Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
340573300 | Domestic animal training, monitoring, or controlling | 66 |
20080266115 | BIRTH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PIGLETS - The number of piglets dying at birth is reduced by providing a temperature sensor in a farrowing crate at the piglet area thereof on a movable cover so that, when the sow is expected to give birth, the sensor is located in the crate at a location to detect the presence of one or more piglets after birth. On detection by a control unit using the sensor signal of the one or more piglets, the sensor communicates a signal to a pager carried by an operator indicating to the operator that birth of piglets is in progress and activates a heating lamp for the piglets in the pen to attract them away from the area of the sow to reduce crushing. The control unit and the sensor also control the heat output. The cover can slide along the piglet area and can lift to expose the piglet area. | 10-30-2008 |
20080272920 | ANIMAL TRACKING AND CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A system, apparatus and method for tracking and containing animals within a programmable and customizable confinement area are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a user programmable device is provided that is capable of receiving GPS data, variable inputs, and a rule script. The user-programmable device executes a script generated by a user upon accessing a web-based application stored in a remote server. The rule script includes rules for activation and deactivation of the corrective collar based upon various variable conditions such as proximity to owner, on leash status, time of day or other parameters in addition to boundaries. The remote server is communicatively coupled to said user programmable device and can be accessed by using a user interface for allowing the user to create the rule script. | 11-06-2008 |
20080278335 | Automated pet entry door - A locking pet-entry door for a building. The pet's collar is equipped with an RFID tag, or transponder. An RFID tag reader controls a lock on the pet-entry door. When the transponder comes within range of the RFID tag reader, the transponder transmits a code, which the RFID tag reader receives. | 11-13-2008 |
20080291030 | Enhanced Claim Validation - Enhanced product tracking, in which a data collection interface is established between a first supply management device and a transaction database, the data collection interface providing the transaction database with access to identification data and event data, the identification data uniquely identifying a pharmaceutical, and the event data relating to a supply chain process step for the pharmaceutical. Tracking also includes receiving a tracking request for formatted identification data and/or event data from a second supply management device; and establishing a data conversion interface between the second supply management device and the identification data and/or the event data, the data conversion interface providing the second supply management device with access to the identification data and/or the event data, according to the tracking request. | 11-27-2008 |
20090051547 | Antenna Proximity Determining System Utilizing Bit Error Rate - Described is an antenna proximity determining system for determining the location of an animal with respect to a transmitting antenna utilizing the bit error rate corresponding to a signal transmitted by the transmitting antenna and received by a receiver unit carried by the animal and for delivering a stimulus to the animal based on its location with respect to the antenna. | 02-26-2009 |
20090051548 | Pet Alert Device - A device for alerting a pet owner that the pet wants to be let outside comprised of: a housing having at least one side surface and a bottom surface; at least one movable plate, each movable plate movable between a first position where no pressure is applied to it and a second position where under a pressure, the movable plate is moved toward the bottom surface of the housing; and at least one biasing member for maintaining the movable plate in the first position when said at least one movable plate is not under pressure such that when said at least one movable plate is depressed, a pre-recorded message is emitted from the device. The device can be mounted to a wall, door, or doorframe, either directly or using a mounting unit, or can be placed on the floor. | 02-26-2009 |
20090102668 | Traveling Invisible Electronic Containment Perimeter - Method and Apparatus - This invention teaches a method and apparatus that combines GPS, map overlays, a means to draw containment perimeters directly over map overlays, and a means to transmit signals to any plurality of electronic stimulus control collars to contain humans or animals within each containment perimeter. A primary aspiration of this invention is to provide hunters with a means to effortlessly operate functions of an animal stimulus collar while hunting. Novel features include a means to specify a containment perimeter that travels with the hunter by drawing the same on a on a touch sensitive graphic user interface that displays a map of the local area. This invention is easy to use and readily accepts new perimeters, perimeter alterations, or a multiple of perimeters at will. | 04-23-2009 |
