Showing papers on "Remote control published in 2015"

System and method for controlling a remote aerial device for up-close inspection

Abstract: The method and system may be used to control the movement of a remote aerial device in an incremental step manner during a close inspection of an object or other subject matter. At the inspection location, a control module “stabilizes” the remote aerial device in a maintained, consistent hover while maintaining a close distance to the desired object. The control module may retrieve proximal sensor data that indicates possible nearby obstructions to the remote aerial device and may transmit the data to a remote control client. The remote control module may determine and display the possible one or more non-obstructed directions that the remote aerial device is capable of moving by an incremental distance. In response to receiving a selection of one of the directions, the remote control module may transmit the selection to the remote aerial device to indicate the next movement for the remote aerial device.

An intelligent power outlet system for the smart home of the Internet of Things

Abstract: This paper presents an intelligent power outlet system that can be controlled wirelessly and that has been specifically designed to monitor electrical events in low-current loads. Each power outlet of the system embeds a microcontroller, a 2.4GHz ZigBee interface, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader, a relay, and a current sensor. The main features of the system include the remote control of the power outlet, real-time monitoring of the current consumption, the customization and programming of the power supply time schedule, the automatic interruption of vampire currents, and the prevention of certain types of electrical fires and electrocutions. A prototype with such features has been implemented and tested in a simple home automation network in order to validate its functionalities. The results show that the system reacts fast and avoids overconsumptions and electrocutions, being able to make the next generation of homes safer and smarter.

Immersive ROS-integrated framework for robot teleoperation

Abstract: The development of natural interfaces for human-robot interaction provides the user an intuitive way to control and guide robots. In this paper, we propose a novel ROS (Robot Operating System)-integrated interface for remote control that allows the user to teleoperate the robot using his hands motion. The user can adjust online the autonomy of the robot between two levels: direct control and waypoint following. The hand tracking and gestures recognition capabilities of the Leap Motion device are exploited to generate the control commands. The user receives a real-time 3D augmented visual feedback using a Kinect sensor and a HMD. To assess the practicability of the system experimental results are presented using as a benchmark the remote control of a Kuka Youbot.

System and method for implementing internet of things (IOT) remote control applications

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for Internet of Things Implementations for controlling electronic equipment. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: an Internet of Things (IoT) hub comprising a network interface to couple the IoT hub to an IoT service over a wide area network (WAN), and at least one IoT device communicatively coupled to the IoT hub over a wireless communication channel, the IoT device comprising an infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) blaster to control environmental control equipment via IR or RF communication with the environmental control equipment, the IoT device further comprising at least one sensor to measure current environmental conditions capable of being controlled by the environmental control equipment, the IoT device to transmit an indication of the current conditions to the IoT hub over the wireless communication channel; and the IoT hub comprising a remote control code database to store remote control codes usable to control the environmental control equipment, the IoT hub further comprising control logic to generate remote control commands using the remote control codes, the remote control commands selected by the control logic in response to the current environmental conditions measured by the sensor and input from an end user provided via a user device indicating a desired environmental condition, the IoT hub to transmit the commands to the IoT device over the wireless communication channel; the IoT device to responsively transmit the remote control commands to the environmental control equipment to attempt to control the environmental control equipment; wherein the IoT hub is configured to continually or periodically monitor the current environmental conditions measured by the sensor and wherein, if the desired environmental condition is not achieved after a specified period of time, then generate a notification from the IoT hub indicating that the environmental control equipment may not be functioning properly.

Method and device for remote control

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for remote control which belongs to the field of device control. The method includes: a user terminal obtaining (201, 304) motion data generated by a wearable device according to a user's motion; the user terminal generating (202) a remote control signal for controlling a home appliance according to the motion data; and the user terminal sending (203, 306) the remote control signal to the home appliance, the remote control signal being configured to control operation status of the home appliance. The present invention solves the problem of cumbersome operation steps in remote control method in related arts. Consequently, only by performing a user's motion through a wearable device, a user may remotely control a home appliance without pressing of any button for remote control.

Multifunctional home service robot

Abstract: The invention relates to a multifunctional home service robot The multifunctional home service robot is characterized by comprising an intelligent control system, a mechanical structure and a remote control terminal, wherein the intelligent control system is installed on the mechanical structure, the remote control terminal can regulate and control the intelligent control system, and thus the mechanical structure is driven to execute corresponding commands The multifunctional home service robot can carry out voice-image feedback and limb feedback according to human voice commands and meanwhile has the functions of dust removing, disinfecting, organic-matter decomposing, gas detecting, air purifying, self-navigation traveling, self-action charging and the like All-dimensional camera shooting and projection entertainment can be controlled through an intelligent microcomputer The multifunctional home service robot can be used for information storage and voice, text and image intelligent interaction The multifunctional home service robot also has the functions of indoor security inspection under remote control, emergency alarming and the like

