Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-09
2009-02-10
Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S245000, C318S568120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07489985
ABSTRACT:
A robot cleaner system and a method for the robot cleaner to return to an external recharging apparatus. The robot cleaner system has an external recharging apparatus including a charging stand having a charging terminal, and a plurality of transmission parts for sending signals having different codes and strengths; a robot cleaner including a rechargeable battery, a connection terminal for connection with the charging terminal to supply power to the rechargeable battery, a receiving part for receiving signals from the plurality of transmission parts, and a control part for controlling a movement of the robot cleaner using the signals received by the receiving part, so that the connection terminal is connected to the charging terminal.
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Jeung Sam-Jong
Kim Ki-Man
Ko Jang-Youn
Lee Ju-Sang
Lim Kwang-Soo
Benson Walter
Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle LLP.
Paul Antony M
Samsung Gwangju Electronics Co. Ltd.
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