20090195393 | PET DOOR MAT SYSTEM WITH PROXIMITY INDICATOR - Systems and apparatuses for providing a pet pressure mat and proximity indicator to provide a notification to a pet owner when a pet is near a door are disclosed. The proximity indicator, in response to a signal from the mat, provides an indication of the pet being positioned on the mat. The mat may include a power source, a bottom exterior layer, and a top exterior layer attached to the bottom layer to substantially enclose the mat. A single layer of dielectric spacer having one or more openings may be positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer. Two conductive foil sheets may be separated when no external compressive force exists and may contact each other within an opening of the spacer when a sufficient external compressive force is applied to the mat. A signal is generated when the two conductive foil sheets contact each other. | 08-06-2009 |
20090201160 | PET DETECTOR - The present invention is a pet actuated signaling device that generally comprises of at least one figurine having a motion detector sensor that is housed within the figurine; and a wireless based remote receiver placed inside the building. The motion detector sensor is activated on at least one stimulus induced when the pet passes across the figurine that subsequently transmits a signal to the wireless based remote receiver. The receiver emits a sound alert that informs the owner that the pet wishes to enter the home. The figurine resembling a pet can be positioned and angled in a way to obtain a wider range. In one preferred embodiment, the sound alert can be in the form of a dog bark or cat meow. | 08-13-2009 |
20090243862 | Handheld RFID reader - A data collection device (i.e. reader or reader/writer) for the animal husbandry industry that links to a database to accept instruction protocols for listed animals. An operator scans animals and reads data for each listed and/or located animal per pre-determined sets of instructions unique to each RFID. Read operations are confirmed with auditory, tactile and/or visual feedback. The acquired data and/or operator entries and comments are uploadable to the database. The data can also be collected and transferred over a real-time communication link. | 10-01-2009 |
20090256711 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SCANNING ACCESS DEVICE - An animal management system and scanning access device are disclosed. The scanning access device accesses RFID label disposed on/in animal body, and the information of the accessed RFID label is subsequently processed and transmitted to the animal management system via a communication transmission module for comparison. The scanning access device includes a first access module for accessing the RFID label disposed on/in animal body, an interface for the first access module to be coupled thereto and receiving the information of the RFID label accessed by the first access module, an input module for receiving operation message, a processing module for processing the information of the RFID label received by the interface and/or the operation message received by the input module, and a transmitting/receiving module for transmitting the processed information obtained from the processing module via the communication transmission module and/or receiving another information transmitted by the communication transmission module. | 10-15-2009 |
20090309738 | Animal Deterrent Mat - An animal deterrent mat with animal detection capability. The animal deterrent mat produces a detection pulse that is attenuated when an object makes contact with the animal deterrent mat. The animal deterrent mat monitors the amplitude of the detection pulse and compares the measured detection pulse amplitude to one or more threshold values. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below an upper threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by an animal making contact with the animal deterrent mat and, optionally, above lower threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by another object making contact with the animal deterrent mat, such as a human, a deterrent pulse selected to deter the animal from crossing or remaining on the animal deterrent mat is generated. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below the optional lower threshold, no deterrent stimulus is generated. | 12-17-2009 |
20100045468 | RADIO FREQUENCY ANIMAL TRACKING SYSTEM - An RFID system provides a transponder that can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The RFID system allows the end user to customize and program identification tags. The RFID system also provides an ear tag, which may be in button form, for use on livestock with superior durability and overall performance in the field. | 02-25-2010 |
20100156643 | Stimulus Delivery Device Having an Adjustable Stimulus Intensity Range - Described is an animal training system for delivering a stimulus to an animal, whereby the intensity of the stimulus is selected from a plurality of intensities that is within a selectable range of available intensities. More specifically, each of the plurality of intensities is within the range of available intensities. The range of available intensities is selected or defined by a user such that the lower limit and the upper limit of the selected range of available intensities defines the lower limit for minimum intensity and the upper limit for the maximum intensity of the plurality of intensities, respectively. Accordingly, each of the plurality of intensities is defined by the selected range of available intensities. | 06-24-2010 |
