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- the subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics.
- Robots have been used in a variety of applications ranging from remote control of hazardous material to assisting in the performance of surgery.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,762,458 issued to Wang et al. discloses a system that allows a surgeon to perform minimally invasive medical procedures through the use of robotically controlled instruments.
- One of the robotic arms in the Wang system moves an endoscope which has a camera that allows a surgeon to view a surgical area of a patient.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic of an electrical system of a robot
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an arbitration scheme for allowing access to the robot
- FIG. 11 is a side view of a robot head.
- a robotic system that includes a mobile robot linked to a plurality of remote stations.
- One of the remote stations includes an arbitrator that controls access to the robot.
- Each remote station may be assigned a priority that is used by the arbitrator to determine which station has access to the robot.
- the arbitrator may include notification and call back mechanisms for sending messages relating to an access request and a granting of access for a remote station.
- the robot 12 includes a movement platform 34 that is attached to a robot housing 36 . Also attached to the robot housing 36 are a camera 38 , a monitor 40 , a microphone(s) 42 and a speaker 44 . The microphone 42 and speaker 30 may create a stereophonic sound.
- the robot 12 may also have an antenna 45 that is wirelessly coupled to an antenna 46 of the base station 14 .
- the system 10 allows a user at the remote control station 16 to move the robot 12 through the input device 32 .
- the robot camera 38 is coupled to the remote monitor 24 so that a user at the remote station 16 can view a patient.
- the robot monitor 40 is coupled to the remote camera 26 so that the patient can view the user.
- the microphones 28 and 42 , and speakers 30 and 44 allow for audible communication between the patient and the user.
- the robot 12 may further have a handle 48 that can be rotated to a down position which allows someone to manually push or pull the robot 12 .
- the high level controller 50 may be linked to the low level controller 52 by serial ports 76 and 78 .
- the low level controller 52 includes a processor 80 that is coupled to a RAM device 82 and non-volatile RAM device 84 by a bus 86 .
- the robot 12 contains a plurality of motors 88 and motor encoders 90 .
- the encoders 90 provide feedback information regarding the output of the motors 88 .
- the motors 88 can be coupled to the bus 86 by a digital to analog converter 92 and a driver amplifier 94 .
- the encoders 90 can be coupled to the bus 86 by a decoder 96 .
- the robot 12 also has a number of proximity sensors 98 (see also FIG. 1 ).
- the position sensors 98 can be coupled to the bus 86 by a signal conditioning circuit 100 and an analog to digital converter 102 .
- the various electrical devices of the robot 12 may be powered by a battery(ies) 104 .
- the battery 104 may be recharged by a battery recharger station 106 (see also FIG. 1 ).
- the low level controller 52 may include a battery control circuit 108 that senses the power level of the battery 104 .
- the low level controller 52 can sense when the power falls below a threshold and then send a message to the high level controller 50 .
- the high level controller 50 may include a power management software routine that causes the robot 12 to move so that the battery 104 is coupled to the recharger 106 when the battery power falls below a threshold value.
- the user can direct the robot 12 to the battery recharger 106 .
- the battery 104 may be replaced or the robot 12 may be coupled to a wall power outlet by an electrical cord (not shown).
- FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the robot 12 .
- the robot 12 may include a holonomic platform 110 that is attached to a robot housing 112 .
- the holonomic platform 110 provides three degrees of freedom to allow the robot 12 to move in any direction.
- the robot 12 may have an pedestal assembly 114 that supports the camera 38 and the monitor 40 .
- the pedestal assembly 114 may have two degrees of freedom so that the camera 26 and monitor 24 can be swiveled and pivoted as indicated by the arrows.
- the holonomic platform 110 may include three roller assemblies 120 that are mounted to a base plate 121 .
- the roller assemblies 120 are typically equally spaced about the platform 110 and allow for movement in any direction, although it is to be understood that the assemblies may not be equally spaced.
- FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of a roller assembly 120 .
- Each assembly 120 may include a drive ball 124 that is driven by a pair of transmission rollers 126 .
- the assembly 120 may include a retainer ring 128 and a plurality of bushings 130 that captures and allows the ball 124 to rotate in an x and y direction but prevents movement in a z direction.
- the assembly also holds the ball under the transmission rollers 126 .
- the transmission rollers 126 are coupled to a motor assembly 132 .
- the assembly 132 corresponds to the motor 88 shown in FIG. 3 .
- the motor assembly 132 includes an output pulley 134 attached to a motor 136 .
- the output pulley 134 is coupled to a pair of ball pulleys 138 by a drive belt 140 .
- the ball pulleys 138 are each attached to a transmission bracket 142 .
- the transmission rollers 126 are attached to the transmission brackets 142 .
- the assembly 114 may further include a tilt motor 162 within the arm 158 that can cause the monitor 40 and camera 38 to pivot as indicated by the arrows 5 .
- the tilt motor 162 may rotate a worm 164 that rotates a worm gear 166 .
- the pin 168 is rigidly attached to both the worm gear 166 and the bracket 160 so that rotation of the gear 166 pivots the camera 38 and the monitor 40 .
- the camera 38 may also include a zoom feature to provide yet another degree of freedom for the operator.
- the robot 12 can be maneuvered through the home or facility by manipulating the input device 32 at a remote station 16 .
- FIG. 9 shows a plurality of remote stations 16 A-C that can access a robot 12 through a network 18 .
- One of the remote stations 12 B can be designated a master station which contains an arbitrator 250 .
- the remote stations 16 may be configured so that all messages, commands, etc. provided to the robot 12 are initially routed to the master remote station 16 B.
- Each message packet may include a priority field that contains the priority number of the station 16 A, 16 B or 16 C sending the message.
- the arbitrator 250 determines which station has priority and then forwards the message from that station 16 A, 16 B or 16 C to the robot 12 .
- the arbitrator 250 may also send a call back message to the other remote station(s) stating that the station(s) with lower priority does not have access to the robot 12 .
- the arbitrator 250 can cut-off access to the robot from one station and provide access to another station with a higher priority number.
- the arbitrator allows access to the robot in block 304 . If the request does not contain the highest priority number, then arbitrator 250 sends a call-back message in block 306 .
- the users may be divided into classes that include the robot itself, a local user, a caregiver, a doctor, a family member, or a service provider.
- the robot 12 may override input commands that conflict with robot operation. For example, if the robot runs into a wall, the system may ignore all additional commands to continue in the direction of the wall.
- a local user is a person who is physically present with the robot.
- the robot could have an input device that allows local operation.
- the robot may incorporate a voice recognition system that receives and interprets audible commands.
- a caregiver is someone who remotely monitors the patient.
- a doctor is a medical professional who can remotely control the robot and also access medical files contained in the robot memory.
- the family and service users remotely access the robot.
- the service user may service the system such as by upgrading software, or setting operational parameters.
- Message packets may be transmitted between a robot 12 and a remote station 16 .
- the packets provide commands and feedback.
- Each packet may have multiple fields.
- a packet may include an ID field a forward speed field, an angular speed field, a stop field, a bumper field, a sensor range field, a configuration field, a text field and a debug field.
- the arbitrator may have one of four mechanisms; notification, timeouts, queue and call back.
- the notification mechanism may inform either a present user or a requesting user that another user has, or wants, access to the robot.
- the timeout mechanism gives certain types of users a prescribed amount of time to finish access to the robot.
- the queue mechanism is an orderly waiting list for access to the robot.
- the call back mechanism informs a user that the robot can be accessed.
- a family user may receive an e-mail message that the robot is free for usage. Tables 1 and 2, show how the mechanisms resolve access request from the various users.
