Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Black, Thomas (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S247000, C700S248000, C700S251000, C700S257000, C700S258000, C700S259000, C700S260000, C700S261000, C700S262000, C700S245000, C700S264000, C318S568110, C318S568120, C318S568130, C318S568160, C318S568210, C318S568250, C606S001000, C606S102000, C606S130000, C606S139000, C600S117000, C600S118000, C600S407000, C600S426000, C600S429000, C600S587000, C600S595000, C901S001000, C901S002000, C901S027000
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07142947
ABSTRACT:
A method for monitoring a patient with a robotic system that includes a remote controlled robot. The robot may include a camera, a monitor and a holonomic platform all attached to a robot housing. The robot may be controlled by a remote control station that also has a camera and a monitor. The remote control station may be linked to a base station that is wirelessly coupled to the robot. The cameras and monitors allow a care giver at the remote location to monitor and care for a patient through the robot. The holonomic platform allows the robot to move about a home or facility to locate and/or follow a patient.
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