KR101241293B1 - Automatic communication method between smart phone and navigation device using nfc tag - Google Patents

Abstract

In the automatic communication method between the smartphone and the navigation device, the smartphone recognizes a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag located inside the vehicle, the smartphone executes a navigation-only application represented by the NFC tag, When the navigation-only application running on the smartphone activates the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone, and the navigation device is powered on, the navigation device connects to the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone, and the navigation When the device is connected to the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone, data transmission is performed between the navigation device and the navigation device running on the smartphone.

Description

Automatic communication between smartphone and navigation device using NFC tag {AUTOMATIC COMMUNICATION METHOD BETWEEN SMART PHONE AND NAVIGATION DEVICE USING NFC TAG}

The present invention relates to a communication method between a smartphone and a navigation device, and more particularly, to a communication method for automatically connecting a smartphone and a navigation device using an NFC tag.

As vehicles are widely used in general, various devices for providing various conveniences to drivers have been developed. For example, navigation devices for assisting the operation of the vehicle may be cited. The navigation device may provide a route guidance service for guiding a movement route to a destination. In recent years, navigation devices have evolved into multimedia devices by providing DMB broadcast reception functions, movie watching functions, music functions, game functions, web browsing functions, karaoke functions, and the like, in addition to the basic functions of such route guidance.

On the other hand, a technique for controlling the navigation device using a smartphone for more efficient control of the navigation device or data transmission to the navigation device has been recently developed. For example, by connecting the smartphone and the navigation device, the smartphone may serve as a remote control of the navigation device, or the smartphone may provide a tethering function so that the navigation device may be connected to the wireless Internet.

However, in order to establish a wireless communication connection between a smartphone and a navigation device, a user, that is, a driver of a vehicle, needs to change the wireless communication setting of the smartphone. I can feel it. Accordingly, there is a need for a communication connection method between a smartphone and a navigation device that can provide user convenience in a wireless communication connection between the smartphone and a navigation device.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a smartphone and navigation device that can automatically connect the wireless communication between the smartphone and the navigation device using a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag It is to provide an automatic communication method.

In order to achieve the above object, in the automatic communication method of the smartphone and the navigation device according to the embodiments of the present invention, the smartphone recognizes a Near Field Communication (Near Field Communication (NFC)) tag located inside the vehicle, When the smartphone executes a navigation-only application indicated by the NFC tag, the navigation-only application running on the smartphone activates predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone, and the navigation device is powered on, the navigation device Connects to the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone, and when the navigation device is connected to the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone, data transmission between the navigation-only application and the navigation device executed in the smartphone is performed. To perform.

In one embodiment, the NFC tag may be attached adjacent to the driver's seat inside the vehicle.

In one embodiment, the NFC tag may be attached to the inside of the vehicle adjacent to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, if the navigation-only application is not installed on the smartphone so that the smartphone executes the navigation-only application, the smartphone executes a predetermined installation application to install and execute the navigation-only application. When the navigation-only application is installed in the smartphone, the smartphone may execute the installed navigation-only application.

In one embodiment, the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone activated by the navigation only application may be Wi-Fi.

In one embodiment, the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone activated by the navigation only application may be Bluetooth.

In one embodiment, the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone activated by the navigation only application may be a wireless universal serial bus (USB).

In one embodiment, during the data transmission, the navigation-only application may transmit destination information input to the navigation-only application to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, during the data transmission, the navigation-only application may transmit control data for controlling the navigation device to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, the navigation-only application may be connected to the navigation information server through the data communication network of the smart phone to receive predetermined information from the navigation information server, during the data transmission, the navigation-only application is the navigation The predetermined information received from the information server may be provided to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, the predetermined information provided from the navigation information server to the navigation device through the navigation-only application is at least one of real-time traffic information, DMB program information, weather information, safe driving information, satellite orbit information, or map information. It may include one.

In one embodiment, when the navigation device is powered off to terminate the connection between the navigation device and the smartphone, the navigation-only application may deactivate the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone.

In order to achieve the above object, in the automatic communication method of the smartphone and the navigation device according to the embodiments of the present invention, the smartphone recognizes a Near Field Communication (Near Field Communication (NFC)) tag located inside the vehicle, The smartphone executes a navigation-only application indicated by the NFC tag, the navigation-only application running on the smartphone activates the mobile access point of the smartphone for Wi-Fi, and the navigation-only application is Waiting for a communication connection on a predetermined port of the Wi-Fi of the smartphone, when the navigation device is powered on, the navigation device is connected to the mobile access point for the Wi-Fi of the smartphone, the navigation device is the mobile Connect to an access point When the navigation device is connected to the predetermined port of the Wi-Fi, and the navigation device is connected to the predetermined port, data is transmitted between the navigation-only application and the navigation device running on the smartphone. .

