公开(公告)号：US20170023944A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15139073

申请日：2016-04-26

Applicant: IROBOT CORPORATION ,  INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Tim Wright ,  Michael Chan ,  Marco Pinter ,  Kevin Hanrahan ,  Daniel Sanchez ,  James Ballantyne ,  Cody Herzog ,  Blair Whitney ,  Fuji Lai ,  Kelton Temby ,  Eben Christopher Rauhut ,  Justin H. Kearns ,  Cheuk Wah Wong ,  Timothy Sturtevant Farlow

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B25J11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B25J9/16

CPC classification number: G05D1/0217 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J11/009 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0259 ,  G05D1/0261 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T11/00

Abstract: A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an imaging system, and a mapping module. The mapping module may access a map of an area and tags associated with the area. In various embodiments, each tag may include tag coordinates and tag information, which may include a tag annotation. A tag identification system may identify tags within a predetermined range of the current position and the control system may execute an action based on an identified tag whose tag information comprises a telepresence robot action modifier. The telepresence robot may rotate an upper portion independent from a lower portion. A remote terminal may allow an operator to control the telepresence robot using any combination of control methods, including by selecting a destination in a live video feed, by selecting a destination on a map, or by using a joystick or other peripheral device.

Abstract translation: 远程呈现机器人可以包括驱动系统，控制系统，成像系统和映射模块。 映射模块可以访问与该区域相关联的区域和标签的映射。 在各种实施例中，每个标签可以包括标签坐标和标签信息，其可以包括标签注释。 标签识别系统可以识别当前位置的预定范围内的标签，并且控制系统可以基于识别的标签来执行动作，其标签信息包括远程呈现机器人动作修改器。 远程呈现机器人可以独立于下部旋转上部部分。 远程终端可以允许操作者使用控制方法的任何组合来控制远程呈现机器人，包括通过在实时视频馈送中选择目的地，通过在地图上选择目的地，或者通过使用操纵杆或其他外围设备来控制远程呈现机器人。

公开(公告)号：US20160303740A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15195410

申请日：2016-06-28

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter ,  Jonathan Southard

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0211 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/63 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robotic system that includes a robot and a remote station. The remote station can generate control commands that are transmitted to the robot through a broadband network. The control commands can be interpreted by the robot to induce action such as robot movement or focusing a robot camera. The robot can generate reporting commands that are transmitted to the remote station through the broadband network. The reporting commands can provide positional feedback or system reports on the robot.

Abstract translation: 包括机器人和远程站的机器人系统。 远程站可以生成通过宽带网络发送到机器人的控制命令。 控制命令可以由机器人解释为引起诸如机器人移动或聚焦机器人相机的动作。 机器人可以生成通过宽带网络传输到远程站的报告命令。 报告命令可以在机器人上提供位置反馈或系统报告。

公开(公告)号：US20160154940A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US15012636

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Scott Ross ,  Kelton Temby ,  Jonathan Southard ,  Dan Habecker ,  Michael Chan ,  Timothy C. Wright ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Joshua A. Bouganim

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/20

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems and methods for visualizing, analyzing, and managing telepresence devices operating in a telepresence network of healthcare facilities. The visualization and management system for telepresence devices may display a first viewing level that includes a geographical representation of the location of various telepresence devices. A user may selectively view a global view of all telepresence devices, telepresence devices within a particular region, and/or the details of a particular telepresence device. A user may also access a viewing level of a network of healthcare facilities. The user may view, analyze, and/or manage the healthcare network, telepresence device network, individual telepresence devices, connection rules, and/or other aspects of the healthcare network using the geographical visualization and management tool described herein.

公开(公告)号：US20150296177A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14747839

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Marco Pinter ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Daniel Sanchez ,  Kevin Hanrahan ,  Kelton Temby ,  Christopher Lambrecht

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/147 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G11B27/005 ,  G11B27/036 ,  G11B27/102 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A telepresence device may relay video, audio, and/or measurement data to a user operating a control device. A user interface may permit the user to quickly view and/or understand temporally and/or spatially disparate information. The telepresence device may pre-gather looped video of spatially disparate areas in an environment. A temporal control mechanism may start video playback at a desired point in a current or historical video segment. Notations may be associated with time spans in a video and recalled by capturing an image similar to a frame in the time span of the video. An area of interest may be selected and video containing the area of interest may be automatically found. Situational data may be recorded and used to recall video segments of interest. The telepresence device may synchronize video playback and movement. A series of videos may be recorded at predetermined time intervals to capture visually trending information.

