KR20100043657A - Navigation apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A navigation apparatus and a method thereof are provided to offer convenience to a user with hearing loss by providing a user with road guidance information compensated with hearing impairment property. CONSTITUTION: A controller(308) generates the road guidance information recompensing the auditory characteristic of a pre-stored user. A voice output unit(307) outputs the road guidance information in which the auditory characteristic of user is compensated. The auditory characteristic of the pre-stored user comprises the specific frequency band in which the hearing loss of user appears and the degree of the hearing loss which is marked as the specific dB while coping with the specific frequency band.

Description

Navigation device and its method {NAVIGATION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a navigation device and a method thereof.

In general, a navigation device is a device that generates road guidance information based on a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal and map information, and provides the road guidance information to a user.

An object of the present invention is to provide a navigation apparatus and a method for outputting road guidance information that compensates for a user's hearing loss characteristics (or hearing characteristics).

Another object of the present invention is to provide a navigation device and a method for compensating for a user's hearing loss characteristics with respect to an input signal and then outputting an input signal with the hearing loss characteristics compensated for.

The navigation method according to the present invention for achieving the above objects comprises the steps of: compensating for the auditory characteristics of a pre-stored user when generating road guidance information; And outputting road guidance information compensated for the user's hearing characteristics to a voice output unit of the terminal.

The navigation method according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of compensating for the previously stored hearing characteristics of the user for the signal input through the input unit; And outputting an input signal compensated for the user's hearing characteristics to a voice output unit of the terminal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a navigation apparatus comprising: a controller configured to compensate for auditory characteristics of a user stored in advance when generating road guidance information; And a voice output unit configured to output road guidance information with the hearing characteristics of the user compensated.

The navigation apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above objects, the control unit for compensating the auditory characteristics of the user stored in advance for the signal input through the input unit; And a voice output unit configured to output an input signal in which the auditory characteristic of the user is compensated.

The navigation apparatus and its method according to an embodiment of the present invention have an effect of providing convenience to a user having hearing loss characteristics by providing the user with road guidance information that compensates for the hearing loss characteristics of the user.

In addition, the navigation device and the method according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a user with a signal that compensates for the hearing loss characteristics of the user with respect to the input signal (including the audio signal and / or audio signal), There is an effect that can provide convenience.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal 100 to which a navigation device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

The mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device (vehicle navigation device). , Etc.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. , A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. 1, and fewer components. The mobile terminal 100 may also be implemented.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. have. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile terminal 100. The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcast system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Here, the wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. Can be.

The short range communication module 114 means a module for short range communication. Here, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used as a short range communication technology. .

The location information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. An example is a GPS module. The GPS module receives location information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and calculate three different distances accurately according to triangulation. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude, but also the accurate time together with the three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be configured according to the configuration type and / or usage environment of the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. In the call mode, the processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may be a mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, a presence or absence of a user contact, an orientation of the mobile terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal 100, or the like. The sensing state of the mobile terminal 100 generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is a slide phone type, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal (or a signal related to hearing) or a video signal (or a signal related to time) or an alarm signal or a signal related to a tactile sense, and the output unit 150. ) May include a display unit 151, a sound output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154.

The display unit 151 displays (or outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. It may include at least one of a flexible display and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be configured as transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

According to an implementation form of the mobile terminal 100, two or more display units 151 may exist. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface (same surface) in the mobile terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

On the other hand, when the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 Can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying an occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal, for example, vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for the event occurrence notification may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152, they 151, 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that a user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), electrostatic force and the like Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and a function for temporarily storing input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). You can also do The memory 160 may store data relating to various patterns of vibration and sound output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet, or may operate in connection with the web storage.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. It may include a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

The functions of the components applied to the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Processors, Controllers The controller may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that allow at least one function or operation to be performed. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

On the other hand, the navigation device 300 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when generating the road guidance information to compensate for the hearing characteristics of the user to generate the road guidance information, or for any input signal The compensated signal is output after compensating for a user's auditory characteristics.

For example, the navigation device 300 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is included in the road guidance information when generating the road guidance information according to the current position of the navigation device 300. When the pre-stored specific frequency band is included in the pre-stored voice information, the road guide information which compensates the voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band from the voice information in the road guide information by a predetermined (or pre-stored) specific dB. Outputs In addition, when any input signal includes the pre-stored specific frequency band, outputs a signal that compensates the signal corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band among the input signals by the preset (or pre-stored) specific dB. Can be configured to

Here, the function of the navigation device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be performed by the navigation device 300 itself or may be performed by the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 to which a navigation device is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a central processing unit which controls the telematics terminal 200 as a whole (Central Processing Unit): CPU 222, a key controller 221 for controlling various key signals, an LCD controller 223 for controlling LCD, and a main board 220 having a memory 224 for storing various kinds of information. It is made to include.

