Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240126290). TRAVEL MAP CREATING APPARATUS, TRAVEL MAP CREATING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract

TRAVEL MAP CREATING APPARATUS, TRAVEL MAP CREATING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Organization Name

panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Hiroyuki Motoyama of Kyoto (JP)

TRAVEL MAP CREATING APPARATUS, TRAVEL MAP CREATING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126290 titled 'TRAVEL MAP CREATING APPARATUS, TRAVEL MAP CREATING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The travel map creating apparatus described in the patent application includes several components:

• Position sensor: Obtains the positional relationship of an adjacent object relative to the apparatus.
• Floor map creator: Creates a floor map based on the positional relationship obtained by the position sensor.
• Self-position calculator: Calculates the self-position on the floor map.
• Marker identifier: Identifies a marker.
• Marker position calculator: Calculates the relative position of the marker to the apparatus.
• Mode switcher: Switches the mode of the apparatus between a floor map creation mode and a marker identification mode.
• Restricted access information generator: Defines a boundary of a restricted area based on the floor map, self-position, and marker position, and generates restricted access information including the boundary.
• Travel map creator: Creates a travel map including the defined restricted area based on the restricted access information.

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

- Indoor navigation systems - Autonomous mobile robot guidance systems

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

- Ensuring safe navigation for autonomous mobile robots - Creating accurate and detailed travel maps

1. 1. 1. Benefits

- Improved efficiency in navigation - Enhanced safety measures for restricted areas

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications
         1. Enhanced Indoor Navigation Systems for Autonomous Robots

1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to indoor mapping systems and autonomous robot navigation technologies.

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1. 1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions

1. 1. 1. How does the apparatus handle dynamic changes in the environment, such as moving objects or changing layouts?

The patent application does not specify how the apparatus adapts to dynamic changes in the environment.

1. 1. 1. What is the accuracy and reliability of the self-position calculation and marker identification in real-world scenarios?

The patent application does not provide information on the accuracy and reliability of the self-position calculation and marker identification components.

Original Abstract Submitted

a travel map creating apparatus includes a position sensor obtaining the positional relationship of an adjacent object relative to the apparatus; a floor map creator creating a floor map based on the positional relationship; a self-position calculator calculating the self-position on the floor map; a marker identifier identifying a marker; a marker position calculator calculating the relative position of the marker to the apparatus; a mode switcher switching the mode of the apparatus between a floor map creation mode and a marker identification mode; a restricted access information generator, based on the floor map, the self-position, and the relative position of the marker, defining a boundary of a restricted area to which the entry of an autonomous mobile robot is prohibited and generating restricted access information including the boundary; and a travel map creator creating a travel map including the defined restricted area based on the restricted access information.