Apparatus and method for notifying state of self-moving robot

a self-moving robot and apparatus technology, applied in the field of self-moving robots, can solve the problem that users cannot determine the cause of the buzzing sound, and achieve the effect of quick and clear notification and reliable operation

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-21
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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[0018] The apparatus and method according to the present invention outputs voice or various melodies corresponding to operating states or errors of the self-moving robot while in operation, so that...

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However, the conventional cleaning robot described above outputs a monotonous sound such as a buzzing sound to indicate a variety of states of the cleaning robot while in motion, such as a state in which the s...

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[0024] Now, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

[0025]FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for notifying the state of a self-moving cleaning robot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In addition to the components of a general vacuum cleaner for sucking up dust or other foreign particles, the cleaning robot includes a cleaning mechanism 70 having a variety of motors for moving the cleaning robot. The basic configuration of the cleaning robot is known in the art and thus a detailed description thereof is omitted herein.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 2, the state notification apparatus according to the present invention includes a voice notification unit 1 that output...

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An apparatus and method for notifying the state of a self-moving robot using voice or a variety of melodies is provided. The self-moving state notification apparatus includes a voice notification unit for outputting an audio signal notifying the operating state of the self-moving robot. The apparatus outputs voice or various melodies corresponding to states or errors of the self-moving robot while in operation, so that the user can be quickly and clearly notified of the state of the cleaning robot and thus can quickly take any necessary measures for the state, thereby ensuring that the cleaning robot operates reliably.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a self-moving robot, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for notifying the state of a self-moving robot using voice or a variety of melodies. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Robots have been developed for industrial purposes and used as part of factory automation. Robots also have been used, in place of human beings, to collect information in extreme environments that human beings cannot access. Recently, human-friendly household robots have been developed. A typical example of the human-friendly household robot is a self-moving cleaning robot. [0005] The self-moving cleaning robot is a device that sucks up dust or other foreign particles while automatically moving within a specific cleaning area as in a residence or office. [0006] As shown in FIG. 1, a general cleaning robot includes a rechargeable battery, and drive wheels 5 provided on the cleaning rob...

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IPC IPC(8): G06G7/70
CPCA47L9/2805A47L9/2821A47L9/2852A47L2201/04A47L11/4008A47L11/4011G05D2201/0215A47L9/2857A47L9/28
Inventor IM, HYOUNG-DEUK
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC
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