Navigation assembly for a motor vehicle

Translation of description of equivalent WO 2007115615 A2

description

Navigation system for a motor vehicle

The invention relates to a navigation system for a motor vehicle.

EP 0,875,730 B1 and DE 698 15 940 T2 disclose a map information display device for use in a vehicle navigation device with a data conversion means for detecting points of map data corresponding to a map of a position by a viewing line extended and respect from the standpoint of the level of map equipped with a low angle, and for perspectively projecting the points of map data onto a viewing plane is set perpendicular to the viewing line and a predetermined distance from the position has to produce map display data. Here a view of around bird's generated. A navigation system with a view of an area from the bird's eye view is also in FR 2634707 and in the journal autoConnect 2005 United Motor Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Leuschnerstr. 1, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany, pages 18 and 21 are disclosed.

EP 0,990,119 B1 discloses a digital personal communication device with a processor with a memory to which the processor can access, and with a display that is connected to the processor, wherein the display map information and a position of the digital personnel communication device with respect to the map information indicating the map information waypoints, so coordinate contains, as instructed by the processor. The digital personal communication device also includes an input device for forming requests for map information and for selecting waypoints and a GPS receiver which is connected to the processor, wherein the processor is programmed to information it from the GPS receiver gets processed so that it the position of the digital personal communication device is determined. In addition, the digital personal communication device comprises a transmitter, which is connected to the processor, wherein the processor is programmed to request map information using the transmitter of a card memory, and a 'transmission device that he the map information it from the card memory and the transmission apparatus has received, processed, and that it determines the availability of additional stored data for waypoints into memory when you select one of the waypoints by the input means, and that he is one of the additional data stored using the transmitter of the card memory and the transfer device when selecting waypoints requests if additional stored data is not available in store.

The object of the invention to improve the navigation of a motor vehicle.

The aforementioned object is achieved by a navigation system for a motor vehicle, wherein the navigation device to a motor vehicle, a spatially separated from the motor vehicle server and a wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle for the time-delayed transmission of a first navigation information and at least one second navigation information from the server to includes the motor vehicle, wherein the first navigation information, a second (from the first priority different) priority is assigned to a first priority and the second navigation information, wherein the order of transmission of the first navigation information and second navigation information depends on the level of priority, and wherein in the motor vehicle, a man-machine interface for outputting the first navigation information and second navigation information is provided to an operator of the motor vehicle. It is provided in particular that a navigation information with a high priority is transferred before a navigation information having a low priority.

A particular navigation information within the meaning of the invention includes a map display as well as a navigation system information relating to additional representation in the map display. A particular navigation information according to the invention comprises a route atlas, a graphic map display and a navigation system information relating to additional representation in the map display along with a position of the motor vehicle and / or a suggested route for the motor vehicle. A navigation information within the meaning of the invention is in particular a navigation system related information, which is independent of a position of the motor vehicle and / or a suggested route for the motor vehicle in nature. However, it may be provided that its assigned priority depends on the position of the motor vehicle and / or the suggested route for the motor vehicle. However, navigation information within the meaning of the invention is particularly especially not the position, a navigation system information concerning the Motor vehicle. However, navigation information within the meaning of the invention is in particular a navigation system information concerning in particular a suggested route for the motor vehicle. A navigation information according to the invention may be for example information on a Point-Of-Interest, a graphical representation of Points-Of-Interest or landmarks and / or a section of a map display. Such maps can display a map, a satellite image or 3D graphics to be. The map, the satellite image or 3D graphics can be displayed for example in plan view, bird's-eye view, or in first-person view.

A wireless communication link according to the invention can also comprise a non-wireless portion. A wireless communication link according to the invention is in particular a communication link is wireless, at least to the motor vehicle. A wireless communication link according to the invention is in particular a wireless connection to the Internet (eg WLAN). Wireless communication links can also be WIFI, WIMAX, RF, cellular, etc.. It can be provided that - depending on certain criteria - will (automatically) selected among alternative wireless communication links. These criteria include cost, availability and / or bandwidth etc ..

