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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2001
Jay Dee Krull, Olathe, KS (US);
Scott M. Burgett, Overland Park, KS (US);
Shane R. Runquist, Austin, TX (US);
Jarrod W. Seymour, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Jay Dee Krull, Olathe, KS (US);
Scott M. Burgett, Overland Park, KS (US);
Shane R. Runquist, Austin, TX (US);
Jarrod W. Seymour, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Garmin Ltd., , KY;
Abstract
Systems, devices and methods are provided for an improved navigational route planning device which provides clear and concise guidance through decision points along a route by providing assistance that is more understandable, accurate and timely. One aspect provided herein is an electronic navigational aid device with voice guidance. The device includes a processor and a memory adapted to communicate to the processor. The memory is adapted to store cartographic data and a route to a desired destination. The device processes travel along the route, recognizes when the device is approaching a decision point in the route, and provides voice guidance for the decision point. According to one embodiment, the voice guidance includes an initial voice guidance, an advance voice guidance, and a confirmation voice guidance. Other aspects are provided herein.