20100176955 | High-Tech Animal Training System - Described is a high-tech animal training system for delivering a stimulus to an animal and for providing a user with information relating to the ambient environment and to the operation of the animal training system, the information enabling the user to monitor and maintain the health and well-being of the animal. The animal training system delivers a stimulus to the animal such that the user is able to correct any undesired behavior exhibited by the animal and to reward any desired behavior exhibited by the animal. Additionally, the animal training system detects at least one an ambient condition and indicates the detected condition such that the user perceives the indication and is able to take action in protecting the animal from any detrimental conditions. The animal training system is also capable of storing data relating to the operation of the system and/or storing data input by the user. | 07-15-2010 |
20100231391 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HUMAN DOG COMMUNICATION - It is disclosed a device for issuing signals reflecting a state of an autonomous carrier, a dog for example. The device includes sensors, signal generators like a loudspeaker or a light source, and a processor. The sensors are adapted for sensing parameters of the carrier and for issuing outputs in accordance with the sensed parameters. The signal generators are adapted for issuing signals sensible by humans. The processor is adapted for receiving the outputs and for triggering issue of the signals by the signal generators in accordance with the received outputs. One of the sensors senses visible parameters of the animal, like a global positioning system (GPS) sensor, a tilt sensor, an acceleration meter, and a proximity sensing article. One of the sensor senses invisible parameters of that living carrier, like a temperature meter, a respiration monitor, a pulse rate meter, a skin humidity sensor, and a sniffer. Certain states of the carrier are determined by certain location of the carrier, certain posture of the carrier relative to ground, and/or having invisible parameter within certain value range. The device includes a state database configured for containing a plurality of data items associated with determination of a state of the carrier. | 09-16-2010 |
20100289649 | Arrangement and Method for Determining Positions of the Teats of A Milking Animal - An arrangement is provided for attaching teat cups to teats of a milking animal in a rotary milking system having a milking stall for housing the milking animal during milking. The arrangement comprises a three-dimensional camera configured to be directed towards the udder of the milking animal in the milking stall and to repeatedly record three-dimensional images of the udder of the milking animal in real time. The three-dimensional camera is further configured to be directed towards the teat cups located in a magazine and to repeatedly record three-dimensional images of the teat cups in real time. The arrangement also includes an image processing device configured to repeatedly detect the teats of the milking animal and determine the positions of the teats in three spatial dimensions based on said repeatedly recorded three-dimensional images of the teats. The image processing device is also configured to repeatedly detect the plurality of teat cups and determine the positions of the teat cups in three spatial dimensions based on said repeatedly recorded three-dimensional images of the teat cups located in the magazine. The arrangement also includes a control device configured to control a robot arm, based on the determined positions of the teats of the milking animal and the determined positions of the teat cups, to automatically attach at least one teat cup to at least one teat of the milking animal in the milking stall. | 11-18-2010 |
20100295687 | SYSTEM FOR TRACKING OBJECTS - A system is provided of tracking objects loaded into a receptacle, where the receptacle defines a chamber having an open side for receiving the objects and has a perimeter about the open side. The system comprises a radio frequency identification antenna spaced from the receptacle and attached to the perimeter about the open side, and a radio frequency identification reader attached to the receptacle for receiving a signal from the antenna. The system further comprises a control unit attached to the receptacle communicating with the reader for processing the signal from the antenna. | 11-25-2010 |
20100315241 | PET POSITIONING DEVICE, PET MONITORING DEVICE AND PET TRACKING SYSTEM THEREOF - A pet tracking system includes a pet positioning device and a pet monitoring device. The pet positioning device is worn on a pet and includes a positioning unit which is configured for detecting a position of the pet. And, the pet positioning device builds a direct wireless communication to the pet monitoring device by a wireless communication unit to send back the position of the pet. Therefore, the pet monitoring device is able to acquire the position of the pet without a mobile communication provided by a telecommunication proprietor. In preferred embodiment, the pet monitoring device can provide a warning signal to remind pet owners to pay attention to the pet while the pet is out of a predetermined range. | 12-16-2010 |
20100321189 | MONITORING AND DISPLAYING ACTIVITIES - Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring and displaying the activities and behaviours of animals over a period of time. The display includes a sequence of visual representations correlating to the activities of the animal. | 12-23-2010 |
20110181423 | Electronic tether system and method with rate of change detection and vhicle braking features - A dynamically controlled retractable tether provides a mechanism by which a pet can be safely exercised on a bicycle or other vehicle. The pet avoids injury when running in front of the bicycle and stopping short, by having a detector detect the relative motion of the pet and the bicycle so as to automatically apply brakes to the bicycle prior to the pet being injured. Variations include a zone detection mechanism that detects a relative position of the pet relative to the bicycle, and uses a different set of braking parameters, depending on the zone in which the pet is located. | 07-28-2011 |
