Methods and systems for wireless control of a robotic device
US9393699B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/36159
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for wireless control of robotic devices are described herein. As one example of implementing wireless control of a robot, a computing device may provide an alert, such as visual, audio, and/or vibration signals, when the device is capable of engaging in wireless communication with a robot. Prior to engaging the robot, the device may require some gesture of confirmation from the user, such as a passcode, predefined motion, or biometric input, prior to requesting for some amount of control of the robot. After engaging the robot via wireless communication (e.g., near field communication (NFC)), the device may receive control of the robot and enable the user to input control commands. Additionally, in some instances, the device may be configured to receive a subsequent gesture from the user that requests to relinquish control back to a control system of the robot.
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