Telepresence robot system that can be accessed by a cellular phone
US10343283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/22
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robot system with a robot that has a camera, monitor, a microphone and a speaker. A communication link can be established with the robot through a cellular phone. The link may include an audio only communication. Alternatively, the link may include audio and video communication between the cellular phone and the robot. The phone can transmit its resolution to the robot and cause the robot to transmit captured images at the phone resolution. The user can cause the robot to move through input on the cellular phone. For example, the phone may include an accelerometer that senses movement, and movement commands are then sent to the robot to cause a corresponding robot movement. The phone may have a touch screen that can be manipulated by the user to cause robot movement and/or camera zoom.
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