A time-shifted transmission of a first navigation information and second navigation information to the purposes of the invention means that a navigation information before the other navigation information is transmitted.

In one embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their renewal rate or usual renewal rate. It can be provided in particular that the navigation information with high dynamics is assigned a higher priority. For example, traffic information and information on the availability of Parkpfätzen high priorities can be assigned.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their size. It can be provided in particular that the navigation information with a low bandwidth or size is assigned a higher priority. For example, traffic information, information on the availability of parking and information on Points-Of-Interest can be assigned because of their smaller size higher priorities than a map display. In reference to a map display, for example it can be provided that a two-dimensional map has a higher priority than a dimensional vector map display. In reference to a map display may be provided, for example, moreover, that a three-dimensional vector map display has a higher priority than a satellite image or a photo-realistic (three-dimensional) map display.

In one embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their distance from the position of the motor vehicle and / or by their distance to a suggested route for the motor vehicle. This is particularly intended for map displays.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their recognition. It can be provided in particular that a navigation information with a high recognition value, a higher priority is assigned as a navigation information with little recognition. A high recognition value in this sense should be in particular a certain peculiarity or an optical Hervorstechen. A navigation information with a high degree of recognition within the meaning of the invention will be in particular a navigation information that provides a particularly good guide for an orientation. A navigation information with a high degree of recognition within the meaning of the invention will be in particular a navigation information that differs significantly from its surroundings. It is especially provided that landmarks with a high recognition value represents greater detail are as landmarks with a low brand recognition. For example, the Trans America building to be displayed in more detail in San Francisco as an ordinary block of flats.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their safety relevance. It can be provided in particular that the navigation information with security relevance is assigned a higher priority.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information by a user is adjustable. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on a user profile.

In another embodiment of the invention, the man-machine interface comprises a monitor. In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor vehicle comprises a navigation system.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the first navigation information and second navigation information are encoded, wherein the motor vehicle includes a decoder for decoding the first encoded navigation information and the second encoded navigation information, and wherein the order of the decoding of the first navigation information and second navigation information depends on the level of priority. It is provided in particular that a navigation information with a high priority is decoded before a navigation information having a low priority. An encoded navigation information within the meaning of the invention, in particular a compressed navigation information. A decoding an encoded navigation information within the meaning of the invention, in particular a decompressing a compressed navigation information.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor vehicle includes a memory having a map display. This map display can be brought for the first navigation information and / or the second navigation information for display as a substitute when the corresponding navigation information (yet) available.

In another embodiment of the invention, the server is configured as an off-board navigation system to calculate a suggested route for the motor vehicle. Here the route proposal is included in a further embodiment of the invention for transmission before the first navigation information and second navigation information.

The aforementioned object is also achieved by a motor vehicle, especially a motor vehicle for one or more of the aforementioned features comprehensive navigation device, wherein the motor vehicle includes an interface for a wireless communication link to the staggered receipt of a first navigation information and at least one second navigation information, wherein the first navigation information is a first priority and the second navigation information, a second (from the first priority different) priority is assigned, and wherein the order of reception of the first navigation information and second navigation information depends on the level of priority, and wherein the motor vehicle, a man-machine interface includes outputting the first navigation information and second navigation information to an operator of the motor vehicle. It is provided in particular that a navigation information is received with a high priority before a navigation information having a low priority.

In one embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their renewal rate or usual renewal rate. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their distance from the position of the motor vehicle and / or by their distance to a suggested route for the motor vehicle. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their recognition and / or their size and / or their safety relevance. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information can be set by an operator and / or dependent on a user profile.

In another embodiment of the invention, the man-machine interface comprises a monitor. In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor vehicle comprises a navigation system.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the first navigation information and second navigation information are encoded, wherein the motor vehicle includes a decoder for decoding the first encoded navigation information and the second encoded navigation information, and wherein the order of the decoding of the first navigation information and second navigation information depends on the level of priority. It is provided in particular that a navigation information with a high priority is decoded before a navigation information having a low priority.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor vehicle further comprises a memory having a map display.

