A01K27/009

Methods and systems for controlling the barking of an animal
11528891 · 2022-12-20 · ·

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling the barking of an animal that wears a monitoring device. The systems may obtain status information of the animal from the monitoring device, and determine whether the animal is barking based on the status information. The systems may also obtain a first audio signal representing a first sound from the monitoring device in response to a determination that the animal is barking, and determine whether an anti-bark operation needs to be performed on the animal based on the first audio signal. The systems may further cause the monitoring device to perform the anti-bark operation on the animal in response to a determination that the anti-bark operation needs to be performed on the animal.

REMOTE ANIMAL TRAINING SYSTEM
20220394955 · 2022-12-15 · ·

Disclosed an animal training system including an animal training apparatus worn on an animal to deliver stimulation to the animal, and a remote controller possessed by a user to control the animal training apparatus. The animal training apparatus includes a wireless communication module to receive a signal from the remote controller, a stimulation generator/stimulator module to deliver stimulation to the animal, and a microprocessor to enable the stimulation generator/stimulator module to deliver the stimulation to the animal based on the signal received by the wireless communication module. The remote controller includes a user input means to receive input of an execution instruction for instructing the animal training apparatus to deliver the stimulation according to at least one stimulation mode, a wireless communication module to transmit the signal to the animal training apparatus, and a microprocessor to control the wireless communication module based on the execution instruction. Here, the at least one stimulation mode includes an auto-increasing boost stimulation mode in which the stimulation boosted by a predetermined level than a previous level is delivered to the animal.

TRAINING COLLAR AND METHOD FOR USE WITH PETS TO PREVENT TUGGING
20220386568 · 2022-12-08 ·

Various methods and apparatuses for correcting an animal to heel. Generally, the present disclosure teaches an animal training apparatus for correcting an animal to heel. The animal training apparatus includes a collar adapted to operably engaged with an animal, a stimulus unit operably engaged with the collar, and a control unit operably engaged with the collar and operatively connected with the stimulus unit, wherein the control unit is adapted to operably engage with a leash cord. The animal training apparatus also includes a tension measuring device of the control unit operably engaged with the collar and adapted for measuring tension in the leash cord and producing an electrical signal when the tension exceeds a predetermined tension threshold; wherein the control unit is selectively programmable to generate at least one correction stimulus to the animal when the animal exceeds the predetermined tension threshold set in the control unit.

ANIMAL COLLAR WITH IMPROVED CAMERA SIGHTLINES
20220369598 · 2022-11-24 ·

An animal collar has an adjustable band having a first end and a second end, the first end and second mutually coupled and a platform disposed within the band. The collar has at least one adjustable arm depending from the platform disposed within the band, the adjustable arm comprising a returnably resilient elongated shaft having a first end and a second end, the second end of the shaft of the adjustable arm having a camera. A plurality of braces are disposed between the platform and the adjustable arm. The collar includes tracking and lighting.

Animal restraint and training device
11589556 · 2023-02-28 ·

A simpler and more humane animal restraint and training device, and a method of using the device, having magnetic members and locking teeth that prevents animal choking, retains contact between the two clasp portions to prevent collar loosening, and does not require the use of fine motor skills by the animal owner. Training signals can also be generated to teach proper gait for the animal as well as other training commands.

ANIMAL TRAINING DEVICE THAT CONTROLS STIMULUS USING PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE-BASED INPUT
20230042381 · 2023-02-09 ·

A system for training animals includes a hand-held device and a remote device, where the remote device applies a stimulus when a user presses a button or trigger on the hand-held device. The amount of pressure applied is measured by a pressure sensitive transducer and transformed into proportional transducer signals. These transducer signals are transmitted to the remote device, which then applies a stimulus to an animal being trained. The amplitude of the applied stimulus corresponds to the amplitude of the transducer signals; a trainer can thus precisely control the intensity of the stimulus by applying and relieving pressure on the button. The type of stimulus applied is controlled based on the position of a rotary switch on the hand-held device. Sensor data generated by specialized sensors in the remote device may be transmitted to the hand-held device to provide the user with sensory feedback.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING KEEP OUT ZONES WITHIN WIRELESS CONTAINMENT REGIONS
20230039951 · 2023-02-09 ·

A system comprising a first transmitter for transmitting a first signal at a first frequency and a second transmitter for transmitting a second signal at a second frequency. The system includes a collar unit comprising a filter for receiving a combined signal, wherein the combined signal comprises the first signal and the second signal, wherein the filter includes a first antenna for detecting the first signal and a second antenna for detecting the second signal. The collar unit includes at least one signal analysis component configured to analyze the first signal and the second signal. The collar unit is configured to instruct a stimulus delivery unit to deliver a stimulus to the animal when the first signal voltage falls below a first value and the second signal voltage exceeds a second value.

PREY PROTECTION FELINE COLLAR AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME

A prey protection feline collar includes a collar body comprising a brim defining a planar internal area, inside and outside perimeters, a face side, and a cutout having edges, the inside and outside perimeters together defining a plane projecting substantially parallel to the planar internal area, the brim configured to extend outward from a surface of a neck of a feline responsive to being worn, a clasp removably connecting the edges to form a closure at the cutout, a light reflector disposed at the face side of the brim and, responsive to receiving light, reflecting the light away from the face side, and an audible warning device connected to the brim. The collar body includes a sleeve traversing the inside perimeter. A ribbon extends through the sleeve lumen and is connected to respective parts of the clasp.

WIRELESS BEHAVIOR CONTROL DEVICE
20220346354 · 2022-11-03 ·

An “invisible” leash that wirelessly connects a pet device to a user device and provides signals to a pet device for controlling pet behavior is disclosed. The pet device can include one or more sensors and output devices to communicate instructions and control pet behavior.

Smart collar to track lost pets

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.