Autonomous personal service robot
First Claim
1. An autonomous personal service robot comprising:
- a frame;
a drive system coupled with said frame and configured to move said frame;
one or more cameras coupled with said frame;
a communications interface coupled with said frame; and
, a processor coupled with said communications interface and configured to identify, track and learn habits of a specific person and determine if an out-of-ordinary event has occurred.
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Abstract
Autonomous personal service robot to monitor its owner for symptoms of distress and provide assistance. The system may include sensors to detect situations before they affect people such as smoke, heat, temperature and carbon monoxide sensors. The system can provide security for the home. The PRA may comprise features such as a medicine dispenser and blood pressure cuff. Features such as broadband internet, MP3 player, reading lights and eye glass tracker provide butler type capabilities that enable the system to appeal to markets beyond the elderly and infirmed. The system may also include an X10 transmitter/receiver to automatically control various household lights and appliances. Equipping the system with a robot arm enables the robot to fetch items, turn on and off wall switches and open the refrigerator.
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1. An autonomous personal service robot comprising:
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a frame;
a drive system coupled with said frame and configured to move said frame;
one or more cameras coupled with said frame;
a communications interface coupled with said frame; and
,a processor coupled with said communications interface and configured to identify, track and learn habits of a specific person and determine if an out-of-ordinary event has occurred. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for utilizing an autonomous personal service robot comprising:
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coupling a power source with a personal service robot;
programming contact information for use by said personal service robot;
identifying a specific person;
tracking said specific person;
learning habits of said specific person; and
,determining if an out-of-ordinary event has occurred for generating a response. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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