Systems, devices and methods are provided for an improved navigational route
planning device which provides clear and concise guidance through decision points
along a route by providing assistance that is more understandable, accurate and
timely. One aspect provided herein is an electronic navigational aid device with
voice guidance. The device includes a processor and a memory adapted to communicate
to the processor. The memory is adapted to store cartographic data and a route
to a desired destination. The device processes travel along the route, recognizes
when the device is approaching a decision point in the route, and provides voice
guidance for the decision point. According to one embodiment, the voice guidance
includes an initial voice guidance, an advance voice guidance, and a confirmation
voice guidance. Other aspects are provided herein.
