CN103703342A - Vehicle navigation method, apparatus and system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a vehicle navigation method, apparatus and system, wherein the method comprises: S1, sending a download request, and then downloading a preset information uploaded by a user from a server, that the preset information includes a destination geographic position information, at least one passage-place geographic position information, a remark information associated with the destination and/or at least one remark information associated with the passage-place, wherein, the preset information in the server can be set to be accessible state for other users access of the user or the server connection; S2, according to a departure geographic position information and the passage-place and destination geographic position informations, setting a navigation path. The present invention may downloads the destination and/or passage-place associated remark information and stores in a vehicle navigation device, not only reduces the cost of travel, can be easily obtained with the destination and/or passage-place associated remark information if needed, and can change passage-place sequence or change passage-place and destination, so that the navigation experience is more convenient and efficient, flexible and humanized.

Description

Vehicle navigation method, device and system

technical field

The present invention relates to a vehicle navigation method, device and system, in particular to a cloud computing-based vehicle navigation method, device and system.

Background technique

With the advancement of science and technology, the rapid development of wireless positioning and navigation technology, GPS has been widely used in military, tracking, outdoor activities, and positioning and navigation of various vehicles. For example, people can not only use GPS to receive positioning signals from navigation satellites to directly know their geographic location information, but also can easily and accurately reach their destinations according to the set route guidance.

Due to the convenience provided by GPS for people to travel, vehicle-mounted GPS navigation devices have also received more and more attention and recognition from consumers. But the function of existing GPS navigation device is comparatively single, can only be used for positioning and navigation, can't satisfy people's more traveling needs. For example, before people travel, they generally plan their behaviors at the destination and/or the place of passage (such as information corresponding to the destination and/or place of passage, photos, etc.), but the current GPS navigation device cannot Associating such information with corresponding destinations and/or transit places not only makes users need to make and carry such information additionally, increasing travel costs, but also fails to correlate such information with destinations and/or transit locations , It is also relatively difficult to search, and the use efficiency is low. In addition, if other people have already experienced the same destination and/or place of passage, and have planned their behavior at the destination and/or place of passage, if the driver and passenger do the same trip, if they can learn from the experience of their predecessors, then It will be more convenient and save time.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle navigation method, device, and system, through which, the remark information associated with the destination and the via can be checked in the car navigation device, reducing the Travel costs, convenient and fast. In addition, the present invention can also share preset information to other drivers through the website, making it more convenient and time-saving for other drivers and passengers to plan their own journey after referring to the driving experience of their predecessors.

Correspondingly, the vehicle navigation method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

S1. Send a download request, and download the preset information uploaded by the user from the server. The preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least one via location, and remark information associated with the destination and/or Or the remark information associated with at least one via location, wherein the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server for the user or other users connected to the server to access;

S2. Set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure point and the geographic location information of the transit point and the destination.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the preset information includes: the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least two passing places, the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places, and the remark information associated with the destination and/or remarks associated with at least one via;

The S2 step specifically includes:

The navigation route is set according to the geographical location information of the departure place, the geographic location information of the destination and the passing places, and the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination or via.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the method also includes:

updating the information downloaded from said server, and uploading the updated information to said server;

setting a navigation path according to the updated information;

The update includes one of the following:

Modify the geographic location information of the destination;

Add or delete the geographical location information of the place of passage and the place of passage corresponding to the place of passage;

Rearrange the order of the places passed through.

As a further improvement of the present invention, after the step S2, it also includes:

When the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold, a reminder notification is issued.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the "sending a reminder notification" includes: one of voice reminder, visual reminder or tactile reminder.

As a further improvement of the present invention, after the "send download request", it also includes:

The server verifies the user information sending the download request;

If the user information is verified as the user who sets the preset information in the server or a user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information, downloading the preset information from the server is allowed.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the accessible state is accessible through a website or through a mobile terminal.

