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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188892 | Moving vehicle system and method of detecting position of moving vehicle A detection head has an array including a plurality of coils. Magnetic marks are arranged in a travel route at a pitch equal to the array length. By interaction between the magnetic marks and the coils, a position of a moving vehicle is determined based on the magne... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8145426 | Using route narrative symbols Techniques are provided for displaying a route symbol with narrative driving directions. A route symbol for a particular maneuver may be used to represent the road to which the maneuver relates. For example, one type of a route symbol that may be used to represent a... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8072353 | Architecture for creating, organizing, editing, management and delivery of locationally-specific information to a user Disclosed herein is a dynamic content design, delivery and distribution software architecture that enables a centrally located designer, using a graphical interface, to create, edit, manage, and organize a matrix of trigger points that are plotted on a computerized ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8031085 | Context-based sound generation A method for directing a vehicle to operate in a noise generating mode based on a context is provided. A present location of the vehicle is determined using a location sensing device. Then, it is determined whether the present location of the vehicle is within one o... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8026835 | Data mining in a digital map database to identify traffic signals, stop signs and yield signs at bottoms of hills and enabling precautionary actions in a vehicle Disclosed is a feature for a vehicle that enables taking precautionary actions in response to conditions on the road network around or ahead of the vehicle, in particular, a traffic light, stop sign or yield sign located at the bottom of a hill. A database that repr... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8022845 | Vehicle monitoring and identification system A vehicle monitoring and traffic enforcement system in which a wireless communication device is associated with motor vehicles. The device will transmit vehicle identification data which is relayed to a database which maintains current information concerning insuran... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8004428 | Display device with recording quality illustration A display device, having a traffic lane recording, in which lane markings of the recorded traffic lane are shown in the display in such a way that the quality of the traffic lane recording can be discerned. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7990286 | Vehicle positioning system using location codes in passive tags Vehicles driving on a roadway interrogate passive tags in or on lanes of the roadway. Codes in the tags represent locations along the highway and which lane the vehicle is traveling in. Units in the vehicles communicate longitudinal and lane positions derived from t... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7968239 | Fuel cell system with multiple warm-up mechanisms A fuel cell system (1, 100) adapted to be installed on a moving object (V) is provided with an electric power generating element (31, 45) including a fuel cell (31) supplied with fuel gas and oxidizing gas to generate electric power, a warm-up m... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7868786 | Parsing location histories A location history is a collection of locations over time for an object. A stay is a single instance of an object spending some time in one place, and a destination is any place where one or more objects have experienced a stay. Location histories are parsed using s... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7864073 | Apparatus and method of providing schedule and route An apparatus and method of providing a schedule and a route are provided in which the apparatus includes an information collection unit analyzing input information and extracting an event to be added to a first schedule, a pattern recognition unit extracting an acti... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7847709 | Multimode vehicle location device and method A user carried electronic device and method therefore is provided for directing the user to a parked vehicle using several modes of operation. The device includes a display, a memory, an interface for receiving information downloads from the vehicle and a controller... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7755518 | Dynamic and predictive information system and method for shipping assets and transport The dynamic, predictive information system and method assigns shipping assets (drivers-tractors-trailers) from carriers to transport orders by shippers. Computer databases hold shipping asset data. Specific transport orders are electronically joined to specific driv... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7755517 | Navigation device A mobile device is provided that includes a position determination mechanism, and a data store of locations including positions for each location. The mobile device is configured to determine its own position and, based on the position of the mobile device, which lo... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7714745 | Wireless wheel-sensor system for dead reckoning navigation applications A dead-reckoning sensory system includes a receiver unit and a transmitter unit in wireless communication with the receiver unit. The transmitter unit is operable to be mounted to a wheel of a vehicle, determine information characterizing the heading and distance tr... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7701363 | Vehicle tracking and monitoring system A vehicle monitoring and traffic enforcement system in which a wireless communication device is associated with motor vehicles. The device will transmit vehicle identification data which is relayed to a database which maintains current information concerning insuran... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7692557 | Apparatus for assisting vehicle operators with backup operations An apparatus for providing instructions to an operator of a single motor vehicle or a vehicle having a trailer attached during backing up procedures, said apparatus comprising: a transmitter unit for wirelessly transmitting data, wherein the transmitter unit include... | 04/06/2010 |
