Non real time traffic system for a navigator
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1. A device, comprising:
- a first computer that stores plural different addresses as stored addresses, and also controls access to an electronically accessible website that returns information route navigation;
said first computer accepting entry of address information on said first computer, using said address information to select one of said plural stored addresses, and said first computer having an output capability that sends information from said computer to another computer as a command to navigate to said selected addresses.
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Abstract
A system for improving the operation of a GPS based navigator. Statistical and/or time of day information is used to select the best route between a current location and a desired location. The statistical information may take into account anomalies, and a user can select the amount of risk they which take. The system can be updated with more updated information. In addition, the selection of the desired location can be carried out by downloading information from a PDA.
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1. A device, comprising:
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a first computer that stores plural different addresses as stored addresses, and also controls access to an electronically accessible website that returns information route navigation; said first computer accepting entry of address information on said first computer, using said address information to select one of said plural stored addresses, and said first computer having an output capability that sends information from said computer to another computer as a command to navigate to said selected addresses. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A navigation device, comprising:
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a navigation device that includes a position determining part that determines a current position of said navigation device, and a destination entry system, that accepts entry of destinations, and operates to provide navigation information from said current position to a destination; said navigation device receiving address information from another computer, and enabling navigating from said current position to an address defined by said address information. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of electronically navigating, comprising:
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accessing plural different stored addresses in a first computer; from said first computer, also accessing an electronically accessable website that returns information about information about stored addresses; allowing entry of address information on said first computer; at a first time, selecting one of said plural stored addresses; and responsive to said selecting, sending information from said computer to another computer as a command to navigate to said one of said addresses. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A navigation method, comprising:
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using a navigation device that to determine a current position of said navigation device; accepting entry of destinations on said navigation device; outputting navigation information which instructs a user on navigating from said current position to a destination; receiving address information from another computer; and enabling navigating from said current position to an address defined by said address information. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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