Abstract

Provided is an electronic device which periodically transmits current location information to the location information service providing server in case of executing grouping applications, produces group including at least one member, selected by a user, of address list information received from the location information service providing server, requests messages requesting group participation to the member included in the group through the social network service providing server in case of generating predetermined events, and periodically receives the location information from the member accepting the group participation and displays the received location information on a map.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device and operating method of the electronic device reflecting real traffic situation more precisely, by navigating a path in consideration of both real-time traffic information and statistical traffic information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

Abstract

An electronic device of the present invention is enclosed. An electronic device in one embodiment of the present invention periodically transmits current location information to the location information service providing server in case of executing grouping applications, produces group including at least one member, selected by a user, of address list information received from the location information service providing server, requests messages requesting group participation to the member included in the group through the social network service providing server in case of generating predetermined events, and periodically receives the location information from the member accepting the group participation and displays the received location information on a map.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems

Goods & Services

Electric audio and visual apparatus and instruments; radio receivers; apparatus for reproduction of sound; satellite navigational apparatus; telecommunication machines and apparatus; remote control apparatus and instruments; pre-recorded non-musical electronic media [excluding computer software]; recorded computer software containing digital maps; downloadable computer software for digital maps; recorded computer software to provide information on map with encoded identity codes; recorded computer software to provide information on position of building with encoded identity codes; downloadable computer software for navigational apparatus for automobiles; displays for navigation apparatus for automobile; computer and computer peripherals navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; satellite navigational apparatus for vehicles; navigational apparatus for vehicles by using global positioning systems. Cellular telephone communication; communication by computer terminals; satellite transmission; providing access to the Internet; providing telecommunication connections to the Internet; provision of access to the Internet for cellular telephones and PDAs (personal digital assistants); electronic bulletin board services [telecommunications services]; computer aided transmission of messages and images; transmission of messages and images from/to cellular telephones and PDAs (personal digital assistants). Maintenance of computer software; computer software programming; computer software design; rental and translation of computer programs.

Goods & Services

Electric audio and visual apparatus and instruments; radio receivers; apparatus for reproduction of sound; satellite navigational apparatus; telecommunication machines and apparatus; remote control apparatus and instruments; pre-recorded non-musical electronic media [excluding computer software]; recorded computer software containing digital maps; downloadable computer software for digital maps; recorded computer software to provide information on map with encoded identity codes; recorded computer software to provide information on position of building with encoded identity codes; downloadable computer software for navigational apparatus for automobile; displays for navigation apparatus for automobile; computers; computer peripherals; navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; satellite navigational apparatus for vehicles; navigational apparatus for vehicles by using Global Positioning System. Paging services [radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication]; communication by radio; wireless cellular telephone services; remote screen communication; transmission of information on optical telecommunication networks; local area networks communication; leasing access time to global computer networks; providing access to databases; data communication; providing access to the Internet; wireless broadband communication services; VAN [Value Added Network] Communications; transmission of data, sound and images by satellite; transmission of database information via telecommunication networks; rental of data communications installations; rental of message sending apparatus; rental of message transmitting apparatus; providing multiple-user wireless access to the Internet; data communications via the Internet; transmission of video content via the Internet; transmission of messages and images via the Internet. Product design; product development; design of motor vehicle parts; motor vehicle design; design of navigation systems; development of navigation systems; advice and development services relating to computer software; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; conversion of computer programs and data [not physical conversion]; design and development of computer software; computer software consultancy; maintenance of computer software; mechanical research; technical research; analysis and evaluation of product design; analysis and evaluation of product development; providing information relating to geological surveys.

