METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME ASSISTANCE TO A TRAVELER
First Claim
1. A method for assisting a traveler, comprising:
- initiating a travel segment;
interfacing with one or more providers of data regarding geolocation, points of interest, or traffic;
monitoring geolocation data;
predicting a route of travel, based on past geolocation data, or directions from the traveler;
identifying data of interest to the traveler, based on input initiated by the traveler;
input solicited from the traveler;
or predefined criteria;
providing information to the traveler relating to data of interest.
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Abstract
A method and system for assisting a traveler. The method initiates a travel segment and interfaces with providers of data regarding geolocation, points of interest, or traffic. During execution of the method, the system monitors geolocation data. The system can predict a route of travel, basing that prediction on past geolocation data or directions from a geolocation provider. Also during execution of the method, the system can identify data of interest to a user, based on input initiated by the user. Further, the system can solicit input from the traveler, or it can perform tasks based on predefined criteria, such as locating and identifying points of interest between two geographic locations. During operation, system can provide information to the traveler relating to data of interest. The system includes a client unit and a server unit, the client unit being mounted in an automotive vehicle or in a communications device.
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1. A method for assisting a traveler, comprising:
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initiating a travel segment; interfacing with one or more providers of data regarding geolocation, points of interest, or traffic; monitoring geolocation data; predicting a route of travel, based on past geolocation data, or directions from the traveler; identifying data of interest to the traveler, based on input initiated by the traveler;
input solicited from the traveler;
or predefined criteria;providing information to the traveler relating to data of interest. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for assisting a traveler, comprising
a client unit, including an input/output (I/O) module for providing input and output services, including a speech recognition system for accepting queries from and delivering responses to the traveler; -
a text module for receiving and transmitting sms text messages; and a data module for handling data communication to and from the client unit; an analysis module for performing analysis functions; and a data module for performing data storage and processing functions, including a preferences module for storing traveler preferences; and a criteria module for storing data involving system criteria; and a server unit including a speech module, an analysis module, and a data module. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification