System and method for using a camera unit for the pool cleaning robot for safety monitoring and augmented reality games
US11504607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/50193
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A detection and tracking system and method using a camera unit on a robot, or alternatively a camera mounted inside the pool overlooking the bottom of the pool, for safety monitoring for use in and around water-related environments. The robot is able to propel itself and move throughout the body of water, both on the surface and underwater, and the camera unit functions both on the surface and underwater. The robot optimizes the cleaning cycle of the body of water utilizing deep learning techniques. The robot has localization sensors and software that allow the robot to be aware of the robot's position in the pool. The camera is able to send its video feed live over the internet, the processing is performed in the cloud, and the robot sends and receives data from the cloud. The processing utilizes deep learning algorithms, including artificial neural networks, that perform video analytics.
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