Limited destination navigation system
First Claim
1. A method of pre-programming a vehicle navigation system, the method comprising the acts of:
- receiving location information for a limited number of desired destinations as specified by a user; and
mapping the desired destinations to a user input interface,wherein the act of mapping the desired destinations is performed prior to the user entering the vehicle.
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Abstract
Systems for providing limited-destination navigational guidance to a user when driving a vehicle are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a memory pre-configured to store location information for a limited number of desired destinations. The memory is advantageously pre-configured to store a limited number of destinations before it the user even enters the vehicle. Methods for pre-programming a vehicle navigation system are also disclosed. Location information is received for a limited number of desired destinations as specified by a user. For each of the desired destinations, a user input interface is linked with the desired destination, prior to the user'"'"'s entering the vehicle. Hence, rather than manually entering a destination address, a user may press one button and automatically receive navigational instructions for driving to the user'"'"'s pre-designated destination.
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1. A method of pre-programming a vehicle navigation system, the method comprising the acts of:
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receiving location information for a limited number of desired destinations as specified by a user; and mapping the desired destinations to a user input interface, wherein the act of mapping the desired destinations is performed prior to the user entering the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of providing limited-destination navigational guidance to a user when driving a vehicle, the method comprising the acts of:
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receiving location information for a limited number of desired destinations; mapping the desired destinations to a user input interface; receiving GPS data relating to a present position of the vehicle; and providing navigational guidance to the user upon selection of the user input interface; wherein the act of mapping the desired destinations is performed prior to the user entering the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for providing limited-destination navigational guidance to a user when driving a vehicle, the system comprising:
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a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is pre-configured to store location information for a limited number of desired destinations, prior to the user entering the vehicle; a user interface coupled to the processor, wherein the user interface comprises one or more actuators, wherein each of the one or more actuators is linked to location information for one of the desired destinations, and wherein the user interface is configured to provide navigational guidance information; and a network interface coupled to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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