EP1271101A2
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Navigation system, device and method receiving a location identifier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2002-06-28
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2022-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A navigator receives a location identifier such as an address via signal transmission and calculates a route to or from the identified location. By transmitting a starting location and/or a destination to a navigator, one can eliminate the need for entering this information manually. For example, one typically stores addresses in a device such as a computer, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), or cellular telephone. But instead of accessing an address and then manually entering it into the navigator, one can cause the device to download the address to the navigator via signal transmission. This saves time and reduces the chance of errors as compared to manual entry. Alternatively, the navigator can receive the location identifier from a data-storage medium such as a CD-ROM or from a data-storage device such as a memory card.
Inventors
- 👤 Spencer Stephens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:02
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C21/00; G01C21/26; G01C21/34; G01C21/36; G01C21/3605; G01C21/362
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
31 words
A navigator, comprising: a receiver operable to receive a first identifier that identifies a
destination; and a processor coupled to the receiver and operable to determine a route to
the destination.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
The navigator of claim 1 wherein the receiver is operable to receive
the first identifier from a remote device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The navigator of claim 1, further comprising: wherein the receiver is operable to receive the first identifier from a
remote device; and a transmitter for sending data to the device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The navigator of claim 1 wherein the receiver is operable to receive
the first identifier from a data-storage medium.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The navigator of claim 1 wherein the receiver is operable to receive
the first identifier via a wireless path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The navigator of claim 1 wherein the receiver is operable to receive
the identifier via a cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The navigator of claim 1 wherein the processor is operable to
determine the route from a starting location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The navigator of claim 1 wherein: the receiver is operable to receive a second identifier that identifies a
starting location; and the processor is operable to determine the route from the starting
location.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vehicle, comprising: a navigator that includes, a receiver operable to receive an identifier that identifies a destination;
and a processor coupled to the receiver and operable to determine a route to
the destination.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicle of claim 9 wherein the processor is operable to navigate
the vehicle along the determined route.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vehicle of claim 9 wherein the processor is operable to assist an
operator in navigating the vehicle along the determined route.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
45 words
A system, comprising: a navigator, comprising, a receiver operable to receive a first identifier that identifies a
destination, and a processor operable to determine a route to the destination; and a remote device, comprising, a transmitter operable to send the first identifier to the navigator.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the remote apparatus comprises a
processor coupled to the transmitter and operable to receive the first
identifier and to provide the first identifier to the transmitter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the remote device comprises a
memory coupled to the transmitter and operable to store the first
identifier and to provide the first identifier to the transmitter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 12 wherein: the receiver is operable to receive from the remote device a second
identifier that identifies a starting location; and the processor is operable to determine the route from the starting
location.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 12 wherein: the receiver is operable to receive from a source other than the remote
device a second identifier that identifies a starting location; and the processor is operable to determine the route from the starting
location.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the navigator comprises a
global-positioning-system navigator.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the remote device comprises a
computer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the remote device comprises a
telephone.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the remote device comprises a
personal digital assistant.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 12, further comprising: a vehicle; and wherein the navigator is disposed in the vehicle.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
17 words
A method, comprising: receiving an identifier that identifies a location; and sending the identifier to a navigator.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 22, further comprising receiving data from the
navigator after sending the identifier to the navigator.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 22, further comprising storing the identifier
remotely from the navigator before sending the identifier to the
navigator.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 22 wherein the identifier composes a portion of
an electronic contact card.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
18 words
A method, comprising: receiving a first identifier that identifies a destination; and determining a route to the destination.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 26 wherein receiving the identifier comprises
receiving the identifier from a data-storage medium.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 26 wherein receiving the identifier comprises
receiving the identifier from a remote source.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 26, further comprising: receiving a second identifier that identifies a starting location; and determining the route from the starting location.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 26, further comprising: receiving coordinates of a current location from a global-positioning
system; determining the current location from the coordinates; and determining the route from the determined current location.
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