Navigation arrangement and method for a motor vehicle

0001The invention relates to a navigation system for a motor vehicle.

0002The <patcit id="pcit0001" dnum="EP0875730B1"><text>EP 875 730 B1 0</text></patcit> and the <patcit id="pcit0002" dnum="DE69815940T2"><text>DE 698 15 940 T2</text></patcit> disclose a map information display device for use in a vehicle navigation apparatus having a data conversion means for detecting points of map data corresponding to a map from a view point of a viewing line extending from the point of view and with regard to having the plane of the map 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 the<patcit id="pcit0003" dnum="FR2634707"><text>FR 2634707</text></patcit> and in the <nplcit id="ncit0001" npl-type="b"><text>Magazine autoConnect 2005 United Motor Publishing GmbH &amp; Co. KG, Leuschnerstr. 1, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany, pages 18 and 21</text></nplcit> disclosed.

0003The <patcit id="pcit0004" dnum="EP0990119B1"><text>EP 990 119 B1 0</text></patcit> 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 displays map information and a position of the digital personal communication device with respect to the map information, wherein the map information waypoints, thus contains coordinates, 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 transfer device that he the map information it from the card memory and the received transmission device, further 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 it is requesting additional data stored using the transmitter of the card memory and the transfer device when you select one of the waypoints if additional stored data is not available in store.

0004Also disclosed is the <patcit id="pcit0005" dnum="EP0694895A2"><text>EP 0694895 A2</text></patcit> an on-board display, which can receive information from an external device. This can be particularly used for navigation of a vehicle. Here, a destination is entered. A beacon then transmits the destination information together with an ID of the vehicle to a traffic information center. This in turn sends route information back to the vehicle.

0005The <patcit id="pcit0006" dnum="EP0243635B1"><text>EP 243 635 B1 0</text></patcit> describes a roadside beacon system. The roadside beacon system comprising a plurality of antennas that are installed along the sides of the road at predetermined positions and connected to at least one data transmission means for transmitting a data signal to vehicles. In addition, in the vehicle a navigation device is installed, comprising a data signal receiving means, a position determination device, a calibration device and a means for displaying said calibrated position data for the vehicle.

0006Finally, describes the <patcit id="pcit0007" dnum="US20050030202A1"><text>US 2005/0030202 A1</text></patcit> a vehicle-to-vehicle communication system, by means of which vehicles can communicate with each other.

0007The object of the invention to improve the navigation of a motor vehicle.

0008The aforementioned object is achieved by the features of claims 1, 6, and 9. FIG. Advantageous embodiments and developments are presented in the dependent claims.

0009According to the invention it is provided that the navigation system for a motor vehicle an isolated, immobile memory, isolated not connected to a network means for storing a navigation information, a wireless communication connection between the isolated, immobile memory and the motor vehicle for transmitting the navigation information from the isolated, immobile memory comprises of the motor vehicle and arranged in the automotive human-machine interface for outputting the navigation information to an operator of the motor vehicle.

0010According to the invention, the navigation system to another vehicle. When the other vehicle is outside a range of the isolated, immobile memory, so that no direct wireless communication link with the isolated, immobile memory can be built up, transmitted a wireless communication link between the vehicle and the other vehicle to transfer the immobile memory isolated from the to the motor vehicle navigation information from the vehicle to the other vehicle can be built.

0011A 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. A navigation information according to the invention may also include a point-of-interest (POI) and / or a point-of-interest (POI) additional information assigned to include. A transmitted navigation information according to the invention may also include an update information to update a previously stored navigation information or.

0012An isolated storage is to be understood in the sense of the invention, in particular a non-connected to the Internet store. Under an immobile storage in particular, a memory should be understood in the context of the invention, which is firmly connected with the earth and / or which is normally not moved. A memory, which is typically not moved, may be a construction site allocated memory in this sense, for example, which is not moved substantially for the duration of the construction site or a particular phase of construction substantially. Immobil can be a set up for a construction site temporary storage in this sense, for example. An example of an isolated, immobile memory for storing a navigation information for example may be a memory at the entrance of a national park, which transmits navigation information as information on campsites and / ranger stations in the National Park to passing vehicles. Isolated immobile memory for storing a navigation information can for example be arranged in streetlights, traffic signs, traffic lights and / or signs. Corresponding isolated immobile memory can eg detailed navigation information, such as maps, and / or images in a high resolution, in terms of their (immediate) comprise around.

