Touchpad Telepresence Interface for Remote Navigation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telemedicine systems lack intuitive and efficient graphical user interfaces for controlling and navigating telepresence devices, which are essential for remote healthcare consultations, particularly in healthcare facilities with limited resources.
Innovation Solution
A remote presence interface (RPI) for portable electronic devices (PEDs) that allows users to manually, semi-autonomously, or autonomously control telepresence devices using various navigation inputs, including destination selection panels, joysticks, touch pads, and vector-based driving, while providing visual and interactive control, media management, and real-time data integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional control interfaces are used for telepresence devices, then device control functionality is provided, but user interaction efficiency and intuitiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical control interfaces (physical buttons, knobs, and switches) with a touchscreen display interface. The touchscreen allows users to interact with the telepresence device through graphical elements, sliders, and visual feedback mechanisms, eliminating the need for complex mechanical components while improving ease of operation and user interaction efficiency.
2Measurement precision
If manual control mode is provided for telepresence devices, then user control precision is improved, but operation time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic control system that allows users to switch between manual and autonomous control modes based on operational needs. In manual mode, precise control is provided through touchscreen sliders and graphical interfaces. The system dynamically adjusts control parameters and can transition to autonomous mode for routine tasks, optimizing both control precision and operation time depending on the specific operational context.
3Productivity
If autonomous control mode is implemented for telepresence devices, then operation speed and productivity are improved, but control reliability and user oversight deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates multiple feedback mechanisms in the autonomous control mode. Sensors continuously monitor the telepresence device's position, orientation, and environmental conditions, providing real-time feedback to the control system. The touchscreen interface displays status information and allows users to intervene when needed. This feedback loop maintains control reliability while enabling autonomous operation for improved productivity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control modes are provided for telepresence devices, then system versatility is improved, but device complexity and interface difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal touchscreen control interface that serves multiple functions across different control modes. The same touchscreen display is used for manual control, autonomous mode selection, parameter adjustment, and status monitoring. This multi-functional approach provides control mode versatility while avoiding the need for separate control systems for each mode, thereby managing device complexity effectively.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure describes various aspects of remote presence interfaces (RPIs) for use on portable electronic devices (PEDs) to interface with remote presence devices. An RPI may allow a user to interact with a telepresence device, view a live video feed, provide navigational instructions, and/or otherwise interact with the telepresence device. The RPI may allow a user to manually, semi-autonomously, or autonomously control the movement of the telepresence device. One or more panels associated with a video feed, patient data, calendars, date, time, telemetry data, PED data, telepresence device data, healthcare facility information, healthcare practitioner information, menu tabs, settings controls, and/or other features may be utilized via the RPI.