Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system
First Claim
1. A robotic apparatus comprising:
- (a) a robot comprising a controller adapted to process a signal to an actuator;
(b) a sensor in communication with a user to sense input of said user and to communicate signal of said sensor with said robot; and
(c) said actuator adapted to receive said signal and to actuate a part of said robot in response to said user input exceeding a defined threshold;
(d) wherein said sensor is in wireless communication with said robot.
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Abstract
A robotic apparatus and system adapted to communicate with a wireless sensor. The apparatus may be either physical or virtual in nature and is adapted to communicate physical movements with a wireless sensor. Data received from the sensor and/or robotic apparatus may be reviewed in a real-time mode, or may be saved for review at a later time. In addition, the apparatus may be controlled through an operator that is in local or remote communication with the apparatus. The robotic system may include pre-programmed interactive platforms for enabling communication between a user and the apparatus in a dynamic mode. In addition, the system may allow an operator to program a game/story for use as an interactive platform. Accordingly, the apparatus and system provides a platform for rehabilitative exercise of a patient as well as an entertainment device.
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49 Claims
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1. A robotic apparatus comprising:
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(a) a robot comprising a controller adapted to process a signal to an actuator;
(b) a sensor in communication with a user to sense input of said user and to communicate signal of said sensor with said robot; and
(c) said actuator adapted to receive said signal and to actuate a part of said robot in response to said user input exceeding a defined threshold;
(d) wherein said sensor is in wireless communication with said robot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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16. A method for controlling a robotic apparatus comprising:
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(a) reading sensor data in communication with said apparatus;
(b) processing sensor data;
(c) transmitting said sensor data over a wireless connection from said sensor to a receiver in communication with said apparatus;
(d) parsing said sensor data; and
(e) activating an actuator of said robot in response to said parsed data.
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32. An article comprising:
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a computer-readable signal-bearing medium;
means in the medium for sending data over a wireless connection;
means in the medium for communicating activation of a signal in a remote robotic apparatus;
means in the medium for remotely setting configuration parameters of a sensor and an actuator of said robotic apparatus; and
means in the medium for providing dynamic interaction between said robotic apparatus and a user in communication with said robotic apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A wireless signal communication system comprising:
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(a) a sensor in remote communication with an actuator;
(b) a power control module;
(c) a transceiver; and
(d) a central processing unit. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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