Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240126264). MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract
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MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Takatoshi Morimitsu of Toyota-shi (JP)
Ryota Kobayashi of Taito-ku (JP)
Tatsuya Tsubakimoto of Edogawa-ku (JP)
Uori Koike of Saitama-shi (JP)
MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126264 titled 'MOVING ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a moving environment system that can open a door when a robot is at an appropriate distance, while also minimizing unnecessary door openings.
- The system includes an autonomous mobile robot and an automatic door with a sensor that detects objects in a specific area.
- The detection area includes separate zones for passersby and the robot, with the robot's zone set to only open the door when the frequency of people passing is below a certain threshold.
- The robot can pass through the door using its designated detection area.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various settings such as hospitals, offices, or public spaces where autonomous robots need to move through doors without causing disruptions.
Problems Solved
This system solves the problem of unnecessary door openings by ensuring that the door only opens when the robot is at an appropriate distance, reducing energy waste and potential disturbances.
Benefits
The system increases efficiency by allowing autonomous robots to move through doors seamlessly, without the need for human intervention. It also enhances safety by preventing collisions between the robot and passersby.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include incorporating it into smart buildings, warehouses, or retail stores to streamline the movement of autonomous robots within the space.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be automated doors with sensors that detect objects in their vicinity to control the door opening and closing mechanism. However, the specific design of separate detection areas for passersby and robots may be a unique feature of this innovation.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between the autonomous robot and other objects in its detection area?
The system likely uses specific parameters or characteristics unique to the autonomous robot to distinguish it from other objects in the detection area, such as size, shape, or movement patterns.
What happens if the autonomous robot approaches the door at a frequency higher than the predetermined threshold?
If the robot approaches the door at a frequency higher than the predetermined threshold, the system may prevent the door from opening to avoid unnecessary disruptions or collisions with passersby.
Original Abstract Submitted
a moving environment system capable of opening a door in a state in which a robot is away from the door by an appropriate distance while also reducing unnecessary opening of the door is provided. a moving environment system includes: an autonomous mobile robot; and an automatic door including a sensor configured to detect an object that has entered a predetermined detection area, in which the detection area includes a detection area for a passerby and a detection area for an autonomous mobile robot, the detection area for the autonomous mobile robot is set so as to include an area through which a frequency of people passing is equal to or smaller than a predetermined frequency, and the autonomous mobile robot passes through the automatic door via the detection area for the autonomous mobile robot.