The memory 224 stores map information (map data) for displaying vehicle guidance information (road guidance information for guiding a user during driving / non-driving) on a map of the display unit (or LCD) 211.

In addition, the memory 224 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road condition on which the vehicle is currently traveling and various information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 220 is a communication module 201 that is assigned a unique device number and performs voice calls and data transmission and reception through a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, and guides the location of the vehicle and travels from the starting point to the destination. A GPS module 202 for receiving a GPS signal for path tracking and the like, generating current location data of the vehicle based on the received GPS signal, or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS signal; A gyro sensor 203 for detecting the driving direction, a CD deck 204 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD), and the like.

In addition, the communication module 201 and the GPS module 202 transmit / receive signals through the first antenna 205 and the second antenna 206, respectively.

In addition, the main board 220 is connected to the TV module 230 that receives the broadcast signal through the broadcast signal antenna (or TV antenna) 231.

In addition, the main board 220 is connected to a liquid crystal display (LCD) 211 under the control of the LCD controller 223 through an interface board 213.

The LCD 211 performs a predetermined signal processing process on the broadcast signal received through the TV module 230, and then controls the signal processed broadcast signal by the LCD controller 223 on the interface board ( A video signal is displayed on the LCD 211 through 213, and the audio signal is output through the amplifier 254 under the control of the audio board 240 to be described later. In addition, the LCD 211 displays various video signals and text signals based on the control signals of the LCD control unit 223.

In addition, the LCD 211 may be configured to receive an input from a user by using a touch screen method.

In addition, the main board 220 is connected to the front board 212 under the control of the key controller 221 through the interface board 213. The front board 212 configures buttons and menus for inputting various key signals, and provides the main board 220 with a key signal corresponding to a key (or button) selected by a user. In addition, the front board 212 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 221.

The audio board 240 is connected to the main board 220 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 240 includes a microcomputer 244 for controlling the audio board 240, a tuner 243 for receiving a radio signal through an antenna (or radio antenna) 245, And a power processor 242 for supplying power to the microcomputer 244, and a signal processor 241 for performing signal processing for outputting various voice signals.

In addition, the audio board 240 is connected to a radio antenna 245 for receiving a radio signal and a tape deck 246 for playing an audio tape.

Also, the audio board 240 is connected to an amplifier 254 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 240.

In addition, the amplifier 254 is connected to the vehicle interface 250. That is, the main board 220 and the audio board 240 are connected to the vehicle interface 250, respectively. In addition, the vehicle interface 250 may include a hands-free 251 for inputting a voice signal without using a vehicle driver's hand, an airbag 252 for providing passenger safety, and a speed sensor for detecting a vehicle speed. 253 and the like can be connected.

In addition, the speed sensor 253 calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 222.

In addition, the navigation device 300 is configured to include a general navigation function.

On the other hand, the navigation device 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when generating the road guidance information to compensate for the hearing characteristics of the user to generate the road guidance information, or for any input signal The compensated signal is output after compensating for a user's auditory characteristics.

For example, the navigation device 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is included in the road guidance information when generating road guidance information according to a current position of the navigation device 300. When the pre-stored specific frequency band is included in the pre-stored voice information, the road guide information which compensates the voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band from the voice information in the road guide information by a predetermined (or pre-stored) specific dB. Outputs In addition, when any input signal includes the pre-stored specific frequency band, outputs a signal that compensates the signal corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band among the input signals by the preset (or pre-stored) specific dB. Can be configured to

Here, the function of the navigation device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be performed by the navigation device 300 itself or may be performed by the central processing unit 222 of the telematics terminal 200. .

Hereinafter, assuming that the navigation device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the telematics terminal 200 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3. Here, the navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be applied to the mobile terminal 100 as well as the telematics terminal 200.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the navigation device 300 includes a GPS receiver 301, a dead-reckoning (DR) sensor 302, The input unit 303, the map matching unit 304, the storage unit 305, the display unit 306, the audio output unit 307, the control unit 308, and the communication unit 309 are configured.

The GPS receiver 301 receives a GPS signal transmitted from a satellite and based on the longitude and latitude coordinates included in the received GPS signal, the navigation device 300 (telematics terminal 200 or a mobile terminal ( First location data of the same position as 100) is generated in real time, and the generated first location data is output to the map matching unit 304. Here, the generated first position data is defined as a current position (or current position data) of the navigation device 300. Here, the location information may be received through Wi-Fi or Wibro as well as the GPS receiver 301.

In addition, the signal received through the GPS receiver 301, 802.11, which is a standard standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Bluetooth 802.15, the standard for wireless personal area networks (PANs), including UWB, ZigBee, and wireless metro area networks (MAN), including fixed wireless access (FWA), etc. Wireless communication schemes such as 802.16, which is a standard for the Internet, and 802.20, which is the standard for the mobile Internet, for wireless MAN (MBWA: Mobile Broadband Wireless Access) including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. The location information of the terminal may be configured to be provided to the navigation device 300.