20110187537 | Time of Flight Animal Monitoring - A system and method are provided for monitoring the movement of an animal. An animal transceiver unit is placed on the animal for transmitting and receiving signals. A base transceiver unit for transmitting and receiving signals relative to the animal transceiver unit is operated to monitor relative movement of the animal transceiver unit and the base transceiver unit. An indication of the relative distance between the base transceiver unit and the animal transceiver unit is provided in response to signal communication between the animal and base transceiver units. | 08-04-2011 |
20110193706 | Sensor collar system - The Sensor Collar System provides a pet tracking system comprising an electronic transponder which incorporates Global Positioning System (GPS) technology which monitors the specific whereabouts of a pet as soon as it leaves the house. Configured to mount onto any pet's collar, this device features an internally contained, high-tech computer chip. Encased in a durable plastic casing, this chip is equipped with a tiny antenna which sends signals to the designated GPS satellite. The Sensor Collar System also features a handheld receiver, equipped with a screen that utilizes LEDs (light emitting diodes) or in another embodiment, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) to graphically display a pet's whereabouts. This makes it possible to pinpoint the animal's location anywhere on earth. The receiver is powered using a standard alkaline battery source or a rechargeable battery source such as lithium, nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride. | 08-11-2011 |
20110199217 | ANIMAL TRAINING APPARATUS HAVING MULTIPLE RECEIVERS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An animal training apparatus with multiple receiver control function is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a single transmitter and multiple receivers corresponding to the respective animals. The transmitter includes a plurality of level adjustment switches for setting shock levels of the respective receivers. When the volume of a level adjustment switch corresponding to a desired receiver is changed, a transmitter control unit stores a shock level data into a memory. An ID code corresponding to the receiver is attached to the shock level data of a selected receiver. The shock level data with the ID code is transmitted to the receivers. The receivers receive an RF signal that includes the ID code and shock level data, and generate electrical shock to be applied to the animal when the received ID code is identical to a stored ID code. | 08-18-2011 |
20110205069 | PET SAFETY WARNING RING - A pet safety warning ring comprises a collar body, a vibration frequency sensor, an information transmission module, a warning flash device, a microcontroller chip, a sensing adjustment means and an ultrasonic transmitter. When a pet is moving, the vibration frequency sensor receives a vibration and transmits a message to the warning flash device to achieve the effect of warning a driving car about the existence of the pet. If the vibration frequency sensed by the warning ring reaches a specific value, the microcontroller chip will turn on the ultrasonic transmitter to emit a high-decibel ultrasonic wave, such that the pet will feel uncomfortable. When the pet slows down its movement, the ultrasonic transmitter will stop operating, so that the moving speed of the pet can be controlled to prevent an accident if the pet runs onto a road. | 08-25-2011 |
20110215935 | CANINE SECURITY SYSTEM - A computerized security system which enhances the security provided by watchdogs on a given premises by analyzing the auditory and physiological indications given by the dogs to assess the level of security at any point in time. By attaching sensors to the dogs and placing microphones in their proximity the system continuously collects information about the dogs' auditory and physiological behavior, and according to predetermined parameters it assesses the watchdogs' physiological and emotional state. Having concluded that any of the dogs sense a threat or has been neutralized in any way the system may update the state of security on the users' security terminals. The system determines between three possible security states: no alert when no irregular activity is registered, medium alert if the dogs indicate a state of moderate alertness and high incase there are indications for a definite hostile presence. | 09-08-2011 |
20110221597 | Animal Training Device Having a Programmable Stimulus Delivery Switch - Described is an animal training device having a menu-driven user interface, a programmable stimulus delivery switch, and the capability to activate a stimulus delivery device such that it delivers a customized stimulus to an animal. More specifically, the menu-driven user interface enables a user to define the programmable parameters of a customized stimulus and to associate the customized stimulus with the stimulus delivery switch such that when the stimulus delivery switch is operated, the animal training device transmits a stimulus request signal, which includes information indicative of the defined parameters. The stimulus delivery device is responsive to the stimulus request signal to the extent that when the stimulus delivery device receives the stimulus request signal, it determines the defined parameters and delivers the customized stimulus to the animal. | 09-15-2011 |