In one embodiment, the NFC tag may be attached to the inside of the vehicle adjacent to the driver's seat of the vehicle.

In one embodiment, the NFC tag may be attached to the inside of the vehicle adjacent to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, if the navigation-only application is not installed on the smartphone so that the smartphone executes the navigation-only application, the smartphone executes a predetermined installation application to install and execute the navigation-only application. When the navigation-only application is installed in the smartphone, the smartphone may execute the installed navigation-only application.

In one embodiment, during the data transmission, the navigation-only application may transmit destination information input to the navigation-only application to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, during the data transmission, the navigation-only application may transmit control data for controlling the navigation device to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, the navigation-only application may be connected to the navigation information server through the data communication network of the smart phone to receive predetermined information from the navigation information server, during the data transmission, the navigation-only application is the navigation The predetermined information received from the information server may be provided to the navigation device.

In one embodiment, when the navigation device is powered off to terminate the connection between the navigation device and the smartphone, the navigation-only application may deactivate the mobile access point of the smartphone.

The automatic communication method of the smartphone and the navigation device according to the embodiments of the present invention may automatically connect wireless communication between the smartphone and the navigation device using a near field communication (NFC) tag.

In addition, the automatic communication method of the smartphone and the navigation device according to the embodiments of the present invention can efficiently control the navigation device using the smartphone by automatically connecting the wireless communication between the smartphone and the navigation device.

In addition, the automatic communication method between the smartphone and the navigation device according to the embodiments of the present invention can efficiently provide various information from the navigation information server to the navigation device by using a tethering function of the smartphone.

1 is a view showing a smartphone and a navigation device for performing an automatic communication method according to embodiments of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic communication method between a smartphone and a navigation device according to embodiments of the present invention.
3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of an automatic communication method between a smartphone and a navigation device according to embodiments of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a navigation-only application executed on a smartphone.
5 is a diagram illustrating a smartphone, a navigation device, and a navigation information server performing an automatic communication method according to other embodiments of the present invention.
6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of an automatic communication method between a smartphone and a navigation device according to other embodiments of the present invention.

For the embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, specific structural and functional descriptions are set forth for the purpose of describing an embodiment of the invention only, and it is to be understood that the embodiments of the invention may be practiced in various forms, The present invention should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described in Figs.

As the inventive concept allows for various changes and numerous modifications, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms may be used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. Other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "between" or "neighboring to" and "directly adjacent to" should be interpreted as well.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprise", "having", and the like are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof, , Steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, as a matter of principle.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be construed as meaning consistent with meaning in the context of the relevant art and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal in meaning unless expressly defined in the present application .

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or similar reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings.

1 is a view showing a smartphone and a navigation device for performing an automatic communication method according to embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 is a flow chart showing a method of automatic communication between the smartphone and the navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. to be.

1 and 2, the smartphone 100 recognizes (ie, reads) a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag 210 (S310). The NFC tag 210 may be located inside the vehicle and may store information indicating a navigation-only application. When the smartphone 100 approaches the NFC tag 210, near field communication is performed through the electromagnetic induction between the smartphone 100 and the NFC tag 210, and the smartphone 100 is the NFC tag 210. Information from the navigation-only application may be provided from the.

In one embodiment, NFC tag 210 may be attached adjacent to the driver's seat inside the vehicle. For example, the NFC tag 210 may be attached to a dashboard, an instrument panel, a steering wheel, or the like of the vehicle. In another embodiment, NFC tag 210 may be attached adjacent to the navigation device 200 inside the vehicle. For example, the NFC tag 210 may be attached to one surface of the navigation device 200 or may be implemented such that the navigation device 200 embeds the NFC tag 210. However, the NFC tag 210 is not limited to the above-described embodiments and may be attached at any position inside the vehicle.

