公开(公告)号：US12089565B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US18298354

申请日：2023-04-10

Applicant: Radio Systems Corporation

Inventor： Christopher Mainini ,  Richard Alan Seltzer

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/00 ,  A01K29/00 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/80

CPC classification number: A01K27/009 ,  A01K15/023 ,  A01K29/005

Abstract: A system is described herein that comprises a communications device periodically transmitting a radio frequency signal, wherein the periodically transmitted signal includes data. The system includes a receiver detecting the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including measuring strength of the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including using the signal strength to provide a first estimate of the receiver's distance from the communications device. The system includes the communications device comprising at least one location sensor for determining an additional distance indication, wherein the data includes the additional distance indication. The system includes the receiver performing a function when the first estimate meets at least one criterion and when the additional distance indication indicates a first state.

公开(公告)号：US20240215535A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18601641

申请日：2024-03-11

Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan TALLEY ,  Susan WERNIMONT ,  Cheryl STIERS ,  Gerrit WASLANDER ,  Jodi VONDRAN ,  John Michael MCCOY, JR. ,  Stephen John FRENCH

IPC: A01K11/00 ,  A01K27/00 ,  A01K29/00 ,  A44B11/00 ,  A44B13/00 ,  G08B7/06

CPC classification number: A01K11/008 ,  A01K27/001 ,  A01K27/009 ,  A01K29/005 ,  A44B11/00 ,  A44B13/00 ,  G08B7/06

Abstract: An attachment for a wearable collar of an animal may be provided. The attachment may include an electronic device comprising a processor configured to receive or transmit information relating to the animal. An attachment body may be configured to be detachably coupled to the collar worn by the animal. The attachment body may include a cavity housing the electronic device and an opening of the cavity. The opening may provide access to the electronic device housed in the cavity or retaining the electronic device within the cavity via an enclosure element. Each of a plurality of legs may have a connection element. The connection element may be configured to engage with another connection element to detachably couple the attachment body to the collar worn by the animal.

公开(公告)号：US12004485B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US17670713

申请日：2022-02-14

Applicant: GPSip, Inc.

Inventor： Rodney P. Landers ,  Kevin L. Nieuwsma ,  Chad R. James

IPC: A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/00 ,  A01K11/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/023 ,  A01K27/009 ,  A01K11/008

Abstract: An assisted guidance region has a plurality of zones, each with an associated set of characteristics used to provide behavioral guidance to an animal Behavioral guidance is extended to a wayward dog who has moved outside of the assisted guidance region by providing stimuli to shepherd the dog back into a safe zone. Positive stimuli are provided when the dog is moving in a direction back towards the safe zone, by providing a safe zone or similar stimulus. Movement away from the safe zone will trigger the unit to deliver a non-aversive second alert zone stimulus. Movement that isn't getting closer or further away triggers a first alert zone stimulus. Calculation of relative movement direction with regard to the safe zone is preferably based upon a comparison of sequential data table position displacements from an approximate center of the safe zone or from a manually selected location.

公开(公告)号：US20230380381A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US17752143

申请日：2022-05-24

Applicant: Rebecca Ann Metcalfe

Inventor： Rebecca Ann Metcalfe

IPC: A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/021 ,  A01K27/009

Abstract: Inventor observed a universal pattern within mammal groups regarding acceptable/unacceptable behavioral learning systems used to set the rules for correct coexistence within respective species. Using this same pattern, the inventor developed a very specific communication system based on the human language using verbal cues and tone variations that the domesticated animal can easily understand. This invention is the electronic conversion of the inventors training methods using this stepped process for self-teaching domesticated animals our human verbal cues for various activities using wireless technology to accomplish said tasks.

公开(公告)号：US11793167B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17039699

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: Pet Notify, LLC

Inventor： Layne Sapp ,  Taylor Rork

IPC: H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04L67/30 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/00 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06F16/2457

CPC classification number: A01K15/023 ,  A01K27/001 ,  A01K27/009 ,  G06F16/24575 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: An information handling and alarm system provided to help pet owners care for and find lost pets.

