ON internet based supermedia enhanced telepresence via cellular data network

Jesus D. Terrazas Gonzalez*, Greg Linton, Wai Keung Fung, Rob Barwell

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Abstract

This paper presents a proof of concept experiment designed to quantitatively and qualitatively test the supermedia streaming capabilities for telepresence via cellular data networks using a remote controlled (RC) helicopter. In the experiment, the RC helicopter flies with two smartphones attached. The first smartphone streams Skype video, 6-axis telemetry data (accelerometer), and round trip time (RTT) ping to a ground station via cellular data network. The second smartphone on the helicopter receives commands send from a remote location to take still pictures of the target. The system presented is capable of downloading still photos from the flying helicopter to the ground station. The experiment also characterizes packet loss, the positional error in the global positioning system (GPS) and radio reception strength (RSSI in dBm) of the smartphones onboard the RC helicopter. The mean delay exhibited in our experiment shows that supermedia telepresence is possible by cellular data networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings, IECON 2012 - 38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
Pages2750-2755
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2012 - Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: 25 Oct 201228 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)

Conference

Conference38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2012
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal, QC
Period25/10/1228/10/12

Keywords

  • 6-axis accelerometer
  • Internet delay
  • cellular network
  • supermedia
  • telemetry
  • telerobotics
  • unmanned aerial vehicle

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