Robotic waiter system
US11951607B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic waiter system that is programmed to serve a patron at an eating establishment. The robotic waiter comprises of a base that supports a tablet. The base has a servomotor that spins the tablet toward a patron that is placing an order. The servomotor is controlled by a microprocessor that is programmed to spin a display toward the source of the sound. The sound is captured by a trio of acoustic sensors that are mounted on a housing, the acoustic sensors are operatively connected to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor ensures that the display is directly aligned to the source of the sound.
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