- the information transmitted between the station 16 and the robot 12 may be encrypted. Additionally, the user may have to enter a password to enter the system 10 . A selected robot is then given an electronic key by the station 16 . The robot 12 validates the key and returns another key to the station 16 . The keys are used to encrypt information transmitted in the session.
- the arbitrator is described and shown as being in one of the remote stations, the arbitrator could be within a server, robot or any device, that is connected to the network and in communication with both the remote stations and the robot.
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A robotic system that includes a mobile robot linked to a plurality of remote stations. One of the remote stations includes an arbitrator that controls access to the robot. Each remote station may be assigned a priority that is used by the arbitrator to determine which station has access to the robot. The arbitrator may include notification and call back mechanisms for sending messages relating to an access request and a granting of access for a remote station.
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- The subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics.
- There is a growing need to provide remote health care to patients that have a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimers to stress disorders. To minimize costs it is desirable to provide home care for such patients. Home care typically requires a periodic visit by a health care provider such as a nurse or some type of assistant. Due to financial and/or staffing issues the health care provider may not be there when the patient needs some type of assistance. Additionally, existing staff must be continuously trained, which can create a burden on training personnel. It would be desirable to provide a system that would allow a health care provider to remotely care for a patient without being physically present.
- Robots have been used in a variety of applications ranging from remote control of hazardous material to assisting in the performance of surgery. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,762,458 issued to Wang et al. discloses a system that allows a surgeon to perform minimally invasive medical procedures through the use of robotically controlled instruments. One of the robotic arms in the Wang system moves an endoscope which has a camera that allows a surgeon to view a surgical area of a patient.
- Tele-robots such as hazardous waste handlers and bomb detectors may contain a camera that allows the operator to view the remote site. Canadian Pat. No. 2289697 issued to Treviranus, et al. discloses a teleconferencing platform that has both a camera and a monitor. The platform includes mechanisms to both pivot and raise the camera and monitor. The teleconferencing platform disclosed in the Canadian patent is stationary and cannot move about a building.
- Publication Application No. US-2003-0050233-A1 discloses a remote robotic system wherein a plurality of remote stations can control a plurality of robotic arms used to perform a minimally invasive medical procedure. Each remote station can receive a video image provided by the endoscope inserted into the patient. The remote stations are linked to the robotic system by a dedicated communication link.
- A robotic system that includes a mobile robot coupled to a first remote station and a second remote station. The second remote station includes an arbitrator that controls access to the robot. The robot includes a camera and a monitor.
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of a robotic system; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic of an electrical system of a robot; -
FIG. 3 is a further schematic of the electrical system of the robot; -
FIG. 4 is side view of the robot; -
FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a holonomic platform of the robot; -
FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of a roller assembly of the holonomic platform; -
FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view showing a pedestal assembly of the robot; -
FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing an actuator of the pedestal assembly; -
FIG. 9 is a schematic of a robotic system wherein multiple remote stations are coupled to the robot; -
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an arbitration scheme for allowing access to the robot; -
FIG. 11 is a side view of a robot head. - Disclosed is a robotic system that includes a mobile robot linked to a plurality of remote stations. One of the remote stations includes an arbitrator that controls access to the robot. Each remote station may be assigned a priority that is used by the arbitrator to determine which station has access to the robot. The arbitrator may include notification and call back mechanisms for sending messages relating to an access request and a granting of access for a remote station.