Correspondingly, a vehicle navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

The communication module is used to send a download request, and download the information uploaded by the user from the server. The preset information includes: the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least one via location, as well as the remark information associated with the destination and /or remark information associated with at least one via location, wherein the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server for access by the user or other users connected to the server;

A navigation module, configured to set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure place and the geographic location information of the destination.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the preset information includes: the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least two passing places, the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places, and the remark information associated with the destination and/or remarks associated with at least one via;

The navigation module is specifically configured to: set the navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure location, the geographic location information of the destination and the via location, and the sequence of passing through the at least two via locations.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination or via.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the device also includes:

An update module, configured to update information downloaded from the server, and cooperate with the communication module and the navigation module to upload the updated information to the server; set a navigation path according to the updated information;

The update includes one of the following:

Modify the geographic location information of the destination;

Add or delete the geographical location information of the place of passage and the place of passage corresponding to the place of passage;

Rearrange the order of the places passed through. As a further improvement of the present invention, the device also includes:

The reminder module is used to issue a reminder when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the device sends a verification request to the server, and the server verifies the user information sending the download request;

If the user information is verified as the user who sets the preset information in the server or a user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information, downloading the preset information from the server is allowed.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the accessible state is accessible through a website or a mobile terminal.

Correspondingly, the vehicle navigation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes:

The input terminal is used to input the preset information uploaded by the user to the server, and the preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least one via location, and remark information associated with the destination and/or related to the destination At least one remark information associated with the route;

A server, communicating with the input terminal, and storing preset information input by the input terminal, wherein the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server for access by users or other users connected to the server;

A vehicle navigation device, communicating with the server, the vehicle navigation device comprising:

A communication module, configured to send a download request and download preset information from the server;

A navigation module, configured to set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure place and the geographic location information of the via location and the destination.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the preset information includes: the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least two passing places, the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places, and the remark information associated with the destination and/or remarks associated with at least one via;

The navigation module is specifically configured to: set the navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure location, the geographic location information of the destination and the via location, and the sequence of passing through the at least two via locations.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination or via.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the vehicle navigation device also includes:

An update module, configured to update the information uploaded by the user downloaded from the server, and cooperate with the communication module and the navigation module to upload the updated information to the server; set a navigation path according to the updated information;

The update includes one of the following:

Modify the geographic location information of the destination;

Add or delete the geographical location information of the place of passage and the place of passage corresponding to the place of passage;

Rearrange the order of the places passed through.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the input terminal is also used for:

Update the remark information of the destination or via.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the vehicle navigation device also includes:

The reminder module is used to issue a reminder when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the "sending a reminder notification" includes: one of voice reminder, visual reminder or tactile reminder.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the server is also used for;

The server verifies the user information sending the download request;

If the user information is verified as the user who sets the preset information in the server or a user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information, downloading the preset information from the server is allowed.

As a further improvement of the present invention, the accessible state is accessible through a website or a mobile terminal.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention can download and save the remark information associated with the destination and/or via place in the vehicle navigation device, which not only reduces the travel cost, but also can conveniently obtain information related to the destination when needed. The remark information associated with places and/or via places, and can change the order of via places or change via places and destinations, making the navigation experience more convenient, flexible and humanized. The present invention can also publish the preset information on the website, and the user who sets the preset information on the server or the user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information can download and share the preset information from the server, and share the driving experience. experience.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a system architecture diagram of a vehicle navigation system in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a flow chart of the vehicle navigation method in the first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a flow chart of the vehicle navigation method in the second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a block diagram of a vehicle navigation device in an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with various embodiments shown in the drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, method, or functional changes made by those skilled in the art according to these embodiments are included in the protection scope of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle navigation system includes an input terminal 10 , a server 20 communicating with the input terminal, and a vehicle navigation device 30 communicating with the server 20 . The input terminal 10 can be a communication terminal such as a personal computer device, a handheld mobile terminal, etc., and is connected to the server 20 through a wireless network or a wired network, and inputs preset information to the server, such as destination information, via information, and the sequence of via locations. order etc. For example: input destination information to the server through the input terminal to save in the server. And as required, set or update the destination information on the server 20; or input the geographical location information of the destination, at least one transit location information and/or the transit location when there are two or more transit locations through the input terminal. uploaded and saved in the server.

