JP2005099934A - Robot service system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a robot memorize the features of general pets or babies, and to make the robot behave like real pets or babies. <P>SOLUTION: This robot service system is provided with a first device which stores the features of predetermined living thing and a second device which reproduces those features by reading the features prepared by the first device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a robot service system capable of obtaining a robot that can behave like a pet, for example.

  For example, pets such as dogs and cats are widely bred in ordinary households, and their operations are particularly cute and are loved like family members. When you go on a trip, you always want to take your pet with you, but you may not be able to take your pet with you when you travel abroad. In addition, not only pets such as dogs and cats, but also babies may not be allowed to travel.

In recent years, so-called electronic pets have become popular due to the fact that it is easier than keeping an actual animal as a pet. For example, the state (the state of the electronic pet) changes based on the owner's response and is nurtured. Some things or electronic pets grow with the passage of time, and therefore the state of electronic pets changes with the passage of time. Furthermore, there is one that provides a realistic electronic pet (for example, Patent Document 1).
WO00 / 66239

  In this way, there are things that breed electronic pets or make them real electronic pets, but they can behave like real pets when you can not take a pet that is actually raised There is no.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a robot service system that memorizes characteristics of ordinary pets, babies, and the like in a robot, for example, and makes the robot behave like a real pet, baby, etc. The purpose is to do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is configured as follows.

  The invention described in claim 1 includes a first device that stores characteristics of a predetermined organism, and a second device that reads the characteristics created by the first apparatus and reproduces the characteristics. This is a robot service system.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the robot service system according to the first aspect, the features include any of color, shape, voice, odor, skin or hair feel, and movement features. is there.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the robot service system according to claim 2, characterized in that the operation includes at least one of the characteristics of movement activity, excretion activity, predation activity, and sleep activity. .

  The invention according to claim 4 is the robot service system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first device has a function of writing the feature into a medium. .

  The invention according to claim 5 is the robot service system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first device has a function of transmitting the feature.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the robot service system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the first device can create an image of a predetermined organism. is there.

  The robot service system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first device is capable of taking care of a predetermined organism. It is.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the robot service system according to claim 4, wherein the second device has a function of reading a feature written in the medium.

  The invention according to claim 9 is the robot service system according to claim 5, wherein the second device receives the transmitted feature.

  The invention described in claim 10 is the robot service system according to claim 1, wherein the second device has a photographing function.

  The invention according to claim 11 is the robot service system according to claim 10, wherein the second device is capable of transmitting a photographed image.

  The robot according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the second device is capable of selectively receiving an image of a predetermined organism. It is a service system.

  The invention according to claim 13 is characterized in that the second device creates a composite image of the predetermined organism and the photographed image. It is a robot service system.

  The invention according to claim 14 is characterized in that the second apparatus can make a print order of the captured image, the received image, or the composite image. The robot service system according to the item.

  The invention according to claim 15 is characterized in that the first device can display an image created by the second device toward the predetermined organism. A robot service system according to claim 1.

  With the above configuration, the present invention has the following effects.

  In the invention described in claim 1, since the features of a predetermined organism are stored, the features are read, and the features are reproduced, for example, the robot behaves like a real pet or a baby. It is possible to move to places where no pets or babies can be taken, and to prevent homesickness and loss.

  In the invention described in claim 2, the characteristics include any of the characteristics of color, shape, voice, odor, skin or hair feel, and movement, so that the robot behaves like a real pet or baby, for example. Can be.

  In the invention according to claim 3, by including at least one of the features of movement activity, excretion activity, predation activity, and sleep activity as the feature of the operation, for example, the robot behaves like a real pet or baby. can do.

  In the invention according to the fourth aspect, since the feature is written to the medium, the feature can be read from the medium into the robot, for example, and the robot can behave like a real pet or baby.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by having the function of transmitting the feature, the feature can be received and read by the robot by transmission, for example, and the robot can behave like a real pet or baby.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, an image of a predetermined organism can be created. For example, an image of an organism can be displayed and viewed on a personal computer or the like as a movement destination.

