Control device of robot cleaner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing control devices for robot cleaners lack user-friendly interfaces for setting detailed parameters such as water supply amount, cliff detection sensitivity, and notification settings, limiting user convenience and control.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a user-friendly interface that allows users to input settings through a touchscreen, including a water supply set unit, fall prevention sensitivity set unit, location detection unit, and options for adjusting the brightness and volume of the robot cleaner's display unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the robot cleaner is controlled using buttons provided on the robot cleaner body, then the device structure remains simple, but the control functions are limited and remote control is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a user terminal as an intermediary device for controlling the robot cleaner. The terminal device communicates with the robot cleaner via wireless communication, allowing users to input detailed settings and control commands remotely. This resolves the contradiction by providing extensive control functions through the terminal while keeping the robot cleaner's structure simple, as the control interface is externalized rather than integrated into the robot body.
2Ease of operation
If a remote control system is implemented, then remote control capability is achieved, but the user interface is limited and detailed settings cannot be directly input
Solution Approach 1:
The user terminal device is designed with multi-functional capabilities, serving both as a remote control interface and as a detailed settings input device. The terminal displays various control screens that allow users to input detailed settings for cleaning operations, water supply amount, cliff detection sensitivity, and other parameters. This universal interface resolves the contradiction by combining remote control functionality with comprehensive settings capability in a single device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the pump control is performed by the control unit of the cleaner, then the system structure remains simple, but the amount of water supplied cannot be directly input from the user
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the control unit receives user input regarding water supply requirements and adjusts the pump operation accordingly. The control unit processes user commands and provides appropriate feedback by adjusting the water supply amount in real-time based on user preferences and cleaning conditions. This feedback loop enables direct user control over water supply while maintaining a relatively simple control system architecture.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a control device for a robot cleaner providing functions and user interfaces (UI) for increasing user convenience, and according to the control device of the present invention, the user convenience can be increased by providing various user interfaces capable of receiving set values for controlling the robot cleaner.