0013An update of isolated, immobile memory or stored therein navigation information, in one embodiment of the invention by passing (hopping) appropriate information is given of an isolated, immobile memory for next isolated immobile memory. An update of isolated, immobile memory or stored therein navigation information may alternatively or additionally, in a further embodiment of the invention by transmission of such information from an (authorized) automobile or computer to the corresponding isolated, immobile memory. An update of isolated, immobile memory or stored therein navigation information may alternatively or additionally, in a further embodiment of the invention by transmission of such information from a wireless Internet connection to the corresponding isolated, immobile memory. An update of isolated, immobile memory takes place in particular at times when they are little or no use.

0014In another embodiment of the invention, the vehicle further comprises an on-board navigation system for determining the position of the motor vehicle and for determining a suggested route, wherein the man-machine interface is associated with the on-board navigation system. A man-machine interface is relevant for the purposes of the invention especially as an on-board navigation system assigned when it is adapted to output information of the on-board navigation system to an operator.

0015In another embodiment of the invention, the navigation device further comprises a further motor vehicle and a wireless communication connection between the isolated, immobile memory and the other motor vehicle for transmitting the navigation information or other navigation information from the motor vehicle to the isolated, immobile memory. A wireless communication link between the insulated immobile memory and the motor vehicle and a wireless communications link between the insulated immobile memory and the further motor vehicle can consist offset in time.

0016In another embodiment of the invention, the navigation system further comprises a spatially separated from the motor vehicle server and a wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle for transmitting the position of the motor vehicle, a favored target for the motor vehicle, the navigation information and / or a further navigation information of the motor vehicle to the server. A wireless communication link between the isolated, immobile memory and the motor vehicle and a wireless communication connection between the server and the motor vehicle can be composed at different times.

0017In another embodiment of the invention, a suggested route for the motor vehicle, the navigation information and / or other navigational information from the server to the motor vehicle can be transmitted via the wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle.

0018The aforementioned object is also through - dissolved navigation system for a motor vehicle, the navigation system an isolated, immobile memory, isolated not connected to a network means for storing a navigation information and a wireless communication connection between the isolated - in particular one or more of the aforementioned features comprehensive includes immobile memory and the motor vehicle for transmitting the navigation information from the motor vehicle to the isolated, immobile memory.

0019According to the invention, the navigation system to another vehicle. When the other vehicle is outside a range of the isolated, immobile memory, so that no direct wireless communication link with the isolated, immobile memory can be built, is a wireless communication link between the vehicle and the other vehicle for transmitting navigation information of the other vehicle to the motor vehicle built up and this navigation information is transmitted from the vehicle to the isolated, immobile memory.

0020In another embodiment of the invention, the navigation system further comprises a spatially separated from the motor vehicle server and a wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle for transmitting a suggested route for the motor vehicle, the navigation information and / or a further navigation information from the server to the motor vehicle. A wireless communication link between the isolated, immobile memory and the motor vehicle and a wireless communication connection between the server and the motor vehicle can be composed at different times.

0021In another embodiment of the invention, the position of the motor vehicle, a desired target for the motor vehicle and / or other navigational information from the vehicle to the server can be transmitted via the wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle.

0022The aforementioned object is also through - dissolved navigation system for a motor vehicle, wherein the navigation device to a motor vehicle, a spatially separated from the motor vehicle server, a wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle for transmitting a suggested route for - in particular one or more of the aforementioned features comprehensive the motor vehicle and / or a navigation information from the server to the motor vehicle and arranged in the automotive human-machine interface for outputting the navigation information or the suggested route includes to an operator of the motor vehicle.

0023In another embodiment of the invention, the position of the motor vehicle, the desired target for the motor vehicle and / or other navigational information from the vehicle to the server can be transmitted via the wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle.

0024The aforementioned object is also achieved by the inventive method for navigation of a motor vehicle, in which from an isolated, immobile memory, isolated not connected to a network means for storing at least one navigation information over a wireless communication connection between the isolated, immobile memory and the motor vehicle at least the navigation information from the isolated, immobile memory is directly transmitted or processed on the motor vehicle and which is arranged in the motor vehicle man-machine interface to the operator of the motor vehicle.

0025According to the invention, that when another vehicle is outside a range of the isolated, immobile memory, so that no direct wireless communication link with the isolated, immobile memory can be built, the power transmitted from the isolated, immobile memory to the motor vehicle navigation information between the vehicle and the further motor vehicle is transmitted via a wireless communication link.