Abstract translation: 远程呈现设备可以将视频，音频和/或测量数据中继到操作控制设备的用户。 用户界面可以允许用户快速查看和/或理解时间上和/或空间上不同的信息。 远程呈现设备可以在环境中预先收集空间上不同区域的循环视频。 时间控制机制可以在当前或历史视频段中的期望点开始视频回放。 记录可能与视频中的时间跨度相关联，并且通过在视频的时间间隔中捕获类似于帧的图像而被调用。 可以选择感兴趣的区域，并且可以自动找到包含感兴趣区域的视频。 情境数据可以被记录并用于召回感兴趣的视频段。 远程呈现设备可以同步视频播放和移动。 可以以预定的时间间隔记录一系列视频以捕获视觉上的趋势信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150092037A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14464601

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2207/10132 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A remote controlled robot system that includes a mobile robot and a remote control station. The mobile robot is controlled by the remote control station and includes a robot monitor, and a robot camera that captures a robot image. The system also includes a medical image device that can be coupled to the robot. The remote control station includes a camera that captures a remote station image, and a monitor that displays the robot image captured by the robot camera in a robot view field, displays the remote station image in a station view field. The robot transmits the robot and medical images to the remote control station such that a larger portion of a network bandwidth is allocated for the medical image than the robot image.

公开(公告)号：US20150088310A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14550743

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: InTouch Technologies, Inc. ,  iRobot Corporation

Inventor： Marco Pinter ,  Fuji Lai ,  Daniel Steven Sanchez ,  James Ballantyne ,  David Bjorn Roe ,  Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Orjeta Taka ,  Cheuk Wah Wong

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/1676 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H40/67 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47 ,  Y10S901/49

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for social behavior of a telepresence robot are disclosed herein. A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an object detection system, and a social behaviors component. The drive system is configured to move the telepresence robot. The control system is configured to control the drive system to drive the telepresence robot around a work area. The object detection system is configured to detect a human in proximity to the telepresence robot. The social behaviors component is configured to provide instructions to the control system to cause the telepresence robot to operate according to a first set of rules when a presence of one or more humans is not detected and operate according to a second set of rules when the presence of one or more humans is detected.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于远程呈现机器人的社会行为的设备，系统和方法。 远程呈现机器人可以包括驱动系统，控制系统，对象检测系统和社交行为组件。 驱动系统配置为移动远程呈现机器人。 控制系统被配置为控制驱动系统以驱动远程呈现机器人围绕工作区域。 物体检测系统被配置为检测靠近远程呈现机器人的人。 社会行为组件被配置为向控制系统提供指令，以使当远程呈现机器人在没有检测到一个或多个人的存在的情况下根据第一组规则操作时，当存在时根据第二组规则来操作 检测到一个或多个人。

公开(公告)号：US20140156078A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13894246

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John Cody Herzog ,  Blair Whitney ,  Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter

IPC: B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J9/1689 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J19/023 ,  G05B2219/40153 ,  G05B2219/40178 ,  G05B2219/40195 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/47

Abstract: A robot system with a robot that has a camera and a remote control station that can connect to the robot. The connection can include a plurality of privileges. The system further includes a server that controls which privileges are provided to the remote control station. The privileges may include the ability to control the robot, joint in a multi-cast session and the reception of audio/video from the robot. The privileges can be established and edited through a manager control station. The server may contain a database that defines groups of remote control station that can be connected to groups of robots. The database can be edited to vary the stations and robots within a group. The system may also allow for connectivity between a remote control station at a user programmable time window.

