GPS dog fence incorporating location guidance and positive reinforcement training
US10342218B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K27/009
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Individual zones are defined within a multi-zone assisted guidance region by storing a zone GPS data point target width, assigning GPS data points located within a perimeter and within the target width to a second zone, allotting GPS data points located interior of and distinct from the second zone and within the target width to a first zone; and finally ascribing unassigned GPS data points located interior of and distinct from the first zone to a safe zone. Adjacent guidance zones have unique stimulation that acts through different neurological access channels to provide behavioral guidance to an animal. The stimulation may be varied based upon direction of travel relative to a safe zone center point, and may also be varied based upon a level of training calculated during active system operation.
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