WO2020030136A1 - Social & smart fleet management system for care giving - Google Patents

Social & smart fleet management system for care giving Download PDF

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WO2020030136A1
WO2020030136A1 PCT/CN2019/100042 CN2019100042W WO2020030136A1 WO 2020030136 A1 WO2020030136 A1 WO 2020030136A1 CN 2019100042 W CN2019100042 W CN 2019100042W WO 2020030136 A1 WO2020030136 A1 WO 2020030136A1
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  • a social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices which form a fleet of devices, or between a caregiving device and a care recipient.
  • a single command can be used to coordinate a routine of activities between devices in the fleet such that further step-by-step input from a user is not needed.
  • One example embodiment provides a social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices, or between a caregiving device and a care recipient, said social &ecosystem fleet management system includes:
  • a central control system for receiving, coordinating or processing commands
  • said central control system is capable of coordinating, controlling or monitoring the interaction between mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices, or care recipients to successfully transfer said care recipient, or an object, from an originating device or location to a receiving device or location.
  • FIG. 1a is a flow diagram depicting a method employed in a first caregiving device and a second caregiving device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1b is a flow diagram depicting a method employed in a first caregiving device and a care recipient or an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a social &ecosystem fleet management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3a is an explanatory diagram depicting that a bed is in a sleeping position and a wheelchair is alongside it.
  • FIG. 3b is an explanatory diagram depicting that a bed is in an upright position and the transfer of the care recipient has begun.
  • a social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving is provided, and especially designed for devices that are used to move a third-party item or person from one device (or location) to another (almost like a fleet of vehicles or robots) , and for controlling the interaction between multiple devices and a care recipient safely. Due to the complexity of these actions, what is required is a social and smart fleet management system to safely coordinate a routine or series of activities or interactions between devices and /or a care recipient.
  • a system is required to safely coordinate the two pieces of equipment or devices prior to the transfer of the recipient.
  • a wheelchair preferably powered
  • AGV automatic guided vehicle
  • a destination should also be imputable to move the person to a location after transfer and the system must know when the transfer of the person is completed to successfully start moving.
  • a second key aspect of the social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving is a social connectivity aspect for both medical and social purposes plus remote monitoring and control of “fleet devices” from afar. This remote controlling must be subject to a number of safety constraints to prevent improper movement of the fleet devices or cameras to protect the care recipient and his /her safety and privacy.
  • a third key aspect of the social &ecosystem fleet management system is an approval system or mechanism for automated care giving tasks which bear a bit of risk. For example, while some tasks can be scheduled or controlled through AI, others may to be too dangerous or obtrusive to operate without the consent or authorization of a person whether it is a care recipient, caregiver or medical practitioner.
  • An embodiment of the present invention relates to a social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices 200a and 200b which form a fleet of devices (Fig. 1a) , or between a caregiving device 200a and a care recipient 300 or an object; the relationship of which is depicted in Fig. 1b.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes instructions relating to the interaction of a first caregiving device called Device A (200a) to a second caregiving device called Device B (200b) .
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 will then coordinate, monitor or control the interaction between Device A (200a) and Device B (200b) . If the interaction or alignment is smooth, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes on the instruction to complete the transfer or action. If the interaction or alignment is off, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 gives corrective instructions and the interaction or alignment is reassessed prior to completing the transfer or action.
  • the transfer or action could optionally include the transfer of a person.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes instructions relating to the interaction of a first caregiving device called Device A (200a) and a care recipient 300 or an object.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 will then coordinate, monitor or control the interaction between Device A (200a) and care recipient (300) or the object. If the interaction is smooth, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes on the instruction to complete the transfer or action. If the interaction is off or seems dangerous, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 gives corrective instructions and the interaction is reassessed prior to completing the transfer or action.
  • the transfer or action could optionally include the movement of a person on a wheelchair from point A to another device or location.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 includes a central control system 102 for receiving, coordinating or processing commands, means for wirelessly connecting 104 to said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices and directing their movement or operation (as in Fig. 2) , and means for inputting instructions 106 to said central control system 102.