The aforementioned object is also achieved by a method for supporting the navigation of a motor vehicle, a first priority of a first navigation information and a second priority of a second (different from the first priority) navigation information is assigned, wherein the first navigation information and second navigation information in time to offset the motor vehicle is transmitted, and wherein the order of transmission of the first navigation information and second navigation information is dependent on the level of priority. It is provided in particular that a Navigation information is transmitted with a high priority before a navigation information having a low priority.

In one embodiment of the invention, an output of the first navigation information and / or the second navigation information to an operator of the motor vehicle is carried out.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information in response to their renewal rate or usual renewal rate and / or their size is determined. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information as a function of their distance from the position of the motor vehicle and / or its distance is determined at a suggested route for the motor vehicle.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information in response to their recognition and / or it is determined depending on their safety significance and / or in response to a user profile.

In another embodiment of the invention, the first navigation information and second navigation information to be coded before being transmitted to the motor vehicle and decodes the first encoded navigation information and the second encoded navigation information according to their transmission to the motor vehicle, wherein the order of decoding of the first navigation information and the second navigation information is dependent on the level of priority.

The aforementioned object is also achieved by a motor vehicle, especially a motor vehicle for one or more of the aforementioned features comprehensive navigation device, wherein the motor vehicle includes a memory for storing an encoded first navigation information and at least a second encoded navigation information, wherein the first navigation information a top priority and the second navigation information is a second priority associated with the sequence of reception of the first navigation information and second navigation information depends on the level of priority, wherein the motor vehicle includes a decoder for decoding the first encoded navigation information and the second encoded navigation information, said order of decoding of the first navigation information and second navigation information depends on the level of priority, and wherein the motor vehicle includes a man-machine interface for outputting the first navigation information and second navigation information to an operator of the motor vehicle. It is particularly provided that a navigation information with a high priority is decoded before a navigation information having a low priority.

In one embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their renewal rate or usual renewal rate and / or the size of the navigation information. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their distance from the position of the motor vehicle and / or by their distance to a suggested route for the motor vehicle. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information depends on their recognition and / or their safety relevance. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information from a user-adjustable and / or depending on a user profile.

In another embodiment of the invention, the man-machine interface comprises a monitor. In a further embodiment of the invention, the motor vehicle comprises a navigation system.

The aforementioned object is also achieved by a method for supporting the navigation of a motor vehicle, a first navigation information is encoded, wherein the first navigation information is assigned a first priority, a second navigation information is encoded, wherein the second navigation information is assigned a second priority, the first encoded navigation information and the second encoded navigation information are decoded, and the sequence of decoding the first encoded navigation information and second navigation information encoded is dependent on the level of priority. It is provided in particular that a navigation information with a high priority is decoded before a navigation information having a low priority. Encoding a navigation information may occur before, after or while assigning priority to the navigation information.

In one embodiment of the invention, an output of the first navigation information and / or the second navigation information to an operator of the motor vehicle is carried out.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a Navigationsinformätion depending on their renewal rate or usual renewal rate and / or their size is determined. In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority is a Navigation information depending on their distance from the position of the motor vehicle and / or by their distance to a suggested route for the motor vehicle determined.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the priority of a navigation information in response to their recognition and / or it is determined depending on their safety significance and / or depending on their safety significance and / or in response to a user profile.

The aforementioned object is also achieved by a navigation system for a motor vehicle, the navigation system of spatially separated from the motor vehicle off- board navigation system to calculate a suggested route for the motor vehicle, a wireless communication link between the off-board navigation system and the motor vehicle for transmitting route proposal and a subsequent transfer of navigation information to the motor vehicle and arranged in the automotive human-machine interface for outputting the suggested route and the navigation information includes to an operator of the motor vehicle.

In one embodiment of the invention, the navigation information includes a route to the proposal assigned section of a map display.

The vehicle according to the invention is particularly an individually in road traffic land vehicle, usable. Vehicles according to the invention are not particularly restricted to land vehicles having an internal combustion engine.

Further advantages and details regarding the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments.

