Abstract: In a system and a method for incorporating ad information into e-mails while they are being exchanged, whether area information b is contained in an e-mail M transmitted from a terminal T1 or not is detected. When the area information b is contained, position information indicating the display range of the area information is retrieved. Based on the position information, ad information positioned in the display range of the area information is retrieved. Then ad data c contained in the retrieved ad information is inserted into the e-mail M.

Abstract: A communication type navigation apparatus can communicate with a server device via a communication path. The navigation apparatus requests route search, and the server device executes route search to produce route information of a searched route. Then, the meshes necessary to travel along the searched route are determined, and the navigation apparatus obtains necessary mesh data from the server device. The navigation apparatus may request newer mesh data to the server device based on the updating information of the mesh data. By appropriately determining the mesh data to be and not to be downloaded from the server device, the communication cost necessary for obtaining the mesh data can be saved.

Abstract: A communication navigation method comprises a first procedure in which a terminal unit requests a server to transmit an information segment necessary for a first current part of guidance via the Internet, a second procedure in which the server transmits to the terminal unit the information segment requested by the first procedure, via the Internet, a third procedure in which after the second procedure, the terminal unit requests the server to transmit an information segment necessary for a second current part of the guidance via the Internet, and a fourth procedure in which the server transmits to the terminal unit the information segment requested by the third procedure, via the Internet. The information segment transmitted by the fourth procedure is an update of the information segment transmitted by the second procedure.

Abstract: A processor acquires VICS data including map information and traffic jam information as well as a traffic jam prediction table prepared by processing past traffic conditions based on temporal elements. As it recognizes a request for displaying the transition of a traffic jam, it computes a traffic jam prediction after the elapse of a predetermined time, e.g., every 30 minutes, using the traffic jam prediction table and a calendar table so as to generate traffic jam prediction information. Then, it superimposes an additional indicators (Jm) near a current traffic jam mark (Jg) produced on the basis of the VICS data. With a simple arrangement of superimposing such additional indicators (Jm), a user can easily recognize the predicted transition of the traffic jam.

Abstract: A processor acquires VICS data that provide map information and traffic jam information of a vehicle. As it recognizes a request for displaying the transition of a traffic jam, if any, it computationally generates traffic jam prediction information after the elapse of a predetermined time, e.g., every 30 minutes, using a traffic jam prediction table and calendar template obtained by statistically processing past data with temporal elements on the basis of the current time and day. Then, it causes a terminal display (140) to display a map corresponding to the map information and superimposed by an icon reflecting the traffic jam prediction information at predetermined time intervals of 0.5 seconds or 1 second for instance, in a switched manner to make the map being displayed appear as if it is animated so that a user can easily recognize the transition of the traffic jam condition.

Abstract: A photolithographic process using an X-direction delimiting mask (S11) for aligning respective side faces of a TMR element (1) and a strap (5) situated in a negative X side is performed, to shape the TMR element (1) and the strap (5) into desired configurations. The X-direction delimiting mask (S11) includes a straight edge and is disposed such that the straight edge is parallel to a Y direction and crosses both the TMR element (1) and the strap (5) in plan view. In use of the X-direction delimiting mask (S11), respective portions of the TMR element (1) and the strap (5) situated in a positive X side relative to the straight edge in plan view are covered with the X-direction delimiting mask (S11).

Abstract: When searching for a route, a version information of a map information stored in a memory of terminal unit (300) is sent to a server unit (400). The server unit (400) searches for a travel route according to a map information stored in a storage thereof. The server unit (400) compares its version information with the version information in the terminal unit (300), and sends the map information when the version information are different. Since the server unit (400) previously updated a display data that can be easily created, the server unit (400) sends a travel route together with at least the display data so that the terminal unit (300) displays roads reflecting most current information. When recognizing that a matching data is updated by comparing the version information at a later date, the matching data is also updated.

Abstract: A regional information providing method comprises the steps of: retrieving and obtaining regional information on a desired area from a regional information database site S2 stored with the regional information via the Internet, using a terminal unit T; transmitting the regional information on the desired area thus obtained to an electronic mail site S3 together with the electronic mail address of a portable information terminal unit E to be carried into the area as well as preserving the regional information therein; and making the portable information terminal unit carried into the desired area receive the regional information preserved in the electronic mail site S3 and also display regional information images on the display unit of the portable information terminal unit E.

