Method for operating a self-traveling robot
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing self-traveling robots, such as cleaning robots, require inconvenient key input or physical connections to activate service modes, which can compromise user data security during maintenance.
Innovation Solution
An optical code containing control commands is displayed on an external terminal, detected by the robot's image acquisition device, allowing for service mode initiation without direct key input or physical handling, ensuring secure access separation for users and service technicians.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If key input or physical connection is used to activate service mode, then service mode can be activated, but user convenience deteriorates and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical key input and physical connection methods with an optical recognition system. The image acquisition device captures optical codes (such as QR codes) displayed on external terminals, and the control device decodes these optical signals to activate service mode. This substitution eliminates the need for physical keyboard interaction or cable connections, thereby improving ease of operation while reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an optical code as an intermediary between the user and the robot's control system. The external terminal displays the optical code, which serves as a medium carrying the service mode activation command. The robot's image acquisition device reads this intermediary optical signal, and the control device processes it to initiate service mode. This intermediary approach simplifies the interaction process and improves user convenience.
2Reliability
If direct key input or physical connection is required, then service mode can be activated, but user data security deteriorates due to potential unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The optical code serves as a secure intermediary that carries authentication information. The control device is configured to recognize specific optical codes that contain encoded commands for activating service mode. This intermediary mechanism ensures that only authorized users who possess the correct optical code can initiate service mode, thereby protecting user data security while maintaining operational convenience through non-contact activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an optical code (such as a QR code) that can be copied or displayed on external terminals like smartphones. This optical copy contains the necessary command information to activate service mode. By using this optical copy instead of direct physical access to the robot's controls, the system ensures that service mode can only be activated through the authenticated optical signal, enhancing security while preserving ease of operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and convenient activation of service modes, protecting user data by separating access rights and encoding configuration areas, allowing predefined service operations while maintaining data privacy.
Implementation Method 1
an optical code is detected by means of an image acquisition device of the robot
Data Source
AI summary
A method for operating a self-traveling robot, wherein a control command for initiating a service mode is transmitted to the robot, and wherein a service is made available for the robot in the service mode. In order to reliably and comfortably switch the robot into a service mode, an optical code containing the control command is displayed on an external terminal, wherein the optical code is detected by an image acquisition device of the robot, and wherein a control device of the robot extracts the control command from the optical code and initiates the corresponding service mode.