Patents Assigned to FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 9873200
    Abstract: A personal robot including a first smart device, a robot main body, and a second smart device is implemented as a first type where the first smart device is wirelessly connected to the robot main body, as a second type where the first smart device is mounted on and connected to the robot main body in a wired manner, or as a third type where the second smart device is wirelessly connected to the robot main body where the first smart device is mounted on and connected to the robot main body in a wired manner. In the third type, the robot main body is connected to the first smart device in a wired manner and wirelessly connected to the second smart device, and a robot main body control unit controls the robot main body according to simultaneously processed data from the first and second smart devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Kyong Song, Sang Ki Lee
  • Publication number: 20180001483
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a robot service system and a robot apparatus using a social network service, and comprises: (a) a step in which a terminal device is connected to a robot apparatus by executing a social network service program, and displays a service screen on which an image captured by the robot apparatus is displayed; (b) a step in which the terminal device transmits a robot control command inputted to the service screen to the robot apparatus; (c) a step in which the robot apparatus performs an operation according to the robot control command and transmits operation performance data to the terminal device; and (d) a step in which the terminal device displays the operation performance data transmitted from the robot apparatus on the service screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Kyong SONG, Dong Gyung KIM
  • Patent number: 9636822
    Abstract: A method for generating a robot control scenario includes generating a judgement frame by a computational means, storing the judgement frame in a storage means, and displaying the judgement frame by receiving a situation cognition frame and an expression frame; generating a stage by the computation means, storing the stage in the storage means, and displaying the stage by selecting at least one judgement frame and at least one transition frame; and connecting a transition frame of one stage to another stage in at least two stages by the computation means, storing the connected stages in the storage means, and displaying the connected stages. According to the present invention, a robot exists within a close distance to people in a human living space, and can recognize a surrounding situation and information provided by the people and provide a service that meets various requests desired by the people.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Kyong Song, Won Yong Lee
  • Publication number: 20150183112
    Abstract: A method for generating a robot control scenario includes generating a judgement frame by a computational means, storing the judgement frame in a storage means, and displaying the judgement frame by receiving a situation cognition frame and an expression frame; generating a stage by the computation means, storing the stage in the storage means, and displaying the stage by selecting at least one judgement frame and at least one transition frame; and connecting a transition frame of one stage to another stage in at least two stages by the computation means, storing the connected stages in the storage means, and displaying the connected stages. According to the present invention, a robot exists within a close distance to people in a human living space, and can recognize a surrounding situation and information provided by the people and provide a service that meets various requests desired by the people.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD
    Inventors: Se Kyong Song, Won Yong Lee
  • Patent number: 9025003
    Abstract: A head bracket for providing multiple horizontal panoramic pictures simultaneously comprises a video camera, a longitudinally rotating motor, a transversally rotating motor, sliding rings, a connection interface, and a support. A supporting pipe is arranged at center of head bracket and provided with multiple coaxial heads. Sliding rings are arranged at center of coaxial heads and fixed on supporting pipe. The video camera is mounted on fixing bracket of outer case of sliding rings. A longitudinally rotating belt pulley on video camera is connected to longitudinally rotating motor through a belt, and a transversely rotating belt pulley on sliding ring is connected to the transversely rotating motor through a belt; wherein the transversely rotating motor is fixed on a bottom plate fixed on the supporting pipe. The supporting pipe is internally provided with cables and cable connectors. The connection interface is arranged at the tail end where cables gather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Weihai Future Robot Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Zewen Tao
  • Publication number: 20150073772
    Abstract: The present invention relates to multilingual speech system and method, wherein a two-dimensional or three-dimensional character speaks to express messages in multiple languages according to surroundings whereby messages such as consultations or guide services or the like can be precisely delivered through the character. To accomplish the objective, the multilingual speech system of the character according to the present invention includes a context-aware unit to recognize the surroundings; a conversation selection unit to select spoken words in accordance with the recognized surroundings; a Unicode multilingual database in which the spoken words are stored in Unicode-based multiple languages according to languages of respective nations; a behavior expression unit to express behaviors in accordance with the selected spoken words; and a work processing unit to synchronize and express the selected spoken words and the behaviors according to the spoken words.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Jin Jun, Se Kyung Song
  • Publication number: 20140137688
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a robot neck joint structure including: a head plate of a robot; a rolling drive unit for supporting the head plate and performing a rolling motion in a left and right direction; a pitching drive unit for supporting the rolling drive unit and the head plate and performing a pitching motion in a forward and backward direction; and a yawing drive unit for supporting the pitching drive unit, the rolling drive unit and the head plate and performing axial rotation at the same place. Therefore, since composite movements such as rolling, pitching and yawing of a head plate are allowed in order to implement motions like movement of a head of a human being, motions and expressions similar to the movement of a head of a human being can be implemented, and familiarity of persons to robots can be increased by stimulating interest and curiosity about the robots through a variety of performances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Kyong SONG, Jong Shin LA
  • Publication number: 20130066467
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a service scenario editing apparatus for an intelligent robot, to a method for same, to an intelligent robot apparatus and to a service providing method for an intelligent robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Kyong Song, Jun Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20130014055
    Abstract: The device for inducing use according to the present invention comprises an input unit for receiving user input, an event storage unit for storing a plurality of events which can be perceived by the user, an event extraction unit for extracting one of the events stored in the event storage unit if the user input is sensed at the input unit, and an event expression unit for displaying the event extracted from the event extraction unit to the user; thereby making it possible to induce the user to use the input unit in an enjoyably engaged fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Se Kyung Song, Hyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20120146906
    Abstract: A promotable intelligent display device includes: an image output means outputting character and promotion images; a camera taking pictures of people; an image recognition means receiving the taken image, and outputting contextual information source among information on position of people, moving direction, distance, number, and size; a controlling means specifying a promotion target at time intervals based on the contextual information, determining driving information on the direction and speed of rotation of the image output means based on the information on moving direction and position of the promotion target, and determining promotion activities by the distance, number, and size of the promotion target; a voice output means outputting promotion and character voices based on the promotion activities; and a driving means connected with the image output means by connection shaft to enable the rotation of the image output means by controlling a shaft based on the driving information and promotion activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Se Kyung Song
  • Publication number: 20120113215
    Abstract: A head bracket for providing multiple horizontal panoramic pictures simultaneously comprises a video camera, a longitudinally rotating motor, a transversally rotating motor, sliding rings, a connection interface, and a support. A supporting pipe is arranged at center of head bracket and provided with multiple coaxial heads. Sliding rings are arranged at center of coaxial heads and fixed on supporting pipe. The video camera is mounted on fixing bracket of outer case of sliding rings. A longitudinally rotating belt pulley on video camera is connected to longitudinally rotating motor through a belt, and a transversely rotating belt pulley on sliding ring is connected to the transversely rotating motor through a belt; wherein the transversely rotating motor is fixed on a bottom plate fixed on the supporting pipe. The supporting pipe is internally provided with cables and cable connectors. The connection interface is arranged at the tail end where cables gather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: WEIHAI FUTURE ROBOT CO., LTD
    Inventor: Zewen Tao
  • Patent number: D701256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Future Robot Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se Kyong Song, Sang Ki Lee, Jong Shin Na, Se Min Lee
  • Patent number: D725166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Future Robot Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheol Jun Paik, Sang Ki Lee, Se Kong Song
  • Patent number: D725167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Future Robot Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se Kyong Song, Sang Ki Lee
  • Patent number: D726836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Future Robot Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se Kyong Song, Sang Ki Lee