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A buddy system for navigation devices

A navigation device and partner system technology, applied in the field of navigation systems, can solve problems such as lack of functionality

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-25
TOMTOM INT BV
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Also, another missing functionality is the ability to locate other navigation system users

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[0021] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It will be further understood that when the term "comprising" is used in this specification, it indicates the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, Steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[0022] In describing the example embodiments illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be employed for the sake of clarity. It is not intended, however, that the disclosure of this patent specification be limited to the specific terms chosen, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents th...

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A buddy system for navigation systems is disclosed. Further to the buddy system, a user of a navigation device can locate other navigation device users within a select vicinity. The buddy system further includes buddy lists compiled from a number of navigation devices grouped according to a common characteristic. The characteristic may be a relationship among the users of the navigation devices, the location of the navigations, and the like. The navigation systems are listed within buddy lists according to identification and geographical location. The navigation systems, with buddy lists stored therein, may be made to navigate towards a select buddy. In addition, further to the buddy system, one navigation system can communicate with another via text and voice messages.

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[0001] priority statement [0002] This application hereby claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to each of the following UK patent applications: 0604709.6, filed March 8, 2006; 0604708.8, filed March 8, 2006; 2006 0604710.4, filed March 8, 2006; 0604704.7, filed March 8, 2006; and 0604706.2, filed March 8, 2006, the entire contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference Incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present application relates generally to the field of navigation systems, and more particularly to a companion system for a navigation system, an arrangement for operating a companion system with a navigation system, and a companion system configured to Carry out the navigation system of the operation. Background technique [0004] A navigation system as used herein refers to a device that enables a user to navigate from a current location to a destination location. The navigation system may be arranged to provide user output in...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01C21/20G08G1/0968
Inventor 威廉·季耶乌尔瓦阿德尔乔治·温策尔彼得·格尔林
Owner TOMTOM INT BV
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