Robot Remote Control via QR-LAN Isolation for Secure Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current robot control systems over wide area networks face security issues due to insecure connections between control terminals and robots, and are limited in the actions they can perform, failing to meet user needs.

Innovation Solution

A robot control method and device that establishes a secure connection between a mobile terminal and a robot via a local area network by scanning a two-dimensional code, using wireless communication to send control instructions, and allows for remote monitoring and control through a wide area network, enabling various actions and improving user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If robot control is implemented over wide area network, then remote control capability is improved, but connection security deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote control capabilityVSAvoidconnection security
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the control system into two distinct network segments: local area network for secure robot control and wide area network for monitoring only. This segmentation prevents direct exposure of the robot control interface to the internet, maintaining security while enabling remote access capabilities through the monitoring center.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The monitoring center acts as an intermediary between remote users and the robot. Users connect to the monitoring center via wide area network, which then communicates with the robot through local area network. This intermediary architecture enables remote control while maintaining security boundaries.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If traditional control interface is used, then system simplicity is improved, but user needs satisfaction deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoiduser needs satisfaction
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The monitoring center serves multiple functions: it monitors robot status, provides control instructions to robots, and enables user interaction through mobile terminals. This multi-functional design satisfies diverse user needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall system architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows users to independently perform remote teaching and program running through mobile terminals without requiring complex configuration or specialized knowledge. The interface is designed to be user-friendly, enabling users to satisfy their own needs directly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12103188B2Robot control method, device, and remote control system
Publication Date: 2024.10.01 SHANGHAI JIEKA ROBOT TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A robot control method, a device, and a remote control system. A mobile terminal establishes connection to a robot by scanning a two-dimensional code and by a local area network. A remote monitoring and control center connects to the mobile terminal by a wide area network, and when the mobile terminal and the remote monitoring and control center send information to each other, the mobile terminal breaks off connection with the robot, thereby ensuring information transmission security. Operation instruction information from a user on an operation interface is acquired, the operation instruction information comprising a control parameter and an action execution parameter, and based on the set control parameter and the set action execution parameter, first control instruction information is generated, and sent to the robot by a wireless communications network, in order to cause the robot to execute a corresponding action based on the first control instruction information.