Preferably, the destination information or the transit location information includes geographic location information of the destination or transit location and remark information associated with the destination or transit location. The remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination.

The server 20 can receive and save the preset information uploaded by the input terminal 10, and set the preset information to an accessible state, which can accept the user who uploads the preset information and the user who has the same relationship with the user who uploads the preset information. Access to preset information by other users of the social relationship. Preferably, the user who uploads the preset information and other users who have a social relationship with the user who uploads the preset information can access the preset information through the Web, such as accessing a designated website through a computer, a mobile terminal, etc., to browse the preset information information. In this way, after a user inputs preset information to the server through an input terminal, he can share the preset information with other users (for example, friends, fans, etc.) who have a social relationship with the user who uploaded the preset information via the Web, so that other Users learn from experience.

The vehicle navigation device 30 includes a GPS module, and can be connected to the server 20 through a wireless network (for example: 3G wireless communication network), so as to download the destination information, information of the route, and the sequence of the route saved in the server 20. wait. Preferably, not only the vehicle navigation device 30 that matches the user who uploaded the preset information can be connected to the server 20, and download the destination information, information of the route, and the order of the routes saved in the server 20, but also be connected with the uploaded preset information. It is assumed that the vehicle navigation device 30 matched with other users who have a social relationship with the user of the information can also be connected to the server 20, and download the destination information, information of the route, and the order of the routes saved in the server 20. In this way, it is also more convenient for other users to directly download and use the preset information.

It is worth mentioning that: for the user who uploads the preset information, the preset information is generally input to the server through the input terminal before departure; but for other users, the preset information can also include uploading The preset information is the information that the user inputs into the server through the input terminal in real time after departure. Comments, instructions, etc. are uploaded to the server.

Wherein, the vehicle navigation device 30 can be an independent GPS navigation device, a GPS navigation device connected to a vehicle interconnection system, or a part of a vehicle interconnection system with a navigation function. The vehicle navigation device 30 will be described in detail later.

As shown in Figure 2, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle navigation method includes:

S1. Send a download request, and download the preset information uploaded by the user from the server, the preset information includes: destination information, the destination information includes the geographic location information of the destination and the remark information associated with the destination, wherein , the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server; when the vehicle is started, the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20, and downloads the destination information saved thereon. Of course, the destination information can also be automatically downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 before the vehicle is started, or downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 after the user confirms the vehicle is started.

In addition, if the user is not satisfied with the current destination information, the vehicle navigation device 30 may also update the information downloaded from the server, and upload the updated information to the server. And based on the updated information, enter step S2 to set the navigation path, so that the travel navigation is more flexible. The update includes one of the following: modifying the geographic location information of the destination; adding the geographic location information of the via location and the via location corresponding to the via location; and increasing the sequence of passing via locations. After downloading the updated information, the vehicle navigation device can store the updated information and generate a list for the user to select.

Generally, when the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20 , it needs to provide the user's ID and password, so that the server can retrieve the destination information corresponding to the ID for the vehicle navigation device 30 to download. In addition, after receiving the download request sent by the vehicle navigation device 30 , the server also needs to verify the user information (such as user ID and password) of the download request. Generally, if the user information is verified as the user who sets the preset information in the server or a user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information, downloading the preset information from the server is allowed. Otherwise, the server rejects the download request. It is worth mentioning that users who have a social relationship with the user who set the preset information can only download the preset information on the Internet through the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal and the car are synchronized. When the mobile terminal downloads the preset information After that, you can browse the preset information on the car.

Before the S1 step, it also includes inputting the destination information to the server through the input terminal to store in the server. Wherein, the user can connect to the server 20 via a wireless or wired network through a communication terminal such as a personal computer device or a handheld mobile terminal, and set or update the destination information on the server 20 as required.

Preferably, the destination information includes geographic location information of the destination and remark information associated with the destination. The remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination.

S2. Set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure point and the geographic location information of the transit point and the destination. Generally, the current geographic location information of the vehicle may be defaulted as the geographic location information of the departure location. Of course, the user can also choose to change the navigation route according to the current traffic congestion information, weather information, etc.

