Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119720000 | Electromagnetic remote control | 87 |
20080202446 | Dispenser Device with Remote-Controlled Dispenser for the Release of Dispenser Materials for an Animal and Corresponding Method - The invention relates to a dispenser device, in particular, a reward dispenser device, comprising at least one dispenser for the release of a dispenser material for an animal, in particular, a dog, whereby the dispenser is provided with at least one dispenser material housing and a fixing device for the carrying thereof. According to the invention, the dispenser device ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080210175 | Employing millimeter-wave electromagnetic energy in collision avoidance - One example of a solution provided here comprises: identifying a location of one or more animals that are on a path to collide with a vehicle or device; directing millimeter-wave electromagnetic energy toward the location; and administering an effective amount of the electromagnetic energy to repel the animals. Another example comprises: identifying a location of one or more animals that are in a vehicle's path; directing millimeter-wave electromagnetic energy toward the location; and administering an effective amount of the electromagnetic energy to repel the animal, thereby avoiding a collision between the animal and the vehicle. The vehicle could be an aircraft, for example, or another kind of vehicle. Examples in the aviation context involve moving birds or mammals away from runways and taxiways, or otherwise repelling birds that are in the path of an aircraft. | 09-04-2008 |
20080216766 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR CHECKING THE IMPEDANCE OF ELECTRODES AND FOR CONTROLLING THE INTENSITY OF AN ELECTRIC STIMULUS - A remote receiving circuit for providing and controlling an electric stimulus applied to an animal including an electronic switch powered by a battery in series on a primary of a high-voltage transformer and whose on/off state can be modified by control pulses to create a source of alternating current to supply the primary of the transformer. The circuit further includes a first electrode and a second electrode configured to be in contact with the animal and connected to the respective ends of a secondary of the transformer, and a device for measuring the peak intensity of a stimulus current applied by the electrodes to the animal's body. | 09-11-2008 |
20080223308 | Portable retractable batteryless pet leash apparatus with illuminatable light and operable in combination with stationary holder therefor - A specially configured pet leash housing and stationary holder therefor, wherein the pet leash extends/retracts (i.e., plays out) from the leash housing, when hand carried, or from the stationary holder, when operably mounted therein. The leash housing includes a batteryless energy source for powering a light in the pet leash upon movement of the pet leash relative to the housing. The stationary holder is adapted to be impaled into the ground and has clam-shell mating halves which form an accessible chamber for mounting the leash housing therewithin. | 09-18-2008 |
20080314335 | TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR CONTROLLING SYSTEM FOR CANINES, FELINES, OR OTHER ANIMALS - A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system. | 12-25-2008 |
20090025652 | Deer repelling apparatus for small gardens - A handy device for repelling deer from destroying flowers and fruits in a small garden is invented. The scaring effect guaranteed to drive animals away is generated in two steps: the first one is to issue a sequence of multi-frequency ultrasonic waves toward the approaching animals detected by a sensor, followed by sudden expansion of a party blower like air expander. The pressured air for expanding air expander can be pressurized by an air pump or direct using of a pressurized air can. | 01-29-2009 |
20090044761 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TELEOPERATION, GUIDANCE AND ODOR DETECTION TRAINING OF A FREELY ROAMING ANIMAL THROUGH BRAIN STIMULATION - Electronic components, including a transceiver for two-way wireless communications, are carried by a freely roaming animal such as a rat. Electrodes are implanted in the brain of the animal to provide cues and rewards to the animal to achieved desired behaviors, including controlling the direction and speed of movement of the animal, and training the animal to recognize odors. The electronics can include network interface components that allow a network of the animals to work together. Sensors carried by the animal provide information to a remote base-station regarding, e.g., heading and location. Other sensors, such as a video camera, microphone, and chemical or gas detector, provide information regarding an environment of the animal. The animal can carry out missions such as searching for people buried in rubble piles, law enforcement operations, and detection of explosives, chemicals or other dangerous materials. A vehicle for deploying the animal is also provided. | 02-19-2009 |
20090199786 | Remote Control System for Controlling a Remote Animal Collar - A remote control system is disclosed for controlling a remote animal collar of the type which includes one or more electrodes or sensors which protrude from the inside surface of the collar for contacting the neck of the animal and electronic devices located within the body of the collar to receive electronic control signals or sensor input and to generate a stimulus, which is transmitted to the animal through the electrodes or by a speaker or other devices on the collar. The remote control system uses a master and slave remote transmitter combination. | 08-13-2009 |
20090211538 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A system for controlling and monitoring animals, including control devices ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090314223 | Pet trainer dispensing treats based on moisture detection - A pet trainer for dispensing pet training treats based on urine detection is described. The pet trainer comprises a pet diaper including urine sensing electrodes which produces a signal indicating the existence of urine to a treat dispenser operative to dispense a predetermined amount of the pet training treats under the control of a controller. The treat dispenser further comprises a dispenser arm including a dispenser cover which is to be opened to directly reload the treats into the treat dispenser. | 12-24-2009 |
