CN101661093B - Device and method for displaying global positioning system interface - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a device and a method for displaying a global positioning system interface. The device according to the invention comprises a global positioning system module and a processing module. The GPS module can generate an instruction, and the GPS module can generate the GPS interface. In addition, the processing module is coupled to the GPS module for detecting the command and selectively displaying the GPS interface on a display according to the command. Compared with the prior art, the device and the method can achieve the aim of automatically switching the global positioning system interface and the playing program interface through simple judging steps, are convenient for a driver and improve the driving safety.

Description

Device and method for displaying global positioning system interface

technical field

The present invention relates to a device and method for displaying a global positioning system interface, and in particular, the present invention relates to a device and method capable of automatically displaying a global positioning system interface or a playing program interface. the

Background technique

With the rapid development of science and technology, more and more related products appear in the daily life of human beings, assisting us to deal with various things in work or life, making our life more convenient and work more efficient. the

Take the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology as an example. Since it was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense for military purposes in the 1970s, it has been favored due to its advantages such as not being affected by the climate, accurate measurement, and easy operation. Widely used in a variety of fields, for example, natural environment monitoring (such as monitoring of earthquakes, debris flows, etc.), land and sea navigation, animal and plant conservation research (such as monitoring of habitats, migration paths, etc.), leisure activities (such as mountaineering, Navigation and recording of travel routes such as sailing boats and light aircraft), social security (such as the application of mobile safety assistance for the elderly and children), etc. the

Furthermore, the GPS architecture mainly includes three parts: space, ground monitoring, and client. The space part includes about 30 satellites, each satellite can transmit a one-way signal to provide its current position and time information. The ground monitoring segment consists of monitoring stations located around the world that issue commands to keep the satellites in their proper orbits and correct the satellites' clocks. In addition, the monitoring station can also track satellites, upload updated navigation data, and maintain the operation and alignment status of the satellite constellation. The client part usually includes a GPS receiving device, which can receive signals from the aforementioned satellites and use the transmitted signals to calculate the three-dimensional spatial position and time of the client. the

Current GPS receiving devices can be divided into two categories: one is a personal navigation device combined with portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants, notebook computers, etc., and the other is a dedicated navigation device installed on vehicles. . Moreover, due to the user's demand for functional diversity, this type of navigation product usually also includes other functions, such as digital TV playback, audio and video file playback, and the like.

However, when using the aforementioned GPS receiving device to open the navigation program and other programs (eg, TV broadcasting program) at the same time, the GPS receiving device can only display one of the navigation program interface or other program interfaces, and the user can only switch manually. Alternatively, the GPS receiving device may simultaneously display two program interfaces in a picture-in-picture mode, but such a display mode is likely to cause distraction to the user, and the picture is not complete. the

Contents of the invention

Therefore, one scope of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for displaying a GPS interface. In particular, the device and method according to the present invention can automatically switch and display the global positioning system interface or the playing program interface according to the situation during driving, and this effect can be achieved without additional detection elements or complicated circuit configurations. the

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a method for displaying a GPS interface. The method first detects the command generated by the global positioning system program through an application program interface. Then, when the above instruction is generated, the application program interface selectively displays the global positioning system interface according to the instruction. In a specific embodiment, the application program interface can also set the weight value of the global positioning system interface first, and when the command of the global positioning system program detected by it is a key command, adjust the global positioning system according to the command The weight of the interface. Next, the method displays the GPS interface according to the weight. the

Another preferred embodiment of the present invention is a device for displaying a GPS interface, which includes a GPS module and a processing module. The GPS module can generate a command, and the GPS module can generate the GPS interface. In addition, the processing module is coupled to the GPS module for detecting the command, and selectively displaying the GPS interface on a display according to the command when the command is generated. the

In a specific embodiment, the aforementioned processing module may further include an application program interface module coupled to the GPS module for detecting the command and setting the weight of the GPS interface. Particularly, when the instruction is a key instruction, the application program interface module may further adjust the first weight value of the GPS interface according to the instruction, and display the GPS interface according to the adjusted first weight value on the display. the

Compared with the prior art, the device and method of the present invention can achieve the purpose of automatically switching the global positioning system interface and the playing program interface through simple judgment steps, which not only facilitates the driver, but also improves driving safety. the

The advantages and spirit of the present invention can be further understood through the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings. the

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a device for displaying a global positioning system interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. the

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a device for displaying a GPS interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. the

