1092 results about "Gps navigation" patented technology

All-in-one wireless mobile telecommunication devices, methods and systems providing greater customer-control, instant-response anti-fraud / anti-identity theft protections with instant alarm, messaging and secured true-personal identity verifications for numerous registered customers / users, with biometrics and PIN security, operating with manual, touch-screen and / or voice-controlled commands, achieving secured rapid personal / business e-banking, e-commerce, accurate transactional monetary control and management, having interactive audio-visual alarm / reminder preventing fraudulent usage of legitimate physical and / or virtual credit / debit cards, with cheques anti-forgery means, curtailing medical / health / insurance frauds / identity thefts, having integrated cellular and / or satellite telephonic / internet and multi-media means, equipped with language translations, GPS navigation with transactions tagging, currency converters, with or without NFC components, minimizing potential airport risks / mishaps, providing instant aid against school bullying, kidnapping, car-napping and other crimes, applicable for secured military / immigration / law enforcements, providing guided warning / rescue during emergencies and disasters.

Portable locators are disclosed for finding and mapping buried objects such as utilities. A articulatable antenna node configuration and the use of Doppler radar and GPS navigation are also disclosed.

The wearable tactile navigation system frees you from requiring to use your eyes as there is no display, all positional information is conveyed via touch. As a compass, the device nudges you towards North. As a GPS navigator, the device orients you towards a landmark (i.e., home) and lets you feel how far away home is. A bluetooth interface provides network capabilities, allowing you to download map landmarks from a cell phone. The bidirectional networking capability generalizes the device to a platform capable of collecting any sensor data as well as providing tactile messages and touch telepresence. The main application of the device is a wayfinding device for people that are blind and for people that suffer from Alzheimer's disease but there are many other applications where it is desirable to provide geographical information in tactile form as opposed to providing it in visual or auditory form.

Disclosed herein is a system for rapidly resolving position with centimeter-level accuracy for a mobile or stationary receiver [4]. This is achieved by estimating a set of parameters that are related to the integer cycle ambiguities which arise in tracking the carrier phase of satellite downlinks [5,6]. In the preferred embodiment, the technique involves a navigation receiver [4] simultaneously tracking transmissions [6] from Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEOS) [2] together with transmissions [5] from GPS navigation satellites [1]. The rapid change in the line-of-sight vectors from the receiver [4] to the LEO signal sources [2], due to the orbital motion of the LEOS, enables the resolution with integrity of the integer cycle ambiguities of the GPS signals [5] as well as parameters related to the integer cycle ambiguity on the LEOS signals [6]. These parameters, once identified, enable real-time centimeter-level positioning of the receiver [4]. In order to achieve high-precision position estimates without the use of specialized electronics such as atomic clocks, the technique accounts for instabilities in the crystal oscillators driving the satellite transmitters, as well as those in the reference [3] and user [4] receivers. In addition, the algorithm accommodates as well as to LEOS that receive signals from ground-based transmitters, then re-transmit frequency-converted signals to the ground.

Portable locators are disclosed for finding and mapping buried objects such as utilities. A articulatable antenna node configuration and the use of Doppler radar and GPS navigation are also disclosed.

Methods and associated systems for autonomous package delivery utilize a UAS / UAV, an infrared positioning senor, and a docking station integrated with a package delivery vehicle. The UAS / UAV accepts a package for delivery from the docking station on the delivery vehicle and uploads the delivery destination. The UAS / UAV autonomously launches from its docked position on the delivery vehicle. The UAS / UAV autonomously flies to the delivery destination by means of GPS navigation. The UAS / UAV is guided in final delivery by means of a human supervised live video feed from the UAS / UAV. The UAS / UAV is assisted in the descent and delivery of the parcel by precision sensors and if necessary by means of remote human control. The UAS / UAV autonomously returns to the delivery vehicle by means of GPS navigation and precision sensors. The UAS / UAV autonomously docks with the delivery vehicle for recharging and preparation for the next delivery sequence.