20100083911 | RIDER SIMULATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present application is directed to developing animals using a non-human rider simulation apparatus. The rider simulation apparatus includes a torso, a securing means for releasably mounting the apparatus to an animal, and a resilient means for connecting the torso to the securing means. | 04-08-2010 |
20100132629 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PREIDENTIFIED PETS SELECTIVE ACCESS TO A PREDETERMINED LOCATION OR OBJECT - A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors. | 06-03-2010 |
20100154722 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF MANAGING A GROUP OF ANIMALS - A system for and method of managing a group of animals include a control system, a camera operatively connected to it for forming a depth-image of at least one animal, and an animal management or actuator mechanism operatively connected to the control system. The control system compares information regarding the depth-image formed by the camera with reference information regarding the animal, generates control information on this basis, and sends the control information to the animal management or actuator mechanism. The camera includes an emitting source of electromagnetic radiation, a matrix with a plurality of rows and columns of receivers for receiving radiation reflected from the animal, a lens for displaying the reflected radiation on the receivers, and a sensor controller operatively connected to the source of radiation in order to modulate the radiation and determine for each of the receivers a phase difference between the emitted and the reflected radiation. | 06-24-2010 |
20100206245 | ANIMAL CONTROL SYSTEM - An animal control system, including at least one transducer assembly intimately associated with an animal, and at least one control unit, wherein the control unit contains at least one assembly that includes on-board data, and the control unit is configured to a) receive data from the transducer assembly, and b) assess the received data with respect to the on-board data, and c) formulate and transmit a command to an appropriate transducer assembly; the system characterized in that the control unit is functionally separated from both actuation of the command and from the transducer assembly or assemblies. | 08-19-2010 |
20100218733 | Training Device for Water Conservation System - In one embodiment, a training device may include a first module to receive a plurality of inputs that define a set of animal waste elimination behaviors. A second module may train an animal monitoring system based on the plurality of inputs. The training may facilitate use of the animal monitoring system with an irrigation system to reduce water consumption. | 09-02-2010 |
20110094454 | ANIMAL TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an animal training device and method of controlling the same. The animal training device includes a transmitter and at least one receiver. The transmitter transmits RF signals according to manipulation of function switches, and has emergency stimulation mode in which an RF control signal is transmitted by adding a predetermined level to a low-frequency stimulation level set for each individual animal, simultaneous stimulation mode in which an RF control signal is transmitted by adding a predetermined level to low-frequency stimulation levels set for animals, and constant stimulation alternation mode in which an RF control signal is transmitted by automatically varying a period of a low-frequency stimulation. The receiver sets low-frequency stimulation for a corresponding one of the plurality of animals in response to the RF signals, and selectively performs operations corresponding to the emergency stimulation mode, the simultaneous stimulation mode, and the constant stimulation alternation mode. | 04-28-2011 |
20110132275 | COLLAR USED FOR PET TRAINING - A pet training collar includes a pet collar ( | 06-09-2011 |
20110139088 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING PET CARE SUBSTANCES - Apparatus for timed dispensing of animal care substances to animals includes an electronic dispensing controller, and a dispenser operated by the electronic dispensing controller for dispensing an animal care substance to an animal at times determined by the electronic dispensing controller. | 06-16-2011 |
20110197824 | Leg-Attached Animal Management Device - A leg-mounted pouch and coil-up leash that allows hands-free managing of a dog or other animal. A leg pouch can contain a bottom opening through which the leash can be threaded to the animal or a removable leash coil otherwise attached or a separate leg brace removable from the pouch can hold the leash coil. This allows the wearer to control the animal without having to take the hands or eyes off of a weapon or other equipment or stop to change hand or arm positions. In some embodiments, the there is a water bottle that can supply liquid to the animal. Also, in other embodiments, a remote-controlled release can free the dog wirelessly for an attack or other purpose. A preferred embodiment can separate into four parts, a leg-worn pouch or pouches, a belt or leg-worn attachment that holds a coil-up leash, a separable water bottle with a delivery hose, and an animal collar with a wirelessly controlled release. | 08-18-2011 |
20110220034 | HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - The present invention relates to a remote-receiving circuit ( | 09-15-2011 |
20120000431 | Electronic Pet Containment System - The present invention relates to an electronic containment system including one or more site units and one or more pet units. The site unit couples to a geographic site, while the pet unit is worn by a pet. Each unit includes a transceiver, and may be paired such that a unit connected to a facility or site selectively activates an alarm on the pet unit to direct the pet away from the facility. Specifically, a user enters user-defined parameters such as pet identification, permitted access level, and type of notification. A first pet unit may be programmed to permit a first pet access to the site, while a second pet unit may be programmed to deny a second pet access to the site. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006282 | TRAINING GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR CANINES, FELINES, OR OTHER ANIMALS - A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system. | 01-12-2012 |
20120017846 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING, MONITORING, AND LOCATING ANIMALS - A light accessory is provided for a remotely controlled animal training system, allowing visual tracking of an animal in low ambient light conditions. The light accessory may be a stand-alone accessory or be in conjunction with a wireless receiver. The light accessory may be controlled by an accessory channel that exists in the remotely controlled animal training system, or may be controlled by the presence of a generic proximate radio frequency transmission. | 01-26-2012 |
