A navigation apparatus for providing parking information and a method therefor

PURPOSE: A navigation device and a method for providing parking information are provided to sense all kinds of cars by using an output of an inertia sensor. CONSTITUTION: A position estimating unit transmits a parking detection signal to a control unit. A memory unit(101) stores a parking database. A control unit(102) transmits information from a communication unit to the outside. The communication unit transmits the information from the control unit to the outside. A power source(110) normally drives a navigation device. [Reference numerals] (100) Position measuring unit; (101) Memory unit; (102) Control unit; (103) Communication unit; (104) Display unit; (105) User input unit; (106) Interface unit; (107) ACC power circuit; (108) Auxiliary power supply circuit; (109) Power switching circuit; (110) Power supply unit; (111) Remote server(storing a parking position); (112) Mobile terminal; (AA) Parking lot DB; (BB) ACC power supply; (DD) Navigation device