Patent ID: 6615132
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: E05F,G01C,G05B,G07C

Abstract:
A navigation device to which a remote control device for remotely opening/closing an electric garage door can be connected, the navigation device comprising:a current position detection means for detecting a current position of a vehicle; an orientation detection means for detecting a travelling direction of the vehicle; a speed detection means for detecting a speed of the vehicle; and a means for recording in advance a combination of a position and a travelling direction for opening the door, and an output means for outputting to the remote control device an open signal for opening the electric garage door when the detected current position is within a predetermined range including a predetermined open position outside of an electric garage, the detected travelling direction is within a predetermined range including a predetermined open orientation, and the speed of the vehicle is no greater than a predetermined speed, wherein the output means outputs to the remote control device a close signal for closing the electric garage door when the vehicle has run a predetermined distance from a predetermined position in the electric garage and when a predetermined amount of time has elapsed after the electric garage door has been opened.