Nuance Communications, Inc.
AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING WAYPOINTS ALONG A ROUTE OF TRAVEL

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for assisting a driver to plan and carry out individualized/personalized trips in a vehicle, determining appropriate stops for refueling (or recharging) and resting, which can lead to increased driver satisfaction and safety. An example embodiment includes a user interface, vehicle interface, navigation interface, and a processor in communication with the user interface, vehicle interface, and navigation interface. The user interface is configured to present information to a driver of the vehicle and to accept input from the driver. The vehicle interface is configured to determine an amount of fuel remaining in the vehicle. The navigation interface is configured to determine a route of travel and determine positioning coordinates of the vehicle. The processor is configured to determine at least one candidate waypoint to add to the route of travel based on the amount of fuel remaining in the vehicle and driver preference factors. The processor is further configured to cause the user interface to present the at least one candidate waypoint.