System and method of monitoring and controlling motorized passenger carts

摘要

In accordance with one embodiment, a system is provided for safely conveying passengers indoors using a steerable motorized passenger cart, the maximum speed of which is limited based on its location within the interior space. In particular embodiments, the present invention further includes an interchangeable vehicle skin affixed to the motorized passenger cart.

主权项

1. A conveyance system, comprising:
a motorized passenger cart operable to be steered by a passenger; a controller configured to digitally control the operation of the motorized passenger cart; a positioning device, coupled to the controller, operable to determine the location of the motorized passenger cart relative to the layout of a known interior space; a speed governor, coupled to the controller, operable to limit the maximum speed of the motorized passenger cart based on a determined location; and an interchangeable vehicle skin affixed to the motorized passenger cart.