20110234410 | Solar Powered Animal Containment/Repellent System - Described is an animal containment/repellant system for containing and animal within or repelling an animal from a designated area and for optimizing an integral power source of the system. More specifically, the animal containment/repellant system supplements the operating power provided by its internal power source with power derived from solar energy and charges its power source using the derived power. Additionally, the animal containment/repellant system employs a power conservation scheme to minimize the use of its internal power source. | 09-29-2011 |
20110241885 | ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - A system for identifying an animal, comprising an identification tag/transponder device ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110260873 | Apparatus to Requests Assistance for a Service Animal Monitoring a Person - In the present invention, a service animal is trained to observe a person to detect conditions when assistance should be requested and trained to use a communications device with a service animal activated trigger to call for assistance with a recorded message. | 10-27-2011 |
20110273300 | METHOD OF TRACKING AN ANIMAL USING MICRORADIOS - A microradio is provided with a hysteretic switch to permit an optimum range increasing charging cycle, with the charging cycle being long relative to the transmit cycle. Secondly, an ensemble of microradios permits an n | 11-10-2011 |
20120086574 | TRACKING AND ALERT APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a tracking device, system and method that may utilize GPS, global system for mobile communications (GSM) or general packet radio service (GPRS), including using triangulation, and/or wireless local area network (WLAN) technologies to improve the scope, range, reliability, convenience and speed of current tracking devices. The present invention may employ a wearable or attachable device to track persons, such as children or the elderly, or objects, for example. The wearable device may be designed to be secured to the wearer to track the wearer's whereabouts. Unauthorized removal, destruction, or tampering of the tracking device may result in alerts being sent out to a variety of monitoring stations. The tracking and alerts, for example, may be monitored via a convenient remote monitoring interface. | 04-12-2012 |
20120092170 | Gesture-Based Animal Trainer - A gesture-based animal trainer is provided. The gesture-based animal trainer is configured to be used by a person that provides gesture commands to an animal. As used herein, the term “gesture commands” refers to gestures that are each associated with a respective animal training command, wherein a gesture is defined as a selected group of movements performed by a person. The gesture-based animal trainer detects whether the person performs a gesture command and provides a stimulus to the animal in accordance with the gesture command. Upon the animal associating the respective stimulus with the gesture command, the gesture-based animal trainer allows the animal to receive the gesture command regardless of whether the person is within the animal's line of sight. | 04-19-2012 |
20120112917 | LOW POWER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIVESTOCK DETECTION - A system and method of tracking animal livestock using electronic frequency signal transmitters and receivers is herein presented. The system involves electronic tags attached to the bodies of livestock. The tags transmit a signal which conveys the location or other pertinent information regarding the status of the animal. The signals are picked up by a receiver attached to a stationary platform, or located in a vehicle, or in a portable hand held receiver device. The information transmitted can be used to locate a specific animal or can be used to monitor the status and condition of the animal. The device contains several modes which minimize power consumption and maximize power supply lifetime. | 05-10-2012 |
20120154154 | POSITION AND PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Position and proximity detection systems and methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing device may include a processor configured to determine a position coordinate of a first movable device. Further, the processor is configured to determine whether the position coordinate of the first movable device is a predetermined distance from a second movable device. The processor is also configured to signal the second movable device in response to determining that the position coordinate of the first movable device is a predetermined distance from a second movable device. | 06-21-2012 |
20120313786 | Litter Box Cleanup Monitor - A litter box cleanup monitor, comprising a sensor module that is triggered when an animal uses the litter box, a transmitter that transmits a signal, and a notification device that alerts the user when the litter box has been used. The notification device can be a dedicated device, a smartphone, or an Internet-connected computer. A plurality of notification devices may also be used. | 12-13-2012 |
