公开(公告)号：US09785149B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

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 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J11/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G05D1/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US09776327B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14931641

申请日：2015-11-03

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: G05B19/18 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G06F19/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US09610685B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US12685986

申请日：2010-01-12

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

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

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J11/009

Abstract: A robot system that includes a robot and a remote station. The remote station may be a personal computer coupled to the robot through a broadband network. A user at the remote station may receive both video and audio from a camera and microphone of the robot, respectively. The remote station may include a display user interface that has a variety of viewable fields and selectable buttons.

公开(公告)号：US09602765B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14289514

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: InTouch Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter ,  Daniel Steven Sanchez ,  Kevin Hanrahan

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H04N21/4788

CPC classification number: H04N7/147 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: A tele-presence system that includes a portable robot face coupled to a remote station. The robot face includes a robot monitor, a robot camera, a robot speaker and a robot microphone. The remote station includes a station monitor, a station camera, a station speaker and a station microphone. The portable robot face can be attached to a platform mounted to the ceiling of an ambulance. The portable robot face can be used by a physician at the remote station to provide remote medical consultation. When the patient is moved from the ambulance the portable robot face can be detached from the platform and moved with the patient.

公开(公告)号：US09429934B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14054518

申请日：2013-10-15

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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

IPC: G05B19/409 ,  B25J9/16 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G05D1/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US09198728B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US11240941

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter ,  Jonathan Southard ,  John Cody Herzog ,  Keith Phillip Laby

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Charles S. Jordan ,  Marco Pinter ,  Jonathan Southard ,  John Cody Herzog ,  Keith Phillip Laby

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B25J9/1689 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B90/361 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J13/006 ,  B25J13/06 ,  B25J19/021 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H50/50 ,  H04N7/185

Abstract: A remote controlled robot system that includes a mobile robot and a remote control station. A user can control movement of the robot from the remote control station. The mobile robot includes a camera system that can capture and transmit to the remote station a zoom image and a non-zoom image. The remote control station includes a monitor that displays a robot view field. The robot view field can display the non-zoom image. The zoom image can be displayed in the robot view field by highlighting an area of the non-zoom field. The remote control station may also store camera locations that allow a user to move the camera system to preset locations.

Abstract translation: 一种遥控机器人系统，包括移动机器人和遥控站。 用户可以控制机器人从遥控站的移动。 移动机器人包括能够捕获并向远程站发送变焦图像和非变焦图像的照相机系统。 遥控站包括显示机器人视野的监视器。 机器人视图字段可以显示非缩放图像。 缩放图像可以通过突出显示非缩放字段的区域来显示在机器人视图字段中。 遥控站还可以存储允许用户将相机系统移动到预设位置的照相机位置。

公开(公告)号：US08902278B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13558059

申请日：2012-07-25

Applicant: Marco Pinter ,  Greg Brallier ,  Scott Ross

Inventor： Marco Pinter ,  Greg Brallier ,  Scott Ross

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G06Q10/101 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H40/20 ,  G16H40/63 ,  H04L41/22

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. A user may selectively view a global view of all telepresence devices, telepresence devices within a particular region, the details of a particular telepresence device, and/or the details of a particular healthcare facility. At one viewing level, a user may view a plan view map of a healthcare facility and visualize the navigational history of a telepresence device. At another viewing level, a user may view a plan view map of a healthcare facility and visualize telemetry data of a patient associated with a selected room. At another viewing level, a user may selectively view various graphical representations of telepresence device statistics and usage information with respect to health ratings for each of a plurality of patients.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了用于可视化，分析和管理在卫生保健设施的远程呈现网络中操作的远程呈现设备的系统和方法的各种实施例。 用户可以选择性地查看所有远程呈现设备，特定区域内的远程呈现设备，特定远程呈现设备的细节和/或特定医疗机构的细节的全局视图。 在一个观看级别，用户可以查看医疗机构的平面图，并且可视化远程呈现设备的导航历史。 在另一观看级别，用户可以查看保健设施的平面图，并且可视化与所选房间相关联的患者的遥测数据。 在另一个观看级别，用户可以选择性地查看关于多个患者中的每一个的健康评级的远程呈现设备统计信息和使用信息的各种图形表示。

公开(公告)号：US20140155755A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14091292

申请日：2014-02-13

Applicant: INTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Marco Pinter ,  Timothy C. Wright ,  H. Neal Reynolds

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/01

CPC classification number: A61B34/30 ,  A61B5/0008 ,  A61B5/0013 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/1128 ,  A61B5/165 ,  A61B5/4064 ,  A61B5/4809 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B5/7275 ,  A61B5/741 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B5/746 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J11/009 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G16H40/67 ,  H04N7/148

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.

公开(公告)号：US08463435B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12349288

申请日：2009-01-06

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

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

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B19/418

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.

公开(公告)号：US08340819B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12561190

申请日：2009-09-16

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

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

IPC: G05B19/404

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。