Abstract translation: 具有机器人的机器人系统，其具有能够连接到机器人的照相机和远程控制站。 该连接可以包括多个特权。 该系统还包括控制向远程控制站提供哪些特权的服务器。 权限可以包括控制机器人，多播会话中的联合以及来自机器人的音频/视频的接收的能力。 可以通过管理员控制台建立和编辑权限。 服务器可以包含定义可以连接到机器人组的远程控制站组的数据库。 可以编辑数据库以改变组内的站和机器人。 该系统还可以允许在用户可编程时间窗口的远程控制站之间的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20140135990A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14157470

申请日：2014-01-16

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： David Stuart ,  Daniel Steven Sanchez ,  Fuji Lai ,  Kevin Hanrahan ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  David Roe ,  James Rosenthal ,  Amante Mangaser ,  Blair Whitney ,  Derek Walters

IPC: B25J9/16

CPC classification number: H04N7/142 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A tele-presence system that includes a cart. The cart includes a robot face that has a robot monitor, a robot camera, a robot speaker, a robot microphone, and an overhead camera. The system also includes a remote station that is coupled to the robot face and the overhead camera. The remote station includes a station monitor, a station camera, a station speaker and a station microphone. The remote station can display video images captured by the robot camera and/or overhead camera. By way of example, the cart can be used in an operating room, wherein the overhead camera can be placed in a sterile field and the robot face can be used in a non-sterile field. The user at the remote station can conduct a teleconference through the robot face and also obtain a view of a medical procedure through the overhead camera.

Abstract translation: 包括购物车的远程存在系统。 推车包括具有机器人监视器，机器人相机，机器人扬声器，机器人麦克风和高架摄像机的机器人面部。 该系统还包括耦合到机器人面部和顶置摄像机的远程站。 远程站包括站监视器，​​站摄像机，站扬声器和站麦克风。 远程站可以显示由机器人摄像机和/或高架摄像头拍摄的视频图像。 作为示例，推车可以在手术室中使用，其中顶置式照相机可以放置在无菌区域中，并且机器人面部可以在非无菌区域中使用。 远程站的用户可以通过机器人面进行电话会议，并通过架空摄像机获得医疗程序的视图。

公开(公告)号：US20130066469A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13670692

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: InTouch Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Amante Mangaser ,  Jonathan Southard ,  Marco Pinter ,  John Cody Herzog ,  Charles Steve Jordan ,  Yulun Wang ,  James Rosenthal

IPC: G05B15/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/1689 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/40174 ,  G05B2219/40298 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  H04N7/185 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A remote control station that controls a robot through a network. The remote control station transmits a robot control command that includes information to move the robot. The remote control station monitors at least one network parameter and scales the robot control command as a function of the network parameter. For example, the remote control station can monitor network latency and scale the robot control command to slow down the robot with an increase in the latency of the network. Such an approach can reduce the amount of overshoot or overcorrection by a user driving the robot.

Abstract translation: 通过网络控制机器人的远程控制站。 遥控站发送包含信息以移动机器人的机器人控制命令。 远程控制站监视至少一个网络参数，并根据网络参数对机器人控制命令进行缩放。 例如，远程控制站可以监视网络延迟并缩放机器人控制命令以随着网络延迟的增加来减慢机器人。 这种方法可以减少驾驶机器人的用户的过冲量或过度校正量。

公开(公告)号：US12142351B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US15985448

申请日：2018-05-21

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Marco Pinter ,  Timothy C. Wright ,  H. Neal Reynolds ,  Fuji Lai ,  Yulun Wang

IPC: A61B34/10 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B34/30 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H50/20 ,  H04N7/14 ,  A61B5/024

Abstract: A telepresence device may autonomously check patients. The telepresence device may determine the frequency of checking based on whether the patient has a risk factor. The telepresence device may include an image sensor, a thermal camera, a depth sensor, one or more systems for interacting with patients, or the like. The telepresence device may be configured to evaluate the patient's condition using the one or more sensors. The telepresence device may measure physiological characteristics using Eulerian video magnification, may detect pallor, fluid level, or fluid color, may detect thermal asymmetry, may determine a psychological state from body position or movement, or the like. The telepresence device may determine whether the patient is experiencing a potentially harmful condition, such as sepsis or stroke, and may trigger an alarm if so. To overcome alarm fatigue, the telepresence device may annoy a care provider until the care provider responds to an alarm.