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Portable navigation device

a navigation device and portability technology, applied in navigation instruments, traffic control systems, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of confusing to find a large number of services and functionalities, a large number of graphical user interfaces and menu layouts, and a large amount of effor

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15
TOMTOM INT BV
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"The invention is a navigation device and a method to use it. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a more efficient and accurate navigation system that helps users reach their destination faster and with fewer errors."

Problems solved by technology

The ever increasing number of features implemented on a typical navigation device inevitably resulted in more and more complex graphical user interfaces and menu layouts.
The user may need to access the features of the navigation device while driving, which requires a great effort and causes distraction.
Some users, e.g. new owners of a navigation device, may find it confusing to find a large number of services and functionalities on the navigation device while they are mainly interested in basic navigation functionalities.

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[0038] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “includes” and / or “including”, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0040] In describing example embodiments illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. However, the disclosure of this patent specification is not intended to be lim...

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Abstract

A method and a navigation device to display a multiple page menu comprising configuration options for activation of a first or a second operational mode depending on various parameters including speed, usage of menu items, and usage of navigation device in either of the first and second operational modes, and means for determining whether the first or second operational mode is activated.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 on Great Britain Patent Applications 0604709.6, 0604708.8, 0604710.4, 0604704.7, and 0604706.2, each filed Mar. 8, 2006. The aforementioned patent applications are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a portable navigation device, including functionality for [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Global Positioning System GPS based navigation devices are well known and are widely employed as in-car navigation devices. Reference may be made to devices that integrate a GPS receiver into a computing device programmed with a map database and that can generate navigation instructions on a display, such as the TOMTOM GO device. These portable, integrated devices are often mounted on or in the dashboard of a vehicle using a suction mount or a docking mechanism. [0006] Reference may also be mad...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01C21/30
CPCG01C21/26G06Q20/102G06Q30/0601G01C21/367H04L63/12H04L67/325G09B29/102G01C21/3697H04L67/62G06F9/448
Inventor GEELEN, PIETER
Owner TOMTOM INT BV
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