Garmin Switzerland Gmbh

Garmin Corporation

Glenn T Peterman

Paul E Skelton

Kevin M Hansen

Scott T Moore

A device with an improved user interface and mounting features comprises a sensor operable to detect a mounting configuration of the device, a display, and a processing system coupled with the sensor and the display. The processing system is generally operable to receive an indication of the detected mounting configuration from the sensor and present information on the display according to the detected mounting configuration.

Navigation device with improved user interface and mounting features

Embodiments of the present invention provide a navigation device () and method that are operable to provide an alert by comparing user geographic locations. The navigation device () generally includes a location determining component () operable to determine a current geographic location of the device (), a memory () operable to store data corresponding to a previous geographic location of the device (), a processor (), and a display (). The processor () is operable to compare the current geographic location of the device () to the previous geographic location of the device () and generate an alert based upon the comparison. The display () is operable to provide a visual indication of the generated alert. Such a configuration enables an attention-getting alert to be automatically provided even if a user is severely injured or incapacitated.

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Overland Park, KS, United States of America

Glenn T Peterman