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a navigation system for a motor vehicle; FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of a motor vehicle with a navigation system in a schematic diagram; Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of a method for supporting the navigation of a

Motor vehicle;

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of a Priorisieres;

Fig. 5 shows an embodiment for a prioritization of map sections; Fig. 6 shows an exemplary data flow; Fig. 7 shows an embodiment of a top view illustration of an integrated in a 3D graphic route via a touch screen; Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of a bird's-eye view of a 3D

Graphics integrated route via a touch screen; Fig. 9 shows an embodiment of a display of an input mask for entering a

Start and a destination via a touch screen; Fig. 10zeigt an embodiment of a display of an input mask for selecting a

Destination via a touch screen; FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment of a display for selecting preferred routes via a touch screen; Fig. 12zeigt an embodiment of a display of a route summary by a

touchscreens; Fig. 13 shows an embodiment of a display for confirmation of a voice input via a touch screen; Fig. 14zeigt an embodiment of a display of a supplemented by information

Satellite image via a touch screen; and FIG. 15 illustrates an embodiment of a section of a display of a suggested route, along with a follow-me function.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a navigation system 1 for a motor vehicle 2. The navigation system 1 comprises a spatially separated from the motor vehicle 2 Server 10 with access to the Internet 15. The server 10, an embodiment of an off-board navigation system according to the claims be. It can be provided in particular that carried out by the server 10 a calculation of a suggested route (setpoint route to a destination and / or desired direction indication) for the motor vehicle. 2 Such a suggested route may be dependent on the current traffic, construction sites, to weather and environmental conditions and / or visibility. The suggested route can also be dependent on personal preferences (interesting routes, landmarks, shopping areas).

The navigation system 1 also includes a wireless Internet connection between the motor vehicle 2 and the server 10 for transmitting navigation information, such as a route atlas, a graphic map display and a navigation system relevant information in particular for additional representation in the map display, such as graphs and information on Landmarks, traffic information and its graphical representation and / or graphs and information about Points-of-interest, to the motor vehicle 2. traffic information to that effect, for example, information about traffic jams, construction sites, information on new roads, information about non-existent roads, information about road closures and / or information about new or repealed way streets can be.

To implement the wireless Internet connection, the navigation system includes 1 node 1 1, 12, 14 that allow wireless access to the Internet 15th It can be set up between the nodes 11, 12, 14 and the motor vehicle 2, a wireless communication link. 7 The wireless communication link 7 is in particular a WLAN. However, it can also be provided that a wireless communication link 7 as WIFI connection, WIMAXI compound RFI connection, wireless connection, etc. is implemented. It can also be provided that - depending on certain criteria - will (automatically) selected among alternative wireless communication links. These criteria include cost, availability and / or bandwidth etc ..

Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of an exemplary implementation of the motor vehicle 2 in a schematic representation. The motor vehicle 2 comprises a designed as a touch screen 21 man-machine interface for outputting the suggested route to an operator of the motor vehicle 2. For this purpose, the touch screen 21 driven by a display controller 20 by a bus system 35 with an Internet interface 22 for wireless communication connection 7 connected is. The touch screen 21 may - according to the present embodiment - also to operate an infotainment system 24, a telephone 25 or a climate control are used 26th

The motor vehicle 2 comprises a - integrated into an on-board navigation system 23 in the present embodiment - positioning system 30 to determine the position of the motor vehicle 2, the orientation of the motor vehicle 2 and / or the on-board time depending on from in Fig. 1 transmitted by numeral 3 designated satellite signals. Using the on-board navigation system 23, a suggested route for the motor vehicle 2 to be input using touch screen 21 target is determined.

Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of a method to support the navigation of the vehicle 2. In this case, in a step 40 - 10, such as in Figure 9 and Figure exemplified -... A goal, a point-of-interest or similar input. , The step 40 is a step 41 in which this goal and these point-of-interest together with corresponding navigation information, such as maps of, graphs and information on landmarks, traffic information and its graphical representation and / or graphs and information on the Point-of-interest or other points of interest, be sought in an on-board database. Such maps can display a map, a satellite image or 3D graphics to be. The map, the satellite image or 3D graphics can be displayed for example in plan view, bird's-eye view, or in first-person view. An on-board data base can for example be stored in a memory indicated by reference numeral 28th

