18492122. NAVIGATION DEVICE AND NAVIGATION METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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NAVIGATION DEVICE AND NAVIGATION METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Fumiyuki Kagara of Sagamihara-shi (JP)

Hiroyuki Nishizawa of Nagakute-shi (JP)

Hirofumi Aino of Kawaguchi-shi (JP)

NAVIGATION DEVICE AND NAVIGATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18492122 titled 'NAVIGATION DEVICE AND NAVIGATION METHOD

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a navigation device that suggests alternative locations of the same genre as the original destination if the user cannot reach the destination on time.

  • The navigation device searches a database of user-selected points with genre information.
  • It proposes alternative locations of the same genre as the original destination to the user.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Navigation device suggests alternative locations of the same genre as the original destination.
  • Database stores user-selected points with genre information for identification.
  • Control unit determines alternative locations based on genre information.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:

  • GPS navigation systems
  • Travel planning apps
  • Location-based recommendation services

Problems Solved:

  • Helps users find alternative locations when they cannot reach their original destination on time.
  • Provides personalized suggestions based on user preferences.

Benefits:

  • Improves user experience by offering relevant alternative locations.
  • Saves time and reduces stress for users who are running late.
  • Enhances user satisfaction with the navigation device.

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include:

  • Integration into existing GPS navigation systems.
  • Development of specialized travel planning apps.
  • Licensing the technology to location-based recommendation services.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include:

  • Patents on personalized recommendation systems.
  • Research on GPS navigation algorithms.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in:

  • User preference analysis for location-based services.
  • Database management for personalized recommendations.

Questions about Navigation Device Technology: 1. How does the navigation device determine alternative locations based on genre information? 2. What are the potential limitations of relying on genre information for suggesting alternative locations?


Original Abstract Submitted

When the navigation device that guides the route to the destination to the user determines that the user cannot arrive at a specific location that is one of the destination and another point on the route by the scheduled time, the navigation device includes a control unit that searches a database in which a plurality of points selected by the user are registered in advance together with genre information for identifying genres of the respective points, determines an alternative location of the same genre as the specific location from among the plurality of points, and presents proposal data for proposing the determined alternative location to the user.

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