Applications of a plurality of safety laser scanners combined with a camera or mobile computer
First Claim
1. A system for protecting an intruder from a scanning laser of an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that moves around a location, comprising:
- (a) a plurality of sensors are placed throughout the location, wherein a sensor of the plurality of sensors monitors a unique area within the location;
(b) the sensor connects wirelessly to the AGV when the AGV enters a certain range close the unique area, wherein the sensor extends sensor capabilities to the AGV, wherein the AGV has the sensor capabilities so long as the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) between the sensor and the AGV exceed a predetermined threshold, and wherein the AGV monitors its surrounding area while the sensor monitors the unique area while the sensor and the AGV are wirelessly connected;
(c) the AGV disconnects from the sensor when the AGV moves away from the unique area and the RSSI falls below the predetermined threshold; and
(d) the AGV moves and connects to another sensor in accordance with step (b).
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the invention are implemented with a mobile camera and safety laser scanner. A mobile computer can be used to show a visible infrared beam on the display of the mobile computer. The mobile computer can function as a safety tool to identify regions or locations where a laser beam might penetrate. The mobile computer can determine if the laser beam has penetrated a safety region or zone. Sensors can be used to determine when a laser beam may become dangerously close to an operator, especially with the use of automated guided vehicle that is moving around and has a scanning laser.
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1. A system for protecting an intruder from a scanning laser of an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that moves around a location, comprising:
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(a) a plurality of sensors are placed throughout the location, wherein a sensor of the plurality of sensors monitors a unique area within the location; (b) the sensor connects wirelessly to the AGV when the AGV enters a certain range close the unique area, wherein the sensor extends sensor capabilities to the AGV, wherein the AGV has the sensor capabilities so long as the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) between the sensor and the AGV exceed a predetermined threshold, and wherein the AGV monitors its surrounding area while the sensor monitors the unique area while the sensor and the AGV are wirelessly connected; (c) the AGV disconnects from the sensor when the AGV moves away from the unique area and the RSSI falls below the predetermined threshold; and (d) the AGV moves and connects to another sensor in accordance with step (b). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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