S3. When the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination in the navigation route is less than a set threshold, a reminder is issued. Wherein, the threshold value and the prompt mode of the reminder notification can be set and saved in the server 20 in advance, and downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 during vehicle navigation. The prompting method may include one of voice prompting, visual prompting or tactile prompting. Preferably, in this embodiment, when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination in the navigation route is less than the set threshold, the remark information of the destination to be downloaded is displayed, for example, the display and A picture associated with the destination, and/or display descriptions, reviews, plans, etc. associated with the destination. Of course, the reminder notification can also be issued in other ways, for example, by voice broadcasting the instructions, comments, plans, etc. The vibrating element at the place reminds the user that the destination is approaching by vibrating. The user can click on the display screen of the interconnection system of the vehicle and/or the display device of the vehicle navigation device to view relevant note information.

It is worth mentioning that: the reminder time interval of the reminder notification can also be set in advance, for example, the threshold is 500 meters, and the reminder time interval is 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, then when the current geographic location of the vehicle When the distance between the information and the geographic location information of the destination is less than 500 meters in the navigation path, and the current time is within the interval of 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, a reminder notification will be issued.

Of course, after the step S2, the associated remark information can also be output through the user's active reference, such as receiving the viewing requirements related to the destination (for example, clicking the icon of the destination, speaking the name of the destination, etc. ), and output the associated remarks. The manner of outputting the remark information may be directly displaying the remark information, and/or voice broadcasting the remark information.

As shown in Figure 3, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle navigation method includes:

S1. Send a download request, and download the preset information uploaded by the user from the server. The preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least one via location, and remark information associated with the destination and/or Or the remark information associated with at least one via location, wherein the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server for the user or other users connected to the server to access. Specifically, the preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least two via locations, the sequence of passing through the at least two via locations, and remark information associated with the destination and/or related to Remarks information associated with at least one via location; wherein, when the vehicle is started, the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20, and downloads the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least one via location stored thereon, and the location information related to the destination The remark information associated with the ground and/or the remark information associated with at least one via ground. Of course, the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least one via location, as well as the remark information associated with the destination and/or the remark information associated with at least one via location can also be automatically downloaded to the vehicle before the vehicle is started. The navigation device 30, or, after the vehicle is started, it is downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 after confirmation by the user.

In addition, if the user is dissatisfied with the current geographical position information of the destination, the geographical position information of the passing places, and the sequence of the passing places, the vehicle navigation device 30 can also update the information downloaded from the server, and the updated The information is uploaded to the server. And based on the updated information, enter step S2 to set the navigation path, so that the travel navigation is more flexible. The update includes one of the following: modifying the geographic location information of the destination; adding or deleting the geographic location information of the via location and the via location corresponding to the via location; rearranging the sequence of the via locations. After downloading the updated information, the vehicle navigation device can store the updated information and generate a list for the user to select.

Generally, when the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20 , it needs to provide the user's ID and password, so that the server can retrieve the destination information corresponding to the ID for the vehicle navigation device 30 to download. In addition, after the server receives the download request sent by the vehicle navigation device 30, it also needs to verify the user information (such as the user's ID and password) of the download request. Generally, if the user information is verified as the preset The user of the information or the user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information is allowed to download the preset information from the server. Otherwise, the server rejects the download request. It is worth mentioning that users who have a social relationship with the user who set the preset information can only download the preset information on the Internet through the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal and the car are synchronized. When the mobile terminal downloads the preset information After that, you can browse the preset information on the car.

Before the S1 step, it also includes inputting the geographic location information of the destination, the geographic location information of at least one transit location, and/or the sequence of the transit locations when there are two or more transit locations to the server through the input terminal , and the remark information associated with the destination and/or the remark information associated with at least one route to be stored in the server. Among them, the user can connect to the server 20 through a wireless or wired network through a communication terminal such as a personal computer device, a handheld mobile terminal, and set or update on the server 20 as required.

Preferably, the remark information of the destination or the transit place includes at least one of descriptions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination or the transit place.

