Abstract: A method and system for determining energy efficient routes is described. Map data represents road segments. Energy consumption data is obtained while a vehicle travels on a first road segment. Energy consumption data associated with the first road segment can be used to predict the expected energy consumption when traveling on a second road segment that has similar physical attributes to those of the first road segment. The predicted energy consumption data may be used to determine whether the second road segment is part of a most energy efficient route.

Abstract: A schedule management device includes a processing unit and a storage unit for storing schedule list recording events, each of which includes event content, event date and position information. The processing unit includes a position information acquiring module, a position information comparing module, a date information judging module and a display module. The position information acquiring module acquires position information of the event(s). The position information comparing module determines whether the position information of the event(s) and the schedule management device belong to a same area. The date information judging module judges whether the current date information is a predetermined date before the event date when the position information of the event(s) and the schedule management device don't belong to the same area. The display module displays the event content of the event(s) when the current date information is the predetermined date before the event date.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing dynamic information. Routing data for a vehicle is integrated with weather data for an area to generate contextual weather information. The contextual weather information is presented with respect to a predetermined route of the vehicle.

Abstract: An approach is provided for recognizing objects in media content. The capture manager determines to detect, at a device, one or more objects in a content stream. Next, the capture manager determines to capture one or more representations of the one or more objects in the content stream. Then, the capture manager associates the one or more representations with one or more instances of the content stream.

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: generating a navigation route; generating an initial recommendation related to a search keyword for a point of interest upcoming along the navigation route; calculating an acquisition cost for the initial recommendation; and generating a message with the acquisition cost for the initial recommendation related to the point of interest and for displaying on a device.

Abstract: A method of selecting and storing a subset of available meteorological data along a predicted trajectory of an aircraft and relevant to the predicted trajectory includes determining pseudo-waypoints and related meteorological data pertaining to a level segment of the trajectory, and selecting the meteorological data points minimizing weighted fuel burn and time error pertaining to a non-level segment of the trajectory.

Abstract: Various embodiments may include methods and systems for locating health facilities based on a cost of healthcare. Information may be received identifying a source for receiving health service cost information. Further, vehicle user insurance information may be transmitted to obtain health service cost information. The health service cost information may be received from the identified source and presented at a vehicle computer. The identified source may include information by or from a health facilities and/or information from one or more members of the public.

Abstract: A mobile device communicates with an in-vehicle system to provide a network-based calendar and related features for viewing and/or editing within a vehicle. The mobile device executes a specialized application that retrieves calendar data from one or more calendar sources in a native calendar format, and converts the calendar data to a customized vehicle format designed specifically for convenient transfer and viewing within the vehicle. The user may record spoken voice notes that can be processed to automatically create new calendar entries. An alert feature schedules visual and/or audio alerts to notify the user in advance of scheduled calendar events. When a scheduled calendar event time is reached, the in-vehicle system may automatically place a call to an event invitee or generating a route to an event destination.

Abstract: A proactive low-fuel warning system provides notifications to a vehicle operator that the energy or fuel remaining in a fuel supply or energy storage device is insufficient to reach a fueling station. When fuel level is too low or the energy stored in a batter is insufficient, the system can be configured to inhibit vehicle operation. Emergency communications can be sent automatically when fuel is depleted, nearly depleted with inclusion of location information by which the vehicles current location can be determined by emergency service providers.

Abstract: A method of displaying a background sky in a navigation system, the method including: storing and maintaining map data and background sky image data with respect to one or more directions of the map data in a database; detecting a driving direction angle of a vehicle; computing a position of a background sky image corresponding to the detected driving direction angle; extracting background sky image data corresponding to the computed position of the background sky image from the database; and displaying the extracted background sky image data as a background sky with respect to the map data.

Abstract: In a navigation system, an index information (idx(di(S))) tagged to an objective differential information (di(S)) which is a part of the entire differential information (di) is transmitted from a navigation apparatus (200) to a navigation server (100). Specifically, the index information (idx(di(S))) tagged to the objective differential information (di(S)) pertained to an area (S) containing therein a navigation route (r) for guiding an automobile (2) to a destination position (p2) is transmitted from the navigation device (200) to the navigation server (100). Further, the navigation server (100) determines whether the objective differential information (di(S)) is temporally valid or not, and the objective differential information (di(S)) is added to a navigation map information on condition that the determination result is affirmative.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, executable by a vehicle associated computing system, includes receiving a request for display of local refueling points. The method also includes determining current coordinates of vehicle and determining one or more fuel point locations within a defined map range. The method additionally includes displaying a map display containing the current vehicle location and the location of the one or more fuel point locations.

Abstract: A method and system for calculating an energy efficient route is disclosed. A route calculation application calculates one or more routes from an origin to a destination. For each of the routes, the route calculation application uses segment cost data associated with each segment in the route. The segment cost is calculated by adjusting an energy consumption value by subtracting a bias term for each segment with known slope data. The bias term causes segment costs associated with segments having a slope that can be traveled with typical efficiency, a zero slope, and an unknown slope to be substantially the same. The bias term also causes the segment cost associated with a segment with a slope that can be traveled efficiently to be less than the segment cost associated with a segment with unknown slope, and the segment cost associated with a segment with a slope that causes inefficient travel to be greater than the segment cost associated with a segment with unknown slope.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for assigning parameters to a geographic area, wherein the parameters may be used to associate a speed limit with the geographic area. For example, in one embodiment, a geofenced area that (a) corresponds to a geographic area and (b) comprises one or more street segments is identified. Additionally, speed data associated with one of more of the street segments is received. After receiving the speed data, a speed limit is (a) determined for one or more of the street segments and (b) associated with the geofenced area.

Abstract: A user interface of a wireless user terminal provides a forecast of a future rate discount that may apply at a future time and/or at a possible future location of the wireless user terminal. The forecast may be displayed as a map and/or as textual or graphical information, and may be provided in response to a user request, in response to receipt of a message from the wireless network and/or automatically at a given time. Related systems, methods and devices are described.

Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamically providing users with appointment reminders are described. An example computer-implemented method of adaptively alerting a user regarding an appointment start time includes identifying a start time of an appointment at which a device is to be present and identifying a first location of the device. The method includes calculating an estimated travel time between the first location at which the device is located and a second location at which the appointment is to be held, and alerting a user of the upcoming appointment based on the estimated travel time and a difference between a current time and the start time of the appointment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) view combined with information from navigation charts. The operator of a vehicle is not required to mentally combine separate SVS view and navigation charts, increasing situational awareness and decreasing complexity. A synthetic terrain representation is generated, combined with navigation chart information, and displayed. Additionally, the combination may include an indicator indicating the intended path of the current planned course. The combination may be generated with less detailed navigation chart information when further away or more detailed navigation chart information when close, displaying more detail as landmarks are approached. The combination may include indicators representing one or more navigation aids based on information in the navigation charts. The combination may include text based on navigation chart information.

Abstract: A machine includes a frame and a dump body. An electronic controller is operably connected to the machine. At least one accelerometer is disposed to measure an acceleration of the frame and/or the dump body, and to provide an acceleration signal to the electronic controller. The electronic controller is disposed to receive and analyze the acceleration signal and provide a loading signal indicative of a severe loading condition to a remote control station and/or a loading machine performing the loading.

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: detecting a vehicle abrupt maneuver; scanning a vehicle environment for a road hindrance; identifying a cause of the vehicle abrupt maneuver based on the vehicle environment; determining a classification as a provoked maneuver or an unprovoked maneuver based on the cause; and generating a message based on the classification and the cause for displaying on a device.

Abstract: A method of creating an exercise route for a user is disclosed. The method includes providing a database having geographic data, and receiving a plurality of input route parameters from the user, the input route parameters including a type of exercise to be performed on the exercise route. The method further includes processing the geographic data from the database and the plurality of input route parameters to define the exercise route from a starting point to an ending point, and presenting the exercise route to the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for estimating a distance to empty (DTE) from the present amount of remaining fuel (the amount of remaining electricity) in an electric vehicle. In particular, the present invention provides a method for estimating a remaining travel distance of an electric vehicle, which can efficiently and accurately estimate a remaining travel distance by setting the relationship of a DTE with a state of charge (SOC) of a battery which changes in real time under various load conditions, in consideration of the present travel pattern, in addition to the SOC of a battery and accumulated fuel efficiency for the amount of remaining fuel of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: In general, this disclosure describes techniques for providing a user of a computing device with the ability to view a realistic map of the sky based on information associated with the current location of the user. The information may be geographical information, orientation or directionality of the computing device, time and date, and zoom settings of the computing device. The computing device may use built-in capabilities (e.g., compass) and applications (e.g., maps and GPS) to determine the current location information. The computing device then uses the current location information to obtain celestial and topographical information. Using the celestial information, the computing device displays a map of the sky with the appropriate celestial bodies. Additionally, the computing device uses the topographical information to display a realistic rendering of the horizon, such that objects in the horizon may be displayed to render a realistic representation of the sky from the current location.