Goods & Services

Satellite navigational apparatus; displays for navigation apparatus for automobile; navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]; communications apparatus for vehicles. Paging services [radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication]; communication by radio; wireless cellular telephone services; transmission of information on optical telecommunication networks; local area networks (operation of); leasing of access time to global computer networks; providing access to databases; data communication; providing access to the Internet; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, sound and images by satellite; transmission of database information via telecommunications networks; rental of data communications installations; rental of message sending apparatus; rental of message transmission apparatus; providing multiple-user wireless access to the Internet; data communications via the Internet; transmission of video content via the Internet; transmission of messages and images via the Internet; broadcasting services and provision of telecommunication access to films and television programmes provided via a video-on-demand service. Product design; product development; design of motor vehicle parts; motor vehicle design; design of navigation systems; development of navigation systems; advice and development services relating to computer software; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; conversion of computer programs and data [not physical conversion]; computer software consultancy; maintenance of computer software; mechanical research; technical research; cartography services.

Goods & Services

(1) Electric audio and visual apparatus and instruments, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; radio receivers; apparatus for reproduction of sound, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; satellite navigational apparatus, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; telecommunication machines and apparatus, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; remote control apparatus and instruments, namely, remote controls for DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; pre-recorded electronic media, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; computer software containing digital maps; downloadable computer software for digital maps; computer software containing information on position of buildings using encoded identity codes; downloadable computer software for navigational equipment, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for automobiles; computers; global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for automobiles (2) Electric audio and visual apparatus and instruments, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; radio receivers; apparatus for reproduction of sound, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; satellite navigational apparatus, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; telecommunication machines and apparatus, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; remote control apparatus and instruments, namely, remote controls for DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; pre-recorded electronic media, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; computer software containing digital maps; downloadable computer software for digital maps; computer software containing information on position of buildings using encoded identity codes; downloadable computer software for navigational equipment, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for automobiles; computers; global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for automobiles (1) Cellular telephone services; communication of sound and images via computer terminals for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; satellite transmission of sound and images; providing access to the wireless Internet; provision of access to the Internet for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; providing access to the Internet via cellular telephone and PDAs (personal digital assistant); telecommunication services, namely, providing electronic bulletin board services; computer aided transmission of messages and images for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; transmission of messages and images via cellular telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes (2) Cellular telephone services; communication of sound and images via computer terminals for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; satellite transmission of sound and images; providing access to the wireless Internet; provision of access to the Internet for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; providing access to the Internet via cellular telephone and PDAs (personal digital assistant); telecommunication services, namely, providing electronic bulletin board services; computer aided transmission of messages and images for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; transmission of messages and images via cellular telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes (3) Maintenance of computer software; computer programming; computer software design; rental of computer programs (4) Maintenance of computer software; computer programming; computer software design; rental of computer programs

Goods & Services

(1) Electric audio and visual apparatus and instruments, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; radio receivers; apparatus for reproduction of sound, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; satellite navigational apparatus, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; telecommunication machines and apparatus, namely, DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; remote control apparatus and instruments, namely, remote controls for DVRs (digital video recorder), global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices and computer tablets; pre-recorded electronic media, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; computer software featuring digital maps; downloadable computer software for digital maps; computer software featuring information on position of buildings using encoded identity codes; downloadable computer software for navigational equipment, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for automobiles; computers; global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for automobiles (1) Paging services; radio broadcasting; cellular telephone services; operation of local area networks; leasing access time to global computer networks; providing access to databases in the field of global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; data communication of sound and images through a global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; providing access to wireless Internet; wireless broadband communication services; transmission of data, namely, sound and images by satellite; rental of data communications installations, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; rental of message sending equipment, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; rental of message storage equipment, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; providing multiple-user wireless access to the Internet, namely, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; data communications, namely, transmission of sound and images via the Internet for use with navigation and vehicle black boxes; transmission of video content via the Internet for use with navigation and vehicle black boxes; transmission of messages and images via the Internet for use with navigation and vehicle black boxes; broadcasting of films and television programmes via a video-on-demand service (2) Product design consulting services; product development services; design of motor vehicle parts; motor vehicle design; design of navigation systems; development of navigation systems; consulting services, namely, providing advice in the development of computer software; conversion of data, namely, sound and images and documents from physical to electronic media, namely, GPS (global positioning system) for automobiles; computer software design; computer services, namely, designing, developing, and maintaining computer software applications for others and consulting services related thereto; maintenance of computer software; mechanical research in the field of GPS (global positioning system); technical research in the field of GPS (global positioning system); assessment and evaluation of products, namely, GPS (global positioning system); providing geographical information in the field of navigation and vehicle black boxes

