Remote Operator Terminal with Selectable Control Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote operator terminals lack the ability to accommodate multiple types of operation systems, limiting flexibility and personalization for remote operators, which affects the accuracy of remote operations.
Innovation Solution
A remote operator terminal equipped with multiple types of operation systems, including high-end, pedal-less, gaze-based, mobile terminal, and software-based systems, along with user interfaces for manual and automatic selection of the preferred operation system, allowing operators to choose or have their system selected based on their skills and the type of mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single remote operator terminal is provided with only one type of operation system, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability and ease of operation are worsened because operators cannot select their preferred system or adapt to different mobility types
Solution Approach 1:
The remote operator terminal is designed to include multiple types of operation systems (first, second, and third operation systems) within a single device, enabling it to perform multiple functions and adapt to different operator preferences and mobility types. This multi-functionality allows the terminal to serve diverse operational needs without requiring separate dedicated devices for each operation type.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal incorporates a dynamic selection mechanism that allows operators to switch between different operation systems based on their preferences and the specific mobility being operated. The system can dynamically adapt its operational mode, transitioning between different operation systems as needed, rather than being fixed to a single static configuration.
2Ease of operation
If multiple types of operation systems are integrated into a single remote operator terminal, then the adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal divides the operation systems into distinct, modular components (first operation system, second operation system, third operation system), each with its own user interface and control mechanisms. This segmentation allows each subsystem to be independently managed and selected, making the overall complex system easier to operate by presenting only the relevant interface at any given time.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal includes a selection unit that enables operators to pre-select their preferred operation system before beginning operation. This preliminary selection action simplifies the operational process by configuring the terminal in advance according to operator preference and mobility type, eliminating the need for complex real-time switching during operation.
3Measurement precision
If operators can freely select their preferred operation system, then the ease of operation and accuracy are improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of detecting and measuring the selected system increase
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal incorporates a selection unit that provides feedback to operators about which operation system is currently active and allows operators to view and change their selections. This feedback mechanism ensures that operators are always aware of the system state, maintaining measurement precision while managing the complexity of having multiple selectable systems through clear status indication and control interfaces.
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AI summary
A remote operator terminal (200) to be used by a remote operator (O) for a remote operation of a target mobility (100-T) is provided. The remote operator terminal (200) includes: a plurality of types of operation systems (210-1 to 210-N); and a first user interface (231) configured to allow the remote operator (O) to select a first operation system (210-A) to be used for the remote operation from among the plurality of types of operation systems (210-1 to 210-N).