Abstract: There are provided a CPU (11A) and an ignition key switch (17) detecting that a vehicle stops, and a transmission circuit (11C) and a transmitter (11D) for transmitting a map-image data for displaying a map image on a display (14) of a car navigation system, to a portable terminal (T) when the CPU (11A) and the ignition key switch (17) detects that the vehicle stops.

Abstract: A latitude and a longitude of each of arbitrary two points on a map shown on a display are specified based on map information, and a quadrilateral having a line between the two points as one of the diagonals thereof is formed.

Abstract: A communication navigation method comprises a first procedure in which a terminal unit requests a server to transmit an information segment necessary for a first current part of guidance via the Internet, a second procedure in which the server transmits to the terminal unit the information segment requested by the first procedure, via the Internet, a third procedure in which after the second procedure, the terminal unit requests the server to transmit an information segment necessary for a second current part of the guidance via the Internet, and a fourth procedure in which the server transmits to the terminal unit the information segment requested by the third procedure, via the Internet. The information segment transmitted by the fourth procedure is an update of the information segment transmitted by the second procedure.

Abstract: A portable terminal apparatus which can communicate one's current location on a map and an associated message to the party on the other end of a cellular phone line. In the apparatus, a positional information acquiring device acquires positional information. Then, a transmitting device transmits the acquired positional information along with an associated message to other portable terminal apparatuses. Further, a receiving device receives the positional information and message transmitted from other portable terminal apparatuses. Then, a map data acquiring device acquires the map data in a predetermined range including the location shown by the received positional information. A displaying device displays the map data together with a mark that indicates the position shown by the received positional information.

Abstract: To provide a system for taking out an insurance policy which uses a communication navigation system utilizing an Internet. A terminal apparatus transmits a destination or a route that is set based on an instruction of a user to a server apparatus via the Internet. The server apparatus retrieves stored insured contents according to a purpose of travel or a traveling state that is received from the terminal apparatus to prepare an insurance list and transmits this insurance list to the terminal apparatus via the Internet.

Abstract: In the information communication system wherein communication is performed between a server and a terminal apparatus via the Internet, the system includes an access server AS for recognizing an access point that has been used for a communication between the server and the terminal apparatus, and a www server that transmits information indicating the recognized access point with respect to the terminal apparatus, and the terminal apparatus includes a processing part for executing a control according to the information indicating the access point which has been transmitted on.

Abstract: A communication type navigation apparatus can communicate with a server device via a communication path. The navigation apparatus requests route search, and the server device executes route search to produce route information of a searched route. Then, the meshes necessary to travel along the searched route are determined, and the navigation apparatus obtains necessary mesh data from the server device. The navigation apparatus may request newer mesh data to the server device based on the updating information of the mesh data. By appropriately determining the mesh data to be and not to be downloaded from the server device, the communication cost necessary for obtaining the mesh data can be saved.

Abstract: A portable terminal apparatus which can communicate one's current location on a map to the party on the other end of a cellular phone line with a little amount of transmitting data is provided. In the apparatus, a positional information acquiring device acquires positional information. Then, a transmitting device transmits the acquired positional information to other portable terminal apparatuses. Further, a receiving device receives the positional information transmitted from other portable terminal apparatuses. Then, a map data acquiring device acquires the map data in a predetermined range including the location shown by the received positional information. A displaying device displays the map data together with a mark that indicates the position shown by the received positional information.

Abstract: In a system and a method for incorporating ad information into e-mails while they are being exchanged, whether area information b is contained in an e-mail M transmitted from a terminal T1 or not is detected. When the area information b is contained, position information indicating the display range of the area information is retrieved. Based on the position information, ad information positioned in the display range of the area information is retrieved. Then ad data c contained in the retrieved ad information is inserted into the e-mail M.

Abstract: An advertisement site (S3) displaying advertisements on a map image (M) displayed on a user terminal (T) includes a advertisement server (S3a) for displaying a route setting and advertisements situated along the set route (R) on the map image (M), a route database (3Sb) storing road data on a map required for setting a route in the advertisement server (3Sa), and an advertisement database (S3c) storing registered advertisement data. The advertisement server (3Sa) sets a route based on the road data stored in the route database (3Sb), and reads out advertisements situated along the set route from the advertisement database (3Sc) to display them on the user terminal (T).

Abstract: There are provided a CPU (11A) and an ignition key switch (17) detecting that a vehicle stops, and a transmission circuit (11C) and a transmitter (11D) for transmitting a map-image data for displaying a map image on a display (14) of a car navigation system, to a portable terminal (T) when the CPU (11A) and the ignition key switch (17) detects that the vehicle stops.