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Robotic system with teach pendant
Assignee: Fanuc Robotics North America Inc
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Filing: 2001-05-15
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Granted: 2003-05-06
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Expires: 2021-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A robotic system for a robot includes a programmable controller coupled to the robot and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller. The teach pendant is adapted to control the robot and includes a processor capable of operating the teach pendant and a display coupled to the processor. The teach pendant also includes a web browser. The web browser is adapted to accept input data in a standard format and display the input data on the display.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W. Krause
- 👤 Donald D. DeMotte
- 👤 Claude A. Dinsmoor
- 👤 Judy A. Evans
- 👤 Glenn F. Nowak
- 👤 Gerald A. Ross
- 👤 Gary J. Rutledge
- 👤 Charles F. Slabe
Bibliographic Details
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US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:54
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25J; B25J9/00; B25J9/16; B25J9/1656; G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/042; G05B19/0426; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/20; G05B2219/23; G05B2219/23039; G05B2219/23051; G05B2219/30; G05B2219/31; G05B2219/31186; G05B2219/32; G05B2219/32126; G05B2219/34; G05B2219/34038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 114
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and is to display a display page that is composed of data and instructions on how to display the data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and is to display a display page that is composed of data and instructions on how to display the data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and the programmable controller is to act as a server.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the programmable controller is to compose a display page in response to a request for data from the teach pendant and to transmit the display page to the teach pendant and wherein the teach pendant is to display the display page on the display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the teach pendant is to teach points in a path of the robot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the display page invokes an application.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the application creates and sends an email message.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the application is to request additional display data from the programmable controller.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the additional display data is displayed on the display.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the additional display data represents a visual image.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the additional display data represents audio information.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 11 , wherein the user interface invokes an application.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
139 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, p 1 the robotic control system acting as a server and the teach pendant acting as a client in communication with the server, wherein the server composes a display page in response to a request for data from the client and transmits the display page to the client, and the client displays the display page which is composed of data and instructions on how to display the requested data.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
139 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, p 1 the robotic control system acting as a server and the teach pendant acting as a client in communication with the server, wherein the server composes a display page in response to a request for data from the client and transmits the display page to the client, and the client displays the display page which is composed of data and instructions on how to display the requested data.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 13 , wherein the teach pendant is to teach points in a path of the robot.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 13 , wherein the display page invokes an application.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 15 , wherein the application is to request additional display data from the programmable controller.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 16 , wherein the additional display data represents a visual image.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 16 , wherein the additional display data represents audio information.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 13 , wherein the web browser is to display a user interface.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 19 , wherein the user interface invokes an application.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 20 , wherein the application is to request a transfer of a data file between the programmable controller and the teach pendant.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
35 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 19 , including: a second programmable controller; and, a network coupled between the programmable controller and the second programmable controller for facilitating communication between the programmable controllers.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
34 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 22 , wherein the teach pendant is to accept remote input data from the second programmable controller and display the remote input data on the display.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
139 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot to act as a server; a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot and to act as a client, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and display the input data on the display; wherein the teach pendant is to display a user interface for interaction with a user on the display and to generate and deliver to the server a data request in response to a request from the user, and wherein the server is to generate a display page in response to the data request for display by the client on the display.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
139 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot to act as a server; a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot and to act as a client, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and display the input data on the display; wherein the teach pendant is to display a user interface for interaction with a user on the display and to generate and deliver to the server a data request in response to a request from the user, and wherein the server is to generate a display page in response to the data request for display by the client on the display.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
91 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting additional display data from the programmable controller in response to a request from the user.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
91 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting additional display data from the programmable controller in response to a request from the user.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
30 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 25 , wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and the programmable controller is to act as a server.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
55 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 26 , wherein the programmable controller is to compose a display page in response to a request for data from the teach pendant and to transmit the display page to the teach pendant and wherein the teach pendant is to display the display page on the display.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
24 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 25 , wherein the teach pendant is to teach points in a path of the robot.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
28 words
A teach pendent, as set forth in claim 25 , wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and is adapted to display a display page.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
27 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 29 , wherein the display page is composed of data and instructions on how to display the requested data.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
17 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 30 , wherein the display page invokes an application.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 31 , wherein the application creates and sends an email message.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 31 , wherein the application is to request additional display data from the programmable controller.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 33 , wherein the additional display data is displayed on the display.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 33 , wherein the additional display data represents a visual image.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 33 , wherein the additional display data represents audio information.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
98 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting a transfer of a data file between the programmable controller, the teach pendant, and a remote computer coupled to the programmable controller.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
98 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting a transfer of a data file between the programmable controller, the teach pendant, and a remote computer coupled to the programmable controller.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
30 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 37 , wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and the programmable controller is to act as a server.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
55 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 38 , wherein the programmable controller is to compose a display page in response to a request for data from the teach pendant and to transmit the display page to the teach pendant and wherein the teach pendant is to display the display page on the display.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
24 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 37 , wherein the teach pendant is to teach points in a path of the robot.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
28 words
A teach pendent, as set forth in claim 37 , wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and is adapted to display a display page.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
27 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 41 , wherein the display page is composed of data and instructions on how to display the requested data.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
17 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 42 , wherein the display page invokes an application.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 43 , wherein the application creates and sends an email message.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