The DR sensor 302 measures the driving direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle when the terminal (the navigation apparatus 300) is provided in the vehicle, and based on the measured driving direction and the speed of the vehicle. Two location data are generated, and the generated second location data is output to the map matching unit 304.

In addition, the GPS receiver 301 configures a data collection unit together with the DR sensor 303.

In addition, based on the first position data generated by the GPS receiver 301 and the second position data generated by the DR sensor 302, an estimated position of the navigation device (or terminal or vehicle) is generated. Since the technique is a known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The input unit 303 receives a command or control signal by an operation such as receiving a button operation by a user or touching / scrolling the displayed screen.

In addition, the input unit 303 may select a function desired by the user or receive information, and various devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, and a microphone may be used.

The map matching unit 304 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads map data corresponding to a driving route from the storage unit 305.

In addition, the map matching unit 304 matches the estimated vehicle position with a link (road) included in the map data, and transmits the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 308. Output For example, the map matching unit 304 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and the generated vehicle estimation position and the map data stored in the storage unit 305. The links within the link are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 308.

In addition, the map matching unit 304 outputs road attribute information such as a tom road or a double road included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 308.

In addition, the function of the map matching unit 304 may be implemented in the controller 308.

The storage unit 305 stores map data.

In addition, the storage unit 305 stores various information such as various menu screens, point of interest (POI), function characteristic information according to a specific position of map data, and the like.

In addition, the storage unit 305 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

In addition, the storage unit 305 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the navigation device 300 to operate.

In addition, the storage unit 305 stores information about auditory characteristics for an arbitrary user (or a specific user that has undergone user authentication). Here, the information about the hearing characteristics of the user (or the hearing characteristics of the user) may be displayed in a specific frequency band in which the user's hearing loss appears, and in a specific dB (or dB value) corresponding to the specific frequency band. Includes Hearing Impairment Degrees. For example, when a specific user has a hearing loss (or hearing loss) of 20 dB in a specific frequency band of 2 KHz to 4 KHz, the auditory characteristic information for the specific user includes a specific frequency band of 2 KHz to 4 KHz, and the specific frequency band. It can be expressed as a hearing loss of 20dB corresponding to the frequency band. In addition, if a hearing loss of a specific user has a hearing loss of 13dB in a specific frequency band of 1.5KHz ~ 1.8KHz, and a hearing loss of 16dB in a specific frequency band of 2.3KHz ~ 2.5KHz, the hearing characteristics for the user is A hearing loss of 13 dB corresponding to a specific frequency band of 1.5 KHz to 1.8 KHz and the specific frequency band (1.5 KHz to 1.8 KHz), and a specific frequency band of 2.3 KHz to 2.5 KHz and the specific frequency band (2.3 KHz to 2.5 KHz), which corresponds to a hearing loss of 16 dB. As such, the auditory characteristic information for a particular user may include at least one or more specific frequency bands and corresponding hearing loss levels.

In addition, information about a user's hearing characteristics stored in the storage unit 305 may be directly input by the user through the input unit 303.

In addition, after the user of the navigation device 300 passes the authentication procedure of the user to the information providing center 500, the navigation device 300 is the hearing characteristics of the user previously stored in the information providing center 500 Receives information about, and may store the transmitted information on the auditory characteristics of the user in the storage unit 305.

The display unit 306 displays image information (or road guidance map) included in the road guide information generated by the control unit 308. The display unit 306 may be a touch screen. The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. have.

In addition, when displaying the image information, the display unit 306 displays various contents such as various menu screens and road guide information by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage unit 305. can do. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 306 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

The voice output unit 307 outputs voice information (or a voice message for the road guide information) included in the road guide information generated by the controller 308. Here, the voice output unit 307 may be a speaker.

The controller 308 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 306 and the voice output unit 307. Here, the display unit 306 displays the road guide information.

In addition, the controller 308 receives real-time traffic information from the information providing center 500 connected through the wired / wireless communication network 400. The received real-time traffic information is used when generating road guidance information.

In addition, the control unit 308 is connected through the call center 600 and the communication unit 309 to perform a phone call or to transmit / receive information between the navigation device 300 and the call center 600. Can be. Here, the communication unit 309 may be a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short range wireless communication method.

In addition, the controller 308 performs a route search based on a departure point and a destination or a destination, and outputs the route search result to the display unit 306.

In addition, the controller 308 selects any POI information or maps of the map data displayed on the display unit 306 or the POI information or a road through the input unit 303 for an arbitrary road. POI information or detailed information on the corresponding road may be displayed on the display unit 306.