Goods & Services

(1) Car video recorders; portable media players, namely, computer tablets, smartphones and personal digital assistants (PDAs); MP3 players; apparatus for transmission and reproduction of sound and images, namely, car video recorders and MP3 players; car televisions; cameras for vehicle; multi-frame view cameras; rear view cameras for the vehicle; electric cables; touch panels for black box camera; integrated circuit cards; touch pads; memory card readers; Secure Digital [SD] memory cards; micro Secure Digital [SD] memory adaptor; electric wires and cables for GPS (global positioning systems) (2) Car video recorders; portable media players, namely, computer tablets, smartphones and personal digital assistants (PDAs); MP3 players; apparatus for transmission and reproduction of sound and images, namely, car video recorders and MP3 players; car televisions; cameras for vehicle; multi-frame view cameras; rear view cameras for the vehicle; electric cables; touch panels for black box camera; integrated circuit cards; touch pads; memory card readers; Secure Digital [SD] memory cards; micro Secure Digital [SD] memory adaptor; electric wires and cables for GPS (global positioning systems) (1) Transmission of data, namely, sound and images by satellite; traffic information services by wireless Internet; transmission of video data, namely, sound and images via the wireless Internet; providing traffic information; satellite transmission of sound and images; communications, namely, sound and images, via computer terminals; data communication of sound and images through a global positioning system (GPS) for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; wireless broadband communication services; paging services; value-added network (VAN) communications, namely, providing access to value-added network (VAN) for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; cellular telephone services; news agency services (2) Transmission of data, namely, sound and images by satellite; traffic information services by wireless Internet; transmission of video data, namely, sound and images via the wireless Internet; providing traffic information; satellite transmission of sound and images; communications, namely, sound and images, via computer terminals; data communication of sound and images through a global positioning system (GPS) for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; wireless broadband communication services; paging services; value-added network (VAN) communications, namely, providing access to value-added network (VAN) for use in navigation and vehicle black boxes; cellular telephone services; news agency services (3) Providing road information; providing traffic information; providing information regarding the automobiles location via navigation device for automobiles, namely, GPS (global positioning system); providing traffic information; providing traffic information regarding the automobiles road via cell phones (4) Providing road information; providing traffic information; providing information regarding the automobiles location via navigation device for automobiles, namely, GPS (global positioning system); providing traffic information; providing traffic information regarding the automobiles road via cell phones (5) Product design consulting services; product development services; design of motor vehicle parts; motor vehicle design; design of navigation systems; development of navigation systems; consulting services, namely, providing advice in the development of computer software; conversion of data, namely, sound and images and documents from physical to electronic media, namely, GPS (global positioning system) for automobiles; computer software design; computer services, namely, designing, developing, and maintaining computer software applications for others and consulting services related thereto; maintenance of computer software; mechanical research in the field of GPS (global positioning system); technical research in the field of GPS (global positioning system); assessment and evaluation of products, namely, GPS (global positioning system); providing geographical information in the field of navigation and vehicle black boxes (6) Product design consulting services; product development services; design of motor vehicle parts; motor vehicle design; design of navigation systems; development of navigation systems; consulting services, namely, providing advice in the development of computer software; conversion of data, namely, sound and images and documents from physical to electronic media, namely, GPS (global positioning system) for automobiles; computer software design; computer services, namely, designing, developing, and maintaining computer software applications for others and consulting services related thereto; maintenance of computer software; mechanical research in the field of GPS (global positioning system); technical research in the field of GPS (global positioning system); assessment and evaluation of products, namely, GPS (global positioning system); providing geographical information in the field of navigation and vehicle black boxes

