公开(公告)号：US20040143421A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：US10751032

申请日：2004-01-02

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Louis Kavoussi

IPC: G06F011/00 ,  G06F015/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/1602 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0005 ,  B25J19/022 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G16H10/60 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring a patient. The method includes generating and transmitting input commands to the robot from a remote station. The remote station may include a personal computer that is operated by a doctor. The input commands can move the robot so that a video image and sounds of the patient can be captured by a robot camera and microphone, respectively, and transmitted back to the remote station. The robot may also have a monitor and a speaker to allow for two-way videoconferencing between the patient and a doctor at the remote station. The robot can move from room to room so that a doctor can make nullpatient roundsnull within a medical facility. The system thus allows a doctor visit patients from a remote location, thereby improving the frequency of visits and the quality of medical care.

Abstract translation: 一种用于远程监测患者的方法。 该方法包括从远程站向机器人生成和发送输入命令。 远程站可以包括由医生操作的个人计算机。 输入命令可以移动机器人，使得可以分别由机器人相机和麦克风捕获患者的视频图像和声音，并将其发送回远程站。 机器人还可以具有监视器和扬声器，以允许患者和远端站的医生之间进行双向视频会议。 机器人可以从一个房间移动到另一个房间，以便医生可以在医疗机构内进行“病人回合”。 因此，该系统允许医生访问偏远地区的患者，从而提高访问频率和医疗质量。

公开(公告)号：US20040117065A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10666638

申请日：2003-09-18

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0003 ,  B25J9/1602 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1692 ,  B25J11/0005 ,  B25J19/022 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G16H10/60 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: a robotic system that allows a consultant to provide remote consulting services through a remotely controlled robot. The robot provides a video image to a remote station that is manned by the consultant. The video image may include a therapist performing a therapeutic routine on a patient. The consultant can view the therapeutic routine and provide consultant information such as instructions to modify or otherwise change the routine. The consultant information is transmitted to the robot and conveyed to the therapist. The system allows a consultant to provide consulting services without have to be physically present at the site of the patient. The remote station also allows the consultant to control movement of the robot so that the video image tracks movement of the therapist and/or patient.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人系统，允许顾问通过远程控制的机器人提供远程咨询服务。 机器人向由顾问负责的远程站提供视频图像。 视频图像可以包括对患者执行治疗程序的治疗师。 顾问可以查看治疗程序，并提供顾问信息，例如修改或改变例行程序的说明。 顾问信息传送给机器人并传达给治疗师。 该系统允许顾问提供咨询服务，而不必在患者的现场身体存在。 远程站还允许顾问控制机器人的移动，使得视频图像跟踪治疗师和/或患者的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20040096083A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-20

申请号：US10702478

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Shinichi Matsunaga ,  Nobuo Higaki

IPC: G06K009/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0251 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/1676 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0211

Abstract: A mobile apparatus is provided, which includes a plurality of imaging devices, a measurement device for measuring a current position and direction of the imaging devices, a map data storing section which stores map data including at least registered information on positions of stationary objects, a recognized distance calculating section which obtains a parallax for a plurality of images, a reference distance calculating section which calculates a reference distance from the imaging devices to a front border of each stationary object, a retracting section for determining a range of image processing, which selects a set of pixels to be processed so as to generate a retracted image, a detecting section for detecting objects from the retracted image, a transport device, and a transport controller for controlling movement of the transport device according to information about the objects detected by the detecting section.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种移动装置，其包括多个成像装置，用于测量成像装置的当前位置和方向的测量装置，地图数据存储部分，其存储至少包括关于静止物体的位置的登记信息的地图数据， 获取多个图像的视差的识别距离计算部，计算从成像装置到各静止物体的前方边界的基准距离的基准距离计算部，确定图像处理范围的缩回部， 要处理的像素的集合以产生缩回图像，用于从缩回图像中检测对象的检测部分，传送装置和传送控制器，用于根据关于由所述缩回图像检测到的对象的信息来控制传送装置的移动 检测部分。

公开(公告)号：US06549215B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US10033403

申请日：2001-12-27

Applicant: Norman P. Jouppi

Inventor： Norman P. Jouppi

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: H04N7/144 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F3/14

Abstract: An image is displayed using anamorphic video. A first portion of an image is displayed on a display at a first scale. At least one second portion of the image is displayed on the display. The at least one second portion is adjacent the first portion of the image. The second portion is displayed at a second scale higher than the first scale.

公开(公告)号：US06539284B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09915161

申请日：2001-07-25

Applicant: Illah Nourbakhsh ,  Clay Kunz ,  Carolyn O'Brien ,  Thomas Willeke ,  Vinton Coffman, III

Inventor： Illah Nourbakhsh ,  Clay Kunz ,  Carolyn O'Brien ,  Thomas Willeke ,  Vinton Coffman, III

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A robot for performing substantially autonomous movement includes a processing device, a memory, and a mobility structure controlled by the processing device. The processor directs the robot to move with any predetermined safe area having a boundary and a reference point. Optionally, the robot also exhibits features of social interactivity by accepting an input from a human, selecting dynamic content from a data base wherein the dynamic content is responsive to the input, and presenting the human with a response corresponding to the dynamic content selection.

Abstract translation: 用于执行基本上自主运动的机器人包括处理装置，存储器和由处理装置控制的移动结构。 处理器引导机器人与具有边界和参考点的任何预定安全区域一起移动。 可选地，机器人还通过接受来自人的输入来显示社交交互的特征，从动态内容响应于输入的数据库中选择动态内容，以及向人类呈现与动态内容选择相对应的响应。

公开(公告)号：US4672280A

公开(公告)日：1987-06-09

申请号：US682800

申请日：1984-12-18

Applicant: Yoshiaki Honjo

Inventor： Yoshiaki Honjo

IPC: B25J9/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B65G47/00 ,  G06F15/20 ,  H02J1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: A mobile robot calling system has a mobile robot normally waiting at a home position and connected to an AC power supply such that its battery is charged by the AC power supply in the wait status, and a calling oscillator for generating a calling signal to the mobile robot. The calling signal is supplied from the calling oscillator to the mobile robot through indoor AC power supply wiring. Relay transmitters are respectively arranged for a plurality of AC receptacles to relay the calling signal. A controller is arranged to control a plurality of calling devices and robot waiting stations. The controller cyclically checks the robot calling states of the calling devices and robot wait status in the waiting stations. The controller generates a robot calling command to the waiting stations in accordance with the robot wait status in the waiting stations when the robot calling signals are generated from the calling devices.

Abstract translation: 移动机器人呼叫系统具有通常在初始位置等待并连接到AC电源的移动机器人，使得其电池在等待状态下被AC电源充电，以及用于向移动台产生呼叫信号的呼叫振荡器 机器人。 通过室内交流电源线将呼叫信号从主叫振荡器提供给移动机器人。 继电器发射器分别布置用于多个AC插座以中继呼叫信号。 控制器被布置成控制多个呼叫装置和机器人等待站。 控制器循环检查机器人呼叫状态和待机站中的机器人等待状态。 当从主叫设备产生机器人呼叫信号时，控制器根据等待站中的机器人等待状态向等待站产生机器人呼叫命令。