When the smartphone 100 recognizes the NFC tag 210, the smartphone 100 may execute the navigation-only application indicated by the NFC tag 210 (S330). The navigation-only application may perform a remote control function for the navigation device 200 or transmit data input from a user or data stored in the smartphone 100. In one embodiment, when the navigation-only application is not installed in the smartphone 100, the smartphone 100 may execute the predetermined installation application while providing information about the navigation-only application to a predetermined installation application. have. For example, when the smartphone 100 is an Android phone, the predetermined installation application may be a play store. The predetermined installation application may display a window for installing the navigation-only application, and the user or the driver of the vehicle clicks the installation button of the predetermined installation application so that the smartphone 100 installs the navigation-only application. And to execute. In addition, when the navigation-only application is already installed in the smartphone 100, the smartphone may execute the installed navigation-only application. As such, in the automatic communication method of the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, even if the user or the driver of the vehicle does not search for and clicks an icon of the navigation-only application, NFC User convenience may be provided by automatically executing the navigation-only application through tag reading.

When the navigation-only application is executed on the smartphone 100, the navigation-only application may activate predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone 100 (S350). According to an embodiment, the navigation-only application may activate a wireless LAN, WiFi (WiFi), Bluetooth, or a wireless universal serial bus (USB). For example, the navigation-only application may enable the smartphone 100 to perform Wi-Fi communication by activating a mobile access point (AP), that is, a portable WiFi hotspot function of the smartphone 100.

When the vehicle is turned on, the navigation device 200 may be powered on by supplying electric power to the navigation device 200. In addition, when the user or the driver of the vehicle presses the power button of the navigation device 200, the navigation device 200 may be powered on by receiving power from an internal power supply such as an internal battery. When the navigation device 200 is powered on, the navigation device 200 may access the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone 100 (S370). For example, when the user or the driver of the vehicle starts the vehicle so as to start driving in the vehicle, the navigation device 200 is powered on, and the navigation device 200 is connected to the smartphone 100. Can automatically connect to the predetermined wireless communication of, for example, the mobile access point.

In one embodiment, the smartphone 100 may determine whether the device connected to the predetermined wireless communication is the navigation device 200. For example, it may be checked whether the identifier of the device connected to the predetermined wireless communication matches the identifier stored in the smartphone 100. For example, the identifier may be a Service Set Identifier (SSID), a Universal Unique Identifier (UUID), or the like. If the identifiers do not match, the navigation only application of the smartphone 100 may deactivate the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone 100, and if the identifiers match, the communication connection of the navigation device 200. Can be allowed. However, according to an embodiment, checking whether the navigation device 200 is the same may be omitted.

When the navigation device 200 is connected to the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone 100, data transmission may be performed between the navigation-only application running on the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 (S390). ). According to an embodiment, the navigation-only application transmits destination information input by the user or the driver of the vehicle to the navigation device 200 or controls data for controlling the navigation device 200. Can be sent to. In addition, according to an embodiment, the navigation-only application connects to a navigation information server through a data communication network of the smart phone, receives predetermined information from the navigation information server, and provides the predetermined information to the navigation device 200. can do.

When the vehicle is turned off, the navigation device 200 may be powered off by cutting off the power supply from the battery of the vehicle to the navigation device 200. In addition, the navigation device 200 may be powered off by the user or the driver of the vehicle by pressing the power button of the navigation device 200. When the navigation device 200 is powered off, the connection between the navigation device 200 and the smartphone 100 is terminated, and the navigation-only application terminates the connection between the navigation device 200 and the smartphone 100. By sensing, the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone 100 may be deactivated. For example, when the user or the driver of the vehicle arrives at the destination and turns off the vehicle, the navigation device 200 is powered off and the connection between the navigation device 200 and the smartphone 100 is terminated. do. At this time, the navigation-only application may return the smartphone 100 to a previous state by deactivating the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone 100, for example, the mobile access point.

As described above, in the automatic communication method between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the user or the driver of the vehicle does not change the wireless communication setting of the smartphone 100. Even if the user or the driver of the vehicle does not manually execute the navigation-only application such as finding a predetermined icon of the smartphone 100 and clicking it, the smartphone 100 may not recognize the NFC tag 210. By recognizing and automatically executing the navigation-only application, wireless communication between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 may be automatically connected. Accordingly, the automatic communication method of the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to embodiments of the present invention may provide user convenience in the wireless communication connection between the smartphone and the navigation device. In addition, the automatic communication method of the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention by automatically connecting the wireless communication between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 by the user or the The driver of the vehicle may conveniently control the navigation device 200 using the smartphone 100.