In addition, the controller 308 controls to display the current position of the terminal on the map data in the map data displayed on the display unit 306 according to the generated road guidance information.

In addition, the controller 308 controls the input unit 303, the display unit 306, the voice output unit 307, and the like to perform a test on a predetermined auditory characteristic for a user. The auditory characteristic information of the corresponding user may be obtained based on a predetermined auditory characteristic test result, and the auditory characteristic information of the obtained user may be stored in the storage unit 305.

In addition, the controller 308 may transmit auditory characteristic information about the specific user (or corresponding user) to the information providing center 500.

The controller 308 generates the road guidance information (including voice information and image information) based on the map information (or map matching result) matched by the map matching unit 304. Based on the information, preliminary road guidance information is generated (including audio information and image information). In addition, the controller 308 checks whether the voice information included in the generated preliminary road guide information includes a specific frequency band of the corresponding user pre-stored in the storage unit 305. When the specific frequency band is included in the voice information of the preliminary road guidance information, the storage unit 305 pre-stores voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band among the voice information in the generated preliminary road guidance information. Compensate by a certain dB. That is, when the voice information in the generated candidate road guide information includes a specific frequency of the user's hearing characteristics, the voice information corresponding to the specific frequency among the candidate road guide information is amplified by the specific dB. In addition, the controller 308 is based on the preliminary road guidance information (including voice information and image information) and voice information (or voice signal) compensated (or amplified) by a specific dB for the specific frequency band. To generate final road guide information (including voice information and image information), and output the generated road guide information through the display unit 306 and / or the audio output unit 307. At this time, the voice information and the image information included in the generated road guide information are information synchronized with the voice information and the image information.

As described above, when the road guidance information including the voice information and the image information is generated, the amplified voice information is amplified by a predetermined dB for the voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band, and the amplified voice information is provided to the user. The user can solve the problem (hearing problem), thereby improving the user's convenience.

In addition, when an arbitrary signal is input through the input unit 303 such as a microphone, the controller 308 includes a specific frequency band of the corresponding user previously stored in the storage unit 305 in the input signal. When the input signal includes the specific frequency band, the signal corresponding to the specific frequency band among the input signals is compensated by a specific dB preset in the storage unit 305. That is, when the input signal includes at least one or more specific frequencies of the user's auditory characteristics pre-stored, each specific signal corresponding to the at least one or more specific frequencies among the input signals is converted into the specific dB (or specific value). Amplify by) In addition, the controller 310 outputs the input signal compensated (or amplified) by the specific dB through the display unit 308 and / or the voice output unit 309.

In addition, the controller 308 may generate a general guidance mode (eg, a general function mode that does not perform auditory compensation) or an auditory compensation mode from a user by using a user interface in generating road guidance information or processing an input signal. It is possible to provide a screen for selecting the screen. In addition, the controller 308 performs a function of processing the generated road guidance information or the input signal based on the normal mode or the auditory compensation mode selected by the user.

Also, the GPS receiver 301, the DR sensor 302, the input unit 303, the map matching unit 304, the storage unit 305, and the display unit included in the navigation device 300 described above with reference to FIG. 3 of the present invention. 306, the voice output unit 307, the controller 308, and some (or all) of the configuration of the communication unit 309 may be implemented by components having similar functions in the mobile terminal 100.

That is, the GPS receiver 301 may be the location information module 115 of the mobile terminal 100, and the DR sensor 302 may be the sensing unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100. The input unit 303 may be a user input unit 130 of the mobile terminal 100, and the storage unit 305 may be a memory 160 of the mobile terminal 100. 306 may be a display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, the voice output unit 307 may be a sound output module 152 of the mobile terminal 100, the communication unit ( 309 may be a wireless communication unit 110 of the mobile terminal 100. In addition, the functions of the map matching unit 304 and the controller 308 may be performed by the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100. In addition, the functions of the map matching unit 304 and the controller 308 may be implemented as one module in the mobile terminal 100.

In addition, the GPS receiver 301, DR sensor 302, map matching unit 304, storage unit 305, display unit 306, voice provided in the navigation device 300 described above in FIG. Some (or all) of the configuration of the output unit 307, the control unit 308, and the communication unit 309 may be implemented by components having similar functions in the telematics terminal 200.

That is, the GPS receiver 301 may be the GPS module 202 of the telematics terminal 200, the DR sensor 302 may be the gyro sensor 203 of the telematics terminal 200, The storage unit 305 may be a memory 224 of the telematics terminal 200, the display unit 306 may be an LCD 211 of the telematics terminal 200, and the voice output unit ( 307 may be an amplifier 254 of the telematics terminal 200, and the communication unit 309 may be a communication module 201 of the telematics terminal 200. In addition, the functions of the map matching unit 304 and the controller 308 may be performed by the central processing unit 222 of the telematics terminal 200.