  • Potential means for inputting instructions may include but is not limited to: voice control, a keyboard, a joystick, a control pad, a remote control, a vision control system, an EEG headset, a computer, a smart phone or a tablet.
  • the central control system 102 can coordinate, control or monitor the interaction between mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices (200a, 200b, 200c, etc. ) , or care recipients to successfully transfer said care recipient 300, or an object, from an originating device or location to a receiving device or location.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 includes means for coordinating the alignment or locking of two (200a, 200b) of said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices together to facilitate a transfer or movement of a person 300 or an object between two of such devices.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 can control the automatic transfer of a person between an originating device such as a bed to a receiving device such as a wheelchair. This is depicted in Fig. 3a where the bed 200a is in a sleeping position and a wheelchair 200b is alongside it. In Fig. 3b, the bed 200a is in an upright position and the transfer of the care recipient has begun.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 can control the movement of a wheelchair and person on it from an originating location and into a receiving device such as an automatic bathing device.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 can include means for transferring an object between an originating device such as a smart mailbox or delivery receptacle, to a receiving device such as an automatic guided vehicle.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system100 for care giving may include means for sensing environmental or body conditions and preferably means for recording it as data. These sensors may include sensors for measuring humidity, temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, motion, oxygen levels, blood pressure, urine analysis, body position, taking pictures, taking video or pressure mapping. Preferably there also includes means for remembering other preferences, locations or settings. This information is preferably used by a smart system or artificial intelligence system that can update or modify its settings to adapt to a user’s habits and make recommendations or take specific action to better serve the care recipient. Optionally there is also means to schedule the action and operation of specific devices in the fleet.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving includes means for connecting to an external family member, caretaker or medical practitioner. More preferably there is an approval mechanism where a care recipient or external caretaker or medical practitioner can be prompted for instructions before carrying out certain tasks. These instructions could include the transfer of a person, or opening a door.
  • the approval mechanism may include means for prompting, suggesting and confirmation or approval of the commands.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving also includes means for connecting to a social network or online community of seniors for games or social interaction.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving may also include a platform or program for advertising, selling, arranging or delivery of a range of services.
  • the platform could recommend food delivery options or be used to refill a prescription.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving may include means for applying privacy filters to its cameras or footage, or utilize an infrared camera to protect the privacy of the care recipient.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving may include secure means for a mobility device, robot device or caregiving device to be controlled or monitored from a remote location.
  • this means of control can be through a control pad, a haptic suit, a voice control or through imitating the movement of the device from afar.
  • a robot arm to help pick up an object for a care recipient can be controlled by having it mirror the movement of a robot arm controlled by a user from afar.
  • This robot arm may be attached to an AGV or movable platform to bring the item to the care recipient.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving includes an AGV or remote-controlled vehicle or robot with a robotic arm controlled through imitating the movement of a similar robotic arm in another location that may be physically manipulated by a person.
  • This robotic arm may be used for changing clothes, changing diapers, cleaning and other household duties.
  • a single command can be used to carry out a range of instructions.
  • a single command to go to the bathroom could involve safe alignment of an AGV wheelchair to a bed, transferring the user to the AGV wheelchair and then moving them to the desired destination; in this case the toilet.
  • the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 would be required to time the activities so that the transfer does not happen prior to safe alignment and the movement of the AGV wheelchair does not happen until after safe transfer to the wheelchair is confirmed.

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Abstract

A social & ecosystem fleet management system (100) for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices or between a caregiving device and a care recipient (300), said social & ecosystem fleet management system (100) includes: a central control system (102) for receiving, coordinating or processing commands, means for wirelessly connecting (104) to said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices and directing or monitoring their movement or operation, means for inputting instructions (106) to said central control system (102), means for determining whether certain starting or safety conditions are met, whereby said central control system (102) is capable of coordinating, controlling or monitoring the interaction between mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices or care recipients (300) to successfully transfer.