20120326874 | Early Alert System and Method for Livestock Disease Detection Powered by Hybrid Alternative Energy Sources - An early alert system and a method for livestock disease detection are disclosed. An activity measurement zone (AMZ) is defined near an incentive device (e.g. food or water dispensing system) with an RFID tag reader and/or an RFID antenna. An animal's access into the AMZ is tracked and counted with an RFID tag attached to the animal. If the animals' activity relative to the AMZ drops to an alarmingly low level (e.g. dropping below an alert trigger point) over time, then a user of the alert system is informed of a potential health problem of the animal and may also be encouraged to inspect the animal in person for further determination of its current health and potential medical issues. The early alert system may be powered by hybrid alternative energy sources for rural or remote areas, which may have inconvenient or expensive access to conventional electrical power lines. | 12-27-2012 |
20130027207 | Antenna Enclosed Within an Animal Training Apparatus - An animal training apparatus including an electrical conductor embedded within a flexible member, and a housing having a through-opening for receiving the electrical conductor therethrough. The flexible member is molded around the electrical conductor and the antenna, while the electrical conductor is positioned such that it extends into the housing through the through-opening. As a result of the molding process, the flexible member shields the housing through-opening, discouraging substances such as water from accessing the interior of the housing via the through-opening. | 01-31-2013 |
20130076516 | TRANSMITTER FOR ANIMAL TRAINING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SWITCHING BETWEEN RHEOSTATIC MODE AND INTENSITY SELECTION MODE - A transmitter for animal training device capable of switching modes between a rheostatic mode and an intensity selection mode is provided. Switching from rheostatic mode to intensity selection mode is done by fitting a select knob to a volume switch, setting a mode selection switch to a vibrations mode, and operating both an adjust mode select switch and a power switch at the same time. When in intensity selection mode, a user is able to adjust the volume level in multiple stages. When the select knob is fitted to the volume switch and is rotated, a ball plunger engages in grooves of the select knob, so that the select knob is stopped at the volume level a user desires. With adaptation of the select knob or volume knob to the volume switch, vibrations or shock level are adjusted in rheostatic mode or intensity selection mode. | 03-28-2013 |
20130169441 | SYSTEM FOR REPELLING A PET FROM A PREDETERMINED AREA - A system for repelling a pet from at least one predetermined area includes a first device adapted for positioning at the predetermined area. The first device includes at least one of a first receiver and a first transmitter. A second device is adapted for placement on the pet. The second device includes at least one of a second receiver and a second transmitter. At least one of the first device and the second device is configured to warn the pet when the second device approaches the at least one predetermined area, and thereby train the pet to stay away from the predetermined area. | 07-04-2013 |
20130222141 | Early Alert System for Livestock Disease Detection with a Feedlot Fence Crossbar-Embedded RFID Antenna - An early alert system and a method for livestock disease detection are disclosed. An activity measurement zone (AMZ) is defined near an incentive device (e.g. a livestock feeder) with an RFID tag reader and a uniquely-designed feedlot fence crossbar-embedded RFID antenna, which amplifies multiple signal wavelengths in a single dipole antenna. The early alert system is configured to detect and count an animal's access into the AMZ with an RFID tag attached to the animal. If the animals' activity relative to the AMZ drops to an alarmingly low level (e.g. dropping below an alert trigger point) over time, then a user of the early alert system is informed of a potential health problem of the animal and may also be encouraged to inspect the animal in person for further determination of its current health and potential medical issues. | 08-29-2013 |
20130249694 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANIMAL CONTAINMENT, TRAINING, AND TRACKING - Systems for containing, training, and tracking animals (e.g., pets) utilize electronic animal 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 an animal collar or tag. A RF base station arranged to communicat with an animal collar or tag includes is arranged to automaticlaly communicate with at least one terminal responsive to a receipt of a RF signal indicative of at least one of: condition of the animal, behavior of the animal, and proximity of the animal 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 animal collar or tag includes memory for digital media files, and an audio output element to deliver audible animal training instructions from the memory element. | 09-26-2013 |
20130265165 | POSITION TRACKING APPARATUS FOR TRAINING ANIMAL - Disclosed is a position tracking apparatus for training an animal. When transmission data including an identification code of a training device is transmitted to a GPS device after the GPS device and the training device are attached to an animal, the GPS device receives the transmission data of the training device and transfers the received transmission data to the training device. Accordingly, it is possible to train the animal to desirably act through an operation of the training device attached to the animal even though the animal is far away from the master when the animal acts with undesirable behavior. | 10-10-2013 |
