MOBILE ROBOT AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
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1. A mobile robot, comprising:
- a first receiver that receives a header signal transmitted via a first communication method; and
a second receiver that receives data signals transmitted via a second communication method different than the first communication method, wherein the header signal indicates that the data signals will be transmitted, and each data signal corresponds to a specific area of communication coverage.
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Abstract
A mobile robot includes a first receiver that receives a header signal transmitted via a first communication method, and a second receiver that receives data signals transmitted via a second communication method different than the first communication method. The header signal indicates that the data signals will be transmitted, and each data signal corresponds to a specific area of communication coverage.
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18 Claims
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1. A mobile robot, comprising:
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a first receiver that receives a header signal transmitted via a first communication method; and
a second receiver that receives data signals transmitted via a second communication method different than the first communication method, wherein the header signal indicates that the data signals will be transmitted, and each data signal corresponds to a specific area of communication coverage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for controlling a mobile robot, comprising:
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receiving a header signal transmitted via a first communication method;
receiving data signals transmitted via a second communication method different than the first communication method;
analyzing the header signal and the data signals;
determining a location of the mobile robot based on the analysis; and
setting a heading direction of the mobile robot to allow the mobile robot to travel to a charging station, wherein the header signal indicates that the data signals will be transmitted, and each data signal corresponds to a specific area of communication coverage. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A charging station for a mobile robot, comprising:
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a first transmitter that transmits a header signal via a first communication method; and
a second transmitter that transmits data signals via a second communication method different than the first communication method, wherein the header signal indicates that the data signals will be transmitted, and each data signal corresponds to a specific area of communication coverage. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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