23 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 43 , wherein the application is to request additional display data from the programmable controller.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 45 , wherein the additional display data is displayed on the display.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 45 , wherein the additional display data represents a visual image.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
18 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 45 , wherein the additional display data represents audio information.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
110 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting additional display data from the programmable controller in response to a request from the user.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
110 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting additional display data from the programmable controller in response to a request from the user.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
111 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting operation of a program on the programmable controller in response to a request by a user.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
111 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting operation of a program on the programmable controller in response to a request by a user.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
117 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting a transfer of a data file between the programmable controller, the teach pendant, and a remote computer coupled to the programmable controller.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
117 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user and wherein the user interface invokes an application for requesting a transfer of a data file between the programmable controller, the teach pendant, and a remote computer coupled to the programmable controller.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
108 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user; a second programmable controller; and a network coupled between the programmable controller and the second programmable controller for facilitating communication between the programmable controllers.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
108 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display, wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user; a second programmable controller; and a network coupled between the programmable controller and the second programmable controller for facilitating communication between the programmable controllers.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
34 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 52 , wherein the teach pendant is to accept remote input data from the second programmable controller and display the remote input data on the display.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
51 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
51 words
A teach pendant coupled to a programmable controller having a robot, comprising: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
30 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 54 , wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and the programmable controller is to act as a server.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 55 , wherein the programmable controller is to compose a display page in response to a request for data from the teach pendant and to transmit the display page to the teach pendant and wherein the teach pendant is to display the display page on the display.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
24 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 54 , wherein the teach pendant is to teach points in a path of the robot.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
28 words
A teach pendent, as set forth in claim 54 , wherein the teach pendant is to act as a client and is adapted to display a display page.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
27 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 58 , wherein the display page is composed of data and instructions on how to display the requested data.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 59 , wherein the display page invokes an application.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application is part of the display page.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application is resident on the teach pendant.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application is composed in Java.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application is composed using Javascript.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application is composed using ActiveX.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application is composed using a native programming language.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application creates and sends an email message.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 60 , wherein the application is to request additional display data from the programmable controller.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 68 , wherein the additional display data is displayed on the display.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 68 , wherein the additional display data represents a visual image.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 70 , wherein the visual image is a live image.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 70 , wherein the visual image is a captured image.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 70 , wherein the visual image is a series of images representing a real-time operation of the programmable controller.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 73 , wherein the additional display data represents audio information.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 74 , wherein the audio information is a live stream of information.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
20 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 74 , wherein the audio information is a pre-recorded stream of audio.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
25 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 54 , wherein the web browser is to display a user interface for interaction with a user.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
17 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 77 , wherein the user interface invokes an application.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 78 , wherein the application is part of the display page.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
19 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 78 , wherein the application is resident on the teach pendant.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
32 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 78 , wherein the application is adapted to request additional display data from the programmable controller in response to a request from the user.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
33 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 78 , wherein the application is adapted to request operation of a program on the programmable controller in response to a request by the user.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 78 , wherein the application is adapted to request a transfer of a file between the programmable controller and the teach pendant.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
38 words
A teach pendant, as set forth in claim 78 , wherein the application is adapted to request a transfer of a data between the programmable controller, the teach pendant, and a remote computer coupled to the programmable controller.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
70 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
70 words
A robotic system for a robot, comprising: a programmable controller coupled to the robot; and a teach pendant coupled to the programmable controller to control the robot, the teach pendant including: a processor for operating the teach pendant; a display coupled to the processor; and a web browser running on the teach pendant for accepting input data in a standard format and for displaying the input data on the display.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
25 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 85 , wherein the teach pendant is adapted to teach points in a path of the robot.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 85 , wherein the robotic control system is adapted to act as a server.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
30 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 87 , is adapted to act as a client in communication with the server and is adapted to display a display page.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 88 , wherein the server is adapted to compose the display page in response to a request for data from the client and to transmit the display page to the client.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
27 words
A robotic system, as set forth in claim 89 , wherein the display page is composed of data and instructions on how to display the requested data.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 90 , wherein the display page invokes an application.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 91 , wherein the application is adapted to request additional display data from the programmable controller.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 92 , wherein the additional display data represents a visual image.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 93 , wherein the visual image is a series of images representing a real-time operation of the programmable controller.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 92 , wherein the additional display data represents audio information.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 85 , wherein the web browser is adapted to display a user interface.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 96 , wherein the user interface invokes an application.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 97 , wherein the application is adapted to request additional display data from the programmable controller in response to a request from a user.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 97 , wherein the application is adapted to request operation of a program on the programmable controller in response to a request by a user.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 97 , wherein the application is adapted to request a transfer of a data file between the programmable controller and the teach pendant.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 97 , wherein the application is adapted to request a transfer of a data between the programmable controller, the teach pendant, and a remote computer coupled to the programmable controller.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 96 , including: a second programmable controller; and, a network coupled between the programmable controller and the second programmable controller and being adapted to facilitate communication between the programmable controllers.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
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A robotic system, as set forth in claim 102 , wherein the teach pendant is adapted to accept remote input data from the second programmable controller and display the remote input data on the display.
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