20120037088 | MINIATURE REMOTE GPS RECOVERY SYSTEM - A GPS module, normally in an inactive mode and switchable to an active mode, receives signals in the active mode from GPS satellites and develops position coordinates. A communications module, remotely switchable between a standby mode and an active mode, is switched to the active mode by signals from a remote control station. A micro-controller is coupled to both modules and receives a control signal from the communications module when the communications module is active. The micro-controller controls the GPS module to switch to the active mode and develop position coordinates. The micro-controller receives the position coordinates and supplies them to the communications module. A power supply, the GPS module, the communications module, and the micro-controller are assembled in a unit designed to be small enough and compatible so as to be either implanted in an animal or secreted in an inanimate device. | 02-16-2012 |
20120132151 | ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An animal training system includes a portable remote transceiver for a user for transmitting a remote animal control signal to a remote animal transceiver on an animal for effecting a control stimulus to the animal. A separate animal control transceiver positioned at the animal may be in signal communication with the remote animal transceiver placed at the animal to effect a control stimulus to the animal in response to a control signal from the remote animal transceiver. | 05-31-2012 |
20120160181 | REMOTE ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM USING VOLTAGE-TO-FREQUENCY CONVERSION - An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms. Whether one-way or two-way remote control with manual activation by the user, automatic activation by remote sensor detectors, or automatically activated by an on-board microprocessor circuitry sensing the animals own actions, either or all device outputs allow the animal's caretaker the unique capability to select an appropriate level of one of a variety of cue signals at a given moment allowing the animal not to be overwhelmed or to cause any over-reactions. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160182 | REMOTE ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM USING VOLTAGE-TO-FREQUENCY CONVERSION - An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms. Whether one-way or two-way remote control with manual activation by the user, automatic activation by remote sensor detectors, or automatically activated by an on-board microprocessor circuitry sensing the animals own actions, either or all device outputs allow the animal's caretaker the unique capability to select an appropriate level of one of a variety of cue signals at a given moment allowing the animal not to be overwhelmed or to cause any over-reactions. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160183 | REMOTE ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM USING VOLTAGE-TO-FREQUENCY CONVERSION - An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors. Whether one-way or two-way remote controller with manual activation by the user, automatic activation by remote sensor detectors, or automatically activated by an on-board microprocessor circuitry sensing the animals own actions, either or all device outputs allow the animal's caretaker the unique capability to select an appropriate level of one of a variety of cue signals at a given moment allowing the animal not to be overwhelmed or to cause any over-reactions. | 06-28-2012 |
20120204811 | CELL COLLAR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for animal training, tracking, and monitoring are provided. The systems and methods include a command initiation system, a command receiving system, and a communication network. Through the components of the system, one can wirelessly control a device attached to an animal. | 08-16-2012 |
20120247397 | Remote control device for training animals via mechanical constriction on the collar - The proposed device allows for the remote control of a comprising mechanical collar simulating the rapid jerking motion of the leash on the neck of an animal subject for training purposes. The device is based on electromagnet fixed on the collar containing a solenoid and core. Under the current pulse the solenoid core is sharply ejected, the tip momentarily presses on the dog's neck as a result, there is a momentary constriction of the collar, similar to the pressure caused by the rapid jerking of a leash as performed in animal training. The remote control of the device is performed by use of radio signal coded pulses from the pulse transmitter that is held by the dog's owner in hands. | 10-04-2012 |
20120272924 | ANIMAL TRAINING APPARATUS HAVING MULTIPLE RECEIVERS EQUIPPED WITH LIGHT EMITTING UNITS - The present invention relates to an animal training apparatus having multiple receivers equipped with light emitting units. The animal training apparatus is configured such that a single level setting switch and a plurality of receiver selection switches are provided on a transmitter, so that the vibration or shock levels of the receivers are adjusted, thus simplifying the structure of the animal training apparatus and allowing a trainer to easily manipulate the animal training apparatus. Further, three LED units implemented as three LEDs of red, green and blue colors are installed on each of the receivers and emit lights corresponding to a plurality of colors by combining red, green and blue colors, thus enabling the locations of dogs that are being trained to be easily detected when the dogs are trained outdoors in the evening or at night. | 11-01-2012 |
20130098310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TELEOPERATION, GUIDANCE AND ODOR DETECTION TRAINING OF A FREELY ROAMING ANIMAL THROUGH BRAIN STIMULATION - Electronic components, including a transceiver ( | 04-25-2013 |
