Surveillance Robot Control via Mobile Devices and Shared Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surveillance robots face challenges with remote access and control, limited storage options for vast data generated, and inability to function as a central platform for offline and online data management, visual processing, and multi-user access, especially in applications requiring simultaneous control by multiple users.
Innovation Solution
A multi-device robot control system that includes a processing unit with a sensor array, touch-enabled display, communication interface, memory, and robotics controller, enabling remote authentication, secure communication, and integration with various devices for centralized control and data management, utilizing existing digital resources for surveillance tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If surveillance robots are deployed for monitoring, then surveillance capabilities are improved, but remote access and control become limited
Solution Approach 1:
A mobile device serves as an intermediary between users and the surveillance robot. The robot communicates with the mobile device via wireless communication, which then provides the user interface for remote control and monitoring. This mediator enables users to control the robot remotely without requiring direct connection or complex setup.
2Reliability
If surveillance robots collect and store data, then surveillance effectiveness is improved, but storage options become limited and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the storage function from the robot itself and places it on external devices. The robot can transfer captured data to external storage media such as mobile devices, cloud storage, or other connected devices. This allows the robot to maintain surveillance effectiveness while avoiding the need for expensive onboard storage capacity.
3Device complexity
If surveillance robots are controlled by single user, then system simplicity is maintained, but multi-user simultaneous control is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device application is designed to support multiple users simultaneously. The system can handle multiple user connections and control sessions through a single robot interface. This universal design allows the robot to serve multiple users without requiring separate control systems for each user.
4Quantity of substance
If cloud storage is used for surveillance data, then storage capacity is increased, but download latency and bandwidth limitations occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the storage solution into multiple options: local storage on the robot, external storage on mobile devices, and cloud storage. This segmentation allows users to choose the appropriate storage method based on their needs, enabling them to avoid cloud download latency by using local or external storage when immediate access is required.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and related technologies are disclosed for multi-device robot control. In one implementation, input(s) are received and provided to a personal assistant or another application or service. In response, command(s) directed to an external device are received, e.g., from the personal assistant. Based on the command(s), a robot is maneuvered in relation to a location associated with the external device. Transmission of instruction(s) from the robot to the external device is initiated.