Apparatus and methods for voice recognition, map display and navigation

摘要

Voice processing for recognizing a predetermined voice such as a place name, etc. is performed by a voice processing section 14 from an audio signal inputted from a microphone 11 on the basis of the operation of an operating means 18. When a map display, etc. based on the recognized place name, etc. are performed, an incorrect reading way and a place name tending to be mistaken can be also recognized. Accordingly, a high grade operation of a navigation apparatus can be simply performed without obstructing driving of a car, etc.