20130112153 | REMOTE ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM USING VOLTAGE-TO-FREQUENCY CONVERSION - An animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology (VFC) providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner/handler/trainer. The device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal. The primary use is with dogs, but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device. This VFC technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms. Whether one-way or two-way remote controller with manual activation by the user, automatic activation by remote sensor detectors, or automatically activated by an on-board microprocessor circuitry sensing the animals own actions, either or all device outputs allow the animal's caretaker the unique capability to select an appropriate level of one of a variety of cue signals at a given moment allowing the animal not to be overwhelmed or to cause any over-reactions. | 05-09-2013 |
20130118418 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A REMOTE ANIMAL COLLAR - A remote control system is disclosed for controlling a remote animal collar of the type which includes one or more electrodes or sensors which protrude from the inside surface of the collar for contacting the neck of the animal and electronic devices located within the body of the collar to receive electronic control signals or sensor input and to generate a stimulus, which is transmitted to the animal through the electrodes or by a speaker or other devices on the collar. The remote control system uses a master and slave remote transmitter combination. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125831 | HORSE TRAINING DEVICE - The present invention is a horse training device that is secured to and removably worn on a cannon bone CB of each front leg of a horse to train and prevent the horse from pawing includes an elongated planar base, a hook and loop fastener to removably secure the device to the horse, a pair of stimulus prongs that is disposed on the elongated planar base that are in communication with a pendulum switch disposed within the elongated planar base that deliver an electric shock to the horse and a remote control that includes a power indicator light, a power activation button and a pair of power settings that include a first sliding bar, a second sliding bar and a plurality of predetermined measuring indicia that are relative measurement indicia or quantitative measurement indicia. | 05-23-2013 |
20130174795 | CANINE DIRECTIONAL COMMAND SYSTEM - A canine directional command system includes a directional command collar assembly configured for releasable securement around the neck of a canine. The collar assembly includes a plurality of command stimulation units, preferably including three vibration command stimulation units, and one combination vibration/electrical command stimulation unit. The collar assembly is positioned on the neck of a canine so that the stimulation units are respectively positioned at the front, rear, left, and right areas of the neck of the canine. A wireless transmitter of the command system permits selective operation of the stimulation units of the collar assembly, thereby permitting a handler of the canine to provide directional commands and signals to the canine, without resort to verbal or visual commands. | 07-11-2013 |
20130233252 | Animal Collar with Integrated Electronics - The present invention provides an improved design for an animal collar with an integrated electronic device where the contact surface/points of the electronic device can be positioned in a way that is physically comfortable for the animal that wears the collar. The design of the electronic device as a whole does not compromise aesthetics while being unobtrusive and effective to receive control signals. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239905 | HAND CONTROLLER AND SMART PHONE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC TRAINER - A controller of a training system is disclosed. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a controller defines an inner curved surface and includes a strap or clip so that the controller may be worn by the user comfortably and securely on either the backside of the hand, on the fingers, in the palm of the hand, on a wrist, arm or leg. The controller includes programmable control elements that allow a user to specify what functions are activated on a trainer by selection or depression of the control elements. In one embodiment, the controller may be programmed via a remote computing unit such as a computer or a smart phone. Alternatively, the controller can be programmed manually. | 09-19-2013 |
20130333631 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A system for controlling and monitoring animals, the system including control devices that are able to be fitted to the animals and arranged for communication with one another. Each control device is capable of determining the position of an animal relative to a second animal as well as the distance between animals and the relative movement of animals fitted with the control device. The system of control devices also includes a stimulus device that allows stimuli to be applied to an animal or animals based on the relative position, movement and/or distance of the respective animals to one another. | 12-19-2013 |
20140150730 | LAUNCHER SYSTEM - A training system is disclosed that includes a controller, a dummy launcher and, optionally, a bird launcher and a pet training collar. In at least one embodiment of the invention, the controller is operable to control any one of the bird launcher, the dummy launcher or the pet training collar. The system thus includes any combination of the controller, the dummy launcher, the pet training collar and the bird launcher. The dummy launcher system includes a base is that is configured to receive a portable dummy launcher that may also be removed from the base for manual operation. The system thus allows a user to select and activate a launcher and then to select the dog training collar to transmit control commands to the dog under training. | 06-05-2014 |