Methods of remote control over space robots

Abstract: The paper proposes methods for remote control over space robots An advanced and realistic approach to the creation of a system of remote control over space robots is proposed and proved theoretically Considered methods involve using interface-simulator including a model of the robot and its external environment, as well as simulated gravity conditions in the operation area, in particular, conditions of weightlessness However, constructing ideal models of the robot and its external environment is impossible In the paper the methods of correcting erroneous actions of the robot caused by the “nonideal” models of external environment are proposed The results of experimental testing the given theoretical conclusions with the use of a prototype system of control over space robots are given

Real-Time Remote Access Laboratory With Distributed and Modular Design

Abstract: Remote access laboratories (RALs) are online environments for operating instruments and collecting measurement data over the Internet. Such systems are often deployed by universities to support undergraduate students and generally follow the client–server paradigm. This paper discusses a RAL system that enables peer-to-peer (P2P) experimental design and sharing. For this, a modular design is required, which allows participating nodes to create rigs and host those individually at distributed locations. The proposed architecture is generic and can be used with any distributed P2P network control systems over the Internet. In this paper, a distributed remote control framework is presented with regard to a P2P RAL system. The experiments in the RAL require three subsystems handling the user interface, instruction interpretation, and instruction execution which can be organized and operated in different manners depending upon the experiment. The key component for creating and controlling experiments is the microcontrollers that can be easily obtained, configured, and set up for use over the Internet. The most popular microcontrollers are examined for suitability to the distributed control architecture. The basic layout of a message-based network protocol suitable for programming the devices and communication between peers for remote instrumentation and control is discussed, and queuing and flow control mechanisms are compared and tested for the proposed framework.

Intelligent household system

Abstract: Disclosed in the invention is an intelligent household system comprising remote control devices, network devices, an intelligent terminal system, security equipment and a terminal unit. The remote control devices are connected with the network devices in a wired or wireless mode; the intelligent terminal system is connected with the network devices by wires and is connected with the security equipment by cables; and the intelligent terminal system controls the terminal unit by a wireless radio frequency way. The remote control devices consist of a remote computer, a smart mobile phone, and a table personal computer and the like; the network devices include a home local area network and internet network; and the security equipment includes a security and protection system, a plurality of cameras, a security and protection detection unit, a combustion gas leakage detection unit and a smoke detection unit. The terminal unit is composed of a control terminal, an electric curtain, an electric rice cooker, a water dispenser, a home theatre, an air conditioner, a sound device, a light system, and an electric window.

Method and system for remote control

Abstract: A method and system for remote control at a client of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) enables a user to configure a wireless user device as a remote control device (RCD). The RCD may communicate via a wireless network and an MCDN server to execute remote control commands at the MCDN client. The RCD may implement a remote control interface, including control elements configured for touch operation. The control elements may provide specific interactive functionality for channel selection, volume selection, playback of multimedia content, and other remote control features. The RCD may also receive feedback and status information associated with remote control commands.

Control system for micro-unmanned helicopter multi-mode autonomous flight and method thereof

Abstract: The invention discloses a control system for a micro-unmanned helicopter multi-mode autonomous flight and a method thereof. The system comprises an airborne part and a ground station control part, wherein the ground station control part comprises a ground station, a ground wireless data transmission device and a controller; the airborne part comprises a flight control module, a sensor module, an airborne wireless data transmission device, a remote control receiver and an actuating mechanism; the flight control module is respectively and electrically connected with the sensor module, the airborne wireless data transmission device, the remote control receiver and the actuating mechanism, and is used for controlling the operation of the actuating mechanism according to received remote control signals or ground control signals; the remote control receiver is used for receiving remote control signals of the remote controller in wireless remote control mode and sending the remote control signals to the flight control module; the airborne wireless data transmission device and the ground wireless data transmission device are based on wireless communication. The system solves the problem that the open loop of a micro-unmanned helicopter is uncontrollable, can ensure that the micro-unmanned helicopter perform multi-mode autonomous flight, expands the application range of the micro-unmanned helicopter, and has certain economic benefits.

Intelligent robot inspection system used for cable tunnel

Abstract: The invention discloses an intelligent robot inspection system used for a cable tunnel. The inspection system comprises a moving body used for inspecting the tunnel and a remote control terminal arranged in a control center. The moving body communicates with the remote control terminal via a communication device and a communication network. The moving body comprises a housing body, a control device, a movement executing mechanism, a gas detection device, a cable detection device, a navigation and positioning device and a power managing device, wherein the control device, the movement executing mechanism, the gas detection device, the cable detection device, the navigation and positioning device and the power managing device are arranged on the control device. The input end of the control device is connected with the navigation and positioning device, the gas detection device and the cable detection device. The output end of the control device is connected with the movement executing mechanism. The communication port of the control device performs data transportation with the remote control terminal via the communication device and the communication network. The inspection system is capable of replacing inspectors to finish cable and gas safety detection in the tunnel, so while potential safety hazards are eliminated, accuracy and timeliness of the inspection work are increased.

