Patent ID: 8525853
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: G06T

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving a request for a layered image of a remote robotic device having at least one sensor component and one mechanical actuator component; querying the remote robotic device for device information associated with the remote robotic device, the device information indicating components of the device including the at least one sensor component and one mechanical actuator component, and indicating functions of the components of the remote robotic device; receiving the device information associated with the remote robotic device; generating the layered image of the remote robotic device based on the received device information, the layered image illustrating multiple layers, each layer of the layered image providing a representation of the remote robotic device and any components of the remote robotic device at the layer, wherein the layered image comprises an outer layer representing an external illustration of the remote robotic device and components of the remote robotic device, at least one inner layer representing an internal illustration of the remote robotic device and components of the remote robotic device, and a functions layer illustrating components having a similar function; receiving a request to display a first layer of the remote robotic device, the first layer illustrating information associated with one or more of the at least one sensor component and one mechanical actuator component; and providing an image of the first layer of the remote robotic device.