Abstract: The system contains a central computer unit having a first database controlled by a first logic unit. At least one mobile computer unit is joined with the mobile equipment. Each of the mobile computer units has a second database controlled by a second logic unit. At least one wireless communication device enables communication between said first logic unit and said second logic unit, wherein said mobile computer unit is operable independent of the first logic unit.

Abstract: A method for operating a virtual marketplace is disclosed. The method includes generating an administration interface for a user configured to manage a product inventory, incentivizing user interactions with the virtual marketplace by granting user credits to a user based upon predetermined categories of user input into the virtual marketplace, maintaining the product inventory, identifying product information based upon user input including a physical location of the user, generating a user interface configured to receive user input and navigate among a plurality of informational modules in response to a user request, selectively sending the administration interface to a user in response to a request by the user, and sending the user interface to a user in response to a request by the user.

Abstract: Described herein are technologies pertaining to presenting a map to a user that comprises graphical icons that are representative of retail stores. The user has performed a search for a product, wherein the product has a parameter corresponding thereto, and the parameter has a constraint corresponding thereto. Inventories of multiple retail stores can be searched over by relaxing the constraint, thereby allowing a recommended product to be located. A graphical icon representative of a retail store that has the recommended product in stock is included in the map together with data indicative of the price of the recommended product at the retail store.

Abstract: Described herein are technologies pertaining to presenting a map to a user that comprises graphical icons that are representative of retail stores. The user has provided a shopping list, wherein the shopping list includes a plurality of products that are desirably purchased by the user. Inventories of retail stores in a geographic region of interest to the user are searched, and a map is generated that includes graphical icons representative of the retail stores, data that indicates that product(s) in the shopping list are available at the retail stores, and price data that indicates prices of product(s) in the shopping list at the respective retail stores.

Abstract: A technique for locating a fuel supply facility in response to a fuel supply alarm is provided. More specifically, the technique sends a request for a search of fuel supply facilities in the vicinity of the vehicle to a vehicle information center in response to a fuel supply alarm lamp signal being generated in the vehicle. Upon receiving the request, the vehicle information center searches peripheral fuel supply facilities according to engine information and road information of the vehicle and extracts one or more fuel supply facilities that conform to a previously input condition, which are then transmitted to the vehicle and conveyed via a terminal to the user Thus, the above system cooperates with a vehicle information center to automatically search peripheral fuel supply facilities to increase efficiency and effectiveness of such systems.

Abstract: A graphic user interface method and apparatus for a navigation system graphically shows parking information which vary depending on conditions such as time ranges or days, etc. The method includes the steps of: examining a location specified by a user for retrieving data associated with the specified location from data storage medium; displaying a screen of parking information graphic interface upon request by the user; and examining whether there is a time-related parking restriction on the specified location and retrieving the time-related parking information if any. The parking information graphic interface illustrates a map image, a time table of a day, a time range indicator on the time table, and a text message regarding the time-related parking restriction, thereby graphically displaying the parking information on the specified location.

Abstract: A battery electric vehicle (BEV) routing apparatus and methods are presented for routing to a charging station, in which a vehicle navigation system obtains current utilization and compatibility information from a live database and uses this to selectively route the vehicle to a charging station having available chargers compatible with the vehicle.

Abstract: A global positioning system pedometer assists and guides users to plan an appropriate exercise path and control their exercise conditions, comprising a mode setting unit, a path generating unit, a processing unit, a display unit and a sensing unit installed in the processing unit. Wherein, the path generating unit generates an exercise path based on an exercise mode set by the mode setting unit, a start location and an end location and calculates a total distance of the exercise path. The total number of steps of a user's exercise is calculated through the sensing unit, and the processing unit calculates calorie consumption based on the total number of steps and the set exercise mode to generate nutrition supplement information. The display interface displays the total number of steps, calorie consumption and required nutrition supplement information for the users to control their exercise and avoid insufficient or excessive exercise.

