18567459. TEACH PENDANT, ROBOT SYSTEM AND ROBOT CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (FANUC CORPORATION)

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TEACH PENDANT, ROBOT SYSTEM AND ROBOT CONTROL DEVICE

Organization Name

FANUC CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Kiyoshi Yoshino of Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi (JP)

TEACH PENDANT, ROBOT SYSTEM AND ROBOT CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18567459 titled 'TEACH PENDANT, ROBOT SYSTEM AND ROBOT CONTROL DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a teach pendant that can recover the software state of a robot control device by storing a backup file without the need for an external storage device.

  • The teach pendant includes a communication unit for receiving the backup file of the robot control device.
  • It also has a storage unit for storing the received backup file.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Enables reliable recovery of the software state of a robot control device.
  • Eliminates the need for an external storage device for storing backup files.
  • Teach pendant acts as a central hub for managing backup files of robot control devices.

Potential Applications:

  • Industrial automation
  • Robotics
  • Manufacturing processes

Problems Solved:

  • Ensures reliable recovery of software state in case of system failures.
  • Simplifies the backup process for robot control devices.
  • Reduces the dependency on external storage devices.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced system reliability
  • Simplified backup management
  • Cost savings by eliminating the need for external storage devices

Commercial Applications: The technology can be used in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and logistics for efficient management of robot control device software states.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to robot control device backup systems and teach pendants to understand the existing technology landscape.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may find updated studies on robot control device software management and backup systems relevant to this technology.

Questions about Teach Pendant Technology: 1. What are the primary advantages of using a teach pendant for robot control device backup management? 2. How does the teach pendant simplify the process of recovering the software state of a robot control device?


Original Abstract Submitted

The present invention makes it possible to reliably recover a state of software of a robot control device by storing a backup file of the robot control device without using an external storage device. A teach pendant according to the present invention comprises: a communication unit that receives a backup file of a robot control device which controls a robot; and a storage unit that stores the received backup file.