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SOCIAL ＆SMART FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMFOR CARE GIVING
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims the benefit of U.S. application No. 62/717,493, filed on August 10, 2018, titled “social &smart fleet management system for care giving” . The entire disclosure of the above-referenced application is incorporated herein by reference in entirety for all purpose.
TECHNICAL FIELED
A social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices which form a fleet of devices, or between a caregiving device and a care recipient.
A single command can be used to coordinate a routine of activities between devices in the fleet such that further step-by-step input from a user is not needed.
BACKGROUND
In the prior art there are numerous examples of home automation systems or connected homes. These are used for different purposes including controlling lights, curtains, televisions, or the thermostat.
More recently there are also smart speaker systems like Amazon Echo, Google Home or Apple Homepod which can be operated through voice control. These systems operate like virtual assistants and can be easily connected with numerous appliances which operate on a stand-alone basis. However, there remains a need for a different type of home automation or smart home system.
SUMMARY
One example embodiment provides a social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices, or between a caregiving device and a care recipient, said social &ecosystem fleet management system includes:
a central control system for receiving, coordinating or processing commands,
means for wirelessly connecting to said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices and directing or monitoring their movement or operation,
means for inputting instructions to said central control system,
means for determining whether certain starting or safety conditions are met,
whereby said central control system is capable of coordinating, controlling or monitoring the interaction between mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices, or care recipients to successfully transfer said care recipient, or an object, from an originating device or location to a receiving device or location.
Other example embodiments will be explained herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1a is a flow diagram depicting a method employed in a first caregiving device and a second caregiving device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1b is a flow diagram depicting a method employed in a first caregiving device and a care recipient or an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a social &ecosystem fleet management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3a is an explanatory diagram depicting that a bed is in a sleeping position and a wheelchair is alongside it.
FIG. 3b is an explanatory diagram depicting that a bed is in an upright position and the transfer of the care recipient has begun.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving is provided, and especially designed for devices that are used to move a third-party item or person from one device (or location) to another (almost like a fleet of vehicles or robots) , and for controlling the interaction between multiple devices and a care recipient safely. Due to the complexity of these actions, what is required is a social and smart fleet management system to safely coordinate a routine or series of activities or interactions between devices and /or a care recipient.
For example, if a care recipient is to be moved from a bed to a wheelchair, a system is required to safely coordinate the two pieces of equipment or devices prior to the transfer of the recipient. In fact, a wheelchair (preferably powered) , or movable by an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) , must be properly aligned or locked alongside a bed prior to the transfer of the care recipient. The care recipient must be determined to be safely in place in the right spot for transfer.
Preferably as well, if the destination device is an AGV, a destination should also be imputable to move the person to a location after transfer and the system must know when the transfer of the person is completed to successfully start moving.
A second key aspect of the social &ecosystem fleet management system for care giving is a social connectivity aspect for both medical and social purposes plus remote monitoring and control of “fleet devices” from afar. This remote controlling must be subject to a number of safety constraints to prevent improper movement of the fleet devices or cameras to protect the care recipient and his /her safety and privacy.
A third key aspect of the social &ecosystem fleet management system, is an approval system or mechanism for automated care giving tasks which bear a bit of risk. For example, while some tasks can  be scheduled or controlled through AI, others may to be too dangerous or obtrusive to operate without the consent or authorization of a person whether it is a care recipient, caregiver or medical practitioner.
Thus, it is the intention of this disclosure to introduce a social &smart fleet management system that addresses the aforementioned issues.
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving  devices  200a and 200b which form a fleet of devices (Fig. 1a) , or between a caregiving device 200a and a care recipient 300 or an object; the relationship of which is depicted in Fig. 1b.
In Fig. 1a, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes instructions relating to the interaction of a first caregiving device called Device A (200a) to a second caregiving device called Device B (200b) . The social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 will then coordinate, monitor or control the interaction between Device A (200a) and Device B (200b) . If the interaction or alignment is smooth, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes on the instruction to complete the transfer or action. If the interaction or alignment is off, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 gives corrective instructions and the interaction or alignment is reassessed prior to completing the transfer or action. The transfer or action could optionally include the transfer of a person.