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a device for displaying a GPS interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. the

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for displaying a GPS interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. the

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for displaying a GPS interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. the

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for displaying a GPS interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. the

Detailed ways

The invention provides a device and method for displaying a global positioning system interface (GPS interface). A GPS interface usually includes a map block and a user operation block. The map block includes a map from the departure point to the destination and the driving route planned by the navigation system, and the user operation block includes items for the user to set. the

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a functional block diagram of a device for displaying a global positioning system interface according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , the device 1 includes a global positioning system module (GPS module) 10, a processing module (processing module) 12 and a display (display) 14. The GPS module 10 can generate the aforementioned GPS interface, and the GPS module 10 can cooperate with satellites and monitoring stations as described in the prior art to measure relevant data such as time, latitude and longitude, altitude, and speed. the

In practical applications, the global positioning system module 10 can know the current location of the device 1 according to the data, and plan from the current location to the predetermined location according to the current location and a predetermined location (for example, set by the user). A preset path for the location. When the user operates the device 1 to go from the current location to the predetermined location, the GPS module 10 can continue to generate commands to control the driving instructions displayed on the aforementioned map block to guide the user Follow the preset path. the

In practice, the GPS module 10 will continue to send relevant commands such as driving direction, distance, speed, etc., to control the driving instructions displayed on the aforementioned map blocks. For example, when the global positioning system module 10 sends a left turn instruction, the driver will be instructed to turn left with words or images on the map block. For another example, when the global positioning system module 10 detects that the current speed of the vehicle exceeds a preset value, it can send a warning command, and the map block will use words or images to instruct the driver to slow down. the

Further, the processing module 12 is coupled to the GPS module 10 for detecting the command sent by the GPS module 10 and selectively displaying the GPS interface on the display 14 according to the command. In practice, when the GPS module 10 sends a preset key command (for example, but not limited to, a left turn command, a right turn command, a warning command), the processing module 12 will display the GPS interface on the display 14 superior. Conversely, when the GPS module 10 sends a non-critical command (such as, but not limited to, a straight-going command), the processing module 12 does not display the GPS interface on the display 14 . In practice, which commands are key commands and which commands are non-key commands can be properly set by the user, the manufacturer of the device of the present invention, or others, and are not limited to the command types exemplified here. In addition, in practical applications, the processing module 12 can actively detect the commands generated by the GPS module 10 through polling or other appropriate methods. the

Further please refer to FIG. 2 , which is a functional block diagram of a device for displaying a global positioning system interface according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2 , the device 1 also includes the aforementioned GPS module 10 , processing module 12 and display 14 . Particularly, in this specific embodiment, the processing module 12 further includes an application program interface module (Application Program Interface module) 120 and a judgment module (decision module) 122. the

The application program interface module 120 is coupled to the GPS module 10 for detecting commands generated by the GPS module 10 and setting weights of the GPS interface. In addition, when the instruction is a key instruction, the application program interface module 120 adjusts the weight of the GPS interface according to the detected instruction. The judging module 122 is respectively coupled to the API module 120 and the display, and is used for receiving the weight value of the GPS interface from the API module 120 . Further, the judging module 122 can selectively display the GPS interface on the display 14 according to the weight. the

In practice, the judging module 122 can compare the weight with a preset value, and decide whether to display the global The positioning system interface is on the display 14 . For example, suppose the default value is “0”, and the criterion is: when the weight value is different from the default value, display the GPS interface on the display 14 . When the application program interface module 120 detects that the global positioning system module 10 is the aforementioned key command, it adjusts the weight of the global positioning system interface to "1". Further, the judging module 122 receives the weight "1" and compares it with a preset value "0". At this time, since the weight value “1” is different from the preset value “0”, the judging module 122 displays the GPS interface on the display 14 . the

Please note that in practice, the aforementioned steps performed by the judging module 122 can also be completed by the API module 120 . the

Please refer to FIG. 3 further. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a device for displaying a global positioning system interface according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3 , the device 1 also includes the aforementioned GPS module 10 , processing module 12 and display 14 , and the processing module 12 also includes an application program interface module 120 and a judging module 122 . In particular, in this specific embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention further includes a player program module 16 coupled to the application program interface module 120 and capable of generating a player program interface. In practice, the playback program interface usually includes a playback block and a user operation block. The playback block can display images, videos, TV programs, etc. played by the playback program module 16, and the user operation block can be used The operator operates to play signals or files such as images, movies, music, TV programs, radio programs, etc. the