- Referring to the drawings more particularly by reference numbers,
FIG. 1 shows arobotic system 10. Therobotic system 10 includes arobot 12, abase station 14 and a plurality ofremote control stations 16. Eachremote control station 16 may be coupled to thebase station 14 through anetwork 18. By way of example, thenetwork 18 may be either a packet switched network such as the Internet, or a circuit switched network such has a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or other broadband system. Thebase station 14 may be coupled to thenetwork 18 by amodem 20 or other broadband network interface device. - Each
remote control station 16 may include acomputer 22 that has amonitor 24, acamera 26, amicrophone 28 and aspeaker 30. Thecomputer 22 may also contain aninput device 32 such as a joystick or a mouse. Eachcontrol station 16 is typically located in a place that is remote from therobot 12. Although only onerobot 12 is shown, it is to be understood that thesystem 10 may have a plurality ofrobots 12. In general any number ofrobots 12 may be controlled by any number of remote stations. For example, oneremote station 16 may be coupled to a plurality ofrobots 12, or onerobot 12 may be coupled to a plurality ofremote stations 16. - The
robot 12 includes amovement platform 34 that is attached to arobot housing 36. Also attached to therobot housing 36 are acamera 38, amonitor 40, a microphone(s) 42 and aspeaker 44. Themicrophone 42 andspeaker 30 may create a stereophonic sound. Therobot 12 may also have anantenna 45 that is wirelessly coupled to anantenna 46 of thebase station 14. Thesystem 10 allows a user at theremote control station 16 to move therobot 12 through theinput device 32. Therobot camera 38 is coupled to theremote monitor 24 so that a user at theremote station 16 can view a patient. Likewise, therobot monitor 40 is coupled to theremote camera 26 so that the patient can view the user. Themicrophones speakers robot 12 may further have ahandle 48 that can be rotated to a down position which allows someone to manually push or pull therobot 12. - Each
remote station computer 22 may operate Microsoft OS software and WINDOWS XP or other operating systems such as LINUX. Theremote computer 22 may also operate a video driver, a camera driver, an audio driver and a joystick driver. The video images may be transmitted and received with compression software such as MPEG CODEC. -
FIGS. 2 and 3 show an embodiment of therobot 12. Therobot 12 may include a highlevel control system 50 and a lowlevel control system 52. The highlevel control system 50 may include aprocessor 54 that is connected to abus 56. The bus is coupled to thecamera 38 by an input/output (I/O)port 58, and to themonitor 40 by aserial output port 60 and aVGA driver 62. Themonitor 40 may include a touchscreen function that allows the patient to enter input by touching the monitor screen. - The
speaker 44 is coupled to thebus 56 by a digital toanalog converter 64. Themicrophone 42 is coupled to thebus 56 by an analog todigital converter 66. Thehigh level controller 50 may also contain random access memory (RAM)device 68, anon-volatile RAM device 70 and amass storage device 72 that are all coupled to thebus 62. Themass storage device 72 may contain medical files of the patient that can be accessed by the user at theremote control station 16. For example, themass storage device 72 may contain a picture of the patient. The user, particularly a health care provider, can recall the old picture and make a side by side comparison on themonitor 24 with a present video image of the patient provided by thecamera 38. Therobot antennae 45 may be coupled to awireless transceiver 74. By way of example, thetransceiver 74 may transmit and receive information in accordance with IEEE 802.11b. - The
controller 54 may operate with a LINUX OS operating system. Thecontroller 54 may also operate MS WINDOWS along with video, camera and audio drivers for communication with theremote control station 16. Video information may be transceived using MPEG CODEC compression techniques. The software may allow the user to send e-mail to the patient and vice versa, or allow the patient to access the Internet. In general thehigh level controller 50 operates to control the communication between therobot 12 and theremote control station 16. - The
high level controller 50 may be linked to thelow level controller 52 byserial ports low level controller 52 includes aprocessor 80 that is coupled to aRAM device 82 andnon-volatile RAM device 84 by abus 86. Therobot 12 contains a plurality ofmotors 88 andmotor encoders 90. Theencoders 90 provide feedback information regarding the output of themotors 88. Themotors 88 can be coupled to thebus 86 by a digital toanalog converter 92 and adriver amplifier 94. Theencoders 90 can be coupled to thebus 86 by adecoder 96. Therobot 12 also has a number of proximity sensors 98 (see alsoFIG. 1 ). Theposition sensors 98 can be coupled to thebus 86 by asignal conditioning circuit 100 and an analog todigital converter 102. - The
