Mobile videoconferencing platform with automatic shut-off features
US7222000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45119
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A remote controlled robot system that includes a robot and a remote control station. A user can control movement of the robot from the remote control station. The remote control station may generate robot control commands that are transmitted through a broadband network. The robot has a camera that generates video images that are transmitted to the remote control station through the network. The user can control movement of the robot while viewing the video images provided by the robot camera. The robot can automatically stop movement if it does not receive a robot control command within a time interval. The remote control station may transmit a stop command to the robot if the station does not receive an updated video image within a time interval.
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