DE102006057942A1 - Communication system e.g. for exchanging messages through communication system, has two transceivers for wireless communication via radio network and first transceiver has location identification device - Google Patents

Abstract

The communication system has two transceivers for wireless communication via a radio network. The first transceiver has a location identification device. The operating function of the first transceiver is activated by a command facility having a status message stored in a data profile which produces a comprehensive information on the current site and or the length of time until it reaches the holder of the second transceiver. A message is automatically generated and sent to the second transceiver. An independent claim is included for a method for exchanging messages through a communication system.

Description

The The invention relates to a communication system having a first and a second transmitting / receiving unit, which for wireless communication via a Radio network are formed and at least the first transmitting / receiving unit a location detection device comprises. Furthermore it concerns the invention also provides a method for exchanging messages such a communication system.

From the DE 199 20 227 is such a communication system known. In this system, meeting point data is determined from a message received from a mobile communication device, and the determined meeting point data is provided to a destination memory as destination data for a navigation device. The navigation device also includes a mobile communication device. After the meeting point data has been extracted from the received message, an approach route to the meeting point is automatically determined by the navigation system. The known system and the known method only allow a sufficient information base for the recipient of the original message.

Therefore It is the object of the present invention to provide a communication system and to provide a method in which the exchange of messages to that effect can be improved that a meeting agreement the be informed more informed participants individually.

These Task is through a communication system, which features according to claim 1, and a method comprising the features according to claim 10, solved.

One inventive communication system comprises a first transmitting / receiving device and a second transceiver. The two transceivers are designed for wireless communication via a radio network and at least the first transmitting / receiving device includes a location facility. At least the first one Transmitting / receiving device has an operating function, in whose Activation by means of an input device, a status message with a predetermined and stored in the transmitting / receiving device Data profile comprising information to be generated about the current one own location and / or the time until arrival at one meeting point provided with the owner of the second transceiver unit, automatically generated and sent to the second transceiver is sent. This allows an individualized information at any time the communication participant and fundamentally an improved and more up-to-date information guaranteed become.

At least this first transmitting / receiving device preferably has a first one Operating function, when activated by means of an input device comprising a response message with a predefinable data profile information about the current own location and / or the time to one Arriving at a communicated meeting place, in response to a received by the second transceiver message, which Meeting point and / or location data of the second transmitting / receiving device includes, generated and sent to the second transceiver. Due to this configuration of a communication system, the agreement a meeting much more precise and for the addressed participants are planned more precisely. Especially can respond to a request immediately An answer will be sent, which will be unique to the recipient of this answer tells you where the addressee is and / or how long he needed to the proposed meeting place. The initiator of the Meetings can then remain until the actual arrival Time left for Use other errands or the like.

The Information about the current location and / or the time until to arrive at the meeting place is preferred automatically, in particular by the first transmitting / receiving device, determined. The system determines the exact relevant data therefore independently according to the set Data profile.

Prefers is at least one transmitting / receiving device in a vehicle arranged and includes a navigation system and a mobile device. The second transmitting / receiving device can be designed analogously to the first transmitting / receiving device and thus also include a location facility. In particular, the second transmitting / receiving device can also be in a another vehicle may be arranged, so that will become a meeting appointing participants each in different vehicles insässig are and one mentioned Communication over these integrated transceiver devices in the vehicles carry out can.

However, the second transmitting / receiving device may also be a system formed in any other way and be designed, for example, as a mobile radio terminal, as an organizer or as a portable computer or the like. Preferably, the first transmitting / receiving device comprises a GPS receiver as a location-determining device. Likewise, the second transmitting / receiving device comprises such a GPS receiver sen. The second transmitting / receiving device may also include a navigation system.

Prefers the status message and the received message is a text and / or voice message. Thus it can be provided that the received message is an SMS message is. It can also be provided that in addition to such SMS message a voice message and / or a picture message and / or attached a video message is. For example, an MMS (Multimedia Message Service) message may also be used be generated.

Prefers the first transmitting / receiving device has a second operating function upon activation by means of the input device by the received message notified location and / or the notified Meeting point to be displayed. In particular, this information the received message in one on a display device of the system displayed digital map. So can For example, be provided that the communicated location and / or meeting place by a symbol, for example a flag, on the digital map is shown. The user of the first transceiver can thus decide for himself whether he is in the received message contained information about would like to have displayed the notified location and / or meeting place. To it can be provided that a specific operating element of the communication system, in particular the input device, is explicitly operated manually. For example, this operating function by a button "Show Position" of the input device to be activated. About that In addition, it can also be provided that the activation of the operating functions of the communication system a voice input is selected in the input device and is activated. When pressed this "show Position "button then the received GPS position of the location and / or the Meeting point of the second transmitting / receiving device or the desired Meeting points are shown in the digital map.

