Image analysis – Applications – Vehicle or traffic control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Bali, Vikkram (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Vehicle or traffic control
C382S153000, C318S568120, C318S587000, C700S259000, C701S028000, C348S119000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10642358
ABSTRACT:
The invention is related to methods and apparatus that detect motion by monitoring images from a video camera mounted on a mobile robot, such as an autonomously navigated mobile robot. Examples of such robots include automated vacuum floor sweepers. Advantageously, embodiments of the invention can automatically sense a robot's motional state in a relatively reliable and cost-efficient manner. Many configurations of robots are configured to include at least one video camera. Embodiments of the invention permit the use of a video camera onboard a robot to determine a motional state for the robot. This can advantageously permit the motional state of a robot to be determined at a fraction of the cost of additional sensors, such as a laser, an infrared, an ultrasonic, or a contact sensor.
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Burl Michael Christopher
Pirjanian Paolo
Bali Vikkram
Evolution Robotics, Inc.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
LaRose Colin
Naglestad Andrew
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