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Dynamic destination map display for navigation system

  • US 8,255,150 B2
  • Filed: 04/17/2009
  • Issued: 08/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of displaying a map of variable scales to help a driver visualize a destination, comprising the following steps of:

  • receiving information on a current position of a vehicle from a global positioning system (GPS);

    inputting the destination;

    determining a route according to the current position of the vehicle and the destination;

    calculating distance between the vehicle and the destination;

    searching for at least one map attribute located within a predetermined search distance from the destination defined in a priority table;

    determining, by using a processor, a map scale that displays both the destination and at least one map attribute located within the predetermined search distance from the destination on a display unit at the same time; and

    displaying the destination along with at least one map attribute within the predetermined search distance on the display unit with the map scale determined in the foregoing.

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