In this specific embodiment, the application interface module 120 can set the weight of the player interface, and the judgment module 122 can receive and compare the weight of the GPS interface and the weight of the player interface from the application interface module 120 , and decide to display the global positioning system interface or the playing program interface on the display 14 according to a criterion. In practical applications, the player interface may be, but not limited to, such as a TV player interface, a CD player interface, a video player interface, and a music player interface. the

For example, the application program interface module 120 presets the weights of the global positioning system interface and the player program interface as "5", and the criterion of the judging module 122 is: when the weight of the global positioning system interface is greater than the weight of the player program interface value, display the global positioning system interface on the display 14; otherwise, when the weight of the global positioning system interface is less than the weight of the player interface, the display player interface is on the display 14. the

Accordingly, when the GPS module issues the key command as mentioned above, the application program interface module 120 adjusts the weight of the GPS interface to "7". At this time, the judging module 122 compares the weight of the GPS interface (“7”) and the weight of the player interface (“5”), and finds that the weight of the GPS interface is greater than the weight of the player interface. Therefore, A global positioning system interface is displayed on the display 14 . On the contrary, when the GPS module issues the non-critical command as mentioned above, the application program interface module 120 adjusts the weight of the GPS interface to "3". At this time, the judging module 122 compares the weight of the GPS interface ("3") and the weight of the player interface ("5"), and finds that the weight of the GPS interface is smaller than the weight of the player interface, so display The playing program interface is on the display 14 . the

The invention also provides a method for displaying a GPS interface. Please refer to FIG. 4 , which is a flowchart of a method for displaying a global positioning system interface according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 4, the method may include the following steps: step S52, an instruction of a global positioning system program (GPS program) is detected through an application program interface; and step S54, the application program interface selectively displays the global positioning system according to the instruction Positioning system interface. In practice, step S52 may actively detect the command of the GPS program through polling. As mentioned above, in practice, step S54 may display the GPS interface when the instruction is a key instruction (such as the aforementioned left turn instruction, right turn instruction, etc.). Or, in practice, step S54 may also not display the GPS interface or display other program interfaces when the instruction is non-critical (such as the aforementioned straight-going instruction). the

Further, please refer to FIG. 5 , which is a flowchart of a method for displaying a global positioning system interface according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 5, in this specific embodiment, step S54 in Figure 4 may further include the following steps: Step S540, the application program interface sets the weight of the global positioning system interface; Step S542, when the instruction is During key instructions (such as the aforementioned left turn instruction, right turn instruction, etc.), the application program interface adjusts the weight value of the GPS interface according to the instructions of the GPS program; and step S544, the application program interface is adjusted according to step S542 A weight to optionally display the GPS interface. As mentioned above, step S544 can determine whether to display the GPS interface by comparing the weight with a preset value. Of course, in practice, step S544 may also use other mechanisms to determine whether to display the GPS interface according to the weight. the

Please refer to FIG. 6 again. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for displaying a global positioning system interface according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 6, in this embodiment, the method includes the following steps: step S60, the application program interface sets the weight of the global positioning system interface and the weight of the player interface respectively; step S62, the application program interface detects The instruction of the global positioning system program; step S64, when the instruction is a key instruction (such as the aforementioned left turn instruction, right turn instruction, etc.), the application program interface adjusts the weight value of the global positioning system interface according to the instruction; and step S66, The weight of the GPS interface adjusted in step S64 is compared with the weight of the player interface to determine whether to display the GPS interface or the player interface. As mentioned above, step S66 may determine whether to display the GPS interface or the player interface according to whether the weights of the GPS interface and the player interface are the same. Of course, in practice, step S66 may also decide to display the GPS interface or the player interface through other mechanisms. the

As mentioned above, the playing program interface can be, but not limited to, the TV playing program interface, the CD playing program interface, the movie playing program interface and the music playing program interface. In addition, in practical applications, the order of the above-mentioned steps can be adjusted or changed according to the situation, and is not limited to the order listed in these embodiments. the

To sum up, the device and method for displaying the GPS interface of the present invention can decide whether to display the GPS interface or Player interface. Compared with the prior art, the device and method of the present invention can achieve the purpose of automatically switching the global positioning system interface and the playing program interface through simple judgment steps, which not only facilitates the driver, but also improves driving safety. the

Through the detailed description of the preferred specific embodiments above, it is hoped that the features and spirit of the present invention can be described more clearly, rather than the scope of the present invention is limited by the preferred specific embodiments disclosed above. On the contrary, the intention is to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the scope of the appended claims of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the claims applied for in the present invention should be interpreted in the broadest way based on the above description, so as to cover all possible changes and equivalent arrangements.