S2. Generate a navigation route according to the geographical location information of the departure place and the geographical location information of the destination; specifically, the step S2 includes: according to the geographical location information of the departure place, the geographical location information of the destination and Set the navigation route in the order of the places you pass through. Generally, the current geographic location information of the vehicle may be defaulted as the geographic location information of the departure location. Of course, the user can also choose to change the navigation route according to the current traffic congestion information, weather information, etc.

S3. When the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold, send a reminder notification. Wherein, the threshold value and the prompt mode of the reminder notification can be set and saved in the server 20 in advance, and downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 during vehicle navigation. The prompting method may include one of voice prompting, visual prompting or tactile prompting. Preferably, in this embodiment, when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than the set threshold, the remark information of the via location to be downloaded will be displayed, for example, Display pictures associated with the destination or via, and/or display instructions, comments, plans, etc. associated with the destination or via. Of course, the reminder notification can also be issued in other ways, for example, by voice broadcasting instructions, comments, plans, etc. associated with the route, and/or allowing the vehicle navigation device 30 to be set on the vehicle steering wheel, seat, seat belt, etc. The vibrating element vibrates to remind the user that the destination is approaching or passing through. The user can click on the display screen of the interconnection system of the vehicle and/or the display device of the vehicle navigation device to view relevant note information.

It is worth mentioning that: the reminder time interval of the reminder notification can also be set in advance, for example, the threshold is 500 meters, and the reminder time interval is 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, then when the current geographic location of the vehicle When the distance between the information and the destination or geographical location information of the route is less than 500 meters in the navigation route, and the current time is within the interval of 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, a reminder will be issued.

Of course, after the S2 step, the associated remark information can also be output through the user’s active reference, such as receiving the viewing requirements related to the destination or the transit place (for example, clicking the icon of the destination or the transit place, saying output the name of the destination or via place, etc.), and output the associated remark information. The manner of outputting the remark information may be directly displaying the remark information, and/or voice broadcasting the remark information.

As shown in Figure 4, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle navigation device includes:

The communication module 100 is configured to send a download request and download preset information from the server, the preset information includes: destination information, the destination information includes geographic location information of the destination and remark information associated with the destination, And the downloaded information is stored in the storage module 500, wherein the preset information is set as an accessible state in the server; when the vehicle starts, the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20, and downloads the purpose stored on it local information. Of course, the destination information can also be automatically downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 before the vehicle is started, or downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 after the user confirms the vehicle is started.

In addition, if the user is not satisfied with the current destination information, the update module 200 of the vehicle navigation device 30 can update the information downloaded from the server and store it in the storage module 500 . The update module 200 can cooperate with the communication module 100 to upload the updated information to the server. Based on the updated information, the navigation path is set in cooperation with the navigation module 300, so that the travel navigation is more flexible. The update includes one of the following: modifying the geographic location information of the destination; adding the geographic location information of the via location and the via location corresponding to the via location; and increasing the sequence of passing via locations. After downloading the updated information, the vehicle navigation device can store the updated information and generate a list for the user to select.

Generally, when the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20 , it needs to provide the user's ID and password, so that the server can retrieve the destination information corresponding to the ID for the vehicle navigation device 30 to download. In addition, after the server receives the download request sent by the vehicle navigation device 30, it also needs to verify the user information (such as the user's ID and password) of the download request. Generally, if the user information is verified as the preset The user of the information or the user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information is allowed to download the preset information from the server. Otherwise, the server rejects the download request. It is worth mentioning that users who have a social relationship with the user who set the preset information can only download the preset information on the Internet through the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal and the car are synchronized. When the mobile terminal downloads the preset information After that, you can browse the preset information on the car.

The navigation module 300 is configured to save the remark information, and set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure place and the geographic location information of the destination. Generally, the current geographic location information of the vehicle may be defaulted as the geographic location information of the departure location. Of course, the user can also choose to change the navigation route according to the current traffic congestion information, weather information, etc.