The invention relates to a voice-controlled vehicle GPS navigating system and the method for realizing the same, comprising the following steps of: 1, an electric map module make the place names in a map into a place name list, and the place name list is used as a distinguishing set for a voice distinguishing module and then is sent to the voice distinguishing module; 2, the start-up key of the voice distinguishing module is turned on; 3, the voice distinguishing module receives input voice and extracts characters of the input voice; 4, voice recognition is performed after abstracting the characters; 5, after the voice recognition is finished, a plurality of candidates are output for the final affirmation of users; 6, the final results affirmed by users are transmitted to the electric map module and then is mapped into corresponding map coordinate to be displayed on a screen. The invention not only simplified the operation procedures of GPS device, but also provides safeguards for drivers, and the invention, at the same time, facilitates the popularization of GPS.

The wearable tactile navigation system frees you from requiring to use your eyes as there is no display, all positional information is conveyed via touch. As a compass, the device nudges you towards North. As a GPS navigator, the device orients you towards a landmark (i.e., home) and lets you feel how far away home is. A bluetooth interface provides network capabilities, allowing you to download map landmarks from a cell phone. The bidirectional networking capability generalizes the device to a platform capable of collecting any sensor data as well as providing tactile messages and touch telepresence. The main application of the device is a wayfinding device for people that are blind and for people that suffer from Alzheimer's disease but there are many other applications where it is desirable to provide geographical information in tactile form as opposed to providing it in visual or auditory form.

A cellular, PDA communication device and communication system for allowing a plurality of cellular phone users to monitor each others' locations and status, to initiate cellular phone calls by touching a symbol on the touch screen display with a stylus which can also include point to call conferencing calling. Each participant's cellular phone PDA device includes GPS navigation receiver with application software for point to call cellular phone initiation to participants and geographical entities including vehicles, persons or events, conference calls and video transfers. The method and system also includes automatic shifting from GPRS / EDGE / CDMA / 1XEVDO to SMS when any of the cellular phones in the communication network is in the voice mode and in use and for automatic shifting back to GPRS / EDGE / CDMA / 1XEVDO upon completion of the voice phone call. In addition, using the system, a full transfer of photographs, video clips and high speed data can be used between any cellular phones regardless of who the cellular phone vendors or cellular phone companies are and in either CDMA, GSM, WiFi or a combination of the two.

A portable GPS navigation device displays map information and navigation instructions; the device (a) includes a two-way wireless transceiver operable to connect to a mobile telephone; (b) is operable to enable a user to control one or more functions of the mobile telephone and (c) includes an audio output and a microphone to enable a voice call to be made using the mobile telephone.

A cellular PDA communication system for allowing a plurality of cellular phone users to monitor each others' location and status, to initiate cellular phone calls by touching a symbol on the display screen with a stylus or finger which can also include conferencing calling. The system also provides for remote activation of a cellular phone by an initiator causing the remote cellular phone to annunciate audio announcements, to call another phone number, to increase the volume of the speaker, to vibrate or to display images or videos. All this is accomplished with a conventional cellular phone PDA that includes GPS navigation with an enhanced improved software program.

The invention discloses an intelligent driving system and a control method of the intelligent driving system. The system comprises a road condition sensing unit, a control unit, an execution unit and an automatic driving switch. The road condition sensing unit comprises a GPS navigator, a camera and radar. The control unit comprises a receiving module, an assessment module and an execution module. The execution unit comprises an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, gears and a steering wheel. The receiving module of the control unit receives the information from the road condition sensing system. The assessment module assesses the current road condition according to received information. If the current road condition is suitable for automatic driving, the value of automatic driving speed under which safety can be guaranteed is worked out, and the execution unit controls an execution component to execute corresponding operation according to the assessment result. According to the intelligent driving system and the control method of the intelligent driving system, the utility progress of the automatic driving technology is accelerated, the workload of a driver is reduced, the possibility of misoperation caused by manual driving is reduced, and driving safety is improved.