Claims (18)

1. A method for displaying a global positioning system interface, characterized in that said method comprises the following steps: a. Detect commands generated by the GPS program through the application programming interface; and b. When the above-mentioned instruction is generated, the above-mentioned application program interface selectively displays the above-mentioned global positioning system interface according to the above-mentioned instruction; Wherein step b further comprises the following steps: b1. The above-mentioned application program interface sets the first weight value of the above-mentioned global positioning system interface; b2. When the above-mentioned instruction is a key instruction, the above-mentioned application program interface adjusts the above-mentioned first weight of the above-mentioned GPS interface according to the above-mentioned instruction; and b3. The above-mentioned application program interface displays the above-mentioned global positioning system interface according to the above-mentioned first weight value adjusted in step b2. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the above-mentioned key instruction includes a left-turn instruction or a right-turn instruction. 3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that said method further comprises the following steps: b11. The above-mentioned application program interface sets the second weight value of the playback program interface; and b31. The above-mentioned application program interface compares the above-mentioned first weight value and the above-mentioned second weight value to decide to display the above-mentioned global positioning system interface or the above-mentioned player program interface. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the playing program interface includes one selected from the group consisting of a TV playing program interface, a CD playing program interface, a movie playing program interface and a music playing program interface . 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the command is a key command, the GPS interface is displayed in step b. 6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the above-mentioned key instruction includes a left-turn instruction or a right-turn instruction. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the command is a non-critical command, the GPS interface is not displayed in step b. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the non-critical instructions include straight-forward instructions. 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the above-mentioned global positioning system program receives the user's current location, and plans a preset path from the above-mentioned current location to the above-mentioned predetermined location according to the above-mentioned current location and the predetermined location, Wherein when the above-mentioned user goes from the above-mentioned current location to the above-mentioned predetermined location, the above-mentioned global positioning system program continuously generates the above-mentioned instruction to guide the above-mentioned user to proceed along the above-mentioned preset path. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein step a detects the commands of the above-mentioned global positioning system program in a polling manner. 11. A device for displaying a global positioning system interface, characterized in that said device comprises: a global positioning system module configured to generate instructions, and the global positioning system module generates the global positioning system interface; and A processing module, coupled to the above-mentioned global positioning system module, for detecting the above-mentioned instruction, and selectively displaying the above-mentioned global positioning system interface on the display according to the above-mentioned instruction when the above-mentioned instruction is generated; Wherein the above processing module further includes: An application program interface module, coupled to the above-mentioned GPS module, for detecting the above-mentioned instruction and setting the first weight value of the above-mentioned GPS interface; Wherein when the above-mentioned instruction is a key instruction, the above-mentioned application program interface module further adjusts the above-mentioned first weight value of the above-mentioned global positioning system interface according to the above-mentioned instruction, and displays the above-mentioned global positioning system interface on the above-mentioned display according to the above-mentioned adjusted first weight value superior. 12. The device according to claim 11, wherein the key instruction includes a left turn instruction or a right turn instruction. 13. The device according to claim 11, wherein said device further comprises: The playing program module is coupled to the above-mentioned application program interface module, the above-mentioned playing program module generates the playing program interface, and the above-mentioned application program interface module sets the second weight value of the above-mentioned playing program interface; and A judging module, coupled to the application program interface module, for receiving the first weight and the second weight, and comparing the first weight with the second weight to decide to display the global positioning system interface or the playback The program interface is on the above-mentioned display. 14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the playing program interface includes one selected from the group consisting of TV playing program interface, CD playing program interface, movie playing program interface and music playing program interface . 15. The device according to claim 11, wherein when the command is a key command, the processing module displays the global positioning system interface on the display. 16. The device according to claim 15, wherein the key instruction includes a left turn instruction or a right turn instruction. 17. The device according to claim 11, wherein the global positioning system module receives the current location of the device, and plans a preset path from the current location to the predetermined location according to the current location and the predetermined location, When the user operates the device from the current position to the predetermined position, the global positioning system module continuously generates the command to guide the user along the preset path. 18. The device according to claim 11, wherein the processing module detects the command generated by the global positioning system module in a polling manner.

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