The reminder module 400 sends a reminder when the distance between the vehicle's current geographic location information and the destination's geographic location information in the navigation route is less than a set threshold. The current geographic location information of the vehicle is obtained by the navigation module 300 in the device. Wherein, the threshold value and the prompt mode of the reminder notification can be set and saved in the server 20 in advance, and downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 during vehicle navigation. The prompting method may include one of voice prompting, visual prompting or tactile prompting. Preferably, in this embodiment, when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination in the navigation route is less than the set threshold, the remark information of the destination to be downloaded is displayed, for example, the display and A picture associated with the destination, and/or display descriptions, reviews, plans, etc. associated with the destination. Of course, the reminder notification can also be issued in other ways, for example, by voice broadcasting the instructions, comments, plans, etc. The vibrating element at the place reminds the user that the destination is approaching by vibrating. The user can click on the display screen of the interconnection system of the vehicle and/or the display device of the vehicle navigation device to view relevant note information.

It is worth mentioning that: the reminder time interval of the reminder notification can also be set in advance, for example, the threshold is 500 meters, and the reminder time interval is 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, then when the current geographic location of the vehicle When the distance between the information and the geographic location information of the destination is less than 500 meters in the navigation path, and the current time is within the interval of 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, a reminder notification will be issued.

Of course, the vehicle navigation device can also output associated remark information through the user's active reference, such as receiving a viewing request related to the destination (for example, clicking the icon of the destination, speaking the name of the destination, etc.), And output the associated remarks information. The manner of outputting the remark information may be directly displaying the remark information, and/or voice broadcasting the remark information.

As shown in Figure 5, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle navigation device includes:

The communication module 100 is configured to send a download request, and download preset information from the server, the preset information including: the geographical location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least one via location, and the remark information associated with the destination and/or remark information associated with at least one route, and store the downloaded information in the storage module 500, wherein the preset information is set to an accessible state in the server; specifically, the preset information Including: the geographic location information of the destination and the geographical location information of at least two transit places, the sequence of passing through the at least two transit places, and the remark information associated with the destination and/or the remark information associated with at least one transit place Wherein, when the vehicle starts, the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20, and downloads the geographic location information of the destination and at least one via location location information stored thereon, and the remark information and/or associated with the destination Note information associated with at least one via. Of course, the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least one via location, as well as the remark information associated with the destination and/or the remark information associated with at least one via location can also be automatically downloaded to the vehicle before the vehicle is started. The navigation device 30, or, after the vehicle is started, it is downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 after confirmation by the user.

In addition, if the user is dissatisfied with the current geographical position information of the destination, the geographical position information of the passing places, and the sequence of the passing places, the update module 200 of the vehicle navigation device 30 can also update the information downloaded from the server, and stored in the storage module 500. The update module 200 can cooperate with the communication module 100 to upload the updated information to the server. Based on the updated information, the navigation path is set in cooperation with the navigation module 300, so that the travel navigation is more flexible. The update includes one of the following: modifying the geographic location information of the destination; adding or deleting the geographic location information of the via location and the via location corresponding to the via location; rearranging the sequence of the via locations. After downloading the updated information, the vehicle navigation device can store the updated information and generate a list for the user to select.

Generally, when the vehicle navigation device 30 starts to access the server 20 , it needs to provide the user's ID and password, so that the server can retrieve the destination information corresponding to the ID for the vehicle navigation device 30 to download. In addition, after the server receives the download request sent by the vehicle navigation device 30, it also needs to verify the user information (such as the user's ID and password) of the download request. Generally, if the user information is verified as the preset The user of the information or the user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information is allowed to download the preset information from the server. Otherwise, the server rejects the download request. It is worth mentioning that users who have a social relationship with the user who set the preset information can only download the preset information on the Internet through the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal and the car are synchronized. When the mobile terminal downloads the preset information After that, you can browse the preset information on the car.

The navigation module 300 is configured to generate a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure place and the geographic location information of the destination; specifically, the navigation module 300 is used to: The information and the order of passing through the at least two via places are used to set the navigation route. Generally, the current geographic location information of the vehicle may be defaulted as the geographic location information of the departure location. Of course, the user can also choose to change the navigation route according to the current traffic congestion information, weather information, etc.