low level controller 52 runs software routines that mechanically actuate therobot 12. For example, thelow level controller 52 provides instructions to actuate the movement platform to move therobot 12. Thelow level controller 52 may receive movement instructions from thehigh level controller 50. The movement instructions may be received as movement commands from the remote control station. Although two controllers are shown, it is to be understood that therobot 12 may have one controller controlling the high and low level functions. - The various electrical devices of the
robot 12 may be powered by a battery(ies) 104. Thebattery 104 may be recharged by a battery recharger station 106 (see alsoFIG. 1 ). Thelow level controller 52 may include abattery control circuit 108 that senses the power level of thebattery 104. Thelow level controller 52 can sense when the power falls below a threshold and then send a message to thehigh level controller 50. Thehigh level controller 50 may include a power management software routine that causes therobot 12 to move so that thebattery 104 is coupled to therecharger 106 when the battery power falls below a threshold value. Alternatively, the user can direct therobot 12 to thebattery recharger 106. Additionally, thebattery 104 may be replaced or therobot 12 may be coupled to a wall power outlet by an electrical cord (not shown). -
FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of therobot 12. Therobot 12 may include aholonomic platform 110 that is attached to arobot housing 112. Theholonomic platform 110 provides three degrees of freedom to allow therobot 12 to move in any direction. - The
robot 12 may have anpedestal assembly 114 that supports thecamera 38 and themonitor 40. Thepedestal assembly 114 may have two degrees of freedom so that thecamera 26 and monitor 24 can be swiveled and pivoted as indicated by the arrows. - As shown in
FIG. 5 theholonomic platform 110 may include threeroller assemblies 120 that are mounted to abase plate 121. Theroller assemblies 120 are typically equally spaced about theplatform 110 and allow for movement in any direction, although it is to be understood that the assemblies may not be equally spaced. - The
robot housing 112 may include abumper 122. Thebumper 122 may be coupled tooptical position sensors 123 that detect when thebumper 122 has engaged an object. After engagement with the object the robot can determine the direction of contact and prevent further movement into the object. -
FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of aroller assembly 120. Eachassembly 120 may include adrive ball 124 that is driven by a pair oftransmission rollers 126. Theassembly 120 may include aretainer ring 128 and a plurality ofbushings 130 that captures and allows theball 124 to rotate in an x and y direction but prevents movement in a z direction. The assembly also holds the ball under thetransmission rollers 126. - The
transmission rollers 126 are coupled to amotor assembly 132. Theassembly 132 corresponds to themotor 88 shown inFIG. 3 . Themotor assembly 132 includes anoutput pulley 134 attached to amotor 136. Theoutput pulley 134 is coupled to a pair of ball pulleys 138 by adrive belt 140. The ball pulleys 138 are each attached to atransmission bracket 142. Thetransmission rollers 126 are attached to thetransmission brackets 142. - Rotation of the
output pulley 134 rotates the ball pulleys 138. Rotation of the ball pulleys 138 causes thetransmission rollers 126 to rotate and spin theball 124 through frictional forces. Spinning theball 124 will move therobot 12. Thetransmission rollers 126 are constructed to always be in contact with thedrive ball 124. Thebrackets 142 allow thetransmission rollers 126 to freely spin and allow orthogonal directional passive movement of 124 when one of theother roller assemblies 120 is driving and moving therobot 12. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , thepedestal assembly 114 may include amotor 150 that is coupled to agear 152 by abelt 154. Thegear 152 is attached to ashaft 156. Theshaft 156 is attached to anarm 158 that is coupled to thecamera 38 and monitor 40 by abracket 160. Activation of themotor 150 rotates thegear 152 andsleeve 156, and causes thecamera 38 and monitor 40 to swivel (see alsoFIG. 4 ) as indicated by thearrows 4. - As shown in
FIG. 8 , theassembly 114 may further include atilt motor 162 within thearm 158 that can cause themonitor 40 andcamera 38 to pivot as indicated by thearrows 5. Thetilt motor 162 may rotate aworm 164 that rotates aworm gear 166. Thepin 168 is rigidly attached to both theworm gear 166 and thebracket 160 so that rotation of thegear 166 pivots thecamera 38 and themonitor 40. Thecamera 38 may also include a zoom feature to provide yet another degree of freedom for the operator. - In operation, the
robot 12 may be placed in a home or a facility where one or more patients are to be monitored and/or assisted. The facility may be a hospital or a residential care facility. By way of example, therobot 12 may be placed in a home where a health care provider may monitor and/or assist the patient. Likewise, a friend or family member may communicate with the patient. The cameras and monitors at both the robot and remote control stations allow for teleconferencing between the patient and the person at the remote station(s). - The