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device, a server, and a method for providing traffic information. The electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise a display unit, a communication unit, and a control unit. The electronic device may search for a route, make a request for user content related to the route to the server, receive the requested user content from the server, and display the route and the user content related to the route on a map. Thus, the user content generated through another electronic device may be utilized as traffic information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device, a controlling method thereof, and a server communicating with the electronic device. The electronic device, the controlling method thereof, and the server communicating with the electronic device include: a display unit; a communication unit which exchanges data with the server; and a control unit for displaying a second path on the display unit by searching the second path which reflects traffic-related content collected through at least one other terminal when an event is generated during a path guiding process for guiding a first path, wherein the traffic-related content is obtained from the server through the communication unit and can be displayed with respect to the area in which the first and second paths are not overlapped. The present invention can provide traffic-related content and paths collected through another terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device and a method for providing traffic-related contents of the electronic device. According to the present invention, if a particular event occurs while driving a vehicle, the electronic device automatically obtains user contents related to road conditions, and automatically transmits the obtained user contents to a server.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus and method for receiving various pieces of information, after setting various search conditions, based on the set search conditions. According to the present invention, the electronic apparatus comprises: a communication unit; and in the case that a particular event occurs, a control unit transmitting search conditions including at least one of a search direction, search range and search region, related to the event through the communication unit, and receiving information corresponding to the search conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map
• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance

Abstract

The present invention relates to a reporting method which photographs an image, acquires identification information of an object included in the image, and performs a report based on identification information of the object included in the photographed image and identification information of a wanted person, and an electronic device and recording media performing the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04H 60/76 - Arrangements characterised by transmission systems other than for broadcast, e.g. the Internet
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, and a system and method for safety service using the same. A mobile communication terminal according to the present invention comprises: a camera; and a control unit which controls the camera to photograph the surroundings thereof when in an emergency mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/22 - Emergency connection handling
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for displaying a point of interest (POI). According to the present invention, a screen for path guiding and a screen for POI guiding can be simultaneously and separately provided, thereby facilitating the recognition of a POI and increasing the accessibility to a POI while driving.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map
• G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network

Abstract

Disclosed are a vehicle navigation system and a method for controlling a vehicle navigation system. The vehicle navigation system of the present invention comprises: a storage unit; a communication unit for receiving image data mapped with route guidance information from a vehicle black box provided in a vehicle; and a control unit for storing the received image data in a storage unit. The present invention can utilize the image data mapped with the route guidance information as reference data for determining details of an accident by storing the image data mapped with the route guidance information to confirm information including a destination of a driver of an accident vehicle when an accident happens.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/30 - Map- or contour-matching
• G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• G01D 9/20 - Producing one or more recordings of the values of a single variable the recording element, e.g. stylus, being controlled in accordance with time and the recording medium, e.g. paper roll, being controlled in accordance with the variable
• B62D 41/00 - Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas

Abstract

Disclosed are a server, a navigation system, a vehicle navigation system, and a method for providing images of a vehicle navigation system. According to the present invention, the vehicle navigation system processes image data obtained through a vehicle black box and transmits the processed image data to a server or a user terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
• B62D 41/00 - Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas
• G01D 9/00 - Recording measured values

Abstract

A vehicle navigation of the present invention comprises: a storage unit which stores normal posture data of a vehicle black box; a communication unit which communicates with the vehicle black box; and a controller which obtains current posture data by analyzing data received from the vehicle black box, and determines whether the stored normal posture data is matched with the obtained current posture data. According to the present invention, the driver is notified in advance that the position of a camera is out of shape due to the repeated vibration or acceleration or the like of a vehicle. Thus, the driver can correct the vehicle black box, the camera equipped in the vehicle black box or the camera provided in the vehicle to the normal positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
• G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• B62D 41/00 - Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas

