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Mobile robot hybrid communication link

US7346429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims
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Filing dateMay 5, 2004
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08C2201/40
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mobile robot communication system includes a remote unit, a repeater module and a control station. A cable connects the repeater module to the control station. The remote unit has a wireless receiver/transmitter for sending and receiving commands. The repeater module has a wireless receiver/transmitter for sending and receiving commands from the mobile unit. The control station is operable in communication with the repeater module for remotely sending and receiving signals. The cable is attached between the repeater module and control station for transmitting signals therebetween.

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