Decoding the Blaupunkt TravelPilot: Unraveling the Navigation Disc’s Secrets

The Blaupunkt Travelpilot DX navigation system, a staple in many vehicles, relies on a complex disc structure for its mapping and guidance capabilities. Understanding this structure is crucial for anyone looking to reverse engineer or work with the system’s data. This article delves into the intricacies of the Blaupunkt TravelPilot disc format, exploring its various components and shedding light on its underlying logic.

Dissecting the Blaupunkt TravelPilot Disc Structure

Initial analysis reveals that the TravelPilot DX discs are built upon the Geographic Data Files (GDF) 3.0 specification. This suggests a potential pathway for converting OpenStreetMap (OSM) data into a compatible format. Furthermore, the discs are generated by Bosch GmbH Hildesheim, not by common navigation data providers like TomTom or TeleAtlas.

The hardware itself utilizes a V810-based chip, responsible for executing the system’s software. Dumping the flash chip’s contents provides valuable insights into the system’s inner workings. Examining the map generation process reveals intriguing details: the process occurs on a Linux system using specific arguments and configuration files. A key clue lies within the MAP00001.map file, referencing “TPMAP2” – potentially the name of the underlying structure standard.

MILL_RELEASE : /home/cdbuild/CNV_LINUX/MG3_2013.1/1.1_LINUX CONVEX_DECOMPOSITION : FALSE non-public Default-Files : att_file.GENERIC.2.1 gdf_interpretation.GENERIC.3.4 gdf_syntax.GDF_3_0.1.1 modify_road.GENERIC.1.5 public Default-Files : No_CREATE_ATT_SIT_CFG filters_map.D.TA.3.3 No_FILTERS_ROAD_CFG gdf_trans_dict_map.TA_GIS.EUR.CD.2.14 No_META_DATA_FILE modify_map.TA.D.2.5 name_parser_product.DX_MAP.1.1 online_map.D.COARSE.1.1 tpmap_transdict_map.D.1.2 Config-Files : GDF-Input : /home/cdbuild/CFG/map2-DX_TA_BNL_2012.9_p32_exp01_MG3/run/ScanGDF.input

Deciphering the Data Files

Several key files play crucial roles within the Blaupunkt TravelPilot system:

• QUADIDX.DAT: Likely contains the names of all objects within the navigation data.
• RF files: Potentially store Points of Interest (POI) data.
• V01 files: Appear to contain speech synthesis data.
• NAVxxxxx.DAT files: These numerous files, with non-incremental numbering, contain a TPNAV2_COMPRESSED header. Accompanying DNL and NTL files, bearing a TPNAV2 header related to TMC data collection, suggest they handle Traffic Message Channel (TMC) information.

The INFO.TXT file offers a wealth of metadata, including software versions, project details, and data source paths, confirming the use of GDF and providing specific version numbers for various components.

cd2-BNL_2013_2014_MS_DX v1 Title: BeNeLux 2013/2014 DX / MERIAN scout Travel Guide Project-Number: Europa DX 2013/2014 Project-Name: BNL 2013/2014 MS DX ...

Recreating the Blaupunkt TravelPilot Experience

Two primary approaches emerge for recreating or manipulating the original discs:

1. Identifying the Standard: Discovering the exact TPNAV2 standard would allow for precise data reconstruction.
2. GDF Reconstruction: Recreating GDF files and leveraging Bosch’s tools (or obtaining the toolkit) could offer an alternative route. This approach hinges on convincing Bosch to collaborate or share their proprietary tools.

The quest to unlock the Blaupunkt TravelPilot’s secrets continues. Further analysis of the TPNAV2 standard and the potential for GDF file manipulation hold the key to fully understanding and utilizing this intricate navigation system. Unlocking this system opens possibilities for custom map creation, software updates, and deeper integration with modern navigation technologies.