3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of a method for automatically communicating between a smartphone and a navigation device according to embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a navigation-only application executed on a smartphone.

3A and 3B, the smartphone 100 recognizes an NFC tag located inside the vehicle (S410). The smartphone 100 may be provided with information on a navigation-only application through the NFC tag reading. If the navigation-only application is already installed in the smartphone 100 (S415: Yes), the smartphone 100 may execute the navigation-only application indicated by the NFC tag (S425). In addition, when the navigation-only application is not installed in the smartphone 100 (S415: No), the smartphone 100 executes a predetermined installation application (for example, a play store) to install the navigation-only application. And can be executed (S420, S425). As such, the navigation-only application may be automatically executed to provide user convenience.

The navigation-only application running on the smartphone 100 may automatically activate a mobile access point (ie, portable WiFi hotspot) of the smartphone 100 for Wi-Fi (S430). In addition, the navigation-only application may wait for a communication connection at a predetermined port of the Wi-Fi of the smartphone 100 (S435). For example, the navigation only application may open at least one port of the Wi-Fi and wait for a communication connection as a TCP server, a UDP server or a socket server of the port.

When the navigation device 200 is powered on by turning on the vehicle (S440), the navigation device 200 may access the mobile access point for the Wi-Fi of the smartphone 100 (S445). According to an embodiment, the smartphone 100 may check whether the device connected to the mobile access point is the navigation device 200. When the navigation device 200 is connected to the mobile access point, the navigation device 200 may access the predetermined port of the Wi-Fi. Accordingly, Wi-Fi communication between the navigation device 200 and the navigation-only application running on the smartphone 100 may be connected (S450).

When the navigation-only application and the wireless communication of the navigation device 200 are connected, the navigation-only application may transmit destination information, control data, etc. to the navigation device 200 (S455). In addition, according to an embodiment, the navigation-only application may transmit a music file, a video file, and the like stored in the smartphone 100 to the navigation device 200.

For example, the user or the driver of the vehicle may enter a destination in the destination input text box 102 of the navigation-only application shown in FIG. 4, or press the voice recognition button 103 and input the destination by voice, When the navigation transmission button 120 is pressed and the destination is clicked on the map, or the menu button 101 is pressed and the home button, the company button, the current location button, etc., the navigation-only application is connected to the navigation device 200. The destination information indicating the destination input by the driver of the vehicle may be transmitted to the navigation device 200.

In another example, when the user or the driver of the vehicle presses the play / stop button 111 of the navigation-only application illustrated in FIG. 4, the navigation-only application may be configured by the navigation device 200 as a music, video, DMB broadcast, or the like. Control data for controlling to play or stop playback may be transmitted to the navigation device 200. In addition, the user or the driver of the vehicle is the channel-up button 112, the channel-down button 113, the volume-up button 115, the volume-down button 113 of the navigation-only application shown in FIG. When pressing), the navigation-only application may transmit control data to the navigation device 200, such as changing a DMB channel, changing a music or video file to be played, or changing a volume of the navigation device 200. In addition, when the user or the driver of the vehicle presses the My Menu button 131, the LCD turn off button 132, etc. of the navigation-only application shown in FIG. Or control data for controlling to turn off the LCD of the navigation device 200 may be transmitted to the navigation device 200.

As such, the navigation-only application transmits destination information, control data, and the like to the navigation device 200, so that the user or the driver of the vehicle may conveniently control the navigation device 200 using the smartphone 100. can do.

When the navigation device 200 is powered off by turning off the vehicle (S480), the connection between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 is terminated (S485). When the connection between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 is terminated and the navigation-only application detects that the communication connection to the predetermined port is blocked, the navigation-only application is the mobile of the smartphone 100. The access point may be deactivated (S490). Accordingly, when the user or the driver of the vehicle arrives at the destination, the smartphone 100 may be returned to the previous state (that is, the mobile access point is deactivated) by simply turning off the starting of the vehicle.

As such, in the automatic communication method between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the user or the driver of the vehicle searches for a predetermined icon of the smartphone 100 and clicks it. For example, even if the navigation-only application is not manually executed, the navigation-only application can be conveniently executed only with NFC tag reading. In addition, the automatic communication method of the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to embodiments of the present invention, even if the user or the driver of the vehicle does not change the wireless communication settings of the smartphone 100, smart Wireless communication between the phone 100 and the navigation device 200 may be automatically connected. In addition, in the automatic communication method between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the user or the driver of the vehicle may conveniently operate the navigation device 200 using the smartphone 100. You can control it.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a smartphone, a navigation device, and a navigation information server performing an automatic communication method according to other embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating a smartphone according to another embodiment of the present invention. A diagram illustrating an example of an automatic communication method of a navigation device.