The invention discloses an automatic driving system based on enhanced learning and multi-sensor fusion. The system comprises a perception system, a control system and an execution system. The perception system high-efficiently processes a laser radar, a camera and a GPS navigator through a deep learning network so as to realize real time identification and understanding of vehicles, pedestrians, lane lines, traffic signs and signal lamps surrounding a running vehicle. Through an enhanced learning technology, the laser radar and a panorama image are matched and fused so as to form a real-time three-dimensional streetscape map and determination of a driving area. The GPS navigator is combined to realize real-time navigation. The control system adopts an enhanced learning network to process information collected by the perception system, and the people, vehicles and objects of the surrounding vehicles are predicted. According to vehicle body state data, the records of driver actions are paired, a current optimal action selection is made, and the execution system is used to complete execution motion. In the invention, laser radar data and a video are fused, and driving area identification and destination path optimal programming are performed.

In a GPS navigation apparatus, a procedure of preparation of route for navigation using a specific point (WAY-POINT or MARK-POINT) established and registered by the tracking function is simplified. A TRACK list picture is read out from a MENU picture by the predetermined operation, and a desired TRACK name is designated from the list. When a type the specific point is selected by the predetermined operation to designate conversion from the TRACK to a ROUTE, position data of the START POINT, the specific point of the selected type, and the DESTINATION POINT, of the designated TRACK name are extracted, and interpolation data connecting the positions by straight line in the time series sequence is produced to construct a ROUTE for navigation. Conventionally, the selection has been made by each POINT unit, however, an automatic conversion in a batch in a TRACK unit is employed, and thus a route creating operation is extremely simplified.

A method and system for generating map data is disclosed, wherein the map data represents the inside of a building and / or an enclosed and / or covered area. Location related data is firstly generated by a plurality of mobile devices using at least one non-GPS navigation sensor and at least one GPS sensor, preferably in each mobile device. The location related data is then aggregated and map data determined from the aggregated data.

The invention relates to an automobile renting method and provides an automobile renting system and method convenient for returning an automobile. An information center is communicated with an onboard terminal and a mobile phone in real time, the information center loads parking data of the automobile to be rented to a GPS navigation map of the mobile phone of a user to guide the user to find a standby automobile nearby, the user to use the automobile only needs to close a non-contact radio-frequency card integrated with the mobile phone to an automobile door, and the automobile door is unlocked automatically. The legal user gets on the automobile and inputs a user ignition code into a GPS display of the onboard terminal, and then the automobile can be ignited and started after the code is certified as authentic, thus achieving convenient automobile taking at a parking space. In the driving process, the user can inquire a destination and available conditions of the parking spaces nearby along the line on an onboard GPS navigation instrument so as to park in the parking space in time. After parking and switching off a motor, the user can conveniently select returning and keeping of the automobile, and after the user leaves the rented automobile for certain distance, the automobile door is locked automatically.

An integrated vehicle computer system is provided. The features of the integrated vehicle computer system include a video based vehicle / driver security system that delivers immediate incident notification, turn-by-turn GPS navigation, live visual traffic grids with links to live freeway cameras, internet access and mobile wireless hub capability, email, internet music service navigation, internet radio station navigation, and MP3 or digital file library selection. One of potential application of the integrated vehicle computer system is to passage vehicles.

All-in-one wireless mobile telecommunication devices, methods and systems providing greater customer-control, instant-response anti-fraud / anti-identity theft protections with instant alarm, messaging and secured true-personal identity verifications for numerous registered customers / users, with biometrics and PIN security, operating with manual, touch-screen and / or voice-controlled commands, achieving secured rapid personal / business e-banking, e-commerce, accurate transactional monetary control and management, having interactive audio-visual alarm / reminder preventing fraudulent usage of legitimate physical and / or virtual credit / debit cards, with cheques anti-forgery means, curtailing medical / health / insurance frauds / identity thefts, having integrated cellular and / or satellite telephonic / internet and multi-media means, equipped with language translations, GPS navigation with transactions tagging, currency converters, with or without NFC components, minimizing potential airport risks / mishaps, providing instant aid against school bullying, kidnapping, car-napping and other crimes, applicable for secured military / immigration / law enforcements, providing guided warning / rescue during emergencies and disasters.