Abstract

Provided are an apparatus and a method for controlling a video recording in a black box for a vehicle. The method for controlling the video recording in the black box for a vehicle according to the present invention, for example, comprises the steps of: storing a video including images of a driving vehicle; obtaining the possibility of an accident with the vehicle; and variably adjusting one or more image quality, resolution, and a frame number of the video recorded in a camera according to the obtained accident possibility. The limited capacity of storage can be used by adopting the configuration. In addition, the monitoring and storage performance of the black box for a vehicle can be improved by correctly determining causes of a vehicle accident.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 41/00 - Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas
• G01D 9/00 - Recording measured values

Abstract

The present invention relates to a navigation system and to a method for controlling vehicle navigation. The vehicle navigation of the present invention comprises a storage that saves map data, a communication part that receives, from a vehicle black box installed in the vehicle, visual data captured by said black box, and a control part that acquires location data from the map data and saves the data after mapping the captured visual data with the location data. According to the present invention, as the control part maps the visual data obtained by the vehicle black box with the visual data and saves said data, the user can easily search the relevant visual data or visual frame using the location data, and use said data to determine the cause of an accident and the negligence or fault that led thereto in the event of a car accident.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• G01D 9/00 - Recording measured values
• B62D 41/00 - Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas
• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

Abstract

Disclosed are a navigation system, a server connected thereto, and a method for controlling vehicle navigation. The vehicle navigation of the present invention comprises: a display unit; an input unit for taking, as an input, information corresponding to a reference location; a storage unit which stores image data in which first location information is mapped, and map data; a communication unit which receives image data from a vehicle black box installed in a vehicle; and a control unit which acquires second location information from the map data using the input information, searches the storage unit for image data in which first location information within a predetermined distance is mapped on the basis of the second location information, and outputs the result of the search via the display unit. According to the present invention, image data, in which first location information within a predetermined distance is mapped on the basis of the second location information acquired using the input information, are searched, thereby enabling searching for relevant image data or a relevant image frame even when an accurate location is not inputted by a user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/26 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network
• G01D 9/00 - Recording measured values
• B62D 41/00 - Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas
• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for providing, on a real-time basis, dynamic advertisements which attract the attention of users. The apparatus for providing dynamic advertisements comprises: an advertising unit in which advertisements are stored; a communication unit which receives a plurality of pieces of information of interest through real-time communications; a dynamic advertising unit which contains at least one piece of information of interest from among the plurality of pieces of information of interest, and which generates a dynamic advertisement in accordance with said contained information of interest; and a display unit which displays the combination of the dynamic advertisement and the advertisement on a preset advertisement region on a screen.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G08G 1/123 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles

Abstract

Disclosed are a gesture-based user interface system and a method for same. The user interface system comprises: a coordinate extraction unit which extracts a start point and an end point from coordinate data obtained by an input event, and at least one peak between the start point and the end point; and a gesture recognition unit which recognizes at least one gesture from the shape of the line connecting the start point and the end point through the peak.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The present invention relates to a navigation apparatus and to a method for operating same. In addition, the present invention provides methods for operating a navigation apparatus and for operating a navigation system including a data server and an electronic device. The navigation apparatus of the present invention comprises: a communication unit; a display; an input unit for taking data as an input; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the communication unit, the display and the input unit. The control unit gains access to a data server through the communication unit, makes a request for path set information to the data server, receives the path set information from the data server, acquires current location information on the navigation apparatus, acquires a user migration path by reflecting the acquired location information and the received path set information, and sets the user migration path as a guiding path. Here, the path set information is generated in another electronic device or in the data server based on the user input information inputted by another electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

Abstract

Disclosed are a map-matching apparatus using planar data of a road and a method for same. The map-matching apparatus using planar data of a road comprises: a location determination unit which determines whether or not a GPS signal receiving location at which a GPS signal is received falls within the planar data of the road; and a map-matching unit which conducts a map-matching process for said GPS signal receiving location in accordance with whether or not said GPS signal receiving location falls within the planar data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/30 - Map- or contour-matching
• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