0026According to one embodiment of the method is determined by means of an on-board navigation device in the vehicle the position of the motor vehicle and at least determines a suggested route, the man-machine interface is associated with the on-board navigation system of the motor vehicle.

0027Furthermore it can be provided that the navigation information or other navigation information of another motor vehicle via a wireless communication link between the vehicle and the isolated, immobile memory is transmitted from the other vehicle to the isolated, immobile memory.

0028According to another embodiment of the invention, a suggested route for the motor vehicle and / or at least one navigation information from the server is of a spatially separated from the motor vehicle server via a wireless communication link is transmitted to the motor vehicle, preferably by means of the wireless communication link between the server and the motor vehicle the position of the motor vehicle, a desired target for the motor vehicle or other navigation information transmitted from the vehicle to the server.

0029A wireless communication link between the server and a motor vehicle may also comprise a non-wireless portion. A wireless communication link between the server and a motor vehicle in particular, a communications link is wireless, at least to the motor vehicle. A wireless communication link between the server and a motor vehicle in particular a wireless connection to the Internet (eg WLAN). Wireless communication links between the server and a motor vehicle, etc. may be also WIFI, WIMAX, RF, cellular. It can be provided that - depending on certain criteria - (automatic) is selected among alternative wireless communication links between the server and the first motor vehicle. These criteria include cost, availability and / or bandwidth etc ..

0030The wireless communication links described in connection with the aforementioned invention or with the aforementioned inventions are etablierbar or provided during normal operation of the motor vehicle or motor vehicles.

0031The invention is suitable for off-road navigation.

0032Further advantages and details regarding the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments.<dl id="dl0001" compact="compact"><dt>Fig. 1</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a navigation system for a motor vehicle</dd><dt>FIG. 2</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a motor vehicle with a navigation system in a schematic diagram;</dd><dt>Fig. 3</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a method of operation of a navigation arrangement according to <figref idrefs="f0001">Fig. 1</figref>;</dd><dt>Fig. 4</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a top view illustration of an integrated in a 3D graphic route via a touch screen;</dd><dt>Fig. 5</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a bird's-eye view of an integrated in a 3D graphic route via a touch screen;</dd><dt>Fig. 6</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a display of an input mask for entering a start and a destination via a touch screen;</dd><dt>Fig. 7</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a display of an input mask for selecting a destination via a touch screen;</dd><dt>Fig. 8</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a display for selecting preferred routes via a touch screen;</dd><dt>Fig. 9</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a display of a route overview via a touch screen;</dd><dt>Fig. 10</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a display to confirm a voice input via a touch screen;</dd><dt>Fig. 11</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a display of information supplemented by satellite image via a touch screen; and</dd><dt>Fig. 12</dt><dd>shows an embodiment of a section of a display of a suggested route, along with a follow-me function.</dd></dl>

0033<figref idrefs="f0001">Fig. 1</figref> shows an embodiment of a navigation system 1 for motor vehicles 2, 3, 4, 5. The navigation system 1 comprises, inter alia, the motor vehicle 2, an isolated, immobile memory 18 for storing at least one navigation information and a wireless communication link 218 between the isolated, immobile memory 18 and the motor vehicle 2 for transmitting the navigation information from the isolated, immobile memory 18 to the motor vehicle 2. such navigational information may, for example, a map display as well as a navigation system include information relating to additional representation in the map display. Such navigational information may eg a Point-of-Interest (POI) and / or a point-of-interest (POI) additional information assigned to include. A transmitted navigation information may also include an update information to update a previously stored navigation information or.

0034The isolated immobile memory 18 for storing a navigation information may be provided, for example at the entrance of a national park, are being transmitted as navigation information Campground information and / ranger stations in the National Park to the motor vehicle. 2 The isolated immobile memory 18 for storing a navigation information can also be provided for example for the duration of a construction site or a particular phase of construction in the area of ​​the construction site, where the navigation information about the site or through the site-related traffic information, such as a proposed diversion of motor vehicle 2 is transmitted.

0035It can also be provided that a navigation information is transmitted from the motor vehicle 5 to the isolated, immobile memory 18 via a wireless communication connection between the isolated, immobile memory 18 and a motor vehicle (as may, for example the motor vehicle 2 or the motor vehicle 5). So it can be provided that the motor vehicle 5 is entitled to 18 feed navigation information in the isolated, immobile memory via a wireless communication link 518th The wireless communication link 218 between the isolated, immobile memory 18 and the motor vehicle 2 and the wireless communication link 518 between the isolated, immobile memory 18 and the motor vehicle 5 can be composed at different times.