In Fig. 1b, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes instructions relating to the interaction of a first caregiving device called Device A (200a) and a care recipient 300 or an object. The social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 will then coordinate, monitor or control the interaction between Device A (200a) and care recipient (300) or the object. If the interaction is smooth, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 passes on the instruction to complete the transfer or action. If the interaction is off or seems dangerous, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 gives corrective instructions and the interaction is reassessed prior to completing the transfer or action.  The transfer or action could optionally include the movement of a person on a wheelchair from point A to another device or location.
The social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 includes a central control system 102 for receiving, coordinating or processing commands, means for wirelessly connecting 104 to said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices and directing their movement or operation (as in Fig. 2) , and means for inputting instructions 106 to said central control system 102. Potential means for inputting instructions may include but is not limited to: voice control, a keyboard, a joystick, a control pad, a remote control, a vision control system, an EEG headset, a computer, a smart phone or a tablet.
The central control system 102 can coordinate, control or monitor the interaction between mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices (200a, 200b, 200c, etc. ) , or care recipients to successfully transfer said care recipient 300, or an object, from an originating device or location to a receiving device or location.
Preferably the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 includes means for coordinating the alignment or locking of two (200a, 200b) of said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices together to facilitate a transfer or movement of a person 300 or an object between two of such devices.
In one such scenario or embodiment, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 can control the automatic transfer of a person between an originating device such as a bed to a receiving device such as a wheelchair. This is depicted in Fig. 3a where the bed 200a is in a sleeping position and a wheelchair 200b is alongside it. In Fig. 3b, the bed 200a is in an upright position and the transfer of the care recipient has begun.
In a second such scenario or embodiment, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 can control the movement of a wheelchair and person on it from an originating location and into a receiving device such as an automatic bathing device.
In a third such scenario or embodiment, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 can include means for transferring an object between an originating device such as a smart mailbox or delivery receptacle, to a receiving device such as an automatic guided vehicle.
The social &ecosystem fleet management system100 for care giving may include means for sensing environmental or body conditions and preferably means for recording it as data. These sensors may include sensors for measuring humidity, temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, motion, oxygen levels, blood pressure, urine analysis, body position, taking pictures, taking video or pressure mapping. Preferably there also includes means for remembering other preferences, locations or settings. This information is preferably used by a smart system or artificial intelligence system that can update or modify its settings to adapt to a user’s habits and make recommendations or take specific action to better serve the care recipient. Optionally there is also means to schedule the action and operation of specific devices in the fleet.
In another aspect of the invention, preferably the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving includes means for connecting to an external family member, caretaker or medical practitioner. More preferably there is an approval mechanism where a care recipient or external caretaker or medical practitioner can be prompted for instructions before carrying out certain tasks. These instructions could include the transfer of a person, or opening a door. Optionally the approval mechanism may include means for prompting, suggesting and confirmation or approval of the commands.
Optionally, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving also includes means for connecting to a social network or online community of seniors for games or social interaction. The social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving may also include a platform or program for advertising, selling, arranging or delivery of a range of services. For example, the platform could recommend food delivery options or be used to refill a prescription.
In another aspect of the invention, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving may include means for applying privacy filters to its cameras or footage, or utilize an infrared camera to protect the privacy of the care recipient.
In another aspect of the invention, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving may include secure means for a mobility device, robot device or caregiving device to be controlled or monitored from a remote location. Preferably this means of control can be through a control pad, a haptic suit, a voice control or through imitating the movement of the device from afar. For example, a robot arm to help pick up an object for a care recipient can be controlled by having it mirror the movement of a robot arm controlled by a user from afar. This robot arm may be attached to an AGV or movable platform to bring the item to the care recipient.