公开(公告)号：US20230320321A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US18131234

申请日：2023-04-05

Applicant: Steven J. Hipsley

Inventor： Steven J. Hipsley ,  Brandon F. Hipsley

IPC: A01K11/00 ,  A01K27/00

CPC classification number: A01K11/008 ,  A01K27/009 ,  A01K27/001

Abstract: An animal safety collar system adapted to safeguard an animal, the system including a collar configured to be attached to the animal; a first communication module coupled to the collar and a first control device configured to control the first communication module; and at least one second communication module and a second control device, the at least one second communication module is configured to be functionally connected via a communication to the first communication module, wherein the first communication module is configured to cooperate with the at least one second communication module to identify a location of the animal and the communication is disposed at Sub-1 Gigahertz frequency in order to conserve an energy source drawn to support the communication.

公开(公告)号：US11778986B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US18168951

申请日：2023-02-14

Applicant: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Inventor： Samir El-Nakla ,  Ahmed Abul Hussain ,  Alya Alajmi ,  Nojod Alahmadi ,  Rand Alanazi ,  Saja Alherz

IPC: A01K27/00

CPC classification number: A01K27/009 ,  A01K27/001 ,  A01K27/006

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for using a smart collar to monitor a pet are described. The system includes a smart collar, a mobile computing device including a display screen, and a pet monitoring mobile application stored on the mobile computing device. The smart collar includes a global positioning receiver, a communications device, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, a rechargeable battery, and a microcontroller. The microcontroller calculates a distance of a current location of the smart collar from a desired location, determines when the distance is greater than a first distance threshold, and generates a communications packet including the current location, the perimeter, and the distance of the smart collar from the desired location, and transmits the communications packet. The mobile computing device receives the communications packet, and the pet monitoring mobile application displays the current location on a display screen of the mobile computing device.

公开(公告)号：US11716971B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17738288

申请日：2022-05-06

Applicant: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth Scott Ehrman ,  Michael Ehrman

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/00 ,  H04W4/021

CPC classification number: A01K29/005 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/001 ,  A01K27/009 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.

公开(公告)号：US11647733B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US15350993

申请日：2016-11-14

Applicant: Barttron Inc.

Inventor： Jared Scott Marmen ,  Brandon Matthew Jennings ,  Ray W. Breslau ,  Joshua Thomas Merchlinski

IPC: A01K15/02 ,  A01K27/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/40

CPC classification number: A01K15/021 ,  A01K27/001 ,  A01K27/006 ,  A01K27/009 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R1/406 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Methods, systems, and device for animal wearable technology are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include an animal wearable device that includes: a securing apparatus configured to be worn by an animal; multiple stimulation components coupled with different portions of the securing apparatus; and/or a computerized controller coupled with the securing apparatus and the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to provide stimulation to the animal through the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to separately and/or independently control each stimulation components from the multiple stimulation components. Some embodiments include a method that includes: determining one or more signals at a computerized controller coupled with a securing apparatus configured to be worn by an animal; and/or activating, based on the one or more determined signals, one or more stimulation components from multiple stimulation components coupled with different portions of the securing apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20230145392A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US17982954

申请日：2022-11-08

Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Inventor： Susan WERNIMONT ,  Jodi VONDRAN ,  Robin THOMPSON

IPC: A01K11/00 ,  A01K29/00 ,  A01K27/00 ,  H02J50/00 ,  H04W4/80

CPC classification number: A01K11/008 ,  A01K29/005 ,  A01K27/009 ,  H02J50/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for tracking an animal comprising—for example: an electronic device configured to be coupled to an animal, the electronic device comprising: one or more sensors comprising at least one of an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a magnetometer, the one or more sensors configured to determine location or movement information relating to the animal; a memory device configured to store the location or movement information relating to the animal; a communication interface configured to wirelessly communicate the location or movement information to an external device; and a battery device for providing power the at least one of the one or more sensors or the communication interface; and a charging device configured to wirelessly provide power to the battery device.