20130285815 | Animal Tracking System - An animal tracking system is provided for remotely monitoring animal positioning. The system includes an implant device, a global positioning system, a network, one or more remote servers, and at least one wireless computing device. The implant device acts as a GPS receiver, calculating the animal's position and then transmitting the results to the remote server where they are stored in a database. Owners can remotely access the database via a software application installed on a wireless computing device. Users can select an acceptable roaming range for the animal, an acceptable range between the animal and other animals being tracked, a lack of movement, or substantial changes in body temperature. Additionally, the implant device can directly connect with the wireless computing device via a Bluetooth connection. In this way, the computing device can access or transfer data regarding owner contract info, and an animal's medical history. | 10-31-2013 |
20130321159 | Pet Tracking - Tracking a pet includes associating a beacon with a responder; polling the responder by transmitting a signal from the beacon; receiving a response from the responder; entering a low power state on the beacon for a predetermined duration; and transalert from miffing an alert the beacon if a subsequent signal from the beacon fails to result in receiving a subsequent response from the responder. Entering a low power state on the beacon decreases the energy requirements. An alert is transmitted from the beacon via a communication network and includes a location message indicating the location of the beacon. The beacon's location is calculated using network-based, SIM-based or device-based methods. Using location determination only after failing to receive the subsequent response and when preparing to transmit the alert prevents accurate location determination being performed when it is not necessary to determine the pet is safe and therefore decreases the energy requirements. | 12-05-2013 |
20140104063 | POSITION AND PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Position and proximity detection systems and methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a computing device may include a processor configured to determine a position coordinate of a first movable device. Further, the processor is configured to determine whether the position coordinate of the first movable device is a predetermined distance from a second movable device. The processor is also configured to signal the second movable device in response to determining that the position coordinate of the first movable device is a predetermined distance from a second movable device. | 04-17-2014 |
20140306827 | ACCIDENTAL INGESTION DETECTION APPARATUS, ACCIDENTAL INGESTION DETECTION SYSTEM, AND ACCIDENTAL INGESTION DETECTION METHOD - An accidental ingestion detecting apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a swallowing sensing unit which senses swallowing by an animal; a swallowing detecting unit which detects swallowing based on sensing data outputted by the swallowing sensing unit and which outputs swallowing information that is information related to the swallowing; a feeding information inputting unit which accepts input of information related to feeding of the animal and which outputs the information as feeding information; and an accidental ingestion determining unit which determines accidental ingestion by the animal, wherein the accidental ingestion determining unit determines accidental ingestion by the animal based on date/time information included in the swallowing information and date/time information included in the feeding information. | 10-16-2014 |
20140333439 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEMS - A system includes sensors for transmitting data on a low power and/or short range transmission link, and one or more coordinators in wireless communication with the sensors. The coordinators convert signals received via the low power and/or short range transmission link to a longer range transmission link. A base station is in wireless communication with the coordinators via the longer range transmission link so that data generated by the sensors is transferred to the base station via the coordinators. | 11-13-2014 |
20150109130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEALTH MONITORING USING REAL-TIME LOCATION - A method for health monitoring comprises electronically receiving location information for a dairy livestock that is generated by a plurality of identification devices positioned in a pen that operate in conjunction with a tag worn by the dairy livestock. The method stores the location information associated with the dairy livestock, the location information comprising a location of the dairy livestock within the pen at each of a plurality of times during a first time period. The method determines, based on at least a portion of the stored location information, a turn index parameter indicating a number of times the particular dairy livestock reverses direction during the first time period. The method determines whether the particular dairy livestock is likely to be in estrus based at least in part upon whether the determined turn index parameter is in excess of a baseline turn index parameter by more than a predefined amount. | 04-23-2015 |
20150123801 | MONITORING THE STATE OF A BEEHIVE - A system for monitoring the state of a beehive comprises multiple gates configured to be positioned proximate to an entrance of a beehive. Each gate includes one or more sensors configured to capture information indicating a bee is within the gate and information indicating the bee is traveling toward or away from the entrance to the beehive. In addition, each gate includes a sensor configured to capture information identifying the size or shape of a bee within the gate. A corresponding method and computer readable medium are also disclosed. | 05-07-2015 |