5, 6a and 6b, the smartphone 100 recognizes the NFC tag located inside the vehicle (S610). The smartphone 100 may be provided with information on a navigation-only application through the NFC tag reading. When the navigation-only application is already installed in the smartphone 100 (S615: Yes), the smartphone 100 may execute the navigation-only application indicated by the NFC tag (S625). In addition, when the navigation-only application is not installed on the smartphone 100 (S615: No), the smartphone 100 executes a predetermined installation application (for example, a play store) to install the navigation-only application. And can be executed (S620, S625).

The navigation-only application running on the smartphone 100 may automatically activate the mobile access point (ie, portable WiFi hotspot) of the smartphone 100 for Wi-Fi (S630). In addition, the navigation-only application may wait for a communication connection at a predetermined port of the Wi-Fi of the smartphone 100 (S635).

When the navigation device 200 is powered on by turning on the vehicle (S640), the navigation device 200 may access the mobile access point for the Wi-Fi of the smartphone 100 (S645). When the navigation device 200 is connected to the mobile access point, the navigation device 200 may access the predetermined port of the Wi-Fi. Accordingly, Wi-Fi communication between the navigation device 200 and the navigation-only application running on the smartphone 100 may be connected (S650).

When the navigation-only application is connected to the wireless communication of the navigation device 200, the navigation-only application may transmit destination information, control data, etc. to the navigation device 200 (S655). In addition, according to an embodiment, the navigation-only application may transmit a music file, a video file, and the like stored in the smartphone 100 to the navigation device 200. As such, the navigation-only application transmits destination information, control data, and the like to the navigation device 200, so that the user or the driver of the vehicle may conveniently control the navigation device 200 using the smartphone 100. can do.

In addition, the smartphone 100 may access the navigation information server 500 through the data communication network 550 (eg, 3G data communication network, LTE data communication network, etc.) of the smartphone 100 (S660). The smartphone 100 receives predetermined information from the navigation information server 500 through the data communication network 550 (S670), and the navigation device receives the predetermined information received from the navigation information server 500 through the Wi-Fi. 200 may be provided (S675). For example, the navigation device 200 uses the tethering function of the smartphone 100 that the navigation device 200 can access the Internet through the data communication network 550 of the smartphone 100. The predetermined information may be received from the information server 500.

According to an embodiment, the predetermined information provided from the navigation information server 500 to the navigation device 200 through the smartphone 100 may include real-time traffic information indicating a current traffic volume on a road, a program schedule of DMB broadcasting, and the like. DMB program information to inform you, weather information to tell you about current and future weather, safe driving information to tell you where the cameras are located, satellite orbit information for turbo GPS for quick calculation of your car's current position, or updated It may include at least one of map information including a road map. For example, the navigation device 200 receives the map information from the navigation information server 500 via the smartphone 100, so that the navigation device 200 is not separated from the vehicle and connected to the personal computer. The map update or the program update of 200 may be performed.

When the navigation device 200 is powered off by turning off the vehicle (S680), the connection between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 is terminated (S685). When the connection between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 is terminated and the navigation-only application detects that the communication connection to the predetermined port is blocked, the navigation-only application is the mobile of the smartphone 100. The access point may be deactivated (S690). Accordingly, when the user or the driver of the vehicle arrives at the destination, the smartphone 100 may be returned to the previous state (that is, the mobile access point is deactivated) by simply turning off the starting of the vehicle.

As such, in the automatic communication method between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the user or the driver of the vehicle searches for a predetermined icon of the smartphone 100 and clicks it. For example, even if the navigation-only application is not manually executed, the navigation-only application can be conveniently executed only with NFC tag reading. In addition, the automatic communication method of the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to embodiments of the present invention, even if the user or the driver of the vehicle does not change the wireless communication settings of the smartphone 100, smart Wireless communication between the phone 100 and the navigation device 200 may be automatically connected. In addition, in the automatic communication method between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the user or the driver of the vehicle may conveniently operate the navigation device 200 using the smartphone 100. Can be controlled. In addition, the automatic communication method between the smartphone 100 and the navigation device 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the navigation device 200 through the smartphone 100, real-time traffic information, DMB program information, weather information, Various services can be provided by receiving safe driving information, satellite orbit information, map information, and the like.