Prefers the first transmitting / receiving device has a third operating function on, in their activation by means of the input device, a route planning to the location notified by the received message and / or Meeting point is calculated. Again, you can explicitly by pressing a button or a control element, which is designated for example with "planning", the immediate route planning will start when this is done by the Operator is initiated.

In Preferably, it is provided that by the received message a time for a meeting will be communicated at the meeting point and by this Message receiving first transceiver a departure time with a view to a timely arrival at the communicated meeting point dependent on the current location of this first transmitting / receiving device is determined. Thus could for the Case, that of the initiator of a meeting and thus of the owner of the second transmitting / receiving device a desired time for the meeting was specified, with explicit operation of the control element "Planning" automatically the Departure time can be determined to be in normal traffic conditions in time to be at the meeting point and / or considering current TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic information to be on time at the meeting point. Within a reasonable period of time before departure, for example, 1 to 2 hours before or depending from the planned travel time in normal traffic conditions, could a mobile system, for example a mobile terminal with GPS-TMC navigation or a laptop with GPS TMC navigation, cyclically, for example every 10 minutes, by replanning check if the departure time is still up-to-date, and possibly the operator about changes to inform. For the calculation of the departure time can be provided, a buffer time e.g. For Parking space search, footpath etc. by default to let. It may also be provided that the buffer time only considered if explicitly requested by the operator and a corresponding Operating function is activated. How big the buffer time should be, can preferably be entered individually by the operator.

The Input device is preferred for input of acoustic signals, in particular speech signals, and / or for the manual operation of Operating elements formed.

In a preferred manner, a plurality of data profiles are defined, each of which is based on a basic set of specific information, the information of a respective base set being automatically generated by the operating function upon activation of the associated data profile and sent in the status message. Upon activation of the operating function, for example by actuating a key with an exemplary name "answer" or "I am now here", then, in accordance with a previously configured selected response data profile, an information generation specific to this data profile can take place, which is then sent to the second transmitter in the status message. / Receiving device to be transmitted. Thus, for example, a profile "Standard" and / or a profile "Extended" and / or a profile "Private" can be configured as data profiles, which are each based on a specific base set with specific information, which can be used in addition to the current location and / or currently Duration until arrival at a communicated meeting point in particular include a destination confirmation and / or the current distance to the meeting point and the like. Thus, the data profile can already be selected by a single voice command or by a single actuating step of a control element and the information underlying this data profile then need not be created, assembled and transmitted in a complex and error-prone manner. The then desired information, which is to be transmitted to the operator of the second transceiver device, is compiled and transmitted quickly by selecting a desired data profile in the first transceiver. This allows a considerable time saving and also a much more precise statement in the compilation of the respective information. The receiver of the status message can then easily and quickly understand whether a meeting is being concluded and also at what time this can happen.

There in particular mobile terminals with integrated GPS antennas and navigation software for route planning are known, a position information can also easily via a SMS message will be sent and again simply on the receiving side either for a pure positional representation in the display of the navigation system or directly for a route planning using navigation system can be used. The individual operating functions can just over separate controls selected be or over Voice signals are activated.

Especially can the transmitted Message about, for example WLAN, GSM or UMTS in a car-to-car communication become. So can even with a convoy with several vehicles Always be recognized, where the individual for a meeting point agreement communicating with each other. This can then also on the respective displays of the navigation systems, which the communication systems are assigned to be displayed.

Prefers can also be provided during the journey, in particular the approach, the operator of the first transmitting / receiving device to communicated Meeting point the time of arrival at the meeting point in predeterminable Time intervals is checked and if the time determined differs from that originally stated in the first response message based on a time specifiable tolerance value generates a further response message and is transmitted to the second transmitting / receiving device, in particular automatically generated and transmitted becomes. This can improve the accuracy of an agreed meeting be and about In addition, the respective participants will be informed highly up-to-date, if there are any delays or the like. This transmission Such a further status message can only be made explicit confirmation done by an operator. An unwanted generating and sending a Variety of further status messages can be prevented become.

at a method according to the invention for Exchange messages through a communication system with a first and a second transmitting / receiving device communicate these two transceiver devices wireless. About that In addition, at least the first, in particular both, transceiver device comprises a location facility. At least this first transmitting / receiving device includes an operating function, when activated by means of a Input device, a status message with a predefinable data profile comprehensive information about the current own location and / or the time until arrival at one proposed by the owner of the second transceiver Meeting point automatically generated and to the second transmitting / receiving device is sent. Proposing the meeting point can be arbitrary Time and in any way done in advance. It can also be provided that the suggestion of the meeting place only by an immediately prior to generating and generating the status message effecting received message takes place. The meeting point can be Users of the first transmitting / receiving device so for a long time, For example, for several days already be known or be requested by the message just received.

advantageous Embodiments are specified in the subclaims. Furthermore are advantageous embodiments of the communication system according to the invention as advantageous embodiments of the method according to the invention to watch.