The step 41 is followed by a query 42 whether the desired destination or the searched point of interest is available, together with appropriate navigation information in the on-board database. the query is the sought goal or looking for Point-of-interest along with appropriate navigation information in the on-board data base available, it follows 42 a step 43, in the patch or on the server 10 for an update to the desired target this point-of-interest. together with corresponding navigation information is wanted. If no such update found patch, in a step 45, the navigation information found in the on-board data base by means of the touch screen 21 (possibly together with a position of motor vehicle 2 and / or a suggested route for the motor vehicle 2). on the other hand, such an update is found patch, it follows the Abrage 44 a step 48th

the query If the query 42 that the desired goal or looking point-of-interest along with corresponding navigation information is not available in the on-board database, it follows 42 a step 43 corresponding step 46 and a query 44 corresponding query 47. If an update patch is found, follow the Abrage 47 of step 48. contrast, no update patch is found, it follows the Abrage 47 a step 49, in which one of this navigation information corresponding secondary navigation information via the touch screen 21 (if necessary . along with a position of motor vehicle 2 and / or a suggested route for the motor vehicle 2) is shown. Such secondary navigation information may be stored navigation information comprising customary in the navigation system 23 or on an associated CD or DVD.

In step 48, the available navigation information from the server 10 to the motor vehicle 2 - encoded or compressed in the present embodiment - transmitted, wherein the individual navigation information associated priorities, and the order of transmission of navigation information as a function of the amount of their respective priority occurs. It is provided in particular that a navigation information with a high priority is transferred before a navigation information having a low priority.

The server 10 and / or the motor vehicle 2 has a prioritiser 50, which determines the priority of a navigation information 58. It can be provided that the priority of 58 is dependent on the renewal rate of 51 navigation information or their usual renewal rate. It is provided that the navigation information with high dynamics is assigned a higher priority. For example, traffic information and information about the availability of parking high priorities can be assigned. It can be provided alternatively or additionally that the priority 58 of the navigation information depends on their size 52nd It can be provided in particular that the navigation information with a low bandwidth or size is assigned a higher priority. For example, traffic information, information on the availability of parking and information on Points-Of-Interest can be assigned because of their smaller size higher priorities than a map display. In reference to a map display, for example it can be provided that a two-dimensional map has a higher priority than a three-dimensional vector map display. In reference to a map display may be provided, for example, moreover, that a three-dimensional vector map display has a higher priority than a satellite image or a photo-realistic (three-dimensional) map display.

Alternatively or additionally, the priority 58 of the navigation information - as exemplified with reference to Figure 5 explains -. Also be dependent on their distance 53 to position 61 of the motor vehicle 2 and / or by the spacing 54 at a suggested route 62 for the motor vehicle 2. Numeral 60 in FIG. 5 denotes an under hurried to map sections 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 map display. In the present embodiment, it is provided that the map area 63 a higher priority is assigned as the map sections 64, 65, 66. The map sections 64, 65, 66 in turn, a higher priority is assigned as the map section 67 and the map section 67 is in turn a higher priority assigned as the map sections 68, 69. In addition, it can be provided that the map sections are 68, 69 transmitted with a lower resolution than the map sections 63, 64, 65, 66, 67th

Alternatively or additionally, the priority 58 of the navigation information also depends on their recognition 55 be. It can be provided in particular that a Navigation information with a high recognition value, a higher priority is assigned as a navigation information with little recognition. A high recognition value in this sense should be in particular a certain peculiarity or an optical Hervorstechen. A navigation information with a high degree of recognition to be in particular a navigation information that provides a particularly good guide for an orientation. A navigation information with a high degree of recognition to be in particular a navigation information that differs significantly from its surroundings. It is especially provided that landmarks are shown in greater detail with a high recognition value as landmarks with a low brand recognition. For example, the Trans America building will ready detail in San Francisco n than a standard block of flats.

Alternatively or additionally, the priority 58 of the navigation information also depends on their relevance to safety 56 and / or a user profile 57th It can be provided in particular that the navigation information with security relevance is assigned a higher priority. Under the user profile 57 a user profile in the narrow sense as well as a user's input of the motor vehicle 2 is to be understood for setting or modifying the priority 58 both in this sense.

