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Robot cleaner, robot cleaner system and control method of the same

  • US 9,815,190 B2
  • Filed: 12/18/2014
  • Issued: 11/14/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A robot cleaner comprising:

  • a case including an upper cover configured to define an upper exterior appearance of the robot cleaner;

    a suction device provided in the case;

    a suction nozzle configured to suck dust from a floor by driving of the suction device;

    a dust collection device configured to collect foreign substances contained in the air sucked via the suction nozzle;

    a wheel unit configured to allow movement of the robot cleaner;

    a main controller configured to control the driving of the suction device and the wheel unit;

    a Wi-Fi module provided in the case and configured to provide an Access Point (AP); and

    a NFC module provided in the case and configured to provide an external terminal with AP information for access to the AP through NFC communication,wherein when the AP information received from the external terminal is authenticated, a Wi-Fi communication between an external terminal and the main controller is enabled, andwherein the Wi-Fi module is provided in front or behind a rear surface of the upper cover, and the NFC module is provided behind or in front of the rear surface of the upper cover which is an opposite position of the Wi-Fi module.

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