Abstract: A device and a method of detecting and preprocessing vehicle data, traffic data, and/or driver data, such as the speed, direction of travel, engine condition, weather conditions, heart rate, etc., is described, in which the time and location of recording the data are also recorded in addition to the data mentioned. The position determination may be accomplished in particular by a positioning system such as GPS. The position may be adjusted using a digital map. The recorded data is preferably preprocessed in real time, coded, and/or compressed and/or subjected to a statistical analysis, linked mathematically/logically and recorded and/or transmitted.

Abstract: In a navigational system for generating route recommendations and for target tracking, a system (500, 800) is proposed, which detects vehicle-, traffic-, and/or driver-related data and which from these data can derive patterns of behavior of the user. The patterns of behavior as well as the user preferences derived therefrom can then be used to apply individually adapted optimization criteria to the specific user in calculating the route. When patterns of behavior are detected that deviate from the usual behavior, the detection of sensor information can automatically be expanded in order, in a plausibility check, to establish causes for the deviations and to derive therefrom new user preferences, if appropriate.

Abstract: In methods for encoding and decoding objects with reference to a traffic route network, wherein the encoded information can also be decoded with the aid of databases that differ from a database used in the encoding, the objects are provided with relationships to at least one relational object which is present in databases that are used for the decoding, and the relationships do not primarily result from the traffic route network. A position indication can also be provided with a position type designator, which for instance indicates whether the transmitted position is an exact or navigable position or is the location of a search space.

Abstract: The method is used for the user-defined setting of a driver information system (10), in which data are stored and are retrievable for making a decision. In this context, it is provided that a user-defined decision matrix (26) is set up which is adjustable as a function of operating data and is retrievable for making a preliminary decision with the aid of the information system (10).

Abstract: A method and a device are described for managing traffic-relevant events in a vehicle-based navigation system. A traffic information database, which can be updated by the driver in particular through prioritized driver queries initiated by the system concerning the traffic situation is managed in the navigation system. Thus observations made by the driver during his trip can be stored in the database as traffic information and used for updated route planning.

Abstract: An exterior rear view mirror is known in the art in which cables that are guided through an opening to a door of the motor vehicle are soldered to a printed circuit board. This design has the drawback that assembly is time-consuming. The present invention provides an exterior rear view mirror that is simple to mount. To achieve this, the electrical connection consists of extension sections of the printed circuit board. At least one section of this extension of the printed circuit board is torsionally soft, such that the exterior rear view mirror can be adjusted toward the motor vehicle and away therefrom.

Abstract: A method and a device for transmitting navigation information from a data processing center to an on-board navigation system. The device includes a request profile generating device for generating an individual request profile according to the navigation information required by the on-board navigation system, a communication device for transmitting the individual request profile from the navigation system to the data processing center via a wireless interface, a preparation device provided in the data processing center for analyzing the transmitted individual request profile and preparing the navigation information required in the on-board navigation system and transmitting back the required navigation information from the data processing center to the on-board navigation system via the wireless interface, and a navigation information integrating device for integrating the back-transmitted, required navigation information into the on-board navigation system.

Abstract: A method of route planning in a navigation system, takes place in three steps. In a first step, a quantity of first travel routes is determined on the basis of an optimization criterion, and location-independent and situation-specific user preferences derived therefrom. In the second step, the first travel routes are recalculated in sub-segments on the basis of location-dependent and situation-specific user preferences. In the third step, the determined travel routes are prioritized on the basis of at least one rating criterion. The intermediate results obtained may be displayed for the user after each step, so that the user may select one of the routes if necessary and thus end the method early. The operating behavior of the user and/or the way in which the user follows the route recommendations may be monitored and statistically evaluated, making it possible to customize the rating criteria and user preferences for route planning.

Abstract: In a navigational system for generating route recommendations and for target tracking, a system (500, 800) is proposed, which detects vehicle-, traffic-, and/or driver-related data and which from these data can derive patterns of behavior of the user. The patterns of behavior as well as the user preferences derived therefrom can then be used to apply individually adapted optimization criteria to the specific user in calculating the route.

