Automated data storage library with wireless robotic positioning system

    公开(公告)号:US06535792B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-18

    申请号:US09943816

    申请日:2001-08-31

    CPC classification number: G05D23/1951 G05D1/028 G05D2201/0211

    Abstract: A method and apparatus in an automated data storage library for identifying a location of a robot in the automated data storage library. Signals are transmitted from a set of transmitters in the automated data storage library, wherein a location of the set of transmitters is known. The signals transmitted from the set of transmitters are received at a receiver located on the robot to form a set of received signals. The location of the robot is determined using the set of received signals and the location of the set of transmitters.

    Methods for facilitating a retail environment
    72.
    发明申请
    Methods for facilitating a retail environment 有权
    促进零售环境的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20020165790A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-07

    申请号:US09906159

    申请日:2001-07-16

    Abstract: The methods of the invention provide a variety of processes that may be performed by a mobile retail system or a mobile robot system. In accordance with one process, the invention provides a method of facilitating a retail environment, comprising the steps of providing a mobile system for operation in the retail environment, the mobile system including a processor portion, a memory portion storing retail data relating to retail activity, the processor portion storing data in the memory portion and retrieving data from the memory portion, an interaction portion, and a transport portion. The method further includes traveling from at least a first location to a second location by the mobile system; monitoring the retail environment by the mobile system; and accepting input from a customer in the retail environment by the mobile system. Various other operations may be performed by the mobile system in accordance with the system and method of the invention.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的方法提供了可以由移动零售系统或移动机器人系统执行的各种过程。 根据一个过程,本发明提供了一种促进零售环境的方法,包括以下步骤:提供在零售环境中操作的移动系统,所述移动系统包括处理器部分,存储与零售活动有关的零售数据的存储器部分 处理器部分将数据存储在存储器部分中并从存储器部分检索数据,交互部分和传送部分。 该方法还包括由移动系统从至少第一位置移动到第二位置; 通过移动系统监控零售环境; 并且在移动系统中接受来自零售环境中的客户的输入。 移动系统可以根据本发明的系统和方法执行各种其他操作。

    Socially interactive autonomous robot
    73.
    发明申请
    Socially interactive autonomous robot 有权
    社会互动自主机器人

    公开(公告)号:US20020013641A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-31

    申请号:US09915161

    申请日:2001-07-25

    Abstract: A robot that is capable of 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: 能够实质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。

    Automated data storage library with wireless robotic positioning system
    74.
    发明授权
    Automated data storage library with wireless robotic positioning system 有权
    具有无线机器人定位系统的自动数据存储库

    公开(公告)号:US06304798B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-16

    申请号:US09450827

    申请日:1999-11-29

    CPC classification number: G05D23/1951 G05D1/028 G05D2201/0211

    Abstract: A method and apparatus in an automated data storage library for identifying a location of a robot in the automated data storage library. Signals are transmitted from a set of transmitters in the automated data storage library, wherein a location of the set of transmitters is known. The signals transmitted from the set of transmitters are received at a receiver located on the robot to form a set of received signals. The location of the robot is determined using the set of received signals and the location of the set of transmitters.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于识别机器人在自动数据存储库中的位置的自动化数据存储库中的方法和装置。 信号从自动数据存储库中的一组发射机传输,其中该组发射机的位置是已知的。 从发送机组发送的信号在位于机器人上的接收机处被接收以形成一组接收信号。 机器人的位置使用一组接收信号和发射机组的位置来确定。

    Autonomous navigation apparatus with neural network for a mobile vehicle
    75.
    发明授权
    Autonomous navigation apparatus with neural network for a mobile vehicle 失效
    具有用于移动车辆的神经网络的自动导航装置

    公开(公告)号:US5548512A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-20

    申请号:US317443

    申请日:1994-10-04

    Inventor: Naveed Quraishi

    Abstract: An autonomous navigation system for a mobile vehicle arranged to move within an environment includes a plurality of sensors arranged on the vehicle and at least one neural network including an input layer coupled to the sensors, a hidden layer coupled to the input layer, and an output layer coupled to the hidden layer. The neural network produces output signals representing respective positions of the vehicle, such as the X coordinate, the Y coordinate, and the angular orientation of the vehicle. A plurality of patch locations within the environment are used to train the neural networks to produce the correct outputs in response to the distances sensed.

    Abstract translation: 布置成在环境内移动的移动车辆的自主导航系统包括布置在车辆上的多个传感器和包括耦合到传感器的输入层的至少一个神经网络,耦合到输入层的隐藏层和输出端 层耦合到隐藏层。 神经网络产生表示车辆的相应位置的输出信号,例如车辆的X坐标,Y坐标和角度定向。 环境内的多个贴片位置用于训练神经网络以响应感测的距离产生正确的输出。

    Camera-based commissioning
    77.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11949532B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-02

    申请号:US17980277

    申请日:2022-11-03

    Abstract: Lighting control systems may be commissioned for programming and/or control with the aid of a mobile device. Design software may be used to create a floor plan of how the lighting control system may be designed. The design software may generate floor plan identifiers for each lighting fixture, or group of lighting fixtures. During commissioning of the lighting control system, the mobile device may be used to help identify the lighting devices that have been installed in the physical space. The mobile device may receive a communication from each lighting control device that indicates a unique identifier of the lighting control device. The unique identifier may be communicated by visible light communication (VLC) or RF communication. The unique identifier may be associated with the floor plan identifier for communication of digital messages to lighting fixtures installed in the locations indicated in the floor plan identifier.

    Navigating semi-autonomous mobile robots

    公开(公告)号:US11940797B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-26

    申请号:US16867168

    申请日:2020-05-05

    Abstract: Techniques for navigating semi-autonomous mobile robots are described. A semi-autonomous mobile robot moves within an environment to complete a task. A navigation server communicates with the robot and provides the robot information. The robot includes a navigation map of the environment, interaction information, and a security level. To complete the task, the robot transmits a route reservation request to the navigation server, the route reservation request including a priority for the task, a timeslot, and a route. The navigation server grants the route reservation if the task priority is higher than the task priorities of conflicting route reservation requests from other robots. As the robot moves within the environment, the robot detects an object and attempts to classify the detected object as belonging to an object category. The robot retrieves an interaction profile for the object, and interacts with the object according to the retrieved interaction profile.

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