robot 12 can be maneuvered through the home or facility by manipulating theinput device 32 at aremote station 16. -
FIG. 9 shows a plurality ofremote stations 16A-C that can access arobot 12 through anetwork 18. One of the remote stations 12B can be designated a master station which contains anarbitrator 250. Theremote stations 16 may be configured so that all messages, commands, etc. provided to therobot 12 are initially routed to the masterremote station 16B. Each message packet may include a priority field that contains the priority number of thestation arbitrator 250 determines which station has priority and then forwards the message from thatstation robot 12. Thearbitrator 250 may also send a call back message to the other remote station(s) stating that the station(s) with lower priority does not have access to therobot 12. Thearbitrator 250 can cut-off access to the robot from one station and provide access to another station with a higher priority number. - Alternatively, a remote station may route a message, command, etc. to the
robot 12 which then forwards a message, command, etc. to thearbitrator 250 to determine whether the station should have access. Thearbitrator 250 can then provide a reply message either granting or denying access to the robot. -
FIG. 10 shows a flowchart describing a process for access therobot 12. Aremote station block 300. The message may include the priority number of the remote station. Thearbitrator 250 determines whether the request includes a priority number higher than any existing priority number indecision block 302. If a remote station has the same priority number the station first in time maintains access to the robot. - If the request included the highest priority number the arbitrator allows access to the robot in
block 304. If the request does not contain the highest priority number, thenarbitrator 250 sends a call-back message inblock 306. To establish priority, the users may be divided into classes that include the robot itself, a local user, a caregiver, a doctor, a family member, or a service provider. Therobot 12 may override input commands that conflict with robot operation. For example, if the robot runs into a wall, the system may ignore all additional commands to continue in the direction of the wall. A local user is a person who is physically present with the robot. The robot could have an input device that allows local operation. For example, the robot may incorporate a voice recognition system that receives and interprets audible commands. - A caregiver is someone who remotely monitors the patient. A doctor is a medical professional who can remotely control the robot and also access medical files contained in the robot memory. The family and service users remotely access the robot. The service user may service the system such as by upgrading software, or setting operational parameters.
- Message packets may be transmitted between a
robot 12 and aremote station 16. The packets provide commands and feedback. Each packet may have multiple fields. By way of example, a packet may include an ID field a forward speed field, an angular speed field, a stop field, a bumper field, a sensor range field, a configuration field, a text field and a debug field. - The identification of remote users can be set in an ID field of the information that is transmitted from the
remote control station 16 to therobot 12. For example, a user may enter a user ID into a setup table in the application software run by theremote control station 16. The user ID is then sent with each message transmitted to the robot. - The
robot 12 may operate in one of two different modes; an exclusive mode, or a sharing mode. In the exclusive mode only one user has access control of the robot. The exclusive mode may have a priority assigned to each type of user. By way of example, the priority may be in order of local, doctor, caregiver, family and then service user. In the sharing mode two or more users may share access with the robot. For example, a caregiver may have access to the robot, the caregiver may then enter the sharing mode to allow a doctor to also access the robot. Both the caregiver and the doctor can conduct a simultaneous tele-conference with the patient. - The arbitrator may have one of four mechanisms; notification, timeouts, queue and call back. The notification mechanism may inform either a present user or a requesting user that another user has, or wants, access to the robot. The timeout mechanism gives certain types of users a prescribed amount of time to finish access to the robot. The queue mechanism is an orderly waiting list for access to the robot. The call back mechanism informs a user that the robot can be accessed. By way of example, a family user may receive an e-mail message that the robot is free for usage. Tables 1 and 2, show how the mechanisms resolve access request from the various users.