One embodiment will be explained in more detail with reference to a schematic drawing. The single figure shows a schematic flow diagram for replacement of news regarding a meeting agreement and Perception of a meeting.

A communication system comprises a first transceiver device, which is arranged in a vehicle and comprises a location-finding device comprising a GPS receiver and a navigation system and a mobile radio device. In the vehicle is thus a Navigati Onssystem available which other systems can provide the data of the GPS positioning and / or a route planning in a suitable form. In addition, a mobile radio device is thus available which can access the data of the position determination and / or the route planning of the navigation system of the first transceiver. In addition, the first transmitting / receiving device comprises an input unit which is designed for voice signal processing and / or for operation via operating elements. This input unit is designed, for example, for inputting an email address, a telephone number or the like for a message receiver. In addition, the input unit is also designed to select a pre-defined and stored data profile.

The Communication system further comprises a second transmitting / receiving device, which analogous to the first transmitting / receiving device may be formed and also arranged in a vehicle can be. It can also be provided that at least one of two transmitting / receiving devices designed as a mobile device is and for example as a mobile terminal with a navigation system, a GPS receiver and an input unit is formed. Likewise, an embodiment provided as a portable computer, as an organizer or the like be.

The two transceivers are available for communication over Radio network formed. For example, here is a wireless network or a GSM network or a UMTS network.

are activated in a first step S1 both transceivers generated in the embodiment the owner of the second transceiver a text and / or voice message which he transmits via the radio network to the first Sending / receiving device sends.

to Enquiry about maybe one to be agreed meeting or confirmation of one already in advance agreed meeting this includes the second transceiver sent message corresponding information about the location of the second Transceiver and / or the desired meeting place.

Becomes this message sent by the second transceiver according to one Step S2 is received in the vehicle from the first transmitting / receiving device is this is the vehicle occupant or the owner of the first transmitting / receiving device communicated. This can be by an acoustic or other signal with which the existence of such a received Message is displayed. The vehicle occupant can by activation a control element or by entering a speech signal the Initiate display of this received message. It can, however Also be provided that with the receip conditions of this of the second Transmitting / receiving device transmitted Message an automatic display on a display unit the first transmitting / receiving device is performed.

According to one Step S3 may then be the vehicle occupant in the vehicle of the first Transmit / receive device activate an operating function, which a status message according to a predefinable data profile comprehensive information about the current own location and / or the time until arrival at a notified meeting point, automatically generated and sent to the second transmitting / receiving device is sent. The vehicle user can thus receive a status message in response to this from the second Transceiver received message, which is a possible or desired Meeting point and / or a current location of the second transceiver automatically generate by activating this operating function and send.

in the embodiment can be activation and sending the status message via the input device take place.

in the embodiment is provided that the vehicle occupant in the vehicle of the first Transceiver a basis and predefined Select data profile, in addition to the indication of the own location and / or the duration until the arrival at the communicated meeting place also a confirmation of the Meeting and the current distance to the meeting indicated becomes. It may also be provided that further additional Information from an address directory of a mobile station or another contact data memory to be transferred. Furthermore You can also attach a voice message or picture message. An attached For example, text message can be through a speech-to-text system be generated in which speech signals are converted into text.

The various predefined and in the transmitting / receiving device underlying data profiles for example, be generated as a profile "Standard", "Extended" or "Private" and each one for that to be prioritized information is stored as a base set, which then at the time of sending should be generated.

In a further step S4, a second operating function can then be performed subsequently or simultaneously with the activation of the first operating function be started, with which a route planning is calculated to the communicated or pre-arranged meeting place. This is done in particular if only the location is specified in the previous step S3. If, in this step S3, the time duration until arrival is indicated only or in addition, the route data used there for this determination are used and the second operating function has already taken place in step S3. This route is then displayed in a known manner on the navigation system or on the display of the navigation system of the first transceiver.

in the embodiment is provided in that of the second transmitting / receiving device the first transmitting / receiving device sent message a desired time for the Meeting at the notified meeting. By activation the second operating function according to the step S4 is in the embodiment further provided that in such a message of a Desired time for the meeting according to a step S5 by the transmitting / receiving device depending on the current location the first transmitting / receiving device and the notified meeting place as well as the requested date of the meeting a departure time, in particular a departure time of the vehicle with the first transceiver is determined to be punctual at the agreed meeting point in normal traffic conditions to be and / or considering TMC traffic information on time to be at the meeting point. It can be both a planning with as well without TMC traffic information be provided.