0036In which, in <figref idrefs="f0001">Fig. 1</figref> Illustrated embodiment, is located the motor vehicle 3 outside the reach of the isolated immobile memory 18, so that no direct wireless communication link between the insulated immobile memory 18 and the vehicle 3 can be built. It is a wireless communication link 203 between the motor vehicle 2 and the vehicle 3 for transmitting the 18 transferred from the isolated, immobile memory to the motor vehicle 2 navigation information from the vehicle 2 to the motor vehicle 3 built up. It can also be provided other vehicles as "waypoints" for transmission of navigation information from the vehicle 2 to the motor vehicle. 3

0037The navigation system 1 comprises in the in <figref idrefs="f0001">Fig. 1</figref> Illustrated embodiment, also a physically separated from the vehicles 2, 3, 4, 5 Server 10 with access to the Internet 15. The server 10 may be configured as off-board navigation system. It can be provided in particular that by the server 10 a calculation of a suggested route (setpoint route to a destination and / or desired direction indication) for a motor vehicle, such as the motor vehicle 2, the motor vehicle 3, the motor vehicle 4 and / or the motor vehicle 5, can take place. 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).

0038The navigation system 1 comprises in the in <figref idrefs="f0001">Fig. 1</figref> Embodiment further includes a wireless Internet connection 311 between the motor vehicle 5 and the server 10 and a wireless Internet connection 514 between the vehicle 3 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 supplementary shown representation in the map display, such as graphs and information on landmarks, traffic information and its graphical representation and / or graphs and information on Points-of-interest, to the motor vehicle 3rd traffic information to that effect can eg information about traffic jams, construction sites, be information on new roads, information about non-existing roads, information about road closures and / or information about new or repealed way streets.

0039To implement the communication link between the server and motor vehicles, the navigation system includes 1 node 11, 12, 14 that allow wireless access to the Internet 15th It can be built up to 311 motor vehicle 3 between the nodes 11, 12, 14 and motor vehicles a wireless communication link such as wireless Internet connection. The wireless internet connection 311 is in particular a WLAN. However, it can also be provided that a wireless Internet connection 311 as a 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 ..

0040In which, in <figref idrefs="f0001">Fig. 1</figref> Illustrated embodiment is the motor vehicle 4 out of the reach of the nodes 11, 12 and 14, so that no wireless communication link between the server 10 and the vehicle 4 can be built. It can be provided that a wireless communication link 304 between the vehicle 3 and the vehicle 4 can be built. In this way, for example, navigation information between the server 10 and the vehicle 4 can be transferred. In addition, can be transmitted in this way the position of the motor vehicle 4 and a desired destination for the vehicle 4 to the server 10 and based on this information, a suggested route from the server 10 to the motor vehicle. 4 There may be provided on the motor vehicle 3 even more cars as "waypoints" for transmission of navigation information, route proposals or positions and inputs from the vehicle 3 to the motor vehicle or 4 of the motor vehicle. 4

0041<figref idrefs="f0002">FIG. 2</figref> shows an embodiment of an exemplary implementation of the motor vehicle 2 in a basic representation, wherein the motor vehicles are 3, 4 and 5 is provided in an analogous manner. The motor vehicle 2 comprises a designed as a touch screen 21 man-machine interface to output a suggested route, the position of motor vehicle 2 and navigation information to an operator of the motor vehicle 2. For this purpose, the touch screen 21 is controlled by a display controller 20 that match by a bus system 35 is a (usable as a wireless Internet interface) interface device 22 for wireless communication links 218 and 203, as well as for a possible with appropriate positioning of the motor vehicle 2 wireless communication link between the vehicle 2 and the server 10. 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

0042The 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 <figref idrefs="f0001">Fig. 1</figref> Satellite indicated by reference numeral 6 transmitted 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.