As such, when the road guidance information is generated, the road guidance information is compensated for by the user's auditory characteristics using the auditory characteristic information of the user, or the auditory characteristic of the user is compensated for the input signal to compensate the input signal. By outputting the user's convenience can be improved.

Hereinafter, a navigation method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the map matching unit 304 generates first location data and / or second location data based on respective signals received by the GPS receiver 301 and / or the DR sensor 302, A current estimated position is generated based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the driving route is read from the storage unit 305. Here, the driving route may be a driving route from a departure point to a destination or a route running without selecting the destination. In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information that is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi positioning information It is also possible to use a hybrid positioning system that utilizes all of the information.

The map matching unit 304 matches the estimated position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 308. For example, the map matching unit 304 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 305. Links are matched according to link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 308. In this case, the matched map information (map matching result) may include road conditions using preset user information, TPEG (Transport Protocol Expert Group, hereinafter, 'TPEG') information, and state information of the current vehicle (oil state). , Tire inflation pressure, etc.).

Thereafter, the controller 308 generates preliminary road guide information (or candidate road guide information) based on the matched map information (S110).

Thereafter, the controller 308 determines whether a specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305 is included among the voice information (or frequency band of the voice information) included in the generated preliminary road guide information. (S120).

As a result of the checking, when the generated voice information in the preliminary road guide information includes a specific frequency band pre-stored in the storage unit 305, the prestored specific frequency band included in the voice information of the preliminary road guide information. The voice information corresponding to the voice information (or voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band among the voice information of the preliminary road guide information) is amplified by a specific dB preset in the storage unit 305. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the voice information included in the generated preliminary road guide information uses a frequency band of 1 KHz to 4 KHz (including A section, B section and C section), and When the specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305 is 2 KHz to 3 KHz, and the hearing loss degree corresponding to the specific frequency band is 20 dB, the previously stored specific frequency band of 2 KHz to 3 KHz is voiced in the preliminary road guide information. Since it is included in the frequency band of the information (corresponding to the section B), the voice corresponding to the frequency band of 2KHz to 3KHz, which is the specific frequency band included in the voice information of the preliminary road guide information among the voice information of the preliminary road guide information. The information (voice information corresponding to the B section) is amplified (or compensated) by 20 dB predetermined (or previously stored) in the storage unit 305 (S130).

Thereafter, the controller 308 generates road guide information (including voice information and image information) based on the amplified voice information and the preliminary road guide information (including voice information and image information), and generates the generated road. The guide information is output to the display unit 306 and / or the audio output unit 307. Here, the display unit 306 and the audio output unit 307 may be configured as one device, for example, an output unit (not shown). In addition, the generated road guide information may include one or more pieces of information among map data, POI information, lane information, driving speed limit information, and turn-by-turn list information.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the controller 308 may use 20 dB of the amplified voice information (the frequency band of 2 KHz to 3 KHz of the frequency bands of the voice information in the preliminary road guidance information). Amplified signal, i.e., section D) and the preliminary road guide information ((i) 1KHz to 2KHz, which is the remaining frequency band except the pre-stored specific frequency band (2KHz to 3KHz) of the frequency band of 1KHz to 4KHz. And audio information and image information of a frequency band of 3KHz to 4KHz, that is, sections A and C, and (ii) image information corresponding to the previously stored specific frequency band (2KHz to 3KHz) of the frequency band of 1KHz to 4KHz. To generate road guidance information. In this case, the voice information included in the generated road guidance information uses a frequency band of 1KHz to 4KHz, and a frequency band of 2KHz to 3KHz is amplified by 20dB of the signal of the original voice information of the preliminary road guidance information. Or voice information) (S140).

Also, as a result of the checking, when the voice information in the generated preliminary road guide information does not include the specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305, the preliminary road guide information (including voice information and image information) is stored. Final road guide information (including voice information and image information) is determined, and the determined road guide information is output to the display unit 306 and / or the audio output unit 307 (S150).

6 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 308 outputs a screen and / or a voice signal for mode selection through the display unit 306 and / or the voice output unit 307 using a user interface or a graphic user interface. Here, the mode may be a 'general mode' for generating general road guidance information, and an 'aural compensation mode' for generating road guidance information for compensating the auditory characteristics of a specific user (S210).

Thereafter, when the auditory compensation mode is selected by the user, the map matching unit 304 may determine the first position data and the first position data based on the respective signals received by the GPS receiver 301 and / or the DR sensor 302. And / or generate second position data, and generate a current estimated position based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the driving route is read from the storage unit 305. Here, the driving route may be a driving route from a departure point to a destination or a route running without selecting the destination. In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information, which is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi location information (Wi-Fi) It is also possible to use a hybrid positioning system that utilizes all of the positioning information.

