Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S255000, C700S256000, C700S257000, C700S258000, C700S259000, C700S264000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07031805
ABSTRACT:
A robot cleaner system for detecting an external recharging apparatus which is positioned in a non-detectable area by an upper camera thereof, and a docking method for docking the robot cleaner system with the external recharging apparatus. The robot cleaner system includes an external recharging apparatus with a power terminal connected to a utility power supply, a recharging apparatus recognition mark formed on the external recharging apparatus, and a robot cleaner, having a recognition mark sensor that detects the recharging apparatus recognition mark, and a rechargeable battery. The robot cleaner automatically docks to the power terminal to recharge the rechargeable battery. The recharging apparatus recognition mark is made of retroreflective material or a metal tape, and the recognition mark sensor may be a photosensor or a proximity sensor.
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Jeon Kyong-hui
Kim Ki-man
Ko Jang-youn
Lee Ju-sang
Song Jeong-gon
Black Thomas G.
Blank Rome LLP
Marc McDieiunel
Samsung Gwangju Electronics Co. Ltd.
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