Power supply control device and method for mobile robot

Details Power supply control device and method for mobile robot Power supply control device and method for mobile robot

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S246000, C700S247000, C700S248000, C700S249000, C700S250000, C700S251000, C700S256000, C318S568100, C318S568110, C318S568120, C318S568160, C318S568170, C318S568200, C701S023000, C701S024000, C701S025000, C701S026000, C701S300000, C701S301000, C901S001000, C901S009000, C901S046000, C901S047000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10624594

ABSTRACT:
A charging/discharging circuit electrically controls the charge of a battery using supplied current and discharge of it. A micro-controller drives a robot according to instructions from a personal computer, controls the charging/discharging circuit while monitoring the battery state, and during the charge, prohibits the operation of a travel mechanism.

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Office Action from Japan Patent Office mailed Jul. 25, 2006.

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