Abstract: A method and system for calculating a green route using an effective slope is disclosed. A route calculation application calculates one or more routes from an origin to a destination. For each of the routes, the route calculation application calculates an associated fuel consumption value. The fuel consumption value is based on effective slope for segments in the route. The effective slope is a value that is based on the impact slope has on the fuel consumption of a vehicle traveling on the segment.

Abstract: A battery electric vehicle (BEV) navigation routing system and routing methods are presented, in which a traveling route is determined from the current vehicle location to the destination location by preferentially selecting low speed routes over higher speed routes if the present state of charge of the vehicle battery is insufficient to reach the destination location using shortest time or shortest distance routes.

Abstract: A method of method of providing location based entertainment with a personal navigation device includes determining if a user wishes to start an entertainment program on the personal navigation device that provides localized entertainment and starting the entertainment program using content about a current location of the personal navigation device in response to the user wishing to start the entertainment program.

Abstract: A method of creating a customizable exercise route for a user of a personal navigation device is disclosed. The method includes providing routing instructions for a user along a first route, recording a first speed for a user traveling between a first point and a second point on the first route, providing routing instructions for a user along a second route, recording a second speed for a user traveling between a third point and a fourth point on the second route, comparing the first speed and the second speed to calculate a performance difference related to the first route and the second route, and notifying the user about the performance difference.

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: receiving an entry for a point of interest; locating a review on an original webpage for the point of interest; generating an identical segmentation shared by a field in the review from a display format of the original webpage; selecting the field based on identifying the identical segmentation shared for grouping the field; generating a revised webpage based on aligning the field; and generating a travel route based on selecting the point of interest for displaying on a device.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for displaying aircraft symbology. The method includes displaying (302, 502, 702, 902, 1002) a symbol (202) for a first aircraft in a predetermined format, processing (304, 504, 704, 904, 1004) data related to flight conditions of the first aircraft and a second aircraft, determining (306, 506, 706, 906, 1006) a format for the display of the second aircraft based on the processed data, and displaying (308, 508, 708, 908, 1008) a symbol (212, 214, 216, 412, 416, 612, 614, 616, 812, 814, 816) for the second aircraft in accordance with the determined format.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, programs, and systems obtain fuel efficiency information indicative of a zone associated with a fuel efficiency if a vehicle were to travel the zone, for each of a plurality of zones. The apparatuses, methods, programs, and systems provide information related to a first route searched according to a first route search method. The first route search method has a greater tendency to use a zone with a smaller deviation of the fuel efficiency indicated in the fuel efficiency information as a configuration zone of the first route. The apparatuses, methods, programs, and systems provide information related to a second route searched according to a second route search method. The second route search method has a greater tendency to use a zone with a larger deviation of the fuel efficiency indicated in the fuel efficiency information as a configuration zone of the second route.

Abstract: The present invention provides a navigation system for an electric vehicle and a navigation method for the same. The navigation system searches for the location of a charging station and paths where traveling of an electric vehicle is possible; provides the charging station location information and information of the searched paths to a navigation terminal, thereby improving usability and traveling stability of an electric vehicle, resulting in increased road efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device and an operation method of the electronic device. The present invention provides an electronic device and an operation method of the electronic device that can provide a user with wanted information at a proper time and at a proper location by obtaining destination information including at least one of a target location and a target location arrival time, obtaining at least one of a current location and a current time, and determining an application to be executed considering the obtained destination information and the current location and current time, wherein as the current location and the current time change, the application varies.

Abstract: A navigation system for a machine is disclosed. The navigation system may have a navigation unit configured to measure a position of a machine at a first time and at a second time, and at least a first sensor configured to generate at least a first signal indicative of a speed and a heading of the machine during a time period from the first time to the second time. The navigation system may also have a controller configured to estimate a position of the machine at the second time based on the measured position of the machine at the first time and the at least a first signal, and to make a comparison of the measured position of the machine at the second time with the estimated position of the machine at the second time. The controller may also be configured to determine an integrity of the navigation unit based on the comparison.

Abstract: A mobile navigation system may include a navigation computer, an arrival detection system, and an information delivery system. The navigation computer may be configured to receive a destination to which a user of the mobile navigation system wishes to travel and to provide guidance to the user about how to navigate to the destination. The arrival detection system may be configured to automatically detect when the mobile navigation system has arrived at the destination. The information delivery system may be configured to provide local information to the user that is tailored to the specific destination in response to detection by the arrival detection system of the arrival of the mobile navigation system at the destination. The local information may not be merely an announcement that the user has arrived at the destination.