Seiko Epson had six patents in metaverse during Q1 2024. The patent filed by Seiko Epson Corp in Q1 2024 describes a display system for a robot arm that includes imaging apparatuses, projection apparatuses, and a control apparatus. The system projects information onto the moving robot arm by capturing images of markers on the arm and adjusting the projection to follow its movement. GlobalData’s report on Seiko Epson gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

Seiko Epson grant share with metaverse as a theme is 33% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

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Application: Display system and teaching system (Patent ID: US20240001533A1)

The patent filed by Seiko Epson Corp. describes a display system for a robot arm that includes imaging apparatuses to capture markers on the arm, projection apparatuses to display information on the arm, and a control apparatus to ensure the displayed information follows the movement of the arm based on the captured marker images. The system can display various types of information related to the joint movement, torque, control flags, and distances from obstacles, among others.

Additionally, the system can be used in a teaching system along with a teaching apparatus to instruct on the motion of a robot with the described display system. The system is designed to project unique information corresponding to different joints on the robot arm, including characters, figures, and colors, in multiple areas to provide comprehensive visual feedback during the robot arm's movement. This innovative system enhances the interaction and communication between the robot and its operators, making it a valuable tool in robotics education and operation.

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