Remote Control Device, Server, Method, and Computer Program

Abstract: A mobile terminal 1 A is configured to communicate with a remote control server 4 A that transmits a remote control signal to operate an operation object apparatus via a particular local area network NW 2 or a wide area communication network NW 1 . A permission/rejection information storage part 102 stores whether execution of remote control operation based on the operation instruction information is permitted or rejected when each operation instruction information has gone through any communication network. When receiving the input of operation instruction information, a communication network discrimination part 106 discriminates with which communication network communication has established. An operation permission/rejection decision part 107 decides permission/rejection of execution of the operation instruction information according to the results. When remote control operation based on operation instruction information is permitted as a result of decision, operation instruction information is transmitted to the remote control server 4 A.

Lamp control method and device

Abstract: The embodiment of the invention discloses a lamp control method and device According to the lamp control method, intelligent wearing equipment is used for detecting the human body state characteristics of a user, when the human body state characteristics meet a preset condition, the intelligent wearing equipment sends control signals to lamps through a terminal, and therefore the lamps are controlled to be turned on and off According to the control mode, the user does not need to go to the position of a control switch, the lamps can be controlled to be turned on and off in a long distance mode, and operation is convenient and easy Moreover, when the intelligent wearing equipment detects that the human body state characteristics meet the preset condition in the control method, the terminal sends a switch control signal to the lamps, and each lamp does not need to be provided with one special remote control unit

Automatic water quality monitoring integrated system for surface water

Abstract: The invention discloses an automatic water quality monitoring integrated system for surface water. The automatic water quality monitoring integrated system comprises management modules and a plurality of automatic surface water quality monitoring stations, wherein the management modules comprise a configuration management module and a system management module; the configuration management module is used for managing data in a system dictionary table; the data comprise personalized configuration data, communication protocol setting data, instrument managing data and print template setting data; the system management module is used for recording information data of the automatic surface water quality monitoring stations, so as to realize station management and user authorization management; each automatic surface water quality monitoring station comprises a real-time monitoring module, an alarm management module, a data management module, a statistical query module, a comprehensive analysis module, a statement management module, a remote control module, an operation management module and a quality control management module.

Audio systems and related methods and devices

Abstract: A wearable remote control device can be beneficially incorporated into an audio system to provide for added functionality. For example, a wearable remote control device may help to enable, among other things, voice control functionality, predictive playback functionality, voice control functionality, gesture input functionality, and transitioning audio among a plurality of audio playback devices.

Automatic driving system and method of water conservancy construction vibration roller

Abstract: The invention provides an automatic driving system and method of a water conservancy construction vibration roller. The system comprises a remote monitoring device and an onboard automatic control device. The remote monitoring device plans working areas and navigation routes according to 3D digital model man-machine interaction of construction projects, receives data like position, speed and rotation direction of the roller and working environment video information in a wireless communication manner and sends automatic navigation data and instructions to the onboard automatic control device. The remote monitoring device can also remotely control the roller based on received emergent processing requests in a man-machine interaction manner. The onboard automatic control device receives the automatic navigation instruction and remote control driving information sent by the remote monitoring device in real time, and compares the information sent by the onboard automatic control device with the information like position, speed and rotation angle detected by an onboard RTK-GPS and a sensor. After being adjusted via the PID algorithm, deviation is sent to execution elements like an electric steering wheel, an electric throttle and an electric brake to control the vibration roller to finish respected rolling work. According to the invention, the automatic driving system is compatible with a manual driving system.

Multi-platform remote robot general control system

Abstract: The invention discloses a multi-platform remote robot general control system. The multi-platform remote robot general control system comprises a robot body system and a remote control system. The robot system is installed in a robot body. The remote control system is installed in a remote controller. The robot remote controller is used for achieving man-machine interaction and sending a task instruction to the robot body system. The robot body system is used for collecting environment information and robot self information, carrying out environment identification, completing landform construction, analyzing the instruction sent by the remote controller, and controlling the robot body to complete operation. The robot body system and the remote control system are communicated with each other through a wireless network, are independent from a body system operation platform and a remote controller operation platform. The multi-platform remote robot general control system are advantageous in that the safety performance of the robot system is raised, many-to-one and one-to-many operation of multiple controllers and a robot is achieved, different authorities can be given to different users, and management is convenient.