The map matching unit 304 matches the estimated position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 308. For example, the map matching unit 304 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 305. Links are matched according to link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 308. In this case, the matched map information (map matching result) is information generated by referring to road conditions using preset user information, TPEG information, current vehicle state information (including oil state, tire pressure state, etc.), and the like. .

Thereafter, the controller 308 generates preliminary road guide information based on the matched map information (S220).

Thereafter, the controller 308 determines whether a specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305 is included among the voice information (or frequency band of the voice information) included in the generated preliminary road guide information. (S230).

As a result of the checking, when the generated voice information in the preliminary road guide information includes a specific frequency band pre-stored in the storage unit 305, the prestored specific frequency band included in the voice information of the preliminary road guide information. The voice information corresponding to the voice information (or voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band among the voice information of the preliminary road guide information) is amplified by a specific dB previously stored in the storage unit 305 (S240).

Thereafter, the controller 308 generates road guide information (including voice information and image information) based on the amplified voice information and the preliminary road guide information (including voice information and image information), and generates the generated road. The guide information is output to the display unit 306 and / or the audio output unit 307. In addition, the generated road guide information may include one or more information among map data, POI information, lane information, driving speed limit information, and turn-by-turn list information (S250).

Also, as a result of the checking, when the voice information in the generated preliminary road guide information does not include the specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305, the preliminary road guide information (including voice information and image information) is stored. The final road guide information (including voice information and image information) is determined, and the determined road guide information is output to the display unit 306 and / or the audio output unit 307 (S260).

In addition, when the normal mode is selected by the user in the step (S210), the map matching unit 304, based on the respective signals received by the GPS receiver 301 and / or DR sensor 302 Generating first position data and / or second position data, and generating a current estimated position based on the generated first position data and / or second position data. Thereafter, the map data corresponding to the driving route is read from the storage unit 305. Here, the driving route may be a driving route from a departure point to a destination or a route running without selecting the destination. In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information, which is a signal received by the GPS receiver 110, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi positioning information. It is also possible to use a hybrid positioning system that utilizes all of the information.

The map matching unit 304 matches the estimated position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 308. For example, the map matching unit 304 generates an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated position in the map data stored in the storage unit 305. Links are matched according to link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 308. In this case, the matched map information (map matching result) is information generated by referring to road conditions using preset user information, TPEG information, current vehicle state information (including oil state, tire pressure state, etc.), and the like. .

Thereafter, the controller 308 generates road guidance information (including voice information and image information) based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guidance information to the display unit 306 and / or an audio output unit. Output to step 307 (S270).

In the embodiment of the present invention, after the mode is selected by the user (step S210), the hearing compensation mode (steps S220 to S260) or the normal mode (S270) is performed according to the mode selection result. Generate preliminary road guidance information according to the current location of the terminal (or the navigation device 300), and then select a mode by the user. When the user selects the hearing compensation mode, subsequent steps S240 to Step S260), and when the user selects the normal mode may be configured to determine and output the preliminary road guide information as the final road guide information. That is, the process of selecting a mode and generating road guidance information with amplified hearing characteristics of the user is not limited to the embodiment of the present invention, and various modifications may be made by the user.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, an arbitrary signal is input through a microphone provided in the input unit 303 (S310).

After that, it is checked whether the input arbitrary signal includes a specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305 (S320).

As a result of the checking, when the input signal includes a specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305, a signal corresponding to the previously stored specific frequency band included in the input signal (or the input Among the signals, a signal corresponding to the previously stored specific frequency band) is amplified by a specific dB previously stored in the storage unit 305. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the input signal uses a frequency band of 1.5 KHz to 3 KHz (including section A and section B), and stores a specific frequency previously stored in the storage unit 305. When the band is 2.5KHz to 3KHz and the hearing loss corresponding to the specific frequency band is 15 dB, the pre-stored specific frequency band of 2.5KHz to 3KHz is included in the frequency band of the input signal (corresponding to the B section. Therefore, among the input signals, the storage unit 305 provides a signal (a signal corresponding to the B section) corresponding to a frequency band of 2.5 KHz to 3 KHz, which is the specific frequency band included in the input signal. Amplify by 15dB stored (S330).

Thereafter, the controller 308 generates one input signal using the amplified signal and part or all of the input signal, and outputs the generated input signal through the voice output unit 307. .

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8B, the controller 308 may include amplified signals (amplified by 15 dB for a frequency band of 2.5 KHz to 3 KHz, among the frequency bands of the input signal). And a B 'section) and the input signal (a section A of 1.5KHz to 3KHz frequency band) to generate one input signal, and the generated input signal is output to the voice output unit 307. Can be output via

In addition, the controller 308 may perform a predetermined control based on the amplified signal and the input signal and output the result of the execution through the display unit 306 and / or the voice output unit 307. have. In this case, when the signal output through the voice output unit 307 includes a specific frequency band stored in the storage unit 305, the amplified signal is amplified by the specific dB for the specific frequency band, and then the amplified signal. It is output through the voice output unit 307 (S340).