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TABLE I Access Medical Command Software/Debug Set User Control Record Override Access Priority Robot No No Yes (1) No No Local No No Yes (2) No No Caregiver Yes Yes Yes (3) No No Doctor No Yes No No No Family No No No No No Service Yes No Yes Yes Yes -
TABLE II Requesting User Local Caregiver Doctor Family Service Current User Local Not Allowed Warn current user Warn current user Warn current user Warn current user of pending user of pending user of pending user of pending user Notify requesting Notify requesting Notify requesting Notify requesting user that system is user that system is user that system is user that system is in use in use in use in use Set timeout Set timeout = 5 m Set timeout = 5 m No timeout Call back Call back Caregiver Warn current Not Allowed Warn current user Warn current user Warn current user user of pending of pending user of pending user of pending user user. Notify requesting Notify requesting Notify requesting Notify user that system is user that system is user that system is requesting user in use in use in use that system is in Set timeout = 5 m Set timeout = 5 m No timeout use. Queue or callback Callback Release control Doctor Warn current Warn current user Warn current user Notify requesting Warn current user user of pending of pending user of pending user user that system is of pending user user Notify requesting Notify requesting in use Notify requesting Notify user that system is user that system is No timeout user that system is requesting user in use in use Queue or callback in use that system is in Set timeout = 5 m No timeout No timeout use Callback Callback Release control Family Warn current Notify requesting Warn current user Warn current user Warn current user user of pending user that system is of pending user of pending user of pending user user in use Notify requesting Notify requesting Notify requesting Notify No timeout user that system is user that system is user that system is requesting user Put in queue or in use in use in use that system is in callback Set timeout = 1 m Set timeout = 5 m No timeout use Queue or callback Callback Release Control Service Warn current Notify requesting Warn current user Warn current user Not Allowed user of pending user that system is of request of pending user user in use Notify requesting Notify requesting Notify No timeout user that system is user that system is requesting user Callback in use in use that system is in No timeout No timeout use Callback Queue or callback No timeout - The information transmitted between the
station 16 and therobot 12 may be encrypted. Additionally, the user may have to enter a password to enter thesystem 10. A selected robot is then given an electronic key by thestation 16. Therobot 12 validates the key and returns another key to thestation 16. The keys are used to encrypt information transmitted in the session. -
FIG. 11 shows arobot head 350 that can both pivot and spin thecamera 38 and themonitor 40. Therobot head 350 can be similar to therobot 12 but without theplatform 110. Therobot head 350 may have the same mechanisms and parts to both pivot thecamera 38 and monitor 40 about thepivot axis 4, and spin thecamera 38 and monitor 40 about thespin axis 5. The pivot axis may intersect the spin axis. Having arobot head 350 that both pivots and spins provides a wide viewing area. Therobot head 350 may be in the system either with or instead of themobile robot 12. - While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.
- For example, although the arbitrator is described and shown as being in one of the remote stations, the arbitrator could be within a server, robot or any device, that is connected to the network and in communication with both the remote stations and the robot.