  In the invention according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to take care of a predetermined organism, and for example, it is possible to move to a place where a pet or baby cannot be taken with peace of mind.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to read the characteristics written on the medium and to make the robot behave like a real pet or baby, for example.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the feature to be transmitted can be received, and for example, the robot can behave like a real pet or baby.

  In the invention described in claim 10, it is possible to photograph with a robot, for example.

  In the invention described in claim 11, for example, a captured image can be transmitted by a robot, and communication can be performed by showing the captured image to a living thing.

  In the invention described in claim 12, for example, a robot can selectively receive an image of a predetermined organism, and for example, an image of a favorite organism and a composite image can be created. In the invention described in claim 13, homesickness and a feeling of loss can be prevented by creating a composite image of a predetermined creature and a photographed image, for example, with a robot.

  In the invention according to the fourteenth aspect, for example, a robot can place a print order for a photographed image, a received image, or a composite image, and can provide a high value-added service.

  In the invention according to the fifteenth aspect, for example, an image created by a robot can be displayed toward a predetermined organism, and communication with the organism can be supported.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the robot service system of the present invention will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The embodiment of the present invention shows the most preferable mode of the present invention, and the terminology of the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a robot service system, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a care robot, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a reproduction robot. In the robot service system 10 of this embodiment, a pet custody facility terminal 11, a depositor terminal 12, a device 13 capable of transmitting and receiving and displaying images, a custody service server 14 and a custody service management terminal 15 are connected to a network 16. , Can communicate with each other.

  The pet custody facility terminal 11 is arranged in a pet custody facility 17, and examples of the pet custody facility 17 include a pet shop, a pet hotel, and a pet hospital. In the pet custody facility 17, for example, food is given to pets and predetermined care is taken for life support.

  The pet custody facility 17 reads the features created by the care robot 1 that is a first device that stores the characteristics of a predetermined organism, and the reproduction that is a second device that reproduces those features. And a robot 2. As the predetermined organism, for example, an animal pet 30 such as a dog or a cat is shown, but a child, a baby, or the like may be used.

  The care robot 1 includes a camera 50 and a display 51, and supports the care of the pet 30 that is a predetermined living organism, monitoring, or communication between the pet 30 and the owner.

  The care robot 1 images the pet 30 with the camera 50, extracts the features of the pet 30, and digitizes the features. This feature includes any of the color, shape, voice, odor, feel of the skin or hair, movement features of the pet 30. Moreover, at least one of the movement activity, excretion activity, predation activity, and sleep activity of the pet 30 is included as a feature of the operation.

  In addition, the camera 50 can create an image of the pet 30. For example, the owner 51 is displayed on the display 51, and communication between the pet 30 and the owner can be supported. Further, the care robot 1 can display an image created by the reproduction robot 2 toward the pet 30 on the display 51.

  The reproduction robot 2 is a well-known robot described in, for example, a re-published patent of WO 00/66239, and is a mechanical pet robot. This pet robot has basic functions such as a stereo microphone that listens to surrounding sounds, a speaker that emits melodies and sounds, a color camera that captures the color and movement of objects, a chin sensor that detects touch, and activities. It has a pause (pause) button, a sensor on the back of the leg, a head sensor, a tail, a back sensor, a lithium ion battery, etc. The head unit, tail unit, leg unit, etc. can be exchanged, and the parts may be replaced or deformed according to the shape of the real (original) pet.

  The care robot 1 has a function of setting the medium 40 in the writing unit 1a and writing the feature to the medium 40, or a function of transmitting the feature by the transmitter 1b. Further, the reproduction robot 2 has a function of setting the medium 40 in the reading unit 2a and reading a feature written in the medium 40, or a function of receiving the feature by the receiver 2b.

  For example, when a feature is written on the medium 40 by the writing unit 1a of the caring robot 1, the medium 40 on which the feature is written is set in the reading unit 2a of the reproduction robot 2, and the medium 40 is set by the reading unit 2a. The feature written in is read.

  Further, for example, when the feature is transmitted by the transmitter 1b of the caring robot 1, the device 13 capable of transmitting and receiving and displaying images such as a personal computer and a PDA is temporarily received and transmitted, and the receiver 2b of the reproduction robot 2 is transmitted. Receive. The apparatus 13 may include a camera 13a and an image display unit 13b, and may capture and transmit a pet 30 or the like with the camera 13a.