In addition, if the input signal does not include a specific frequency band pre-stored in the storage unit 305, after performing the predetermined signal processing on the input signal, the voice output unit ( 307).

In addition, the controller 308 may perform a predetermined control based on the input signal and output the performance result through the display unit 306 and / or the voice output unit 307. In this case, when the signal output through the voice output unit 307 includes a specific frequency band stored in the storage unit 305, the amplified signal is amplified by the specific dB for the specific frequency band, and then the amplified signal. It is output through the voice output unit 307 (S350).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 308 outputs a screen and / or a voice signal for mode selection through the display unit 306 and / or the voice output unit 307 using a user interface or a graphic user interface. Here, the mode may be a 'general mode' for generating general road guidance information, and an 'aural compensation mode' for generating road guidance information for compensating hearing characteristics of a specific user (S410).

Thereafter, when the hearing compensation mode is selected by the user, an arbitrary signal is received through a microphone provided in the input unit 303 (S420).

After that, it is checked whether the input arbitrary signal includes a specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305 (S430).

As a result of the checking, when the input signal includes a specific frequency band previously stored in the storage unit 305, a signal corresponding to the previously stored specific frequency band included in the input signal (or the input Among the signals, the signal corresponding to the previously stored specific frequency band) is amplified by a specific dB previously stored in the storage unit 305. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the input signal uses a frequency band of 1.5 KHz to 3 KHz (including section A and section B), and stores a specific frequency previously stored in the storage unit 305. When the band is 2.5KHz to 3KHz and the hearing loss corresponding to the specific frequency band is 15 dB, the pre-stored specific frequency band of 2.5KHz to 3KHz is included in the frequency band of the input signal (corresponding to the B section. 15dB pre-stored in the storage unit 305 for a signal (corresponding to the B section) corresponding to a frequency band of 2.5KHz to 3KHz, which is the specific frequency band included in the input signal, from among the input signals. Amplify as much (S440).

Thereafter, the controller 308 generates one input signal using the amplified signal and a part of the input signal, and outputs the generated input signal through the voice output unit 307.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8B, the controller 308 may include amplified signals (amplified by 15 dB for a frequency band of 2.5 KHz to 3 KHz, among the frequency bands of the input signal). And a B 'section) and the input signal (a section A of 1.5KHz to 3KHz frequency band) to generate one input signal, and the generated input signal is output to the voice output unit 307. Can be output via

In addition, the controller 308 may perform a predetermined control based on the amplified signal and the input signal and output the result of the execution through the display unit 306 and / or the voice output unit 307. have. In this case, when the signal output through the voice output unit 307 includes a specific frequency band stored in the storage unit 305, the amplified signal is amplified by the specific dB for the specific frequency band, and then the amplified signal. It is output through the voice output unit 307 (S450).

In addition, if the input signal does not include a specific frequency band pre-stored in the storage unit 305, after performing the predetermined signal processing on the input signal, the voice output unit ( 307).

In addition, the controller 308 may perform a predetermined control based on the input signal and output the performance result through the display unit 306 and / or the voice output unit 307. In this case, when the signal output through the voice output unit 307 includes a specific frequency band stored in the storage unit 305, the amplified signal is amplified by the specific dB for the specific frequency band, and then the amplified signal. It is output through the voice output unit 307 (S460).

In addition, when the normal mode is selected by the user in step S410, the controller 308 outputs the input signal through the voice output unit 307.

In addition, the controller 308 may perform a predetermined control based on the input signal and output the performance result through the display unit 306 and / or the voice output unit 307. In this case, when the signal output through the voice output unit 307 includes a specific frequency band stored in the storage unit 305, the amplified signal is amplified by the specific dB for the specific frequency band, and then the amplified signal. It may be output through the voice output unit 307 (S470).

In the embodiment of the present invention, after the mode is selected by the user (step S410), the hearing compensation mode (steps S420 to S460) or the normal mode (S470) is performed according to the mode selection result. After receiving a signal through an input unit of the terminal (or the navigation device 300), selecting a mode by a user, and may be configured to process the input signal by the selected mode. That is, the processes of selecting a mode and compensating the user's hearing characteristics with respect to the input signal according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments of the present invention, and various modifications may be made by the user.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

According to the navigation device and the method of the present invention, by providing the user with road guidance information that compensates for the hearing loss (or hearing) characteristics of the user, or by providing the user with a signal that compensates for the hearing loss characteristics of the user with respect to the input signal In addition, since the user's convenience can be improved, the industrial applicability is great.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal to which a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal to which a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a navigation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a frequency band of road guide information according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating a frequency band of road guide information according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a navigation method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