Disclosed are a navigation control apparatus for providing traffic information using multi-user travel information, and to a method for same. The navigation control apparatus comprises: an information-receiving unit for receiving travel information from a user of a preceding vehicle traveling along a path; and a path guide unit for guiding another user onto said path on the basis of the travel information received from the user of the preceding vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

Abstract

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for performing a search by a radius query. The apparatus comprises: a query separation unit which separates the inputted query words into queries on a landmark and queries on a destination; a radius search unit which searches the point corresponding to the queries on the destination within the radius, on the basis of the point of interest corresponding to the queries on a landmark; and an output unit which outputs the result of the search within the radius.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for recommending an area with relative interest are disclosed. The method for recommending an area with relative interest comprises: a monitoring unit which splits an objective area into a grid having a predetermined size, and monitors the amount of searches for the sites with interest on the grid; an increased interest grid calculation unit which analyzes the amount of searches for the sites with interest and calculates a grid showing increased interest; a center point calculation unit which calculates a center point of the grid showing the increased interest; and an area with interest calculation unit which calculates an area with interest, containing at least one or more of said sites with interest, on the basis of the center point.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management

Abstract

The present invention relates to an advertisement providing apparatus and method by recording and utilizing advertisement information displayed during a route guide service in a navigation system. An advertisement providing apparatus in a navigation system comprises: a route provider for providing a navigation route; an advertisement display for displaying an advertisement linked to the route guide service; and an information recorder for recording display information according to the advertisement being displayed, wherein the recorded display information can be utilized for finding out the history of advertising-induced consumption.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for displaying exposure information using an information display section. The method for displaying exposure information comprises: designating an information display section in geographic data; collecting exposure information mapped in the geographic data around the information display section; and displaying the collected exposure information when a channel including the information display section is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map
• G08G 1/133 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles within the vehicle

Abstract

Disclosed is a device for providing information using structural form, and a method therefor. The information-providing device comprises: an information-designation unit which uses objects consisting of processing data and separately designates information-display objects and information-provision regions based on specified type; a structure-designation unit for designating information-display structures with respect to the designated information-display objects; and an information-display unit for displaying information-display objects which coincide with the specified type for the information-provision region, by using the designated information-display structure in the information-provision region.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map
• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for matching a virtual map in real time. The method for matching the virtual map in real time comprises: a step for confirming the position of a path display terminal at a time interval, a step for generating map-matching information by matching the position with road information, a step for generating virtual position information based on the map-matching information at the time interval when the position is not confirmed , and a step for generating virtual map-matching information by matching the virtual position information with the road information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/30 - Map- or contour-matching

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for performing a single DMB channel handover. The apparatus for performing a channel handover using a single DMB module comprises a channel handover selection unit for selecting whether to use a DMB channel handover function, a map matching unit for matching the administrative district on the map of a terminal and a broadcasting area, a route searching unit for searching the expected entry route of a user and the current location, and a channel handover unit for performing a new DMB channel handover corresponding to the expected entry route of the user, if the current location of the user is the boundary area of the administrative district on the map of the terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/50 - Tuning indicators; Automatic tuning control

Abstract

Disclosed are a 3D control system specialized for navigation systems and a method for same. The 3D control system can comprise a map provider that provides a map screen; and a controller that controls the heading-up or panning of said map screen based on the 3D movements of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups

Abstract

A three-dimensional car mark display and a method thereof are disclosed. The three-dimensional car mark display includes: an information sensing unit for sensing travel information of a moving body; and an image processing unit for three-dimensionally modeling a car mark representing the moving body in accordance with the travel information on a real-time basis, and outputting the result. The three-dimensional car mark display of the present invention displays a car mark on the map image relevant to the position of the moving body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for measuring a tilt using a three-axis geomagnetic sensor. The apparatus for measuring a tilt using a three-axis geomagnetic sensor includes a three-axis geomagnetic sensor for measuring a value of a Y-axis which is the advancing direction of a path display terminal, a value of an X-axis which is vertical to the advancing direction of the path display terminal, and a value of a Z-axis direction which represents the height in the north direction indicated by a compass; and a tilt measuring unit for measuring the tilt of the path display terminal on the basis of the variation in the values of the X-axis, of the Y-axis, and of the Z-axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 17/30 - Earth-inductor compasses

Abstract

In the present invention, a method for providing information through a communities classified according to the kind of terminal comprises: a step for accessing the Internet through a server, a step for automatically joining a community channel that is classified according to the kind of terminal when connecting to the server, a step for automatically connecting to the joined community channel, and a step for receiving the community-related information through the server from the communication channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for providing contents data using a wireless communications device, and a navigation device in which this method is employed. The navigation device can comprise: a terminal-searching unit which responds to requests to provide contents data, and searches for wireless communications terminals capable of short distance wireless communication; a terminal-authentication unit for carrying out terminal authentication with reference to whether or not a wireless communications terminal found in the search is subscribed to a contents-provision service; and a contents data display unit which receives contents data from the wireless communications terminal and displays the contents data on a display screen, if the wireless communications terminal is confirmed to be one which is subscribed to the contents-provision service.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for providing traffic conditions data using a wireless communications device, and a navigation device in which this method is employed. A navigation device comprises: a route-display unit which finds a route to a destination set by the user, and displays the route on top of map data; a traffic  conditions data receiving unit which responds to requests to provide data about traffic conditions on the route, and receives traffic conditions data from a contents management server via a wireless communications device; and a traffic conditions data providing unit which provides the user with the traffic conditions data received in this way.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

Provided is a dynamic point of interest (POI) positioning device and method for a three-dimensional map service. The dynamic POI positioning device for a three-dimensional map service comprises: a character size calculating unit for calculating the unit size of characters written on a POI; a POI size calculating unit for calculating the actual size of the POI using the distance between a point of view and the POI in accordance with the calculated character unit size; and a POI positioning unit for positioning the POI in accordance with the calculated actual size of the POI.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Abstract

Disclosed are a safety monitoring photo service provision method and system. The safety monitoring photo service provision method employing a communications terminal comprises the steps of: setting time for queries on vulnerable person’s location; altering a vulnerable person’s location query net depending on whether or not the vulnerable person is located within a predetermined area; a terminal of the vulnerable person carrying out location queries and phototaking at preset times; and transmitting, to a caretaker terminal, location query information, which includes at least the vulnerable person’s location or the photograph which was taken.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

Abstract

The present invention provides a diary compilation method and device. A diary compilation method comprises the stages of: creating position-based area data, broken down by area; ascertaining the position of the user who is compiling the diary; and providing area data corresponding to the position of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

Abstract

The present invention concerns a mapping service method and device for areas closed to traffic. The mapping device for areas closed to traffic comprises: a roads database which stores data about roads open to traffic and data about  roads closed to traffic; a position checking unit which checks the position of a route-display terminal; and a roads-data changing unit which, if the route-display terminal is positioned on a road corresponding to the data about roads closed to traffic, changes the data about roads closed to traffic into new data about roads open to traffic.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/32 - Structuring or formatting of map data

