Robot cleaner and remote monitoring system and method of the same
US9423797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0272
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are a robot cleaner and a method for controlling the same. Firstly, an obstacle may be detected by using a light pattern sensor, and a user's inconvenience due to irradiation of a light pattern may be solved. Secondly, an obstacle may be precisely detected in a three dimensional manner by using the light pattern sensor. This may allow precise creation of a cleaning map. Thirdly, a user's eyes may be prevented from being continuously exposed to a light source. This may enhance the user's convenience.
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