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System, method and device for providing navigation information based on coverage area assessment

  • US 9,086,291 B1
  • Filed: 05/07/2012
  • Issued: 07/21/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing navigation information based on coverage area assessment, comprising:

  • identifying parameters for a trip to a destination;

    determining route possibilities to travel to the destination;

    obtaining data, via a navigation device coupled to a database, regarding coverage areas of more than one carrier associated with the route possibilities, including identification of problem zones in each carriers'"'"' coverage areas;

    assessing the coverage areas of one carrier along a route to the destination and assessing the coverage areas of another carrier along another route, that corresponds partially with the route of the one carrier, to the destination;

    determining an optimal route within the coverage areas of the one carrier to the destination while avoiding the problem zones in each carriers'"'"' coverage areas; and

    presenting the determined optimal route for navigation to the destination through the coverage areas of the one carrier and presenting at least one problem zone of the other carrier to avoid while navigating to the destination.

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