20140251232 | MOBILE TELEPHONE DOG TRAINING TOOL AND METHOD - A mobile telephone adapts to use as a gundog training tool by interfacing with a dog collar using a wireless communication device, such as a WWAN text or IP interface, a WLAN interface or a radio transceiver that couples to the mobile telephone and is accessible to a training application running on the mobile telephone. The dog collar includes a GPS receiver to provide position information to the mobile telephone and a shock device to provide training stimulus to the dog. A wireless headset interfaces with the mobile telephone to provide audible indications of position to an end user, such as a dog point and tone indicators of directions to the dog. A wireless handset interfaces with the mobile telephone to accept inputs for application to the collar, such as training stimulus. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251233 | MOBILE TELEPHONE DOG TRAINING TOOL AND METHOD - A mobile telephone adapts to use as a gundog training tool by interfacing with a dog collar using a wireless communication device, such as a WWAN text or IP interface, a WLAN interface or a radio transceiver that couples to the mobile telephone and is accessible to a training application running on the mobile telephone. The dog collar includes a GPS receiver to provide position information to the mobile telephone and a shock device to provide training stimulus to the dog. A wireless headset interfaces with the mobile telephone to provide audible indications of position to an end user, such as a dog point and tone indicators of directions to the dog. A wireless handset interfaces with the mobile telephone to accept inputs for application to the collar, such as training stimulus. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261233 | CONDUCTIVE POLYMER MULTI-RIDGE ELECTRODE ANIMAL COLLAR - A collar for conditioning behavior in an animal and system and method for same are disclosed. The collar includes a main body configured to generate electric stimuli. A pair of conductive polymer multi-ridge electrodes extends outward in a concave configuration from base portion of main body at first end and second end of base portion such that electrodes and base portion form a unitary component. The pair of electrodes is configured to have inner and outer indentations integrally formed with base portion such that inner indentations are suitable for receiving smaller animals and outer indentations are suitable for receiving larger animals. A housing receives main body and is integrally formed with a pair of elongated planar members extending orthogonally from band portion of collar at first end and second end of housing such that collar is positioned around animal neck while inserted to main body for support. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283758 | Animal training apparatus with radio transceiver - An animal training apparatus with a radio transceiver is provided, which includes an encoder/tact switch setting animal stimulation levels, a mode designation input unit, a stimulation command input unit, an ID code setting unit, an RF radio signal generation unit, an antenna switch, a signal amplification unit, a received signal demodulation unit, a low-pass filter removing harmonic waves in a transmitted RF signal, a microphone inputting a user input audio signal, an audio output unit, and a first microprocessor operating in a radio transceiver mode if a user command is input, and generating data that corresponds to the stimulation level if a stimulation command is input. The animal training apparatus can subdivide and continuously set stimulation levels for animals, set levels that suit respective animals in the case of multi-dog training, and provide easiness to carry about through condensation of the training apparatus and the radio transceiver into one product. | 09-25-2014 |
20140299071 | ANIMAL DETERRENT DEVICE - The animal deterrent device of the present disclosure utilizes and automatic system to detect the presence of an animal in a designated area. Upon detection, the animal deterrent device releases a deterring stimulus. The deterring stimulus is intended to remove the animal from the designated area, and through continuous use, eventually training the animal from entering the designate area. The designation area can include: furniture, such as a couch, chair, table, etc; a room or portions thereof; plants, indoor or outdoor gardens; and the like. | 10-09-2014 |
20140326196 | Device, Set and Method for Limiting a Freedom of Movement of a Living Being - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device for limiting a freedom of movement of a living being, comprising a movement limitation means attachable to the torso of the living being which may be coupled to a head of the living being by means of a coupling element, and a receiving means for a movement limitation signal, the movement limitation means being implemented to tilt and/or rotate the head of the living being with respect to the torso of the living being by means of the coupling element in response to the movement limitation signal. | 11-06-2014 |
20150040839 | INTEGRATED DOG TRACKING AND STIMULUS DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and apparatus to track and control an animal is described, including a tracking unit to track the animal, and a stimulus unit to provide a stimulus to the animal, wherein the tracking unit and stimulus unit are configured to be coupled together. The stimulus unit is entirely a slave device to the tracking unit and has no independent smart circuitry, no independent power supply and no antennae. Accordingly, the stimulation unit is dependent upon the tracking unit for operation, power and for communication to and from a remote hand held control device. | 02-12-2015 |
20150053144 | Mobile Telephone Dog Training Tool and Method - A mobile telephone adapts to use as a gundog training tool by interfacing with a dog collar using a wireless communication device, such as a WWAN text or IP interface, a WLAN interface or a radio transceiver that couples to the mobile telephone and is accessible to a training application running on the mobile telephone. The dog collar includes a GPS receiver to provide position information to the mobile telephone and a shock device to provide training stimulus to the dog. A wireless headset interfaces with the mobile telephone to provide audible indications of position to an end user, such as a dog point and tone indicators of directions to the dog. A wireless handset interfaces with the mobile telephone to accept inputs for application to the collar, such as training stimulus. | 02-26-2015 |
20150083053 | CONTACT UNIT FOR AN ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM - A contact unit for an animal training system and a method for producing the same. The contact unit includes at least one base portion formed from a moldable electrically non-conductive material and at least two contact probes formed from a moldable electrically conductive material. At least one contact probe is provided in each base portion. The contact probes include integral probe tips that extend outward from the at least one base portion. The contact unit is releasably mountable to a controller housing. A collar is used to mount the controller housing and the contact unit around the neck of the animal to maintain the probe tips in contact with the skin of the animal. | 03-26-2015 |
