Method and system for limiting controlled characteristics of a remotely controlled device
First Claim
1. A method for wirelessly controlling a self propelled apparatus, the method comprising:
- storing a profile, the profile comprising at least a definition of at least one apparatus characteristic limit; and
controlling a self propelled apparatus from a remote controller, the remote controller being in bi-directional wireless communications with the self propelled apparatus,wherein the controlling comprises at least one of;
limiting a controlled value of the self propelled apparatus based upon the at least one apparatus characteristic limit, andproviding feedback through the remote controller based upon at least one detected event.
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Abstract
Remotely controlled devices (110) are controlled by one or more wireless remote controllers (114). The remotely controlled devices (110) and wireless remote controllers (114) communicate to each other over a two-way wireless link. The system and method provide pre-defined profiles that limit the performance of the remotely controlled devices (110) in order to provide different operating characteristics with the same remotely controlled devices (110). The system and method further provide one or more forms of feedback to a user of the wireless remote controller (114), such as sounds, vibration, and the like. The feedback can be provided in response to detected events associated with the remotely control device (110), such as sharp turns and the like. The performance limits of the remotely controlled devices (110) is also able to be modified with operating time in order to simulate, for example, improved driver skills, fuel depletion and/or pit stops.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for wirelessly controlling a self propelled apparatus, the method comprising:
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storing a profile, the profile comprising at least a definition of at least one apparatus characteristic limit; and controlling a self propelled apparatus from a remote controller, the remote controller being in bi-directional wireless communications with the self propelled apparatus, wherein the controlling comprises at least one of; limiting a controlled value of the self propelled apparatus based upon the at least one apparatus characteristic limit, and providing feedback through the remote controller based upon at least one detected event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A self propelled apparatus, comprising:
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a processor that controls at least one operation of the self propelled apparatus; at least one event detector to detect at least one detected event associated with the self propelled apparatus; and a bi-directional wireless communications interface that receives commands for control of the self propelled apparatus and transmits an indication of the at least one detected event. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A remote controller, comprising;
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a user input sensor that determines a user input; a self propelled apparatus control module that generates, based upon the user input, control instructions to be transmitted to a self propelled apparatus; a bi-directional short range wireless interface that transmits the control instructions and receives an indication of at least one detected event; and a user feedback generator that generates, based upon the at least one detected event, at least one type of user feedback. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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