Nesting negotiation for self-mobile devices
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1. A method of recharging robotic devices, said method comprising the steps of:
- querying a robotic device whether it has reached a given level of depletion;
if the robotic device has reached said given level of depletion, negotiating with said robotic device using a protocol to determine a time slot for charging said robotic device; and
providing charging for said robotic device during said time slot.
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Abstract
Disparate robotic devices can be automatically recharged and reprogrammed by self-scheduling individual time slots for the available recharging area(s) of a charging station. These charging stations provide a nest to which each robot must return periodically for power. These nests can also provide new tasking or patches for the robotic devices. The charging station and the robotic devices are both provided with communications capabilities and a protocol by which they can negotiate to find a time slot in which the device can be recharged, as well as determining a correct connector and a battery type.
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8 Claims
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1. A method of recharging robotic devices, said method comprising the steps of:
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querying a robotic device whether it has reached a given level of depletion; if the robotic device has reached said given level of depletion, negotiating with said robotic device using a protocol to determine a time slot for charging said robotic device; and providing charging for said robotic device during said time slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of recharging a robotic device, said method comprising the steps of:
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determining that an onboard battery has reached a given level of depletion; contacting an associated charging station; requesting charging; receiving and storing a time slot for charging; and reporting for charging during said time slot. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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