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Safe operation of machinery using potential occupancy envelopes

US11396099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2020
Grant dateJul 26, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/49138
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments for enforcing safe operation of machinery performing an activity in a three-dimensional (3D) workspace includes computationally generating a 3D spatial representation of the workspace; computationally mapping 3D regions of the workspace corresponding to space occupied by the machinery and a human; and based thereon, restricting operation of the machinery in accordance with a safety protocol during physical performance of the activity.

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