Autonomous ready vehicle

Abstract: A system and method for interfacing an autonomous or remote control drive-by-wire controller with a vehicle's control modules. Vehicle functions including steering, braking, starting, etc. are controllable by wire via a control network. A CAN architecture is used as an interface between the remote/autonomous controller and the vehicle's control modules. A CAN module interface provides communication between a vehicle control system and a supervisory, remote, autonomous, or drive-by-wire controller. The interface permits the supervisory control to control vehicle operation within pre-determined bounds and using control algorithms.

Enabling interaction between social network users during synchronous display of video channgel

Abstract: The current subject matter describes displaying multimedia data on a graphical user interface of a user device (for example, a smart television set) during a display of a video channel in accordance with an aesthetic display design and based on effective interaction between the user device and an input device (for example, remote control device) configured to interact with the user device. Related methods, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Remote user interface

Abstract: Target electronic devices can be remotely controlled using a personal electronic device are disclosed. The personal electronic device can identify target devices that are responsive to remote control. The personal electronic device displays graphical user interface objects that, when selected, cause the personal electronic device to instruct the target electronic device to perform an operation.

Remote assistance for managed mobile devices

Abstract: According to some aspects disclosed herein, a system for remote assistance and control of user devices subject to one or more remote assistance policies may be provided. In some embodiments, an administrator may request remote control of a managed user device. A managed application launcher may be provided by the user device and may be modified by the user device to remove managed applications or otherwise prevent access to applications that have a policy indicating that remote assistance is not allowed. The administrator may open a managed application included in the launcher and remotely control that application. In other embodiments, a user of the managed user device may initiate a request for remote assistance from within a managed application and/or the managed application launcher. The administrator's control of the user device and access to other applications on the user device may be limited based on the remote assistance policies.

Remote control apparatus and remote control system utilizing the apparatus

Abstract: A remote control apparatus uses wireless communication to control driving of a control object such as a vehicle. When the drive condition is changing, as when the vehicle is being steered to follow a curve in a travel route, while also the vehicle speed exceeds a specified threshold value, processing is executed for reducing a communication delay between the remote control apparatus and the control object, to thereby ensure sufficient speed of control response.

Canal hearing device and methods for wireless remote control of an appliance

Abstract: The present disclosure describes examples of systems and methods of wireless remote control of appliances using a canal hearing device upon manual activation of a switch placed in the concha cavity behind the tragus. In some examples, the lateral end comprises one or more manually activated switches, a wireless antenna, and a battery cell. In some examples, the wireless electronics include low energy Bluetooth capability. The appliance may be any device with wireless control capability, for example an electronic lock, a thermostat, an electronic lighting, a telephone, a kitchen appliance, a medical alert system, a television, a medical device, and a smart glass. The inconspicuous and secure wear of the canal hearing device may allow a hearing device user to enjoy a normal lifestyle, including exercise, and to discretely interact with wirelessly controlled devices.

Unmanned plane remoter monitoring and controlling method

Abstract: The invention discloses an unmanned plane remoter monitoring and controlling method. By the method, an air traffic control department and an unmanned plane service provider can monitor and control or assist an unmanned plane in real time. According to the method, the unmanned plane comprises an unmanned plane body and an autopilot arranged on the unmanned plane, and the autopilot is connected with a remote control through a wireless transmission link. The remote control is used for controlling the unmanned plane and includes a remote control body and a wireless transmission module arranged on the remote control body. The remote control is connected with a ground station in a wire or wireless mode. The wireless transmission module is connected with the air traffic control department and a service station in a mode of wireless transmission. When the remote control is powered up, the unmanned plane performs power up initialization, control the autopilot to perform satellite positioning through procedures set in advance, and sends back information selected such as flying height, unmanned plane serial number and position to the remote control. The remote control can package and send back the information and the information of power up initialization of the remote control to the air traffic control department and the service station.

Virtual remote functionality

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are described for providing remote control of consumer electronics devices, and, more particularly, to tools and techniques for providing virtual remote control of consumer electronics devices that do not have dedicated remote controllers.

Control as a service (CaaS): cloud-based software architecture for automotive control applications

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection of embedded devices and offers the possibility of exploiting cloud-based services to improve control functions. But how much cloud control is possible when facing real-time challenges in a safety-critical environment? This paper provides first insights and data into cloud-based control by means of a feasibility study in the automotive domain. We present the Control as a Service (CaaS) concept, which investigates cloud-based control scheme for a model car with WLAN / CAN gateway. CaaS delivers successfully an architectural design and a proof-of-concept implementation for a simple cloud-based throttle limitation scenario, in which the throttle values requested by driver (remote control user) is dynamically regulated by a controller implemented as a virtual ECU (Electronic Control Unit) in the cloud. We found that the correct handling of time-varying network delay is one of the most relevant challenges. Therefore we started a simulation study in parallel to design controllers that are capable of coping with network imperfections. Preliminary simulation results indicate the potential of model predictive control.