Abstract

Disclosed are a position-detecting method using RFID and an apparatus thereof. The position-detecting apparatus using RFID includes: an RFID tag that stores the position information for the place of installation, an RFID receiver that receives the position information from the RFID tag, and a route display unit that displays the position of a route display terminal on a map by corresponding to the position information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for changing a character recognition function. The method for changing a character recognition function comprises: a step of receiving character information through a display screen while executing a primary function; a step of judging a secondary function corresponding to the character information by recognizing the character information; and a step of entering the judged secondary function.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The present invention concerns a user-view output system and method. The user-view output system outputs a screen from a user's viewpoint. The system comprises: a data-receiving unit for receiving screen output data; a camera positioned at the user's point of view; a viewing-angle control unit for controlling the operation in such a way that the output from the camera coincides with the user's viewing angle; and a user-view outputting unit for outputting, onto a screen, a captured image from the camera based on the screen-output data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method and a device for displaying roads with height variations. The device for displaying roads with height variations comprises: a database for separately storing information about an upper layer on which is formed a road and information about a supporting element which supports the upper layer; a viewpoint-ascertaining unit for ascertaining the viewpoint displayed on screen; and a road-generating unit for generating a road with height variations corresponding to the viewpoint on the basis of the information stored on the database.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/50 -

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and a system for advertisement of a map using a virtual POI. The system for advertisement of a map using a virtual POI includes a map database including map data; a member database including advertisement display set information; a virtual POI database in which information on the virtual advertisement POI and advertisement location, i.e. the location of the virtual advertisement POI, are stored; and a virtual world creating module for creating an image map based on the map data, and searching a virtual advertisement POI associated with the location which can be marked on the image map and corresponds to the advertisement display set information and marking the searched POI on the advertisement location of the image map.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce

Abstract

Disclosed are a quick-search method and device for a route-display terminal. The quick-search device for a route-display terminal comprises: a vehicle-position display unit for displaying the position of a vehicle on a map generated on the basis of map data; a quick-search display unit for displaying a quick-search window through which a search word is input on one part of the map; a search unit for searching for a target location corresponding to the search word; and a route-display unit for generating and displaying a route from the position of the vehicle to the target location.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus and method for editing map data in a 3-dimensional map service. The shade representation apparatus for a 3-dimensional map service according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an information reading unit that reads information from map data regarding the subject of shade processing, a colour application unit that applies a first colour to the upper end of said shade processing subject and a second colour differing from said first colour to the lower end of said shade processing subject, and a processing unit that performs shade processing with respect to said shade processing subject, based on said applied colours. A texture editing apparatus and method for a 3-dimensional map service are provided according to another embodiment of the present invention. The texture editing apparatus comprises an input unit that receives a texture file name entered by the user, a search unit that searches for a texture ID corresponding to said entered texture file name, and a modification unit that modifies the texture using said searched texture ID. A modelling data editing apparatus and method for a 3-dimensional map service are provided according to a further embodiment of the present invention. The modeling data editing apparatus for a 3-dimensional map service comprises a selection unit that selects the ID of the item to be edited from the map data, and an editing unit that edits the modeling data corresponding to said selected ID on the 3-dimensional map.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 17/05 - Geographic models

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for preventing a point-of-interest from occupying a road using a region tree. The apparatus for preventing a point-of-interest from occupying a road comprises: a clash-discrimination unit for discriminating whether or not a point-of-interest display candidate region clashes with a road; a point-of-interest display candidate region adjustment unit for adjusting any point-of-interest display candidate region which does clash with a road; and a point-of-interest display unit for displaying point-of-interests in the adjusted point-of-interest display candidate region.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups
• G08G 1/0969 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle having a display in the form of a map
• G09B 29/00 - Maps; Plans; Charts; Diagrams, e.g. route diagrams

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for displaying a point-of-interest in linear map data. The apparatus for displaying a point-of-interest in linear map data comprises: a point-of-interest display area determination part that determines at least one point-of-interest display area for displaying information on a point-of-interest in linear map data; a point-of-interest display conditions determination part that determines the point-of-interest display conditions for the determined point-of-interest display area; and a display part that displays the information on the point-of-interest in the linear map data on the point-of-interest display area according to the point-of-interest display conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• G06Q 50/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Goods & Services

Satellite navigational apparatus, monitors for automobile navigation, navigation apparatus for vehicles (on board computers), satellite navigation equipment, communication apparatus for vehicles.