×

Method For Operating A Navigation Device

  • US 20090143982A1
  • Filed: 11/25/2008
  • Published: 06/04/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method for operating a navigation device includingan input device for inputting operator commands and/or locations, particularly starting points and/or destinations,a road network database,a route calculation unit for calculating a planned route with consideration of the locations and the road network database, wherein the route leads from the starting point to the destination,a signal receiving unit for receiving position signals, particularly GPS signals,a position determining unit that determines the current position based on the position signals, anda voice output module that is able to generate and acoustically output a voice message, particularly maneuvering instructions, in dependence on predetermined boundary conditions by combining at least two voice message elements,said method comprising:

  • analyzing the voice message elements to be combined prior to acoustically outputting the voice message, wherein the voice message is changed in accordance with predetermined prioritization rules depending on the result of the analysis.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×