The present invention can be applied to smartphones and navigation devices that support wireless communication.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. You will understand.

100: smartphone
200: navigation device
210: NFC tag
500: navigation information server

Claims (20)

Recognizing, by a smartphone, a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag located inside a vehicle;
Executing, by the smartphone, a navigation only application indicated by the NFC tag;
Activating a predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone by the navigation-only application running on the smartphone;
When the navigation device is powered on, connecting the navigation device to the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone;
When the navigation device is connected to the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone, performing data transmission between the navigation-only application running on the smartphone and the navigation device; And
When the navigation device is powered off and the connection between the navigation device and the smartphone is terminated, the navigation-only application includes deactivating the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone. Communication method. The method of claim 1, wherein the NFC tag is attached to the inside of the vehicle adjacent to the driver's seat. The method of claim 1, wherein the NFC tag is attached to the inside of the vehicle adjacent to the navigation device, the automatic communication method of the smartphone and the navigation device. The method of claim 1, wherein the smartphone executes the navigation only application,
If the navigation-only application is not installed in the smartphone, executing the installation application by the smartphone to install and execute the navigation-only application; And
If the navigation-only application is installed in the smartphone, the smartphone and the navigation device comprising the step of executing the installed navigation-only application, the automatic communication method of the smartphone. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone activated by the navigation-only application is Wi-Fi (WiFi). The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone activated by the navigation only application is Bluetooth. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined wireless communication of the smartphone activated by the navigation only application is a wireless universal serial bus (USB). The method of claim 1, wherein performing the data transmission comprises:
And transmitting, by the navigation only application, the destination information inputted to the navigation only application to the navigation device. The method of claim 1, wherein performing the data transmission comprises:
And transmitting, by the navigation-only application, control data for controlling the navigation device to the navigation device. The method according to claim 1,
The navigation-only application further comprises the step of connecting to the navigation information server through the data communication network of the smart phone to receive predetermined information from the navigation information server,
The performing of the data transmission includes the step of providing, by the navigation only application, the predetermined information received from the navigation information server to the navigation device. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the predetermined information provided from the navigation information server to the navigation device through the navigation-only application is selected from among real-time traffic information, DMB program information, weather information, safe driving information, satellite orbit information, or map information. Automatic communication method of the smartphone and the navigation device comprising at least one. delete Recognizing, by a smartphone, a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag located inside a vehicle;
Executing, by the smartphone, a navigation only application indicated by the NFC tag;
Activating the mobile access point of the smartphone for Wi-Fi by the navigation-only application running on the smartphone;
The navigation-only application waiting for a communication connection at a predetermined port of the Wi-Fi of the smartphone;
If the navigation device is powered on, connecting the navigation device to the mobile access point for the Wi-Fi of the smartphone;
Connecting the navigation device to the predetermined port of the Wi-Fi when the navigation device is connected to the mobile access point;
When the navigation device is connected to the predetermined port, performing data transmission between the navigation device and the navigation device running on the smartphone; And
When the navigation device is powered off and the connection between the navigation device and the smartphone is terminated, the navigation-only application includes deactivating the mobile access point of the smartphone. Way. The method of claim 13, wherein the NFC tag is attached to the inside of the vehicle adjacent to the driver's seat of the vehicle. The method of claim 13, wherein the NFC tag is attached to the inside of the vehicle adjacent to the navigation device. The method of claim 13, wherein the smartphone executes the navigation only application.
If the navigation-only application is not installed in the smartphone, executing the installation application by the smartphone to install and execute the navigation-only application; And
If the navigation-only application is installed in the smartphone, the smartphone and the navigation device comprising the step of executing the installed navigation-only application, the automatic communication method of the smartphone. The method of claim 13, wherein performing the data transmission comprises:
And transmitting, by the navigation only application, the destination information inputted to the navigation only application to the navigation device. The method of claim 13, wherein performing the data transmission comprises:
And transmitting, by the navigation-only application, control data for controlling the navigation device to the navigation device. The method of claim 13,
The navigation-only application further comprises the step of connecting to the navigation information server through the data communication network of the smart phone to receive predetermined information from the navigation information server,
The performing of the data transmission includes the step of providing, by the navigation only application, the predetermined information received from the navigation information server to the navigation device. delete

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