Remote Operator Terminal with Automatic Control Interface Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote operator terminals lack the capability to handle multiple types of operation systems, leading to increased operational load on the remote operator and potential inefficiencies in 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, allowing for manual or automatic selection of the most suitable operation system based on the operator's preference and the target mobility type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single remote operator terminal is provided with multiple types of operation systems, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote operator terminal is designed to incorporate multiple types of operation systems (physical operation members, pedals, joysticks, buttons, touch panels, voice recognition, mobile terminal integration) within a single device, enabling it to perform multiple functions and adapt to different operator needs and mobility types
Solution Approach 2:
The control device nests multiple operation system interfaces and processing functions within a unified terminal structure, with each operation system integrated as a component within the overall terminal architecture, allowing complex functionality to be organized in a manageable hierarchy
2Ease of operation
If the remote operator manually selects the operation system, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device automatically selects the appropriate operation system based on pre-stored correspondence between mobility types and operation systems, eliminating the need for manual selection by the operator and reducing time loss while maintaining ease of operation
3Adaptability or versatility
If the remote operator terminal supports multiple types of operation systems, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to increased complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The selection complexity is extracted from the operator's task and transferred to the control device's automatic selection function, which handles the complexity of matching operation systems to mobility types while presenting a simplified interface to the operator
Solution Approach 2:
The control device uses pre-stored correspondence data and mobility type information to automatically determine and select the appropriate operation system, providing feedback-based automatic selection that simplifies the operator's interaction while maintaining high adaptability
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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 control device (250) configured to automatically 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).