0043<figref idrefs="f0003">Fig. 3</figref> shows an embodiment of a method for operating the navigation device 1 and to support the navigation of motor vehicles on the example of the motor vehicle 2. Triggered by one- such as in <figref idrefs="f0005">FIGS. 6 and Fig. 7</figref> exemplified -.. entering a destination, a point-of-interest or similar searches a local search engine 41 in a in a in <figref idrefs="f0002">FIG. 2</figref> implemented with reference numeral 28 designated memory on-board data base 42 for non-graphic navigation information (eg a route atlas, Points-of-Interest o. ä.). Then searches an online search engine 43 - using the wireless Internet connection 203, the motor vehicle 3, the wireless communication link 311 and the Internet 15 - in the server 10 associated database 44 for non-graphic navigation information, in which the non-graphical navigation information is stored , Parallel searches the local search engine 41 in an implemented in the isolated, immobile memory 18 data base 46 for non-graphic navigation information. The result of the above search is an XML file 45 with assorted local and GPS data and possibly other non-graphical navigation information. The XML file 45 is used by an update routine 49, the on-board data base 42 to complete or update. In the background, and if necessary by an operator unnoticed stored in the database 46 data from an update routine 47 used to the on-board data base 42 to complete or update. Optional an also possibly from an operator unnoticed working update routine 48 may be provided in addition, by means of the data base 46 is updated or refreshed navigation database information 44th

0044Then look for a local search engine 50 in an on-board data base 51 for graphical navigation information, especially maps of. After looking online search engine 52 in the server 10 associated database 53 for graphical navigation information. Parallel searches the local search engine 51 in an implemented in the isolated, immobile memory 18 data base 56 for graphical navigation information.

0045The result of the Search in the databases 51, 53 and 56 are selected graphical navigation information 54. The selected graphic navigation information 54 used by an update routine 58 to the on-board data base 51 to complete or update. In the background, and if necessary by an operator unnoticed stored in the data base 56 data is used by an update routine 57 to the on-board data base 51 to complete or update. Optional an also possibly from an operator unnoticed working update routine 55 may be provided in addition, by means of the data base 56 is added or updated with graphical navigation information data base 53rd

0046In addition, the selected graphical navigation information 54 and the XML file 45 using touch screen 21 - on such, with reference <figref idrefs="f0004">Fig. 4, Fig. 5</figref>. <figref idrefs="f0006">Fig. 8, Fig. 9</figref>. <figref idrefs="f0007">Fig. 10, Fig. 11</figref> and <figref idrefs="f0008">Fig. 12</figref> -explained displayed or used for displaying information.

0047<figref idrefs="f0004">Fig. 4</figref> shows an embodiment of a top view illustration of an integrated 61A in a 3D graphics suggested route 62A by means of the touch screen 21. In this illustration, also additional information such as Points-Of-Interest (POIs) can be entered. In addition to the top view illustration 61A of 3D graphics, a control bar is shown 60th With this control panel 60, the display can be changed and / or other and / or additional functions are activated or operated. Thus, by means of the control bar 60 in the<figref idrefs="f0004">Fig. 4</figref> selected top view illustration 61A of 3D graphics - as in <figref idrefs="f0004">Fig. 5</figref> represented - 61 B are changed in a bird's-eye view. According to the suggested route 62B is shown integrated into the bird's-eye view.

0048<figref idrefs="f0005">Fig. 6</figref> shows an embodiment of a display of an input mask for entering a start and a destination by means of the touch screen a start box 70 and box 71 target 21 are provided for this purpose in the illustrated embodiment. The destination can take place eg alphanumeric by an illustrated keyboard 72nd Alternatively or additionally, the destination entry by voice input or character recognition (in particular a character recognition to identify Asian characters) occur or gesture input. 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

0049It can also be provided that - as in <figref idrefs="f0005">Fig. 7</figref> represented - an operator of the motor vehicle 2 a particular object (restaurant, Landmark, store, gas station, etc.) may be looking at a particular search area (street, city, zip code, county, etc.). Given an input mask with an object box 75 to enter a to measuring object (restaurant, Landmark, store, gas station, etc.) and an area input field is 76 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) results offered.

0050It can be provided that the evaluation of a voice input or a gesture input on-board or - if a connection to the server 10 is - via the server 10 offboard done. In this case, for example, voice commands may be sent as a compressed audio file for evaluation to the server 10th It may also be a hybrid on-board / off-board evaluation provided. Initially, an evaluation of a voice input or a gesture input on-board and a "fine evaluation" of these inputs offboard means of the server.

