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Apparatus and method for processing and displaying traffic information in an automotive navigation system

  • US 20060058950A1
  • Filed: 06/22/2005
  • Published: 03/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle navigation apparatus for use with a traffic information broadcast system which transmits traffic data relating to primary road segments and a communication system which transmits traffic data relating to road segments in a local geographic area comprising:

  • a broadcast receiver which receives broadcast traffic data from the broadcast system, a communication transmitter which, when activated, transmits a data request to the communication system, a communication receiver which receives local traffic data from the communication system in response to the data request, a display screen, a processor which displays traffic information on said screen corresponding to the received broadcast traffic data and the received local traffic data.

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