US 2002/0120362 A1 · Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system

Abstract

A robotic apparatus and system adapted to communicate with a wireless sensor. The apparatus may be either physical or virtual in nature and is adapted to communicate physical movements with a wireless sensor. Data received from the sensor and/or robotic apparatus may be reviewed in a real-time mode, or may be saved for review at a later time. In addition, the apparatus may be controlled through an operator that is in local or remote communication with the apparatus. The robotic system may include pre-programmed interactive platforms for enabling communication between a user and the apparatus in a dynamic mode. In addition, the system may allow an operator to program a game/story for use as an interactive platform. Accordingly, the apparatus and system provides a platform for rehabilitative exercise of a patient as well as an entertainment device.

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Dependent claims

A robotic apparatus comprising:

(a) a robot comprising a controller adapted to process a signal to an actuator;
(b) a sensor in communication with a user to sense input of said user and to communicate signal of said sensor with said robot;
and
(c) said actuator adapted to receive said signal and to actuate a part of said robot in response to said user input exceeding a defined threshold;
(d) wherein said sensor is in wireless communication with said robot.

2 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

10/085,821Filed 27 Feb 2002

Priority

27 Feb 2001

Published

29 Aug 2002

Term ends

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Classification20 codes

G16H 20/30
ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient…:…
A63F 13/00
Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or
A63F 13/211
Characterised by their sensors, purposes or types: using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes
A63F 13/212
Characterised by their sensors, purposes or types: using sensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat or leg activity

Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system

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Abstract

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