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Compensating for an auditory characteristic of a pre-stored user when generating road guidance information; And And outputting the road guidance information compensated for by the user's hearing characteristics to a voice output unit of the terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the pre-stored hearing characteristics of the user, A specific frequency band in which the user's hearing loss is manifested; And a degree of hearing loss corresponding to the specific frequency band. The method of claim 2, wherein the degree of hearing loss, Navigation method characterized in that expressed in a certain dB. The method of claim 1, wherein the compensating for an auditory characteristic of the user comprises: When generating the road guide information, when the voice information included in the road guide information includes a predetermined frequency band, prestored voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band among the voice information in the road guide information. Navigation method characterized in that the amplification by a certain dB. The method of claim 1, wherein the compensating for an auditory characteristic of the user comprises: Matching a map matching link included in map data with a current location of the terminal; Generating preliminary road guidance information based on the matched result; Checking whether the voice information included in the preliminary road guidance information includes a specific frequency band previously stored; As a result of the checking, when the pre-stored specific frequency band is included in the voice information in the preliminary road guide information, the prestored voice information corresponding to the specific frequency band is amplified by the pre-stored specific dB. Process; And generating road guidance information based on the preliminary road guidance information and the amplified voice information. The method of claim 5, wherein the generating of the road guide information based on the preliminary road guide information and the amplified voice information comprises: The road guidance is based on the image information included in the preliminary road guidance information, the voice information corresponding to the remaining frequency bands except the pre-stored specific frequency band among the audio information included in the preliminary road guidance information, and the amplified voice information. Navigation method characterized by generating information. The method of claim 1, Receiving a GPS signal and generating first location data of the terminal based on the received GPS signal; Generating second position data based on the driving direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle; Generating an estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data; Matching a map matching link included in the estimated position with map data; Generating preliminary road guidance information based on the matched result; Checking whether the voice information included in the preliminary road guidance information includes a specific frequency band previously stored; As a result of the checking, when the pre-stored specific frequency band is included in the voice information in the preliminary road guide information, the prestored voice information corresponding to the specific frequency band is amplified by the pre-stored specific dB. Steps; And generating road guidance information for which the user's auditory characteristics are compensated based on the preliminary road guidance information and the amplified voice information. The method of claim 1, And displaying the image information included in the road guidance information on a display unit of the terminal. Compensating for a pre-stored hearing characteristic of the user with respect to the signal input through the input unit; And And outputting an input signal compensated for the user's hearing characteristics to a voice output unit of the terminal. The method of claim 9, wherein the pre-stored hearing characteristics of the user, A specific frequency band in which the user's hearing loss is manifested; And a degree of hearing loss corresponding to the specific frequency band and represented by a specific dB. The method of claim 9, wherein the compensating for an auditory characteristic of the user comprises: And when a predetermined frequency band is stored in the input signal, amplifying a signal corresponding to the specific frequency band among the input signals by a predetermined dB. A controller for compensating the auditory characteristics of the user when the road guidance information is generated; And And a voice output unit configured to output road guidance information with the hearing characteristics of the user compensated. The method of claim 12, wherein the pre-stored hearing characteristics of the user, A specific frequency band in which the user's hearing loss is manifested; And a degree of hearing loss represented by a specific dB corresponding to the specific frequency band. The method of claim 12, wherein the control unit, When generating the road guide information, when the voice information included in the road guide information includes a predetermined frequency band, prestored voice information corresponding to the pre-stored specific frequency band among the voice information in the road guide information. Navigation device, characterized in that amplification by a certain dB. The method of claim 12, And a map matching unit for matching a current location of the terminal having the voice output unit with a map matching link included in map data. The method of claim 15, wherein the control unit, Preliminary road guide information is generated based on the matched result, and when the pre-stored specific frequency band is included in the voice information included in the preliminary road guide information, the prestored specific frequency among the voice information in the preliminary road guide information. Navigation device, characterized in that for amplifying the voice information corresponding to the band by a predetermined dB. The method of claim 16, wherein the control unit, The road guidance is based on the image information included in the preliminary road guidance information, the voice information corresponding to the remaining frequency bands except the pre-stored specific frequency band among the audio information included in the preliminary road guidance information, and the amplified voice information. Navigation device characterized in that generating information. A controller for compensating a user's auditory characteristics previously stored in response to a signal input through an input unit; And And a voice output unit configured to output an input signal in which the hearing characteristics of the user are compensated. The method of claim 18, wherein the input unit, Navigation device comprising at least one microphone. The method of claim 18, wherein the control unit, And a predetermined frequency band included in the input signal, amplifying a signal corresponding to the specific frequency band among the input signals by a predetermined dB.

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