The reminder module 400 sends a reminder notification when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold. Wherein, the threshold value and the prompt mode of the reminder notification can be set and saved in the server 20 in advance, and downloaded to the vehicle navigation device 30 during vehicle navigation. The prompting method may include one of voice prompting, visual prompting or tactile prompting. Preferably, in this embodiment, when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than the set threshold, the remark information of the via location to be downloaded will be displayed, for example, Display pictures associated with the destination or via, and/or display instructions, comments, plans, etc. associated with the destination or via. Of course, the reminder notification can also be issued in other ways, for example, by voice broadcasting the instructions, comments, plans, etc. The vibrating element of the place reminds the user that the destination is approaching or passing through in a vibrating manner. The user can click on the display screen of the interconnection system of the vehicle and/or the display device of the vehicle navigation device to view relevant note information.

It is worth mentioning that: the reminder time interval of the reminder notification can also be set in advance, for example, the threshold is 500 meters, and the reminder time interval is 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, then when the current geographic location of the vehicle When the distance between the information and the destination or geographical location information of the route is less than 500 meters in the navigation route, and the current time is within the interval of 9:00A.M.-18:00P.M, a reminder will be issued.

Of course, the device can also be used to output associated remark information through the user's active reference, such as receiving a viewing requirement related to the destination or via location (for example, clicking the icon of the destination or via location, saying the destination or via location The name of the via location, etc.), and output the associated remarks information. The manner of outputting the remark information may be directly displaying the remark information, and/or voice broadcasting the remark information.

To sum up, the present invention can download and save the remark information associated with the destination and/or via place in the vehicle navigation device, which not only reduces the travel cost, but also can be conveniently obtained when needed. Or the remark information associated with the route makes the navigation experience more convenient and humanized.

For the convenience of description, when describing the above devices, functions are divided into various units and described separately. Of course, when implementing the present application, the functions of each unit can be implemented in one or more pieces of software and/or hardware.

It can be known from the above description of the implementation manners that those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the present application can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general-purpose hardware platform. Based on this understanding, the essence of the technical solution of this application or the part that contributes to the prior art can be embodied in the form of software products, and the computer software products can be stored in storage media, such as ROM/RAM, disk , CD, etc., including several instructions to make a computer device (which may be a personal computer, an information push server, or a network device, etc.) execute the methods described in various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments of this application.

The device implementations described above are only illustrative, and the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in One place, or it can be distributed to multiple network elements. Part or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment. It can be understood and implemented by those skilled in the art without creative effort.

The application can be used in numerous general purpose or special purpose computing system environments or configurations. Examples: personal computers, push message server computers, handheld or portable devices, tablet-type devices, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based systems, set-top boxes, programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers , a distributed computing environment including any of the above systems or devices, and the like.

This application may be described in the general context of computer-executable instructions, such as program modules, being executed by a computer. Generally, program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. The application may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote computer storage media including storage devices.

It should be understood that although this description is described according to implementation modes, not each implementation mode only contains an independent technical solution, and this description in the description is only for clarity, and those skilled in the art should take the description as a whole, and each The technical solutions in the embodiments can also be properly combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions for feasible implementations of the present invention, and they are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation or implementation that does not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention All changes should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

