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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 05, 2013
Lg Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
Disclosed are a robot cleaner, and a method for controlling the same. Firstly, a sound source direction and a sound source position may be detected by one or more microphones, e,g., three microphones, and a specific event sound may be recognized. Then, the recognized specific event sound may be output to a cleaner body in the form of a message, or may be provided via a communication network. This can allow the circumstances to be easily monitored. Secondly, a sound recognition function may be updated using an ambient sound, for sound recognition from background noise and environmental noise, in a robust and precise manner. This can enhance a sound recognition rate, and improve stability and efficiency. Thirdly, the robot cleaner may be moved to a detected direction or position of a sound source with respect to an event sound. Then, image information may be detected, or whether an abnormal situation has occurred or not may be determined. Such information may be provided via a communication network.