20150334991 | Invisible Shield Dog Collar - A pet collar designed to deter pets from chewing their own collar or the collars of other pets in two. This pet collar may be used as a training collar to prevent collar chewing. The pet collar is manufactured or modified to include electrical conductors that extend the length of the collar and arranged in a pattern so that anywhere the pet's mouth or tongue touches the collar it will contact at least 2 conductors that are connected to opposite polarities of the battery, which will deliver a low voltage, low current, mild electrical shock to the pet's mouth or tongue. This collar does not require the trainer to be present while the pet is being trained. | 11-26-2015 |
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20090000566 | ELECTRONIC FENCE CAPABLE OF GUIDING ANIMALS TO RETURN - An electronic fence system capable of guiding animals under training to return to a predetermined restricted area. The electronic fence generates electric shocks as the animals attempt to leave the predetermined restricted area and restrains the electrical shock when the animals return to the predetermined restricted area. The electronic fence includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter transmits RF signals having a plurality of control signals such that different shock levels are generated responsive to the location of the animals within the predetermined restricted area. The receiver sets a shock wave level, selectively controls the generation of the electric shock and a high-frequency beep, automatically restrains the generation of the electric shock when an escaped animal returns to the predetermined restricted area, and generates an audible alarm and turns lamps on and off to indicate the location of the animal when it escapes from the predefined restricted area. | 01-01-2009 |
20100139576 | ELECTRONIC FENCE SYSTEM - An electronic fence system capable of guiding animals under training to return to a predetermined restricted area is disclosed. The fence system may utilize either a plurality of loops to determine direction of travel for a receiver unit or, alternatively, a GPS system. For embodiments utilizing the GPS system, electronic fences are defined in relation to GPS location information. A lock-down mode is used to contain an animal to a very constricted area when a control command is received to initialize the lock down mode or upon a specified condition. Specified conditions include the animal approaching or entering a specified area or, alternatively, a threshold level of charge being reached for a battery that provides power for the receiver unit. | 06-10-2010 |
20110023792 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERRING EARTH-BOUND ANIMALS AND/OR BIRDS - A method for deterring earth-bound animals ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110061605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANIMAL CONTAINMENT, TRAINING, AND TRACKING - Systems for containing, training, and tracking pets utilize electronic pet tags or collars, including IR reception and two-way RF communication. An aimable IR directional zone defining unit includes selectable different modes of operation relative to a pet collar or tag. A RF base station arranged to communicate with an pet collar or tar includes is arranged to automatically communicate with at least one terminal responsive to a receipt of a RF signal indicative of at least one of: condition of the pet, behavior of the pet, and proximity of the pet to the base station. The base station may further generate a user-perceptible alarm signal. A handheld remote controller adapted to communicate with the electronic pet collar or tag includes memory for digital media files, and an audio output element to deliver audible pet training instructions from the memory element. | 03-17-2011 |
20110107981 | Wireless Fencing System II - A wireless fencing system comprises a tetherless leash, a programming fixture, and, optionally, a terminal. The tetherless leash, which is attached to a monitored animal, establishes a “virtual” (i.e., barrier-free) perimeter based on geo-coordinates. The tetherless leash also monitors the position and movement of an animal relative to the virtual perimeter, and delivers warnings, corrections, and praise to the animal in accordance with its programming. The programming fixture serves as a user interface during programming operations, since there are no exposed buttons by which a user can directly program the device. The wireless fencing system does not expand the perimeter in response to perimeter breach of a monitored animal. Rather, a protocol that monitors the animal's speed and location direction of movement relative to the perimeter and/or outbound way points is used. | 05-12-2011 |
20110146590 | SELF-SURVEY STAKE FOR A VIRTUAL FENCING SYSTEM - Survey stakes that include a GPS receiver as well as other electronics are used to define a boundary for a wireless fencing system. A survey stake is placed at each vertex of a containment boundary that will be used for animal confinement. The stakes survey their location by taking repetitive GPS readings and averaging them over time. The location information is transferred to an electronic collar that is to be worn by a monitored animal. That information forms the basis for the boundary definition used by the collar during monitoring operations. | 06-23-2011 |
20110203530 | Animal Containment/Repellant System Having an Internal and an External Antenna - Described is an animal containment/repellant system for, among other things, containing an animal within a containment area and simultaneously repelling the animal from a restricted area. More specifically, the animal containment/repellant system includes multiple signal transmitting antennas that simultaneously define multiple cooperating containment areas, restricted areas, or combination of containment and restricted areas. | 08-25-2011 |
20110232585 | Radial-shape wireless dog fence system and method - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Through improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base unit and the collar, errant measurement values are discounted in terms of their contribution to the current estimate of the dog's distance from the base unit. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base unit and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's distance from the base unit is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. | 09-29-2011 |
