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NAVIGATION APPARATUS, NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND NAVIGATION METHOD PROVIDING GUIDANCE FOR LANE CHANGES

  • US 20050143911A1
  • Filed: 11/24/2004
  • Published: 06/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A navigation apparatus for mounting in a vehicle equipped with a camera for imaging to obtain an image of an area to the rear of the vehicle, said navigation apparatus comprising:

  • input means for inputting a destination;

    current location detection means for detecting current location of the vehicle;

    route search means for searching to determine a route to the destination input by the input means;

    control means for providing guidance to assist a driver to follow the determined route, for controlling the imaging by the camera according to route guidance information for the determined route, for determining whether or not a traffic lane change is required in accordance with information obtained from the image, and when it is determined that a lane change is required, for recognizing traffic in a vicinity surrounding the vehicle and providing guidance for a lane change.

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