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1. A vehicle navigation method, characterized in that, the vehicle navigation method comprises the following steps: S1. Send a download request, and download the preset information uploaded by the user from the server. The preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least one via location, and remark information associated with the destination and/or Or the remark information associated with at least one via location, wherein the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server for the user or other users connected to the server to access; S2. Set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure point and the geographic location information of the transit point and the destination. 2. The vehicle navigation method according to claim 1, wherein the preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least two passing places, and the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places order, and remark information associated with the destination and/or remark information associated with at least one via; The S2 step specifically includes: The navigation route is set according to the geographical location information of the departure place, the geographic location information of the destination and the passing places, and the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places. 3. The vehicle navigation method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination or via. 4. The vehicle navigation method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the method further comprises: updating the information downloaded from said server, and uploading the updated information to said server; setting a navigation path according to the updated information; The update includes one of the following: Modify the geographic location information of the destination; Add or delete the geographical location information of the place of passage and the place of passage corresponding to the place of passage; Rearrange the order of the places passed through. 5. The vehicle navigation method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, after the S2 step, it also includes: When the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold, a reminder notification is issued. 6 . The vehicle navigation method according to claim 5 , wherein the “sending reminder notice” comprises: one of voice reminder, visual reminder or tactile reminder. 7 . 7. The vehicle navigation method according to claim 1, further comprising: The server verifies the user information sending the download request; If the user information is verified as the user who sets the preset information in the server or a user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information, downloading the preset information from the server is allowed. 8 . The vehicle navigation method according to claim 1 , wherein the accessible state is accessible through a web site or through a mobile terminal. 9 . 9. A vehicle navigation device, characterized in that the vehicle navigation device comprises: The communication module is used to send a download request, and download the information uploaded by the user from the server. The preset information includes: the geographic location information of the destination and the geographic location information of at least one via location, as well as the remark information associated with the destination and /or remark information associated with at least one via location, wherein the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server for access by the user or other users connected to the server; A navigation module, configured to set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure place and the geographic location information of the destination. 10. The vehicle navigation device according to claim 9, wherein the preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least two passing places, and the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places order, and remark information associated with the destination and/or remark information associated with at least one via; The navigation module is specifically configured to: set the navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure location, the geographic location information of the destination and the via location, and the sequence of passing through the at least two via locations. 11. The vehicle navigation device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination or via. 12. The vehicle navigation device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the device further comprises: An update module, configured to update information downloaded from the server, and cooperate with the communication module and the navigation module to upload the updated information to the server; set a navigation path according to the updated information; The update includes one of the following: Modify the geographic location information of the destination; Add or delete the geographical location information of the place of passage and the place of passage corresponding to the place of passage; Rearrange the order of the places passed through. 13. The vehicle navigation device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the device further comprises: The reminder module is used to issue a reminder when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold. 14. The vehicle navigation device according to claim 13, wherein a verification request is sent to the server, and the server verifies the user information sending the download request; If the user information is verified as the user who sets the preset information in the server or a user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information, downloading the preset information from the server is allowed. 15 . The vehicle navigation device according to claim 9 , wherein the accessible state is accessible through a website or through a mobile terminal. 16 . 16. A vehicle navigation system, characterized in that the vehicle navigation system comprises: The input terminal is used to input preset information to the server, and the preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least one via location, and remark information associated with the destination and/or related to at least one via location Remarks related to the ground; A server, communicating with the input terminal, and storing preset information input by the input terminal, wherein the preset information is set in an accessible state in the server for access by users or other users connected to the server; A vehicle navigation device, communicating with the server, the vehicle navigation device comprising: A communication module, configured to send a download request and download preset information from the server; A navigation module, configured to set a navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure place and the geographic location information of the destination. 17. The vehicle navigation system according to claim 16, wherein the preset information includes: geographic location information of the destination and geographic location information of at least two passing places, and the sequence of passing through the at least two passing places sequence, and remark information associated with the destination and/or remark information associated with at least one via; The navigation module is specifically configured to: set the navigation route according to the geographic location information of the departure location, the geographic location information of the destination and the via location, and the sequence of passing through the at least two via locations. 18. The vehicle navigation system according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the remark information includes at least one of instructions, comments, plans, and pictures related to the destination or via. 19. The vehicle navigation system according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the vehicle navigation device further comprises: An update module, configured to update information downloaded from the server, and cooperate with the communication module and the navigation module to upload the updated information to the server; set a navigation path according to the updated information; The update includes one of the following: Modify the geographic location information of the destination; Add or delete the geographical location information of the place of passage and the place of passage corresponding to the place of passage; Rearrange the order of the places passed through. 20. The vehicle navigation system according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the input terminal is also used for: Update the remark information of the destination or via. 21. The vehicle navigation system according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the vehicle navigation device further comprises: The reminder module is used to issue a reminder when the distance between the current geographic location information of the vehicle and the geographic location information of the destination or via location in the navigation route is less than a set threshold. 22. The vehicle navigation system according to claim 16, wherein the server is also used for; The server verifies the user information sending the download request; If the user information is verified as the user who sets the preset information in the server or a user who has a social relationship with the user who sets the preset information, downloading the preset information from the server is allowed.

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