Map-aided movable object positioning method e.g. for motor vehicles, robots, involves selecting position estimate indication from several estimate candidates, based on predetermined rule

摘要

Input topology information that indicates possible positions within a limited geographical area, is received. The distance or direction of the vehicle is calculated from its initial position depending on input state characteristic value. Several position estimate candidates are generated from the indicated positions and vehicle distance. A particular position estimate indication is selected, based on a selection rule. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) Movable object positioning apparatus; (2) Computer program product comprising program codes to execute movable object positioning.