System and method for displaying information
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1. An on board unit comprising:
- an input port configured to receive input information from a user;
a display configured to display a map;
the map having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a boundary disposed between the first portion and the second portion;
the first portion including a route and an indicia;
wherein the input information moves the indicia relative to the map; and
wherein the on board unit maintains the indicia within the first portion.
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Abstract
A system and method for displaying information is disclosed. The system and method can be used to provide navigation information to a user. In some cases, the system and method can include provisions to retain an indicia within a certain area. The system and method can also include provisions to accommodate inaccurate or imperfect commands. The system and method can include provisions to suppress certain enlarged views.
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1. An on board unit comprising:
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an input port configured to receive input information from a user;
a display configured to display a map;
the map having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a boundary disposed between the first portion and the second portion;
the first portion including a route and an indicia;
wherein the input information moves the indicia relative to the map; and
wherein the on board unit maintains the indicia within the first portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for moving an indicia with respect to a map comprising:
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a display configured to display a map, a route on the map, and an indicia;
an input port configured to receive input information;
the system comprising a plurality of predetermined directions;
the indicia being proximate to the route and having a local position on the route;
the route having a local direction of the route towards a destination;
one of the plurality of predetermined directions being most closely aligned with the local direction of the route towards the destination and being defined as a first predetermined direction;
a second predetermined direction being adjacent to the first predetermined direction; and
wherein an input corresponding to either the first predetermined direction or the second predetermined direction moves the indicia along the route towards the destination. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An on board unit including a first region including a map;
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a second region including an enlarged view of a portion of a map; and
wherein the second region is selectively displayed based on an appearance criteria. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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