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Detachable user interface for a robotic vehicle

US9475196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 24, 2013
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/167
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic vehicle may include control circuitry, a device interface and a detachable user interface. The control circuitry may be configured to execute stored instructions to direct operation of the robotic vehicle on a defined area. The device interface may enable electronic communication of a device with the control circuitry. The detachable user interface may be configured to be removably mated with the robotic vehicle to enable communication between the detachable user interface and the control circuitry via the device interface. The detachable user interface may provide user interface capability to enable an operator to define one or more setting parameters or instructions responsive to the detachable user interface being mated with the robotic vehicle for execution by the control circuitry to control operation of the robotic vehicle when the detachable user interface is not mated with the robotic vehicle.

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