| RE41174 | Information retrieval apparatus and method The invention provides an information retrieval apparatus and an information retrieval method by which information can be retrieved in an improved operability. A CPU controls a video camera to fetch an image and controls a GPS to detect a current position. The CPU r... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7671762 | System and method for transceiving motor vehicle data A system and method for transceiving vehicle data is provided. The system and method provide for transceiving situation data to or from a vehicle. The system includes a situation data generator for generating the situation data and a transceiver for transmitting the... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7663508 | Vehicle location information notifying system When searching of a location of a vehicle is commanded, a vehicle search signal is transmitted from a portable device. The vehicle search signal includes an ID code of the portable device. When a vehicle side communication unit receives the valid ID code, the vehicl... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7656311 | Position tracking and proximity warning system A position tracking system for determining a position of a vehicle. The position tracking system invention includes at least two position-enabled mesh nodes mounted to the vehicle and a mesh network operatively associated with the at least two position-enabled mesh ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7652594 | Architecture for creating, organizing, editing, management and delivery of locationally-specific information to a user in the field Disclosed herein is a dynamic content design, delivery and distribution software architecture that enables a centrally located designer, using a graphical interface, to create, edit, manage, and organize a matrix of trigger points that are plotted on a computerized ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7595740 | Real time navigation and advertising platform for public transportation Invention is provided for navigation and orientation for all types of passengers traveling in public transportation. Segmentation methods for digital advertising based on location and number of passengers. Method for delivering audio and visual advertisements in rea... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7583204 | Wireless communication system in a vehicle A wireless communication system in a vehicle includes a wireless communication link in the vehicle with a mobile accessory that is a personal accessory of an occupant of the vehicle. The wireless communication link may be operable to carry information useful to the ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7579967 | Method and system for detecting and rewarding the returning of shopping carts A method and a system for detecting and rewarding the returning of shopping carts to the supermarket collection points is provided. During shopping, a first signal A is generated. When a shopping cart is returned, a signal B is generated. These two signals A and B a... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7570179 | System and method of locating vehicles with keylock signals A wireless key is signal, having a key-specific identifier, is received, the key-specific identifier detected, and the signal transmission location is calculated. The signal transmission location is stored based on the detected key-specific identifier. Another insta... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7564375 | System and method to associate geographical position data collected from a vehicle with a specific route Data collected in connection with operation of a vehicle can be used to automatically determine upon which one of a plurality of predefined routes a vehicle has been operating. In one exemplary embodiment, an operator inputs identification data into a data set that ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7561068 | Method and system to calculate an approximate location of a mobile station in a recurrent route A method and system for calculating the approximate location of a mobile station along a recurrent route is disclosed. In an embodiment for the method in accordance with the principles of the present invention, the method for storing reference data includes decoding... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7444206 | Robotic vacuum cleaner An autonomous robot, that is for example, suitable for operations such as vacuuming and surface cleaning includes a payload configured for vacuum cleaning, a drive system including a steering system, a navigation system, and a control system for integrating operatio... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443291 | Portable terminal and information provision system utilizing the portable terminal A portable terminal comprising a transmission part that transmits to information provision equipment or a server, a signal indicating presence at a prescribed location, presence of a communications counterparty at a prescribed location, a reception part that receive... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439878 | Apparatus and method for processing and displaying traffic information in an automotive navigation system A vehicle navigation system 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. A broadcast r... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437240 | Navigation system and program for controlling the same A navigation system, having a route calculation unit for providing a navigation route from a start point to a destination based on an evaluation of a plurality of cost parameters by an evaluation function, includes a storage unit for storing a weighting factor deter... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433782 | Method and system for providing directions for driving A system and method of providing information (such as directions) to a driver of a vehicle while driving the vehicle without requiring that the driver remove his eyes from looking out the windshield at the road ahead. A positioning device is associated with the vehi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432804 | Emergency notification apparatus for vehicle An emergency notification apparatus for a vehicle includes: a receiver provided in a subject vehicle, being adapted to receive emergency information from another vehicle; a transmitter provided in the subject vehicle, being adapted to transmit the emergency informat... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429936 | Parasitic mobility in dynamically distributed sensor networks A distributed sensor networks employing mobile sensing nodes that are carried to desired locations by attaching themselves to moving hosts and detaching themselves when the host arrives at the desired location or is moving away from the desired location. Each sensin... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7426480 | In-vehicle promotions system An in-vehicle promotions system and a method for distributing promotions information. A system is installed in a vehicle able to display promotions information from stores or other businesses subscribing to the system. When the vehicle is driven within a certain pro... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7423553 | Image display apparatus, image display method, measurement apparatus, measurement method, information processing method, information processing apparatus, and identification method An external index detection unit (105) receives an image sensed by a camera (100), and detects an external index set in a real scene. A tachometer (110) measures the rotational velocities of two rear wheels of a vehicle. A vehicle measurement un... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421338 | Robot system A robot system including a beacon provided with a transmitting part to transmit a light for location determination, and a mobile robot provided with a receiving part to receive the light. The robot system further includes a rotation driving part to rotate the transm... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7421336 | Automobile navigation device with guidance A navigation device decreasing the frequency at which a user data stored in a data storage section, the navigation device includes a route receiving section for receiving route data, a data selecting section for selecting candidate location data indicating at least ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7421339 | Apparatus and method for controlling traffic information display in navigation system A navigation system displays different colors on sections of a travel route according to traffic density. A method for controlling a traffic information display in the navigation system includes the steps of: if a traveling route is received from a user of a moving ... | 09/02/2008 |