Abstract: Proposed is a navigational system (1), which provides a user with a plurality of routes between a starting point (S) and a destination (Z) for selection. The navigational system (1) includes a calculation unit (400) for calculating a first route (5) from starting point (S) to destination (Z). It further includes a reproducing device (700) for reproducing the calculated first route (5). The calculation unit (400) calculates at least one second route (10), which differs from first route (5), from starting point (S) to destination (Z). The reproducing device (700) reproduces the at least one calculated second route (10) in addition to the first route (5).

Abstract: The method is used for the user-defined setting of a driver information system (10), in which data are stored and are retrievable for making a decision. In this context, it is provided that a user-defined decision matrix (26) is set up which is adjustable as a function of operating data and is retrievable for making a preliminary decision with the aid of the information system (10).

Abstract: A device and a method of detecting and preprocessing vehicle data, traffic data, and/or driver data, such as the speed, direction of travel, engine condition, weather conditions, heart rate, etc., is described, in which the time and location of recording the data are also recorded in addition to the data mentioned. The position determination may be accomplished in particular by a positioning system such as GPS. The position may be adjusted using a digital map. The recorded data is preferably preprocessed in real time (4), coded, and/or compressed and/or subjected to a statistical analysis (5), linked mathematically/logically (6) and recorded and/or transmitted (7).

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Abstract: Method of route planning in a navigation system, taking place in three steps. In a first step, a quantity of first travel routes is determined on the basis of an optimization criterion, and location-independent and situation-specific user preferences derived therefrom. In the second step, the first travel routes are recalculated in sub-segments on the basis of location-dependent and situation-specific user preferences. In the third step, the determined travel routes are prioritized on the basis of at least one rating criterion. The intermediate results obtained are preferably displayed for the user after each step, so that he may select one of the routes if necessary and thus end the method early. The operating behavior of the user and/or the way in which the user follows the route recommendations may be monitored and statistically evaluated, making it possible to customize the rating criteria and user preferences for route planning.

Abstract: A navigational device having an information carrier is described which is used for the navigation of a motor vehicle in a road network. Driving directions, which refer to prominent objects along the travel route, in this connection are given to the user in everyday language and supported by an optical read-out.

Abstract: A method and a device are described for managing traffic-relevant events in a vehicle-based navigation system. A traffic information database (1810), which can be updated by the driver in particular through prioritized driver queries initiated by the system concerning the traffic situation is managed in the navigation system. Thus observations made by the driver during his trip can be stored in the database (1810) as traffic information and used for updated route planning.

Abstract: A device is described for inputting a travel destination into a navigational device used for navigating a motor vehicle in a road network. The inputting device suggests travel destinations to the user, according to predefined criteria, by displaying images of the travel destinations. By choosing an image, the user can select a travel destination.

Abstract: Proposed is a navigational system (1), which provides a user with a plurality of routes between a starting point (S) and a destination (Z) for selection. The navigational system (1) includes a calculation unit (400) for calculating a first route (5) from starting point (S) to destination (Z). It further includes a reproducing device (700) for reproducing the calculated first route (5). The calculation unit (400) calculates at least one second route (10), which differs from first route (5), from starting point (S) to destination (Z). The reproducing device (700) reproduces the at least one calculated second route (10) in addition to the first route (5).

Abstract: Process for regulating traffic by means of moveable light signalling equipment (mobile traffic lights; A, B), particularly at restricted areas (E), using sensor controls which prescribe go times (green phases, T.sub.F) and clearance times (red phases T.sub.R) in the area to be secured, i.e. along a blocked stretch (S), wherein the transit time (T.sub.D) of vehicles (F) over a measured distance (M) extending substantially along the blocked stretch (S) is measured and the clearance time (T.sub.R) is established as a function of the transit time measurements (T.sub.D) obtained.