Furthermore is according to one Step S6 in the embodiment provided that during the Arrival or arrival to the agreed meeting point in predetermined intervals is checked automatically whether the agreed time of the meeting is met can. If it is determined that this desired time is not met can be and a time delay occurs, which over a predetermined tolerance time value is automatically another Status message generated and by explicit confirmation by the operator transmitted to the second transmitting / receiving device. In this further status message, the delay can be communicated. In particular, can It also tells what the new probable arrival time is dependent from the current traffic conditions will be.

at A data profile "Business" can be used as information also the chosen one Destination or the meeting point contained and thus given a destination confirmation be. Furthermore, in the time calculation for the status message, a user-defined buffer time, for example from 5 to 10 minutes, for the parking search or the footpath from the parking lot to the office taken into account by the customer become. In another data profile "Info" can be provided that automatically dependent on of the road type as information data the current position is given, where for example, at a current location in the city, the postal code, the place, the street, the next crossroad transmitted in the status message can be. In case the vehicle is currently on a highway or expressway, can be the number of the highway or expressway that previous or next Exit, the distance to the next exit, and transfer the direction of travel become. In case the vehicle is currently on a country road, can be used as information the name of the highway that Distance to one next Place, and the direction of travel from a place1 to a place2 indicated become.

at a journey without a destination in the navigation system of the first transceiver can preferably as available Data from the navigation system the current own position (GPS coordinates, current location, current street etc.). On highways, the number of the highway, a previous exit, a next exit, a direction of travel or one distance to the next Exit to be specified. On federal highways and state roads can the number of this street and, for example, the direction of travel can be specified. Farther could also the speed as existing information and thus as available Data from the navigation system can be determined. With destination via meeting point data from an email or sms message can be in addition to a ride without Targets as data the target data and thus the meeting place, the estimated time of arrival and existing contact details of the sender the received message, such as an email address or a mobile phone number.

at a trip to destination over a manual entry or a saved destination may be in addition to the available Data in a navigation without target in the navigation system as available data the estimated time of arrival or the meeting point become.

Claims (13)

Communication system with a first and a second transceiver, which are designed for wireless communication via a radio network and at least the first transceiver comprises a location detection device, characterized that at least the first transmitting / receiving device has an operating function, when activated by means of an input device, a status message with a predefinable and stored in the transmitting / receiving device data profile comprising information to be generated on the current own location and / or the time until arrival at a designated with the owner of the second transceiver unit meeting point, automatically generated and sent to the second transceiver. Communication system according to Claim 1, characterized that the status message in response to one of the second transceiver received message, which meeting point and / or location data of the second Transmitting / receiving device comprises, by activating the operating function automatically generated and sent. Communication system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the information of the current location and / or the time until the arrival at the meeting point automatically determined become. Communication system according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that at least one transmitting / receiving device is arranged in a vehicle and a navigation system and a Mobile radio device comprises. Communication system according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the status message and / or the received message a text and / or Voice message is. Communication system according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the first transmitting / receiving device has a second operating function, when activated by means of the input device of the notified by the received message Location and / or meeting point are displayed, especially in one a display device of the system illustrated digital map indicated by an icon. Communication system according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the first transmitting / receiving device has a third operating function, when activated by means of the input device a route planning by the received Message notified location and / or designated meeting place is started. Communication system according to claim 2, characterized in that that by the received message a time for a meeting is communicated at the meeting point and by the receiving this message first transmitting / receiving device a departure time with regard to a timely arrival at the meeting point depending on the current location This first transmitting / receiving device is determined, in particular a departure time under consideration a buffer time is determined. Communication system according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the input device for input of acoustic signals, in particular speech signals, and / or is designed for manual operation of controls. Communication system according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that a plurality of data profiles are defined and which are each a basic set with specific Information is based on where in the information to be generated of a respective base rate in the activation of the assigned Data profiles are generated automatically by the operating function and in the status message. Communication system according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that during the arrival to the meeting point the time of arrival at the meeting point is checked at predetermined intervals and in the case of a deviation of the determined time from the original, in particular in the first status message, based time for the Meet by a predetermined tolerance value another status message generated and transmitted to the second transmitting / receiving device is, in particular automatically generated and transmitted. Method for exchanging messages by Communication system with a first and a second transceiver, which communicate wirelessly and at least the first transmitting / receiving device a location-determining device, characterized in that at least the first transmitting / receiving device has an operating function when activated by means of an input device a status message with a predefinable data profile, comprising information to be generated the current own location and / or the time until arrival at one of the owner of the second transceiver proposed meeting point, automatically generated and to the second transceiver is sent. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that the status message in response to one of the second transmitter / Empfangseinrich tion received message which meeting point and / or location data of the second transceiver, automatically generated by activation of the control function and sent to the second transceiver.