0051If the destination entry by voice input may - as in <figref idrefs="f0006">Fig. 8</figref> represented - a graphic confirmation of 82 voice input done. This graphical confirmation 82 may - as in<figref idrefs="f0006">Fig. 8</figref> represented - eg (limited) overlap a map display. Thus, the embodiment shown according to<figref idrefs="f0006">Fig. 8</figref> for example, a bird's eye-view 80 of an integrated in a 3D graphics suggested route 81 via the touchscreen 21st

0052It can also be provided that preferred routes are selectable. So shows<figref idrefs="f0006">Fig. 9</figref> an embodiment of a display for selecting preferred routes via the touchscreen 21st

0053It can also be provided an automatic or at least an interactively automatic destination selection under certain circumstances. So it can be provided that the motor vehicle 3 transmits operation information of the vehicle 3 to the server 10th An operation information of the vehicle 3 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.

0054<figref idrefs="f0007">Fig. 10</figref> shows an embodiment of a display of a route overview via the touchscreen 21. Here, numeral 90 a satellite image, and numeral 91 a suggested route. The route summary can also, in particular, from the air, carried in a fly-through mode.

0055Satellite images 100 can - as exemplified in <figref idrefs="f0007">Fig. 11</figref> shown - also by additional information 101, such as roads, street names or designations, buildings, vehicles, traffic information (possibly customized) POIs, call-out boxes, rest 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.

0056It may - as in <figref idrefs="f0008">Fig. 12</figref> shown - be a follow-me function provided in the position 116 of a selected other motor vehicle on a map, a satellite image and / or a 3D graphics 110, in particular together with the position 115 of the motor vehicle 2, is shown. In addition, a suggested route are displayed 111th

0057It can be provided that a motor vehicle as the motor vehicle 2 comprises more than one man-machine interface such as the touch screen 21 to output or display of route proposals, positions of motor vehicles and navigation information. So may be proceed in particular that a driver assigned man-machine interface other information indicates as another man-machine interface or that a driver assigned man-machine interface, the same information as another human-machine interface, however, displays in different ways.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

0058<dl id="dl0002" compact="compact"><dt>1</dt><dd>navigation system</dd><dt>2, 2, 4, 5</dt><dd>motor vehicle</dd><dt>6</dt><dd>satellite</dd><dt>10</dt><dd>server</dd><dt>11, 12, 14</dt><dd>node</dd><dt>15</dt><dd>Internet</dd><dt>18</dt><dd>isolated, immobile memory</dd><dt>20</dt><dd>display control</dd><dt>21</dt><dd>touchscreen</dd><dt>22</dt><dd>Interface arrangement</dd><dt>23</dt><dd>on-board navigation system</dd><dt>24</dt><dd>Infotainment system</dd><dt>25</dt><dd>phone</dd><dt>26</dt><dd>Climate</dd><dt>28</dt><dd>memory</dd><dt>30</dt><dd>Location system</dd><dt>35</dt><dd>bus system</dd><dt>41, 50</dt><dd>local search Engine</dd><dt>42</dt><dd>on-board data base for non-graphic navigation information</dd><dt>43, 52</dt><dd>online search engine</dd><dt>44</dt><dd>a server associated data base for non-graphic navigation information</dd><dt>45</dt><dd>XML file</dd><dt>46</dt><dd>implemented in an isolated, immobile memory database for non-graphic navigation information</dd><dt>47, 48, 49, 55, 57, 58</dt><dd>Update routine</dd><dt>51</dt><dd>on-board database for graphical navigation information</dd><dt>53</dt><dd>a server dedicated database for graphical navigation information</dd><dt>54</dt><dd>selected graphic navigation information </dd><dt>56</dt><dd>implemented in an isolated, immobile memory database for graphical navigation information</dd><dt>60</dt><dd>control bar</dd><dt>61A</dt><dd>Top view illustration</dd><dt>61B, 80</dt><dd>Bird's-eye view</dd><dt>62A, 62B, 81, 91, 111</dt><dd>route proposal</dd><dt>70</dt><dd>Start box</dd><dt>71</dt><dd>Target box</dd><dt>72</dt><dd>keyboard</dd><dt>75</dt><dd>Object box</dd><dt>76</dt><dd>Field box</dd><dt>82</dt><dd>graphic confirmation</dd><dt>90, 100</dt><dd>Satellietenbild</dd><dt>101</dt><dd>Additional Information</dd><dt>110</dt><dd>3D graphics</dd><dt>115</dt><dd>Position of a motor vehicle</dd><dt>116</dt><dd>Position of a selected other motor vehicle</dd><dt>203, 218, 304, 518</dt><dd>wireless communication link</dd><dt>311, 514</dt><dd>wireless internet connection</dd></dl>