Remote observation system and method thereof

Abstract

A remote observation system and a method thereof includes: a robot cleaner for capturing images from the surroundings of a preset patrol path while traveling the preset patrol path and outputting image signals of the images captured from the surroundings when a mode of the robot cleaner is switched to the patrol mode by user's input signal; and a network connection device for transmitting the image signals outputted from the robot cleaner to user equipment through a communications network.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a remote viewing system and method thereof, and more particularly, to a remote viewing system using a mobile robot such as a robot cleaner. Background technique [0002] Generally, a mobile robot, especially a robot cleaner, is used to automatically clean the area to be cleaned by sucking foreign substances such as dust from the lower surface while moving on its own indoors, such as a living room, bedroom, etc., without the need to Device operated by the user. [0003] In existing remote viewing camera systems using CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), usually the CCTV cameras are fixedly positioned. Even though the location of the CCTV camera can be controlled remotely, the control of the CCTV camera should be operated manually. [0004] Therefore, in the existing remote viewing camera system using CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), it is possible to photograph the area where the CCTV camera is installed, but the area wh...

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Problems solved by technology

However, this method is not only costly but also very power consuming as the CCTV cameras need to be turned on all the time

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