New Patent - Looks like IBOT - but Interesting

[dave27]

http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-adv.html&r=2&f=G&l=50&d=PG01&p=1&S1=kamen&OS=kamen&RS=kamen

Control system and method


Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling a device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the systems and methods allow for the control of a human transport device such that the human transport device remains in an upright position regardless of the surface being traversed. The systems and methods may include a plurality of operational modes where each mode has different characteristics. Additionally, systems and method for locating a center of gravity of a device are disclosed.






-dave

[n/a]

At first glance it looks like more than an ibot. It looks like this version stabelizes in all directions so that the rider or object resting on it does not lean or fall off the platform. This look like the next stept in in DS to me. What do u engineers and tech guys make of it?

[dave27]

quote:Originally posted by Lawrence

At first glance it looks like more than an ibot. It looks like this version stabelizes in all directions so that the rider or object resting on it does not lean or fall off the platform. This look like the next stept in in DS to me. What do u engineers and tech guys make of it?


It does mention later on that this control module can be used with a leanable platform...

63. A human transport device that returns to a stable state after a disturbance has been encountered such that a human user of the device remains in an upright position comprising: a user input that receives user-desired positional input commands; and a control unit that varies the responsiveness of the human transport device to the user input commands based upon a current orientation of at least one portion of the transport device.

64. The transport device of claim 63, wherein the user input is a joystick.

65. The transport device of claim 63, wherein the user input is a leanable platform.


-dave

[dave27]

quote:Originally posted by dave27

quote:Originally posted by Lawrence

At first glance it looks like more than an ibot. It looks like this version stabelizes in all directions so that the rider or object resting on it does not lean or fall off the platform. This look like the next stept in in DS to me. What do u engineers and tech guys make of it?


It does mention later on that this control module can be used with a leanable platform...

63. A human transport device that returns to a stable state after a disturbance has been encountered such that a human user of the device remains in an upright position comprising: a user input that receives user-desired positional input commands; and a control unit that varies the responsiveness of the human transport device to the user input commands based upon a current orientation of at least one portion of the transport device.

64. The transport device of claim 63, wherein the user input is a joystick.

65. The transport device of claim 63, wherein the user input is a leanable platform.


-dave


Another interesting bit is they used different patent attorneys than usual

-dave

[baantjer]

This is BTW a not yet granted patent.

[Antagony]

quote: What do u engineers and tech guys make of it?
The ibot is supposed to be a finished product waiting for approval.
Are there any qualifed inhouse experts here that can provide an intelligent analysis on these patents?