Robot with audio and video capabilities for displaying advertisements
First Claim
1. A display robot, comprising:
- a robot body having a display for playing a data signal, the robot body carrying the display;
the robot body having a mobile base that allows the robot body to move along a surface;
the robot body having a power source for driving the robot body along the surface;
a storage device for storing the data signal in a medium, the storage device being in communication with a playback device;
the playback device being operably connected with the display, for playing back the stored data signal on the display.
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Abstract
The invention is an autonomous robot configured with audio and video display mechanisms for displaying advertisements to an audience. The advertisement data may be stored locally within the robot, transmitted through a wired docking/recharging station or provided via the Internet, through a wired or wireless connection. The robot can receive different forms of digital signals and information such as digital photos or video and output to the display, and it can receive control commands and messages from the server and/or another robot. The server can be located on site or control the robot through Internet. The robot is able to distinguish the target individuals or groups as adults, children, or physical objects, and will provide different actions such as singing songs, dancing, playing music or the like to attract the attention of the target audience for the purpose of displaying adverting material.
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25 Claims
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1. A display robot, comprising:
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a robot body having a display for playing a data signal, the robot body carrying the display;
the robot body having a mobile base that allows the robot body to move along a surface;
the robot body having a power source for driving the robot body along the surface;
a storage device for storing the data signal in a medium, the storage device being in communication with a playback device;
the playback device being operably connected with the display, for playing back the stored data signal on the display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A display robot, comprising:
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a robot body having a display for playing a data signal, the robot body carrying the display;
the robot body having a mobile base that allows the robot body to move along a surface;
the robot body having a power source for driving the robot body along the surface;
an external data system for storing the data signal, the external data system being in communication with a playback device via a data link;
the playback device being operably connected with the display, for playing back the data signal on the display. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A display robot, comprising:
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a robot body having a display for playing a data signal, the robot body carrying the display;
the robot body having a mobile base that allows the robot body to move along a surface;
the robot body having a power source for driving the robot body along the surface;
an external data system for storing the data signal, the external data system being in communication with the playback device through a global computer network;
the playback device being operably connected with the display, for playing back the data signal on the display. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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