Turn-by-turn navigation

About: Turn-by-turn navigation is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2243 publications have been published within this topic receiving 52838 citations.

Method for the display of navigation instructions using an augmented-reality concept

Abstract: A method with which navigation instructions are displayed on a screen. Preferably, using an augmented-reality approach whereby the path to the destination and 3D mapping objects such as buildings and landmarks are highlighted on a video feed of the surrounding environment ahead of the user. The invention is designed to run within embodiments the likes of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), smartphones or in-dash vehicle infotainment systems, displaying in real-time a video feed of the path ahead while superimposing transparent cartographic information with navigation instructions. The aim is to improve the user's navigation experience by making it easier to relate to the real world with 3D maps and representative navigation instructions. This method makes it safer to view the navigation screen and the user can locate landmarks, narrow streets and the final destination more easily.

Mobile terminal and navigation system

Abstract: A navigation system for route guidance is provided. The navigation system comprises a navigation server storing map information and the mobile terminal displaying map information. The mobile terminal has access to the navigation server through a communication network and is controlled to turn on and off the display of map information.

Navigation server for use with, for example, a wireless web access device having a navigation control unit

Abstract: A system for providing redirection addresses for a wireless web access device is disclosed. The wireless web access device is coupled to a navigation control unit that includes user controls, such as buttons. A navigation server coupled to the wireless web access device via a network (e.g., the Internet), receives signals identifying the navigation control unit and one of the user controls actuated by a user. In response thereto, the navigation server accesses a database to identify a redirect address, and provides such address to the wireless web access device. Also disclosed are methods, data structures, and display descriptions associated with the navigation server.

Apparatus and method for enhancing navigation of an on-line multiple-resource information service

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and article of manufacture for enhancing navigation of an on-line multiple-resource information service is disclosed. A navigation agent is selectively activated by a user when navigating through the on-line information service, such as the Internet, and effects recording of navigation information while the user navigates through the information service. The recorded navigation information may be categorized in a manner useful to the user and stored as part of a collection of categorized navigation information for later use. The navigation information recorded by the navigation agent may be formatted in the form of a navigation script representing computer input device information received from a user, information service address information received from the user or the information service, or a combination of this and other information associated with navigating through the information service. A selected navigation script may be executed by the user to arrive at an end destination defined in the script or, alternatively, executed in a step-through manner to permit user-evaluation of intermediate locations along a previously traversed navigation path.

Navigation system with multimedia distribution mechanism and method of operation thereof

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: generating a navigation route; generating an initial recommendation related to a search keyword for a point of interest upcoming along the navigation route; calculating an acquisition cost for the initial recommendation; and generating a message with the acquisition cost for the initial recommendation related to the point of interest and for displaying on a device.