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Patent drawing for Information technology asset type identification using a mobile vision-enabled robot
US 9,744,671 B2
Robotics US 9,744,671 B2 Expired

Information technology asset type identification using a mobile vision-enabled robot

This invention describes a system where a robot equipped with a camera captures images of objects it encounters. The system then automatically analyzes these images to identify what kind of asset each object is, such as a piece of furniture or equipment. This information is used to update a digital map of the physical space, all without requiring human involvement.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread adoption of highly performant deep learning models. Today, advanced computer vision and AI classification algorithms are significantly more powerful and accessible, making the core classification operation much more robust and efficient.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedRobot, camera, computer vision, mapping software system

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