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Apparatus and method for automated positioning of a device

A technology for actuating devices and equipment, which is applied in the field of equipment devices, can solve the problem of not being able to obtain the ideal position of monitors or other equipment, and achieve the effect of improving efficiency and work efficiency

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-27
KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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[0008] The problem with such systems is that it is often not possible to obtain the ideal position for the monitor or other equipment due to obstructions or other inherent limitations in the range of movement or viewing

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[0030] Figure 1 shows a monitor stand 1 embodying the invention. The monitor 2 is mounted on an arm assembly (here a vertical arm) 3 . The arm assembly 3 is supported on a column 4 . A sensor 5 on the monitor 2 receives an image 6 of a user 7 and sends this image data to a processor 10 .

[0031] The sensor 5 may be a camera integrated in a monitor, and the processor 10 detects the image 6 and recognizes the face. The monitor 2 has a rotation motor or a height adjustment motor. A nominal distance for reading comfort, such as 18 inches (about 0.5 meters), is generally preferred. The monitor is ideally positioned to center the user's eyes relative to the screen. If height is not adjustable, or at maximum height, the screen can be angled up or down to improve visibility. This then assumes that the monitor has an additional degree of freedom.

[0032] In this simple example, the monitors 2 within the multi-user workspace may only automatically adjust in height. The sensor 5...

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Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus and method for automatically positioning a device. A sensor detects the position of a user. In response to signals from the sensor, a processor determines an ideal position for use of the device. Next, coordinates for movement of an arm supporting the device and for positioning of the device at an achievable position nearest to the ideal position are calculated, taking into account restraints, such as limitation on the sensors, actuators and motors that move the device, and nearby obstacles such as walls. The arm adjusts to move the device to the achievable position. The device is repositioned at intervals as the user moves. Once no user is detected, then the device is moved to a default position.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for positioning a device such as a display screen. Background technique [0002] Many devices, such as video monitors, instrument panels, protective bulkheads and display screens and other displays, must remain visible or accessible to users while in use. These devices can be used alone or as components of complex systems such as medical imaging systems or machine tools. When required to keep a screen or other device visible, users must frequently change positions within defined areas. [0003] In particular, video monitors are often rotated or positioned on a rotating or pivoting stand, or may be moved into position using a scissor, yoke, or other style of stand. The problem is that the user or other person usually has to physically move the monitor. If the movement is frequent or the monitor or assembly including one or more monitors is heavy, there may be a risk of repetitive strain injury ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B19/00
CPCA61B2019/564G01S5/16A61B2019/5251A61B2017/00115A61B19/5244A61B2019/5229A61B19/5212A61B19/5225G01S3/7864A61B2019/5265F16M11/18A61B19/52A61B19/26F16M11/08F16M11/28A61B90/36A61B2034/254A61B34/20A61B90/361A61B90/50A61B90/37A61B2090/372A61B2034/2051A61B2034/2065
Inventor K·I·特罗瓦托
Owner KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV