接收到對排程資訊之一請求時獲得彼資料。 9. 如吻求項6至8中任一項之系統，其中該第一伺服器經配 置以將該排程資訊分類為預定種類。For example, the system of claim 6 wherein the first serving device is configured to receive the scheduler and store the schedule information in a memory accessible by the first server. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the first server is configured to obtain a profile when it receives a request for one of the schedule information from the navigation device. 9. The system of any of clauses 6 to 8, wherein the first server is configured to classify the schedule information into a predetermined category. 10. 如凊求項6至8中任一項之系統，其中該排程資訊係關於 航班資料，且詳言之，該排程資訊可含有下列實例中之 任何者：航班啟程之時間、航班到達之時間、機場名、 啟程登機門、啟程機場終端、到達機場終端、航空公 司、延遲之航班、取消之航班、日期。 U. 一種導航裝置，其包含： 一發射器及一接收器，其經配置以分別將排程資訊發 送至一通信頻道及自該通信頻道接收排程資訊； 一排程請求輸入端，其允許其一使用者對該裝置進行 一請求排程資訊之輸入； 137522.doc 201027044 處理電路，其經配置以自該排程請求輸入端接收一輸 入且使得在該通彳5頻道上發送一請求該排程資訊之請 求； 該處理電路經進一步配置以自該接收器接收排程資 訊，且在該導航裝置之—輸出裝置上輸出該排程資訊。 12·如請求項丨丨之導航裝置，其經配置以在一顯示裝置上顯 示該排程資訊。 ❹13·如求項"或12之導航裝置，其中該處理電路經配置以 計算一視該排程資訊而定之路線。 14. 如清求項13之導航裝置，其中該處理電路經配置以計算 使用者進行—預定排程事件所需要之__啟程時間。 15. -種機器可讀媒體’其含有當被讀取至一機器上時使彼 機器執行如下列中之任—者之指令： 如請求項6至1〇中任一項之第一伺服器； 如求項6至1〇中任一項之處理裝置； • 如請求項11至14中任一項之導航裝置·及 如請求項1至5中任一項之方法。 I37522.doc10. The system of any one of clauses 6 to 8, wherein the schedule information is related to flight information, and in detail, the schedule information may include any of the following examples: time of flight departure, flight Arrival time, airport name, departure gate, departure airport terminal, arrival airport terminal, airline, delayed flight, cancelled flight, date. U. A navigation device, comprising: a transmitter and a receiver configured to respectively send scheduling information to and receive scheduling information from the communication channel; a scheduling request input allowing One of the users performs a request for scheduling information input to the device; 137522.doc 201027044 processing circuitry configured to receive an input from the scheduling request input and cause a request to be sent on the wanted channel 5 Request for scheduling information; the processing circuit is further configured to receive scheduling information from the receiver and output the scheduling information on an output device of the navigation device. 12. A navigation device as claimed in the item, configured to display the schedule information on a display device. ❹13. The navigation device of claim 1, wherein the processing circuit is configured to calculate a route based on the schedule information. 14. The navigation device of claim 13, wherein the processing circuit is configured to calculate a __departure time required by the user to perform a scheduled scheduling event. 15. A machine-readable medium comprising instructions for causing a machine to perform any of the following when read onto a machine: the first server of any one of claims 6 to 1 The processing device of any one of claims 1 to 5, and the method of any one of claims 1 to 5, and the method of any one of claims 1 to 5. I37522.doc