  The reproduction robot 2 has a camera 2c, can be photographed by the camera 2c, and can transmit a photographed image. In addition, the reproduction robot 2 can selectively receive an image of the pet 30 that is a predetermined living organism, and can create a composite image of the pet 30 and the photographed image.

  The custody service server 14 and the custody service management terminal 15 are operated by a custody service management company to manage a site and perform a custody service business. The custody service management company makes a contract with a pet custody facility, installs a photographing device 18 such as a camera or a display in the pet custody facility, and gives a pet photographing instruction.

  In the robot service system 10 of this embodiment, for example, when going on a trip, the pet is left at a pet hotel which is a pet storage facility 17 and goes on a trip. In the pet custody facility 17, a care robot 1 that is a first device that stores the characteristics of a predetermined organism, and a reproduction that is a second device that reads the characteristics created by the care robot 1 and reproduces the characteristics. And a robot 2.

  The reproduction robot 2 can place a print order of a captured image, a received image, or a composite image via the device 13.

  It is possible to place a photo print order at the deposit management service management company site and deliver the photo print to the pet deposit facility 17 or home as a travel album.

  In order to provide such a service, the deadline for sending the photographed image from the website of the custody service management company is presented to the depositor, and the print order deadline for providing the order print is presented to the depositor, thereby When you return from your trip and return home with your pet, you can hand over the order prints to the owner and provide high-value-added services.

  Next, FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an order print from a personal computer. In this embodiment, a screen of a terminal such as a user's personal computer is shown. However, for example, an arbitrary terminal at a travel destination such as a travel destination may be used. When a photographed image is captured from the camera 2c of the reproduction robot 2 to a terminal such as a personal computer and the ID 20a and password 20b are input on the pet storage page screen 20 of the terminal such as a personal computer (FIG. 4A), the pet screen 21 opens ( FIG. 4 (b)).

  The pet screen 21 is provided with a pet image display unit 21a, a pet image refresh button 21b, a pet image selection button 21c, an image upload button 21d, and a print order button 21e. By clicking the pet image refresh button 21b, the pet image display unit 21a is refreshed to the latest image. When the pet image selection button 21c is clicked, the frame is displayed with the shooting time as a reference. The image is uploaded to the site of the print service management company by clicking the image upload button 21d.

  When the print order button 21e is clicked, the print order page screen 22 shown in FIG. 4C is opened. The print order page screen 22 is provided with an image display unit 22a for displaying a selected image, an order specification instruction display unit 22b, and an orderer information input unit 22c. On this order specification instruction display unit 22b, an image selection, the size of the print, the number of sheets, for example, an instruction to combine the pet 30 and the photographed image, and the like are performed.

  Next, the flow of the robot service system is shown in FIG.

  First, the pet 30 is observed with the care robot 1 (step s1), and the characteristics of the pet 30 are extracted (step s2). For example, color, fur classification, action pattern creation, pattern selection, and recording of crying. In recording a cry, a pattern for each emotion of the cry is generated.

  The features of the predetermined pet 30 are stored, the feature data is moved (copied) (step s3), and the feature data is transplanted to the reproduction robot 2 (step s4). Further, the feature data is corrected and erased by the operation of the reproduction robot 2, the features are read into the reproduction robot 2, and these features are reproduced (step s5). Furthermore, it is also possible to accept a print order for a captured image obtained from the reproduction robot 2 (step s6).

  In this way, the caring robot 1 memorizes the characteristics of a predetermined organism, reads these characteristics, and reproduces these characteristics with the reproduction robot 2, so that the robot behaves like a real pet or baby, for example. , You can move to places where you can't bring real pets or babies with peace of mind, and you can prevent homesickness and loss.

  The characteristics include any of color, shape, voice, odor, skin or hair feel, and movement characteristics, and the movement characteristics include at least one of movement activity, excretion activity, predation activity, and sleep activity characteristics. By including one, for example, the robot can behave like a real pet or baby.

