Analysis of how prices affect the promotion of navigators; and suggestions on future development of navigation systems.
1. A trend of integration occurs in development of navigation system; wireless supporting services; Communication protocol between control modules are widely required.
2. Simplicity should be considered for easy client operation of navigation systems; the human - machine interaction should be more convenient; and the voice recognition should be added to the system.
3. Maps: incompatibility of Japan, European, and American maps prevents map maintenance, and therefore, national standards are highly required.
4. Solution to coordinate development of automobiles and consumptive in-car electronic products.