Apparatus, System, and Method for Enabling Robots to Autonomously Disinfect In-door Spaces Using Remote-controlled Automated Shades

    公开(公告)号:US20220080071A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-17

    申请号:US17446561

    申请日:2021-08-31

    Abstract: We present an invention that enables autonomous disinfection robots to perform their duties significantly more autonomously than previously possible. Because disinfection mechanisms, such as UV-C light and chemical disinfectant mists, are harmful to humans, robots that provide such disinfection functionality in interior spaces require people to be kept out of the areas of disinfection. Human help is currently required for opening and closing doors for the robot to secure the space during disinfection. We describe a system and method for enabling robots to perform this task safely without human help. In one embodiment this is achieved by mounting a radio-controlled, motorized shade on the door-frame of the room to be disinfected, and enabling the robot to autonomously roll that shade up and down. The shade stops significant amounts of the dangerous UV-C light or chemical disinfectants from leaving the room, enabling a robot to disinfect multiple rooms without human help.

    Method for determining the driving resistance of a vehicle
    12.
    发明授权
    Method for determining the driving resistance of a vehicle 有权
    确定车辆行驶阻力的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08768536B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-01

    申请号:US14002903

    申请日:2011-11-17

    Abstract: A method for determining the driving resistance of a vehicle by taking into account a value for the vehicle mass is described. Before beginning to drive, the vehicle mass and driving resistance coefficients are estimated with an estimation method by taking into account sensor signals, and an initial value for the driving resistance is calculated from the vehicle mass and the driving resistance coefficients. A corrected value for the driving resistance and the vehicle mass is calculated while driving, based on measured driving-related values, which are measured in chronological succession.

    Abstract translation: 描述了通过考虑车辆质量的值来确定车辆的行驶阻力的方法。 在开始驱动之前,通过考虑传感器信号,通过估计方法来估计车辆质量和驾驶阻力系数,并根据车辆质量和驾驶阻力系数计算驾驶阻力的初始值。 基于按照时间顺序测量的测量的驾驶相关值,在驾驶时计算驾驶阻力和车辆质量的校正值。

    METHOD FOR OBTAINING A SPEED PROFILE
    13.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR OBTAINING A SPEED PROFILE 有权
    获取速度轮廓的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130261970A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13877191

    申请日:2011-09-28

    CPC classification number: G01C21/3492 G01C21/32 G01C21/3469

    Abstract: Certain processes are defined in a data record and in each case a multiplicity of such processes are preferably defined for different driver types. Each process is distinguished by an entry speed and an exit speed. A preliminary speed profile can be divided into route sections, to each of which a process from the defined processes corresponds. The assigned speed profiles can be completely complex, in particular also comprise nonlinear sections between the entry speed and the exit speed, and in this way constant travel can be simulated, for example through an oscillatory change in the speed. It is also equally possible for stationary phases with a specific frequency and duration to be included in a process. The situational context which is formed by other processes is taken into account in the definition of the speed profile.

    Abstract translation: 在数据记录中定义某些过程,并且在每种情况下,优选地针对不同的驱动器类型定义多个这样的过程。 每个进程都通过进入速度和退出速度进行区分。 初步速度曲线可以分为路线部分,其中来自定义的过程的过程对应。 分配的速度分布可以是完全复杂的,特别地还包括进入速度和出口速度之间的非线性部分,并且以这种方式,可以例如通过速度的振荡变化来模拟恒定行程。 在一个过程中也可以包括具有特定频率和持续时间的固定相。 在速度曲线的定义中考虑了由其他过程形成的情境环境。

    RESPIRATOR
    14.
    发明申请
    RESPIRATOR 有权
    呼吸者

    公开(公告)号:US20080142516A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-19

    申请号:US11955590

    申请日:2007-12-13

    CPC classification number: A62B9/04 B65D63/06 Y10T24/4077

    Abstract: A closing device is provided for a container of a respirator with two container shells (2, 2′) joining each other at front surfaces, with at least one tightening strap (4), which encloses a part of a container shell outer surface located at right angles to the front surfaces. Two holding elements (5, 5′) are each provided with a recess (6, 6′) and are formed at the free ends of the tightening strap (4). A closing element (7) is formed in a U-shaped pattern with two legs (8) and meshes with each recess (6, 6′) of the holding elements (5, 5′). The legs (8) of the closing element (7) can be pulled out of the recess (6, 6′) of the holding elements (5, 5′) to take off the tightening strap (4).

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于呼吸器的容器的闭合装置,其具有在前表面处彼此连接的两个容器壳体(2,2')和至少一个紧固带(4),所述紧固带(4)包围容器壳体外表面的一部分, 与前表面成直角。 两个保持元件(5,5')均设置有凹部(6,6'),并形成在紧固带(4)的自由端。 闭合元件(7)形成为具有两个支腿(8)的U形图案,并且与保持元件(5,5')的每个凹部(6,6')啮合。 关闭元件(7)的腿部(8)可以从保持元件(5,5')的凹部(6,6')中拉出以脱离紧固带(4)。

    Respirator
    15.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09707418B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-18

    申请号:US13552737

    申请日:2012-07-19

    CPC classification number: A62B9/04 B65D63/06 Y10T24/4077

    Abstract: A closing device is provided for a container of a respirator with two container shells (2, 2′) joining each other at front surfaces, with at least one tightening strap (4), which encloses a part of a container shell outer surface located at right angles to the front surfaces. Two holding elements (5, 5′) are each provided with a recess (6, 6′) and are formed at the free ends of the tightening strap (4). A closing element (7) is formed in a U-shaped pattern with two legs (8) and meshes with each recess (6, 6′) of the holding elements (5, 5′). The legs (8) of the closing element (7) can be pulled out of the recess (6, 6′) of the holding elements (5, 5′) to take off the tightening strap (4).

    METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DRIVING RESISTANCE OF A VEHICLE
    16.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DRIVING RESISTANCE OF A VEHICLE 有权
    确定车辆驾驶阻力的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130345902A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-26

    申请号:US14002903

    申请日:2011-11-17

    Abstract: A method for determining the driving resistance of a vehicle by taking into account a value for the vehicle mass is described. Before beginning to drive, the vehicle mass and driving resistance coefficients are estimated with an estimation method by taking into account sensor signals, and an initial value for the driving resistance is calculated from the vehicle mass and the driving resistance coefficients. A corrected value for the driving resistance and the vehicle mass is calculated while driving, based on measured driving-related values, which are measured in chronological succession.

    Abstract translation: 描述了通过考虑车辆质量的值来确定车辆的行驶阻力的方法。 在开始驱动之前,通过考虑传感器信号,通过估计方法来估计车辆质量和驾驶阻力系数,并根据车辆质量和驾驶阻力系数计算驾驶阻力的初始值。 基于按照时间顺序测量的测量的驾驶相关值,在驾驶时计算驾驶阻力和车辆质量的校正值。

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