TomTom patent reveals camera-based GPS unit

[hermdog]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/03/tomtom-patent-reveals-camera-based-gps-unit/

 

[digital-flex]

I like that idea as you can see exactly where the TT unit wants you the turn.

Pretty cool.

 

[drledger]

And hopefully improved maps to be sure.

 

[Sextant]

What happens when there are cars and trucks in front of you? Rather than go to all the trouble of building a camera into the thing why don't they work on projecting your route on the windshield? That way you aren't trying to compare the landscape around you with what's being displayed on a four inch screen.

 

[Nextourer]

very nice! It would work better than the 3D mapping software they "revealed" earlier.

 

[Oscar Dk1]

I find myself thinking of the I Robot movie after seeing that article! lol

 

[JJM]

Nice Idea..

http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/03/tomtom-patent-reveals-camera-based-gps-unit/

It is just like garmin has put out the sa images as to your location with actual pictures of the area your in.. I see it in marine not in car...