In step 48, the encoded or compressed navigation information is also, for example in the memory 28, stored, and decoded and decompressed by a decoder 29, wherein the sequence of decoding and decompressing the navigation information in dependence of the level of priority is carried out. It is provided in particular that a navigation information with a high priority is decoded or decompressed before a navigation information having a low priority. Then the decoded or decompressed navigation information is included in the on-board database and displayed by means of the touch screen 21 may also be provided that the encoded or compressed navigation information to be included in the on-board database.

It can be provided that can be selected with regard to satellite images between different modes such as night mode, day mode, seasonal affective modes, weather-dependent modes, etc.. It can also be provided that a map, a satellite image and / or a 3D graphics to information from on-board sensors 27 (Nigth vision, road condition sensors) is supplemented. It can be provided that a route proposed by the navigation system 23 is determined. Alternatively or additionally, however, can also be provided that the position of the motor vehicle 2, the orientation of the motor vehicle 2 and / or the on-board time and an input by means of the touch screen 21 target on the Internet interface 22 are transmitted to the server 10, wherein the position of the motor vehicle 2 can also be a variable from which the position of the motor vehicle 2 can be determined, such as received from the motor vehicle 2 GPS signals. If, for example received from the motor vehicle GPS signals transmitted to the server 10, so determined that the position of motor vehicle 2 and the orientation of the motor vehicle 2 and possibly the on-board time. 10 According to the alternative or additional embodiment, the server determines a route proposal, depending on the position of motor vehicle 2 and the entered destination and transmits it via the wireless communication link 7 to the motor vehicle. 2

The procedure described with reference to FIG. 3 may also undergo for navigation information of a particular priority or a priority group and are then run through for navigation information of a lower priority or priority group again. A corresponding exemplary data flow with respect to the passage of the steps 40, 41, 43 and 48 comprehensive path shown in FIG. 6. In this case, non-graphic navigation information in a first priority group and graphic navigation information in a second priority group are summarized.

Triggered by an input in step 40 searches a local search engine 71 in an on-board data base 72 for non-graphic navigation information (eg a route atlas). Then look for an online search engine 73 in the server 10 associated database 74 for non-graphic navigation information in the non-graphical navigation information is compressed for transmission. The result of this search online is an XML file 75 with assorted local and GPS data. This is compressed for storage. The thus compressed data 85 are recorded as an update to the on-board database 72nd

In addition, a local search engine 76 searches in an on-board data base 77 for graphical navigation information, especially maps of. Then look for an online search engine 78 in the server 10 associated database 79 for graphic navigation information in the graphical Navigationsinformatiohen are compressed for transmission. The result of this online search are selected graphical navigation information 80. These are compressed for storage. The thus compressed graphical navigation information 86 are recorded as an update in the on-board database 77th In addition, the desired navigation information by means of the touch screen 21 - as exemplified with reference to FIG 7, FIG 8, FIG 11, FIG 12, FIG 13, FIG 14 and FIG 15 -....... Depicted.

The compression of the XML file 75 with assorted local and GPS data and the graphical navigation information can take place eg by means of Dekodieres 29, which is configured in this case as a coder. Alternatively, the already encoded for transmission data are included in the on-board data base 72 or in the on-board database 77th It is especially provided that the encoded data can be edited and / or searchable. For compression are eg larger areas, such as water and repeating patterns, such as light poles, represented stylized. Moreover - to provide that graphic information is represented with less detail in a distance from the position of motor vehicle 2 and / or of a suggested route for the motor vehicle 2 - as already explained.

Fig. 7 shows an embodiment of a top view illustration of an integrated 161 A in a 3D graphics suggested route 162A by means of the touch screen 21. In addition to the top-view representation 161A of 3D graphics is a control bar shown 160th By means of this control panel 160, the display can be changed and / or other and / or additional functions are activated or operated. Thus, by means of the control panel 160 in the selected 7 top view illustration 161A of 3D graphics -. As shown in Fig. 8 - B are changed in a bird's-eye view 161. According to the suggested route 162B is shown integrated into the bird's-eye view.