  An embodiment of a first device for storing the smell, skin or hair feel, which is a characteristic of the predetermined organism, and a second device for reading the characteristics created by the first apparatus and reproducing the characteristics. It is shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the fingertip of the caring robot. The fingertip 55 of the caring robot 1 includes an odor sensor 55a, a comb 55b, a rubber contact 55c, and strain sensors 55d and 55e. The comb 55b is for measuring the feel of hair, and is formed in a tooth shape, and the material is preferably a resin. By stroking the pet 30 with the comb 55b at a predetermined speed and measuring the deflection of the comb 55b with the strain sensor 55d, it is possible to measure the feel of the fur. The feel of a pet with no hair can be measured by measuring the deflection with the strain sensor 55e with a rubber contact 55c at a predetermined speed.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state where the reproduction robot is provided with odor and feel reproduction, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing members that reproduce the feel. The body of the reproduction robot 2 is provided with an odor generating port 2d and a fur reproduction port 2f. The odor is reproduced by heating several fragrances so as to resemble the odor measured from the odor generating port 2d. It is desirable to prepare some fragrances according to the type of pet 30 in advance. The touch is reproduced by selecting and appearing the fur reproduction members 2g1 to 2g6 shown in FIG. 8 from the fur reproduction port 2f. The fur-like reproduction member 2g1 reproduces long and soft hair, and 2g2 reproduces long and hard hair. 2g3 reproduces short and soft hair, and 2g4 reproduces short and hard hair. 2g5 reproduces hard rubber, and 2g6 reproduces soft rubber.

  The members that reproduce this feel are not limited to these six types, and it is desirable that they are stored in advance according to the type and color of the pet 30. Sensing and reproduction of odor and touch are not limited to this method, and the latest methods and materials can be used.

  As described above, the reproduction robot 2 is a robot that substitutes a pet while depositing a pet, and the reproduction robot 2 may borrow data from a moving destination and install data. Further, the data may be moved to a destination personal computer for viewing. Furthermore, when communication with the reproduction robot 2 is possible using a personal computer or the like as the movement destination, the original latest data may be updated instead of the data. In order to prevent a sense of loss when a real pet dies, the reproduction robot 2 may continue to be petted after death.

  This robot service system can be widely applied to a service system capable of obtaining a robot capable of acting like a pet, for example.

It is the schematic of a robot service system. It is a figure which shows the robot for care. It is a figure which shows a reproduction robot. It is a figure explaining order print from a personal computer. It is a flow of a robot service system. It is an enlarged view of the fingertip of the caring robot. It is a figure which shows the state which provided reproduction of the smell and touch in the reproduction robot. It is a figure which shows the member which reproduces a touch.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Care robot 2 Reproduction robot 10 Robot service system 11 Pet custody facility terminal 12 Depositor terminal 13 Image transmission / reception and display device 14 Custody service server 15 Custody service management terminal 16 Network 17 Pet custody facility 30 Pet

Claims (15)

A robot service system comprising: a first device that stores characteristics of a predetermined organism; and a second device that reads characteristics created by the first device and reproduces the characteristics. The robot service system according to claim 1, wherein the features include any of color, shape, voice, odor, skin or hair feel, and motion features. The robot service system according to claim 2, wherein the operation feature includes at least one of a movement activity, excretion activity, predation activity, and sleep activity. The robot service system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first device has a function of writing the feature into a medium. The robot service system according to claim 1, wherein the first device has a function of transmitting the feature. The robot service system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first device is capable of creating an image of a predetermined living thing. The robot service system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first device is capable of taking care of a predetermined organism. The robot service system according to claim 4, wherein the second device has a function of reading a feature written in the medium. The robot service system according to claim 5, wherein the second device receives the transmitted feature. The robot service system according to claim 1, wherein the second device has a photographing function. The robot service system according to claim 10, wherein the second device is capable of transmitting a captured image. The robot service system according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the second device can selectively receive an image of a predetermined living thing. The robot service system according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the second device creates a composite image of the predetermined organism and the captured image. The robot service system according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the second device is capable of ordering printing of the captured image, the received image, or the composite image. The robot service system according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the first device is capable of displaying an image created by the second device toward the predetermined organism. .

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