Patent ID: 6738711
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: G01C,G08G

Abstract:
A map and other information distribution system for distributing map information and information other than map information, comprising:an information center including a database storing map information and information other than map information, and a transmitter for transmitting at least said map information under a fee-based navigation contract concluded beforehand; and a mobile navigation system including a location detector for detecting a present location of a mobile unit, a receiver for receiving at least the map information from the information center under the fee-based navigation contract concluded beforehand, and a controller for displaying the map information around the present location of the mobile unit on a display device; wherein the information other than map information includes advertisement information, the controller superimposes the advertisement information on the map information around the present location of the mobile unit on the display device, and the fee in the navigation contract is reduced when the advertisement information is selected.