The invention discloses a reservation system and a method for sharing automobile lease, relating to a reservation system and a method for carrying out the automobile lease conveniently and fast by using a GPS map of a mobile phone. The method comprises the following steps: an information center carries out real-time communication with a vehicle-mounted terminal and the mobile phone; the information center processes to-be-used positional information of a leased automobile and then loads the positional information to a GPS navigation map of the mobile phone of a user with an icon according to places; the user selects the icon of an automobile to be used at a specified place on the map; an internal program of the mobile phone transmits a selection action to the information center; the information center transmits user registration data to the vehicle-mounted terminal of the automatable to be used; the vehicle-mounted terminal assigns values on a door lock controller and an ignition controller; and simultaneously, the information center sends a short message to the mobile phone and the short message provides an automobile number of a reserved automobile to be used at the place as confirmation information. A user only needs to put a non-contact radio frequency card integrated with the mobile phone to be close to the vehicle door of the reserved automobile to be used, the vehicle door is automatically unlocked. The convenient and fast reservation operation of leasing the automobile is achieved.

The invention discloses a combined navigation unit and an implementing method thereof. The unit comprises an MINS, a geomagnetic compass heading system, a GPS, and a CDMA mobile phone network positioning system. The method comprises that: a navigation computer synchronously receives navigation data of the GPS, dead reckoning data of the MINS, data of the CDMA mobile phone network positioning system and data of the geomagnetic compass heading system from four RS232 serial ports by utilizing a time synchronization module, and performs real-time and adaptive combined navigation according to the carrier-to-noise ratio of GPS signals and the quality of CDMA mobile phone network signals; and finally, the navigation computer displays the final navigation data in real time through a navigation data display module. The combined navigation unit has the advantages of small volume, low power consumption, low cost, complete functions, plenty interfaces, and capacity of completely meeting the requirements on medium and low-precision positioning and orientation of urban ground transportation, navigation, small intelligent robots and the like.

A removable holder for a smart phone is provided to support the smart phone in front of a driver on a steering wheel. Close proximity of the smart phone allows easy access and good visibility of its display which helps in using the GPS navigation or other features of a smart phone while the vehicle is in motion. Retention of the smart phone assures its steady position when the steering wheel is turned but at the same time allows for its deflection out of the way in case of an airbag deployment. The attachment element of the holder includes two raised bars and an elastic band to form a 3-point contact area with the steering wheel. The smart phone retainer is length-adjustable to accommodate a variety of smart phones. The holder can be easily mounted and removed from the steering wheel without using hand tools.

A method and apparatus of vehicle positioning uses map matching as feedback for an integrated navigation system where a map and navigation system is coupled with an inertial navigation system (INS) using low-precision vehicle sensors when the vehicle passes through a tunnel or other area suffering from GPS signal loss. The method and apparatus operates to detect whether the vehicle has reached an entry point of a tunnel, and if so, immediately starts a map matching operation to match the current vehicle position with a road link of the tunnel. The current position determined by the map matching operation is feedbacked to an integration Kalman filter thereby correcting errors caused by the vehicle sensors. The method and apparatus resumes the normal navigation operation including GPS navigation as soon as it detects that the vehicle is out of the tunnel.

A global positioning system and dead reckoning (GPS&DR) integrated navigation system includes a GPS receiver coupled to a moving object for periodically generating GPS navigation information of said moving object, a DR system coupled to said moving object for periodically calculating DR navigation information of said moving object, and a filter coupled to said GPS receiver and said DR system for periodically calculating navigation information of said moving object, wherein said filter gets observation information by integrating said GPS navigation information and said DR navigation information according to a weight value of said GPS navigation information and a weight value of said DR navigation information, and calculates a current navigation information by integrating said observation information with previous navigation information from a plurality of previous cycles.

A GPS enabled Emergency Messaging System (GEMS) includes: Emergency Response Centers (ERC's) for defining emergency broadcast messages directed to specified geographic areas; a GPS Control Segment (CS) facility that receives messages generated by the ERC's and coordinates uplink and downlink communications with orbiting GPS satellites; a GPS Space Segment (SS) that includes the multiple orbiting GPS satellites and that receives emergency messages from the CS facility and broadcasts transmissions containing both GPS navigational information and an emergency broadcast message; and GEMS-enabled user equipment that is capable of receiving and processing broadcast emergency messages. The system permits emergency messaging data to be superimposed on the existing GPS signal structure and delivered to users with GPS receivers capable of receiving the superimposed messaging data.