Navigational off- line and off-heading indication system and method
AssigneeTrimble Navigation Limited
InventorsJohn Ahearn, Arthur Lange, Scott Crozier
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Abstract
A system and method that provides off-line and off-heading correction information in a convenient format that is easy for an operator to comprehend. A dual mode indication system provides two different types of navigation information in a single device presentation configuration that is efficient and effective. The dual mode indication system presents information in a manner that is intuitive with minimal sensory resource commitment. Providing the off line and off heading in simplified and effective formats assists a vehicle operator to keep a vehicle on a desired line and moving in a correct direction with minimal operator effort expended observing, interpreting and analyzing the navigation information.
Claims24
A dual mode indication system for providing two different types of navigation information, comprising;
- a dual mode indicator that simultaneously provides off line and off heading information in a convenient and easy to comprehend presentation;
- a controller coupled to said dual mode indicator, said controller controls said dual mode indicator;
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- a communication bus coupled to said dual mode indicator, said communication bus communicates information from said controller to said dual mode indicator.
A dual mode indication method for providing off line and off heading information comprising the steps of:
- processing navigation information;
- determining vehicle off line information and off heading information;
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- providing an easy to comprehend dual mode simultaneous presentation of said off line information and said off heading information.
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