Autonomous, mobile, and network connected output devices
US10575148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for providing a moveable output device capable of autonomous (i.e., localized decision-making within the device itself) or semi-autonomous (i.e., shared decision-making based on communications with one or more other moveable output devices and/or one or more remote resources). The moveable output device includes a surface coupling assembly to couple the device to a wall or ceiling and a propulsion system to move the device along the walls or ceiling. The device also includes an environmental detection system and a biometric detection system to collect environmental and/or biometric information used by the control circuitry to determine a routing for the device and to determine adjustments to one or more output system parameters. The routing and output parameters may be based on movements, gestures, and similar made by the subject.
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