20120024238 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A system for controlling and monitoring animals, the system including control devices that are able to be fitted to the animals and arranged for communication with one another. Each control device is capable of determining the position of an animal relative to a second animal as well as the distance between animals and the relative movement of animals fitted with the control device. The system of control devices also includes a stimulus device that allows stimuli to be applied to an animal or animals based on the relative position, movement and/or distance of the respective animals to one another. | 02-02-2012 |
20120240867 | DOG TRAINING DEVICE - A novel dog training device for preventing a dog from breaking before the dog's trainer releases the dog to retrieve an object is disclosed herein. The dog training device comprises: a restraining strap for restraining the dog; a device body attachable to the ground; and a pin assembly that includes a releasable strap pin. The pin assembly is connected to the device body. The restraining strap is attached to the releasable strap pin and configured to loop around the dog. The releasable strap pin includes a catch configured to engage a movable latch positioned adjacent to the strap pin, and the movable latch is connected to an actuator configured to move the latch in a back and forth direction to thereby engage or disengage the latch from the catch. The actuator is activated by a remote control device. | 09-27-2012 |
20120255505 | Tetherless animal leash using bluetooth wireless technology - One embodiment of an animal-bound device using a Bluetooth module ( | 10-11-2012 |
20120312250 | Pet Restraint System - In various embodiments, a method of controlling a position of an animal includes tracking a position of the animal using a positioning system, such as a global positioning system. A time-varying position of a base object is also tracked using the positioning system, and a relative position of the animal with respect to the base object is determined, based on the positions of the animal and the base object. When the relative position exceeds a minimum value, a stimulus is provided to the animal to encourage the animal to reduce the relative position. A user of the system may define a region for the animal using a map of the surrounding territory. | 12-13-2012 |
20130008391 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FENCING ANIMALS WITHOUT USING A PHYSICAL FENCE - A system for invisible fencing for animals, that is a device mounted on animals. The device checks GNSS position measurements against an area that is defined in the device. The area can be defined as a combination of several areas with different characteristics. An area may also be defined as dynamic. The system calculates the shortest distance to this area based on actual GNSS position. If position measurements show that the animal has a position that is outside the area, correction will be performed as a combination of audio signal and electric shock. The correction is made by increasing the audio frequency proportionally with the calculated distance to the area. When the audio frequency has reached an upper limit, one single electric shock is given, and possible further correction is resumed from the position where the electric shock was given. | 01-10-2013 |
20130092098 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092099 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANIMAL CONTAINMENT AND PREMISES MONITORING - Devices and methods for monitoring operation of components of animal containment systems, and for notifying responsible parties of faults, status, or changes of status of such systems are provided. A device for monitoring operation of an animal containment boundary defining apparatus detects presence, absence, magnitude, and/or change in magnitude of at least one electrical signal in a boundary defining wire, and generates a responsive alarm signal. Devices for affecting operation of a premises security system with a motion detector involve use of a secondary detector to detect presence, absence, proximity, status, or movement of an animal tag or collar. A secondary animal tag or collar with detection and communication capability may be used to detect operation status or failure of a primary animal tag or collar arranged to cooperate with an animal containment boundary defining element (e.g., buried wire). | 04-18-2013 |
20130098311 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a temperature compensated crystal oscillator for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 04-25-2013 |
20130180468 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180469 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a TCXO for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 07-18-2013 |
20140020635 | Image-Based Animal Control Systems and Methods - Systems and methods of tracking an object within the field of view of an image sensing device. The system can include an animal control system having an image sensing system to determine a location of a pet within a field of view of the image sensing device, a controller to define a pet containment border within the field of view and to compare the location of the pet relative to the defined border, and a transmitter to transmit a stimulation signal to the pet to encourage or discourage the pet from crossing the border based on the comparison. | 01-23-2014 |
20140048019 | ELECTRONIC FENCE APPARATUS USING GPS - Disclosed is an electronic fence apparatus using a GPS, which sets a boundary of an activity area of an animal by using GPS information, determines a position of the animal, and prevents the animal from escaping from the set activity area by applying a vibration or an electronic stimulation when the animal approaches the boundary of the activity area. Accordingly, it is possible to inform the user of a state of the animal while controlling the animal not to escape from a predetermined area by setting the electronic fence through GPS information, detecting the position of the animal, and generating a sound or applying the vibration or the electronic stimulation to the animal when the animal approaches the electronic fence. | 02-20-2014 |
20140130751 | TRANSMITTER FOR DRIVING A PERIMETER WIRE OF AN ANIMAL MOVEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - A transmitter for driving a perimeter wire of an animal control system, in which a collar is attached to an animal, and the collar has a signal receiver configured to receive signals outputted to the perimeter wire by the transmitter. The collar is adapted to trigger a control stimulus responsive to detecting a pre-determined signal pattern received at the signal receiver. Different collars have different pre-determined signal patterns. The transmitter has a user interface allowing the transmitter to be configured to output the pre-determined signal pattern for a particular collar. In one aspect, the transmitter monitors current in the wire and adjusts signal magnitude driving the wire and achieves more consistent stimulus activation and detects system abnormalities. Data defining patterns for the different signal types can be stored in a database and be assembled into an appropriate pattern for a particular collar by a microprocessor. | 05-15-2014 |
