Telepresence Handover to Office Video Conferencing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Video conferencing and telepresence robots have limitations in allowing seamless communication when a participant moves from one location to another, such as from a remote location to an office space, as the telepresence robot may not be able to follow the participant into restricted spaces, disrupting the continuous conversation.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enables a telepresence robot to monitor a participant's movement, detect entry into an office space, and automatically transfer the connection from the robot to video conferencing equipment in that space, allowing the conversation to continue seamlessly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a telepresence robot is used to allow remote users to interact with people in a remote location, then the remote user can have face-to-face interactions virtually, but the robot cannot follow the participant into restricted spaces such as offices, disrupting continuous conversation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces video conferencing equipment as an intermediary device that takes over the communication connection when the participant enters an office space. The system automatically transfers the remote connection from the telepresence robot to the video conferencing equipment, which acts as a mediator to maintain continuous communication without requiring the robot to physically follow the participant into restricted areas.
2Reliability
If the telepresence robot remains in a fixed location to maintain stable connection, then the connection is reliable, but the participant cannot move freely to different locations including restricted spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic system that automatically adapts the communication infrastructure based on the participant's location. When the participant moves into an office space, the system dynamically switches from robot-based communication to video conferencing equipment-based communication. This dynamic adaptation allows the participant to move freely while maintaining reliable connection through appropriate device selection.
3Reliability
If the telepresence robot follows the participant into office spaces, then continuous communication is maintained, but the robot cannot enter restricted spaces due to physical constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal communication system that can operate through multiple devices (telepresence robot and video conferencing equipment) depending on the situation. The system is designed to switch between different communication infrastructure based on the participant's location, making the communication system adaptable to both open spaces where the robot operates and restricted spaces where video conferencing equipment is used.
Data Source
AI summary
A telepresence robot is provided including a controller. The controller is programmed to, after establishing a remote connection with a remote user, monitor movement of a tracked individual, detect when the tracked individual has entered an office space, and upon determination that the tracked individual has entered the office space, identify the office space and transfer a connection with the remote user from the telepresence robot to a device in the office space.