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Pool cleaner with laser range finder system and method

US11047146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2018
Grant dateJun 29, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/024
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A swimming pool cleaner includes a chassis that supports a motor and a camera that is associated with the chassis and configured to identify at least one object. A controller is in communication with the camera and is configured to control movement of the pool cleaner based on output from the camera.

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