In a similar invention, the social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 for care giving includes an AGV or remote-controlled vehicle or robot with a robotic arm controlled through imitating the movement of a similar robotic arm in another location that may be physically manipulated by a person. This robotic arm may be used for changing clothes, changing diapers, cleaning and other household duties.
In the prior embodiment or examples, a single command can be used to carry out a range of instructions. For example, a single command to go to the bathroom could involve safe alignment of an AGV wheelchair to a bed, transferring the user to the AGV wheelchair and then moving them to the desired destination; in this case the toilet. The social &ecosystem fleet management system 100 would be required to time the activities so that the transfer does not happen prior to safe alignment and the movement of the AGV wheelchair does not happen until after safe transfer to the wheelchair is confirmed.

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  1. A social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving that monitors or controls the interaction between multiple mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices, or between a caregiving device and a care recipient, said social & ecosystem fleet management system comprising:
    a central control system for receiving, coordinating or processing commands,
    means for wirelessly connecting to said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices and directing or monitoring their movement or operation,
    means for inputting instructions to said central control system,
    means for determining whether certain starting or safety conditions are met,
    whereby said central control system is capable of coordinating, controlling or monitoring the interaction between mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices, or care recipients to successfully transfer said care recipient, or an object, from an originating device or location to a receiving device or location.
  2. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in Claim 1, further comprising:
    means for aligning or locking two of said mobility devices, robot devices or caregiving devices together, or
    means to otherwise confirm that such alignment has been done successfully,
    thereby facilitating a transfer or movement of a person or an object between two of such devices.
  3. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said means for inputting instructions comprises: voice control, a keyboard, a joystick, a control pad, a remote control, a vision control system, an EEG headset, a computer, a smart phone or a tablet.
  4. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in Claim 3, wherein said voice control means comprises means for noise cancellation such as noise cancellation of water or bathing sounds.
  5. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a single command can be used to carry out a range of instructions involving multiple devices scheduled in a specific order.
  6. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in Claim 1, for controlling the automatic transfer of a person between an originating device such as a bed to a receiving device such as a wheelchair, and /or for controlling the movement of a wheelchair and person on it from an originating location and into a receiving device such as an automatic bathing device.
  7. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in Claim 1, further comprising means for transferring an object between an originating device such a smart mailbox or delivery receptacle, to a receiving device such as an automatic guided vehicle.
  8. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for determining the location or readiness of a care recipient or an object to be transferred.
  9. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising sensors or cameras for monitoring the state, health or other statistics of a care recipient and further comprising means for remembering these statistics plus other preferences, locations or settings.
  10. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 9, further comprising a smart system or AI which can use the remembered statistics, preferences, locations or settings to adapt to a user’s preferences or make recommendations.
  11. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising sensors for measuring humidity, temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, motion, oxygen  levels, blood pressure, urine analysis, body position, taking pictures, taking video or pressure mapping.
  12. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means to schedule the action and operation of specific devices in the fleet.
  13. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for connecting to an external family member, caretaker or medical practitioner, and /or further comprising means for connecting to a social network or online community of seniors for games or social interaction.
  14. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a platform or program for advertising, selling, arranging or delivery of a range of services.
  15. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an approval mechanism for approval of high risk operations.
  16. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 15, wherein said approval mechanism comprises means for prompting, suggesting and confirmation or approval of commands from a care recipient or external user.
  17. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fleet comprises various different types of devices that comprise automatic bathing devices, wheelchairs, shower chairs, AGVs, robotic arms, smart appliances or IoT devices.
  18. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for applying privacy filters to its cameras or footage, or utilize an infrared camera to protect the privacy of the care recipient.
  19. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising secure means for a mobility device, robot device or caregiving device to be controlled or monitored from a remote location.
  20. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 19, wherein said means for controlling said a mobility, robot device or caregiving device is through a control pad, a haptic suit, a voice control or through imitating the movement of another device from afar.
  21. The social & ecosystem fleet management system for care giving as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an AGV or remote-controlled vehicle or robot with a robotic arm controlled through imitating the movement of a similar robotic arm in another location that may be physically manipulated by a person.
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