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The invention provides an apparatus and method for route planning and navigation using a portable communication device. A route planning and navigation unit receives a route request from a caller. The route planning and navigation unit checks the latest traffic/road condition data, long term map dat

The invention provides an apparatus and method for route planning and navigation using a portable communication device. A route planning and navigation unit receives a route request from a caller. The route planning and navigation unit checks the latest traffic/road condition data, long term map database, knowledge database, Internet resources, if necessary, and then determines the best route for the driver to reach the destination. The caller may also enter general destination information and be prompted to may a selection from the possible choices. The route planning and navigation unit may also provide exact location information to police officers and emergency personnel, if necessary. During the navigation phase, the caller may receive turn-by-turn navigation and reminders to change lanes in preparation for turns, etc. The route planning and navigation unit may monitor the caller's location, speed, and direction, and provide the caller with updates based on new traffic or road condition changes affecting the caller's route.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method for navigation using a portable communication device in a communication network, comprising:receiving a route planning request from a caller;receiving the caller's current position from the portable communication device;receiving route data inputs including a r

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method for navigation using a portable communication device in a communication network, comprising:receiving a route planning request from a caller;receiving the caller's current position from the portable communication device;receiving route data inputs including a route destination from the caller;checking dynamic traffic and road condition data from a real-time traffic data source;determining the caller's planned route based on the received caller's current position, traffic and road condition data and the caller's route data inputs;outputting the planned route to the caller through the portable communication device while the caller is enroute to the destination; andprompting the caller to confirm if the planned route is acceptable, and if the caller indicates that the planned route is unacceptable, changing the planned route by one of an automatic change or using the caller's inputted change.