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61. A robotic teleconferencing system, comprising:
a first teleconferencing device and a second teleconferencing device that each has a camera that can generate video and be remotely controlled in at least three degrees of freedom, a monitor, a speaker, and a microphone that can generate audio;
a first remote station that can access the first or second teleconferencing device, the first remote station including a camera, a monitor that can receive video from the first or second teleconferencing device, a microphone, a speaker that can produce audio provided by the first or second teleconferencing device, and an input device that can be used to control the camera of the first or second teleconferencing device;
a second remote station that can access the first or second teleconferencing device, the second remote station including a camera, a monitor that can receive video from the first or second teleconferencing device, a microphone, a speaker that can produce audio provided by the first or second teleconferencing device, and an input device that can be used to control the camera of the first or second teleconferencing device; and,
a server coupled to the first and second teleconferencing devices and the first and second remote stations, the server allows exclusive access to the first teleconferencing device by the first remote station wherein the camera of the first teleconferencing device is controlled by the input device of the first remote station, the video and audio from the first teleconferencing device is provided to the first remote station, the image and audio are not provided to the second remote station, and the camera of the first teleconferencing device is not controlled by the input device of the second remote station, and even though the second remote station is prevented from accessing the first teleconferencing device the server allows the second remote station to access the second teleconferencing device.
62. The system of claim 61 , wherein the server includes a notification mechanism.
63. The system of claim 61 , wherein the server includes a timeout mechanism.
64. The system of claim 61 , wherein the server includes a queue mechanism.
65. The system of claim 61 , wherein the server includes a call back mechanism.
66. The system of claim 61 , wherein the first and second remote stations each have a priority and the server provides teleconferencing device access to the remote station with a highest priority.
67. The system of claim 66 , wherein the remote stations are given priority as a local user, a doctor, a caregiver, a family member, a service user or another teleconferencing device.
68. A method for controlling access to a plurality of teleconferencing devices, comprising:
providing a first teleconferencing device and a second teleconferencing device that each have a monitor, a camera that can generate video and be remotely controlled in at least two degrees of freedom, a speaker, and a microphone that can generate audio;
providing a plurality of remote stations, including a first remote station and a second remote station, each remote station including a camera, a monitor that can receive video from the first or second teleconferencing device, a microphone, a speaker that can produce audio provided by the first or second teleconferencing device, and an input device that can be used to control the camera of the first or second teleconferencing device;
transmitting a request to access the first teleconferencing device from the first remote station;
transmitting a request to access the first teleconferencing device from the second remote station;
allowing exclusive access to the first teleconferencing device by the first remote station wherein the video and audio from the first teleconferencing device is provided to the first remote station and the image, the camera of the first teleconferencing device is controlled by the input device of the first remote station, the video audio are not provided to the second remote station, and the camera of the first teleconferencing device is not controlled by the input device of the second remote station;
transmitting a request to access the second teleconferencing device from the second remote station; and,
accessing the second teleconferencing device by the second remote station.
69. The method of claim 68 , further comprising receiving a request to access the first teleconferencing device from the second remote station and notifying the first remote station of the request.
70. The method of claim 68 , further comprising creating a time interval in which the first remote station must relinquish access to the first teleconferencing device.
71. The method of claim 68 , wherein the request from the second remote station is placed in a waiting list queue.
72. The method of claim 68 , further comprising transmitting a call back message to the second remote station to indicate the granting of access to the first teleconferencing device.
73. The method of claim 68 , wherein the access request includes a priority that is evaluated to determine access to the first teleconferencing device.
74. The method of claim 73 , wherein the remote stations are given priority as a local user, a doctor, a caregiver, a family member, a service user or another teleconferencing device.
75. The method of claim 68 , wherein the second teleconferencing device operates in either an exclusive mode or a sharing mode.
76. The method of claim 68 , wherein the second remote station's request to access the first teleconferencing device is initially transmitted to a server.
77. The method of claim 68 , wherein the second remote station's request to access the first teleconferencing device is initially transmitted to the first teleconferencing device.
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