20140251234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING ANIMAL BEHAVIOR - Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling animal behavior are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system comprises a computing device comprising at least one processor and memory. The system includes a detection electrode and an animal signaling device. The computing device is configured to detect a change of an electrical capacitance at a detection electrode. The computing device is also configured to determine a position of an animal based on the change in the electrical charge. Further, the computing device is configured to control the animal signaling device to communicate a signal in response to determining the position of the animal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261234 | Electronic Pet Gate - An electronic pet gate. The electronic pet gate includes a gate transmitter generating a barrier field and a gate receiver generating a deterrent stimulus in the presence of the barrier field. The gate transmitter includes a loop antenna in a low profile elongated sill and a barrier signal generator. The loop antenna transmits the barrier signal and has an elongated geometric shape configured to shape the radiated electromagnetic field into a truncated ellipsoid. The truncated ellipsoidal barrier field has significant field strength along the length of the low profile sill and minimal field strength along the sides of the low profile sill. The low profile sill is designed to securely rest on the floor to block access to an area restricted to a pet without being a substantial physical impediment or hazard to people passing over low profile sill. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261235 | INTEGRATED APPARATUS AND METHOD TO COMBINE A WIRELESS FENCE COLLAR WITH GPS TRACKING CAPABILITY - An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment; area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The OPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305383 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a temperature compensated crystal oscillator for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311421 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311422 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-23-2014 |
20140318475 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a TCXO for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-30-2014 |
20140345539 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A system for controlling and monitoring animals, the system including control devices that are able to be fitted to the animals and arranged for communication with one another. Each control device is capable of determining the position of an animal relative to a second animal as well as the distance between animals and the relative movement of animals fitted with the control device. The system of control devices also includes a stimulus device that allows stimuli to be applied to an animal or animals based on the relative position, movement and/or distance of the respective animals to one another. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352632 | Livestock Control and Monitoring System and Method - A system and method for controlling and monitoring an animal that includes receiving a plurality of GPS coordinates defining a boundary of a predetermined area in which the animal is to be confined, receiving, via a transceiver, at least one location signal indicating a position of the animal upon which the receiver is mounted via a housing, monitoring, via at least one sensor, a physiological condition of the animal, determining, via a processor in electrical communication with the receiver, whether the animal is within a predetermined distance of a predetermined area, which is defined by a plurality of GPS coordinate, based upon the at least one location signal, and administering a stimulus to the animal via at least one stimulus device attached to the housing and in electrical communication with the processor upon a determination that the animal is within the predetermined distance of the predetermined area. | 12-04-2014 |
20150020750 | PET RESTRAINT SYSTEM - In various embodiments, a method of controlling a position of an animal includes tracking a position of the animal using a positioning system, such as a global positioning system. A time-varying position of a base object is also tracked using the positioning system, and a relative position of the animal with respect to the base object is determined, based on the positions of the animal and the base object. When the relative position exceeds a minimum value, a stimulus is provided to the animal to encourage the animal to reduce the relative position. A user of the system may define a region for the animal using a map of the surrounding territory. | 01-22-2015 |
20150040840 | NON-BATTERY POWERED ANIMAL TRACKING SYSTEM - An animal tracking system may include an actuator with a generator that creates electrical energy upon motion of the actuator. The system may utilize the electrical energy to transmit a signal to determine the location of an animal. The system also utilizes the electrical energy to notify the animal when it reaches a predefined location. | 02-12-2015 |
20150128878 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING ANIMALS FROM APPROACHING CERTAIN AREAS USING IMAGE RECOGNITION - Provided is a system and method for preventing an animal being managed by a human from approaching a certain area using image recognition technology. This system includes an apparatus put on the animal, and a marker having either a preset color or a preset shape or both and installed in the certain area. The apparatus put on the animal includes a camera to capture a ground surface image of a movement path of the animal, a stimulus applying means to apply a stimulus to the animal, a memory to store an image of the marker, and a control unit, and operates the stimulus applying means to apply a stimulus to the animal when an image matched with the image of the marker stored in the memory is recognized in the image captured by the camera as the animal moves. | 05-14-2015 |
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