Apparatus and method for automated positioning of a device

a technology of automatic positioning and positioning apparatus, which is applied in the direction of applications, surgical instrument support, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of user or other person having to physically move the monitor or monitor, the risk of repetitive stress injury (rsi), and the lik
US20060071135A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-06KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
Publication Date
2006-04-06
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

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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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for positioning a device, such as a display screen.

[0002] Many devices, such as video monitors, instrument panels, protective barriers and display screens and other displays, are used in applications in which they must be kept in sight or remain conveniently accessible to a user. These devices may be used alone or as components of complex systems, such as medical imaging systems or machine tools. The user must often change position within a prescribed area while needing to keep the screen or other device in view.

[0003] Video monitors, in particular, often swivel or are located on stands which swivel or pivot or may be moved to a position using a scissor, yoke or other style support. A problem is that the user or other person must, typically, physically move the monitor or monitors. There may be a risk of repetitive stress injury (RSI) if the motion is frequent or the monitor or assembly con...

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