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20160015005 | REMOTE PET MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for monitoring a pet includes a base station and a first monitoring device configured to capture first data relating to a first monitored area and to transmit the first data to the base station. The system further includes a second monitoring device configured to capture second data relating to a second monitored area and to transmit the second data to the base station, wherein the first monitored area and the second monitored area are adjacent. The base station is configured to determine a location of the pet as being in at least one of the first monitored area and the second monitored area. The base station is configured to determine a status of the pet based on at least one of the first and second data. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015006 | WIRELESS ANIMAL FITNESS TRAINING, MONITORING AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM - An animal fitness monitoring system and an animal-worn device that is capable of receiving and sending various inputs and outputs, respectively, from/to a wireless mobile device. The wireless mobile device has a software application that allows a human user to wirelessly communicate with the animal-worn transceiver via direct, networked or cellular wireless protocols. The animal-worn device interacts with the applications on the wireless mobile device to allow for a variety of functions, such as the transfer of commands or stimuli to the animal, the transfer of data regarding the fitness or activity level of the animal to the wireless mobile device, and/or the transfer of instructions from the animal-worn device to an external device. | 01-21-2016 |
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20160021849 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCALIZING AND DISPLAYING POSITIONS OF AUTONOMOUSLY MOBILE OBJECTS - A method of and system for localizing, and displaying positions of, one or more autonomously mobile objects within plural physically delimited areas, having physical boundaries, in an animal housing. The method includes: determining a position of at least one of the objects within the animal housing; displaying the position of the at least one object on a map of the animal housing on a visual display device; validating the determined position before displaying the position. The validating includes: correcting the determined position into a corrected position within the physically delimited area, and providing the corrected position as the position to be displayed, otherwise providing the determined position as the position to be displayed. The correction may be dependent on object, type and/or status. Providing corrected positions allows a more efficient and reliable management of the animal housing. | 01-28-2016 |
20160044897 | INTERACTIVE TRACKING, MONITORING, AND REPORTING PLATFORM FOR DOMESTICATED ANIMALS - An interactive tracking, monitoring, and reporting platform of domesticated animal activity may be provided. The platform may enable the tracking of domesticated animals within an interactive tracking zone. The tracking activity may be controlled by a rule set defined by the owner and enabled by a tracking device embodied as, for example, a collar worn by the animal. Upon the tracking device's proximal location to detection devices within the interactive tracking zone, an action may be triggered. The trigger may cause an action to be taken by, for example, a device located within the interactive tracking zone. The trigger may cause information to be collected on the domesticated animal's activity by the platform. The platform may then provide a report on the domesticated animal's activity to the domesticated animal's owner. The report may be communicated via a mobile phone application and may comprise real-time data collected on the domesticated animal. | 02-18-2016 |
20160120154 | Companion Animal Health Monitoring System - Systems and methods for companion animal health monitoring are described. In one embodiment, an animal health monitoring system including an electronic assembly located on a companion animal including a microprocessor, a power source connected to the microprocessor, and a transceiver and a microchip implanted in the companion animal and including memory storing identification data and a temperature sensor measuring the temperature of the companion animal, wherein the electronic assembly interrogates the microchip to obtain identification data and temperature data and transmits the identification data and the temperature data. | 05-05-2016 |
20160135426 | A METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATABLE ON OR IN AN ANIMAL - An electronic monitoring device ( | 05-19-2016 |
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20220132808 | ELECTRONIC ANIMAL TAG READER - A reader comprising: a panel; two antennae each associated with a respective race to transmit and/or receive information to/from an electronic animal tag in that respective race; and an electromagnetic shield to impede an antenna from transmitting and/or receiving information to/from an electronic animal tag not located in the respective race of that antenna; a system for reading electronic animal tags comprising: a plurality of readers each located at or near a wall of a respective plurality of races, wherein each reader is at least partially shielded by an electromagnetic shield; each reader being longitudinally offset with respect to at least one other reader in the plurality of readers; and methods of constructing and using a reader. | 05-05-2022 |