Documentation through a remote presence robot
US8849680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H30/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A robotic system that is used in a tele-presence session. For example, the system can be used by medical personnel to examine, diagnose and prescribe medical treatment in the session. The system includes a robot that has a camera and is controlled by a remote station. The system further includes a storage device that stores session content data regarding the session. The data may include a video/audio taping of the session by the robot. The session content data may also include time stamps that allow a user to determine the times that events occurred during the session. The session content data may be stored on a server that accessible by multiple users. Billing information may be automatically generated using the session content data.
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