Fig. 9 shows an embodiment of a display of an input mask for entering a start and a destination by means of the touch screen 21. In the illustrated embodiment, to a start box 170 and target input field 171 are provided. The destination can take place eg alphanumeric by an illustrated keyboard 172nd Alternatively or additionally, the destination entry by voice input or character recognition (in particular a character recognition to identify Asian characters) occur. The selection of a location can be carried out on a map, a satellite image and / or a 3D graphic. In this case, a zoom function for the map, the satellite image and / or the 3D graphics is provided in one embodiment. The starting point may be the current position of the motor vehicle. 2 It can also be provided that - as shown in FIG. 10 - an operator of the motor vehicle 2 a particular object (restaurant, Landmark, store, gas station, etc.) in a particular search area (street, city, zip code, county etc.) may be looking for. Given an input mask with an object box 175 to enter a to measuring object (restaurant, Landmark, store, gas station, etc.) and an area input field is 176 to enter the search area (street, city, zip code, county, etc.). The operator can then select a hit from the means of search or determined (eg in a map, in a satellite image, and / or in a 3D graphics) hits offered.

If the destination entry by voice input may - as shown in Figure 11 shown -. A graphic confirmation 182 the speech input done. This graphical confirmation 182 may - as shown in Figure 11 shown -. Eg (limited) overlap a map display. So shows the embodiment of FIG. 11 as a bird's-eye view 180 of an integrated in a 3D graphics suggested route 181 via the touchscreen 21st

It can also be provided that preferred routes are selectable. Thus, FIG. 12 an embodiment of a display for selecting preferred routes via the touchscreen 21st

It can also be provided an automatic or at least an interactively automatic destination selection under certain circumstances. Thus, it can be provided that the motor vehicle 2 transmits operation information of the motor vehicle 2 (by means of the wireless communication link 7) and transmits to the server 10 (through the wireless communication link 7). An operation information of the motor vehicle in this sense, for example, the status of the tank, the oil level, or information about a defect be. For example, if transferred, that the tank is almost empty, so navigation is offered and / or provided to the next gas station. If, for example transmitted, that a particular defect, so a menu to the next (suitable) is offered and / or provided service station.

FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a display of a route overview via the touchscreen 21. Here, reference numeral 190 a satellite image, and numeral 191 a suggested route. The route summary can also, in particular, from the air, carried in a fly-through mode. Satellite images 200 can - as exemplified in Fig. 14 - also by additional information 201, such as roads, street names or designations, buildings, vehicles, traffic information (possibly customized) POIs, call-out boxes, service areas, etc are superimposed or supplemented.. Special information on service areas or parking for example can be provided when a certain driving period has been exceeded.

It can - as shown in Figure shown. 15 - also be a follow-me function provided in the position 216 of a selected other motor vehicle on a map, a satellite image and / or a 3D graphics 210, in particular together with the 215th of the motor vehicle 2, is shown. In addition, a suggested route are displayed 211th

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

navigation system

motor vehicle

satellite

communication link

Server, 12, 14 knots

Internet

display control

touchscreen

Interface on-board navigation system

Infotainment system

phone

Climate on-board sensors

memory

decoder

Location system

Bus, 41, 43, 45, 48, 49 step, 44, 47 query

prioritiser

refresh rate

size

Distance to the position of a motor vehicle

Distance to a suggested route for a motor vehicle

Recognition

safety relevance

user profile

priority Map display, 215 position of a motor vehicle, 162A, 162B, 1, 191, 211, suggested route, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69 map area, 76 local search engine on-board data base for non-graphic navigation information 78 online search engine a server associated data base for non-graphic navigation information XML file on-board database for graphical navigation information to a server associated database for graphical navigation information selected graphic navigation information compressed data compressed graphical navigation information 0 control bar 1 a top view illustration 1 B, 180 bird's-eye view 0 start box 1 target box 2 keyboard 5 object box 6 box area 2 graphical confirmation 0, 200 satellite image 1 additional information 0 3D graphics position of a selected other motor vehicle